:root {
      --logo-navy: #0B2545;
      --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
      --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
      --logo-green: #2E7D32;
      --logo-green-hover: #1B5E20;
      --logo-gold: #F5A623;
      --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
      --accent-title-gold: #D97706;
      --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
      --text-main: #1E293B;
      --text-muted: #64748B;
      --border-color: #E2E8F0;
      --radius: 12px;
      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
      --shadow-md: 0 12px 28px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
      --shadow-lg: 0 20px 40px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      color: var(--text-main);
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
      overflow-x: hidden;
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, .brand-font {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    a { text-decoration: none; }

    /* ---------- Dual-Tone Section Titles ---------- */
    .section-title-wrap {
      position: relative;
      margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }
    .section-title {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.5vw, 2.2rem);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: inline-block;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 12px;
      line-height: 1.25;
    }
    .section-title .text-accent {
      color: var(--accent-title-gold);
      font-weight: 600;
    }
    .section-title-wrap.with-line::after {
      content: "";
      display: block;
      width: 58px;
      height: 3.5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-green), var(--logo-gold));
      border-radius: 4px;
      margin: 8px auto 0;
    }

    /* Light variant on Dark backgrounds (Leadership Desk) */
    .desk-section .section-title {
      color: #FFFFFF;
    }
    .desk-section .section-title .text-accent {
      color: var(--logo-gold);
    }
    .desk-section .section-title-wrap.with-line::after {
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-hover));
    }

    /* ---------- Hero Carousel ---------- */
    #demo .carousel-item img {
      width: 100%;
      height: clamp(280px, 42vw, 540px);
      object-fit: cover;
      filter: brightness(0.95);
    }

    #demo .carousel-indicators [data-bs-target] {
      width: 12px;
      height: 12px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      margin: 0 6px;
      background-color: #FFFFFF;
      border: 2px solid var(--logo-navy);
      opacity: 0.7;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }
    #demo .carousel-indicators .active {
      background-color: var(--logo-gold);
      transform: scale(1.2);
      opacity: 1;
    }

    /* ---------- Welcome Section ---------- */
    .welcome-section {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      padding: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem) 1rem;
      position: relative;
    }
    .welcome-card {
      max-width: 980px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.75rem);
      position: relative;
    }
    .welcome-card::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 4px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-navy), var(--logo-green), var(--logo-gold));
      border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
    }
    .welcome-card .lead-text {
      font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.2vw, 1.05rem);
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: #334155;
      margin: 0;
    }

    /* ---------- Quick Actions Bar ---------- */
    .quick-actions {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F1F5F9 0%, #E2E8F0 100%);
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      justify-content: center;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 14px;
      padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    }
    .quick-actions .btn-action {
      background: var(--logo-navy);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border: none;
      border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.15);
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
    }
    .quick-actions .btn-action:hover {
      background: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.25);
    }
    .new-badge {
      max-width: 48px;
      height: auto;
      filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.15));
    }

    /* ---------- Leadership Desk Section ---------- */
    .desk-section {
      background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 100%);
      padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 1rem;
    }
    .desk-card {
      border: none;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      overflow: hidden;
      background: #FFFFFF;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      height: 100%;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    }
    .desk-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-8px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    }
    .desk-img-wrap {
      overflow: hidden;
      position: relative;
      background-color: white;
    }
    .desk-card img {
      width: 100%;
      height: auto;
      object-fit: contain;
      object-position: top center;
      transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    }
    .desk-card:hover img {
      transform: scale(1.05);
    }
    .desk-card .card-body {
      padding: 1.25rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-align: center;
      flex-grow: 1;
    }
    .desk-card .card-title {
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    }
    .desk-card .btn-desk {
      background-color: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border: none;
      border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      transition: all 0.2s ease;
    }
    .desk-card .btn-desk:hover {
      background-color: var(--logo-gold);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
    }

    /* ---------- Activities Carousel ---------- */
    .activities-section {
      padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 1rem;
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
    }
    @media (min-width: 768px) {
      #carouselExampleControls .carousel-inner { display: flex; }
      #carouselExampleControls .carousel-item {
        margin-right: 0;
        flex: 0 0 33.333333%;
        display: block;
      }
    }
    #carouselExampleControls .carousel-inner { 
      padding: 1rem 0.25rem; 
    }
    #carouselExampleControls .card {
      margin: 0 0.5rem;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      height: 100%;
      background: #FFFFFF;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }
    #carouselExampleControls .card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-color: var(--logo-gold);
    }
    #carouselExampleControls .card img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 220px;
      object-fit: cover;
    }
    #carouselExampleControls .card .card-body {
      padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      height: calc(100% - 220px);
    }
    #carouselExampleControls .card-title {
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      min-height: 2.8rem;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
    }
    #carouselExampleControls .btn-activity {
      background: transparent;
      border: 1.5px solid var(--logo-navy);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 0.4rem 1.2rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
    }
    #carouselExampleControls .btn-activity:hover {
      background: var(--logo-navy);
      color: #FFFFFF;
    }

    #carouselExampleControls .carousel-control-prev,
    #carouselExampleControls .carousel-control-next {
      background-color: var(--logo-navy);
      opacity: 0.9;
      width: 44px;
      height: 44px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      top: 50%;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
      border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
      transition: all 0.2s ease;
    }
    #carouselExampleControls .carousel-control-prev:hover,
    #carouselExampleControls .carousel-control-next:hover {
      background-color: var(--logo-green);
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
    }

    /* ---------- Modal Styles ---------- */
    .modal-content {
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: none;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    }
    .modal-header {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy) 0%, var(--logo-navy-light) 100%);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-bottom: 3px solid var(--logo-gold);
      padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    }
    .modal-title {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
    .modal-header .btn-close {
      filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    }
    .modal-body .btn-list-link {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      font-weight: 500;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
      text-align: left;
      border-radius: 8px;
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
      transition: all 0.2s ease;
    }
    .modal-body .btn-list-link:hover {
      background-color: #F4FBF6;
      border-color: var(--logo-green);
      color: var(--logo-green);
      transform: translateX(4px);
    }
    .modal-footer {
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      background-color: #F8FAFC;
    }

    /* ---------- Admission Banner Overlay ---------- */
    .banner-overlay {
      position: fixed;
      inset: 0;
      background: rgba(6, 21, 40, 0.75);
      backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      z-index: 99999;
      padding: 20px;
      animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease;
    }
    .banner-overlay.hidden { display: none; }
    .banner-box {
      position: relative;
      max-width: min(850px, 92vw);
      max-height: 90vh;
      animation: popIn 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    }
    .banner-box img {
      display: block;
      width: 100%;
      height: auto;
      max-height: 88vh;
      object-fit: contain;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
      border: 3px solid var(--logo-gold);
    }
    .banner-close {
      position: absolute;
      top: -12px;
      right: -12px;
      width: 36px;
      height: 36px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--logo-navy);
      border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
      color: #FFFFFF;
      font-size: 20px;
      cursor: pointer;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
      transition: all 0.2s ease;
    }
    .banner-close:hover {
      background: var(--logo-gold);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      transform: scale(1.1);
    }

/* ---------- Consistent two-tone section headings ---------- */
:root {
  --accent-title-gold: #C85E12;
  --title-wash: #F3F5F8;
}

.section-title {
  color: var(--logo-navy) !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 750;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  line-height: 1.18;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.section-title .text-accent,
.section-title .gold-part,
.section-title .title-accent {
  color: var(--accent-title-gold) !important;
  font-weight: 750;
}

.section-title .navy-part { color: var(--logo-navy) !important; }

.custom-page-title {
  color: var(--logo-navy) !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 750;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  line-height: 1.18;
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.custom-page-title .navy-part { color: var(--logo-navy) !important; }
.custom-page-title .gold-part { color: var(--accent-title-gold) !important; }

.page-header-wrap {
  background: var(--title-wash);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem) 0;
}

.page-header-wrap .section-title { margin-bottom: 0.65rem; }
.page-header-wrap .section-subtitle {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.desk-section .section-title,
.desk-section .section-title .navy-part { color: #FFFFFF !important; }
.desk-section .section-title .text-accent,
.desk-section .section-title .gold-part,
.desk-section .section-title .title-accent { color: #F4A261 !important; }

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .section-title { font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 7vw, 2rem); }
  .page-header-wrap { padding: 1.6rem 0; }
}

    /* ---------- Floating WhatsApp Widget (Creative & Responsive) ---------- */
    .whatsapp-widget-container {
      position: fixed;
      bottom: clamp(20px, 3.5vw, 32px);
      left: clamp(16px, 3vw, 28px);
      z-index: 9999;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
    }

    .whatsapp-float {
      position: relative;
      width: clamp(58px, 6vw, 68px);
      height: clamp(58px, 6vw, 68px);
      background: linear-gradient(145deg, #25D366 0%, #128C7E 100%);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: clamp(32px, 3.2vw, 38px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45), 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
      transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
      text-decoration: none;
    }

    /* Animated Radial Pulse Rings */
    .whatsapp-float::before,
    .whatsapp-float::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      inset: -4px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 2px solid rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.7);
      animation: wa-pulse 2.2s cubic-bezier(0.24, 0, 0.38, 1) infinite;
      z-index: -1;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .whatsapp-float::after {
      animation-delay: 0.8s;
    }

    .whatsapp-float:hover {
      background: linear-gradient(145deg, #2ae06d 0%, #0e7266 100%);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-8deg);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
    }

    /* Creative Callout Label */
    .whatsapp-callout-pill {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      padding: 7px 15px;
      border-radius: 30px;
      font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1vw, 0.86rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 7px;
      animation: pill-float 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
      cursor: pointer;
      white-space: nowrap;
      transition: all 0.2s ease;
    }

    .whatsapp-callout-pill:hover {
      border-color: #25D366;
      color: #128C7E;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    .whatsapp-callout-pill .status-dot {
      width: 8px;
      height: 8px;
      background-color: #22C55E;
      border-radius: 50%;
      box-shadow: 0 0 6px #22C55E;
    }

    @keyframes wa-pulse {
      0% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 0.85;
      }
      100% {
        transform: scale(1.65);
        opacity: 0;
      }
    }

    @keyframes pill-float {
      0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
      100% { transform: translateY(-4px); }
    }

    @media (max-width: 520px) {
      .whatsapp-callout-pill {
        display: none;
      }
    }

    @keyframes fadeIn { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } }
    @keyframes popIn { from { transform: scale(0.92); opacity: 0; } to { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; } }

/* ===== Next original style section ===== */

:root {
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-muted: #E2E8F0;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623, #4CAF50, #F5A623);
  }

  /* ========================================================
     GOLDEN SVG STROKE DRAWING PRELOADER (LUXURY BRAND REVEAL)
     ======================================================== */
  #preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0e2a4d 0%, #061528 85%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999999;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.45s ease;
  }

  #preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .laser-canvas {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px;
    height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Soft Ambient Glow in Center */
  .laser-canvas::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25) 0%, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ambientPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  @keyframes ambientPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  }

  .golden-svg-emblem {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6));
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Animated Laser Strokes */
  .draw-stroke {
    stroke: var(--logo-gold);
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  }

  .draw-stroke-delayed {
    stroke: var(--logo-green-light);
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 400;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes drawPath {
    to {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  }

  /* Inner Shading Fill that gracefully appears after outline is drawn */
  .emblem-fill {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fillFadeIn 0.4s ease-in 0.85s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillFadeIn {
    to {
      opacity: 0.18;
    }
  }

  /* Shimmer Brand Typography */
  .laser-brand-title {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5A623 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShine 1.8s linear infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  }

  @keyframes textShine {
    to {
      background-position: 200% center;
    }
  }

  .laser-tagline {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInTagline 0.5s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInTagline {
    to {
      opacity: 0.85;
    }
  }

  /* Precision Laser Progress Line */
  .laser-line-meter {
    width: 140px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .laser-line-meter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    animation: fillLaserLine 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.5, 0.1, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillLaserLine {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ========================================================
     ORIGINAL SITE HEADER STYLES
     ======================================================== */
  header.site-header {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .header-top {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 60%, #133E68 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid transparent;
    border-image: var(--accent-gradient) 1;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    height: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .header-title h6 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.2vw, 0.92rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .header-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .header-title p {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1vw, 0.84rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .site-navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B5E20 0%, #2E7D32 100%) !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: transparent;
    text-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link.active,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    min-width: 240px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-green);
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 15px;
  }

  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #F4FBF6;
    color: var(--logo-green);
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:hover,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:focus {
    background-color: #E8F5E9 !important;
    color: var(--logo-green) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .nav-link {
      padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      margin: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
      padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .header-top .row { 
      text-align: center; 
    }
    .header-logo-container {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  }

/* ===== Next original style section ===== */

/* ---------- Brand Palette & Variables ---------- */
  footer.site-footer {
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light), var(--logo-gold));
    --ink-light: #F8FAFC;
    --ink-soft: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.82);
    --ink-faint: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.55);
    --line-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 65%, #0d3056 100%);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    padding: 0 1rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* Accent Ribbon on Top Edge */
  footer.site-footer::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    margin: 0 -1rem;
  }

  /* ==========================================================
     PREMIUM "TOP" PILL BUTTON
     ========================================================== */
  .back-to-top-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 30;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    isolation: isolate;

    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Soft ambient glow behind the pill */
  .back-to-top::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .back-to-top:hover::after,
  .back-to-top:focus::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Circular arrow badge inside the pill */
  .back-to-top-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light));
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), inset 0 -2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  }

  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--logo-navy-dark);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  /* Hover & Focus Interactions */
  .back-to-top:hover,
  .back-to-top:focus {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.7);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
      0 0 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  }

  .back-to-top:hover .back-to-top-inner,
  .back-to-top:focus .back-to-top-inner {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .back-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
  }

  /* Brand Header Block */
  .footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 0 1.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-brand-text h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .footer-brand-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* Columns & Links */
  .footer-col-title {
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--logo-green-light);
  }

  .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .footer-links li {
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .footer-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  footer.site-footer a {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover,
  footer.site-footer a:focus {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover::before {
    content: "› ";
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Divider & Credit */
  .footer-divider {
    border-color: var(--line-soft);
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-credit {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--ink-faint);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .footer-credit b {
    color: var(--ink-light);
  }

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-credit {
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-align: left;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .footer-brand {
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .footer-col-title {
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-wrapper {
      top: 14px;
      right: 14px;
    }
    .back-to-top {
      padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem 0.45rem 0.65rem;
      font-size: 0.64rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-inner {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
    }
    .back-to-top svg {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
    }
  }


/* ============================================================
   ABOUT INSTITUTE PAGE STYLES
   ============================================================ */
:root {
      --logo-navy: #0B2545;
      --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
      --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
      --logo-green: #2E7D32;
      --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
      --logo-gold: #F5A623;
      --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
      --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
      --text-main: #1E293B;
      --text-muted: #64748B;
      --border-color: #E2E8F0;
      --radius: 12px;
      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
      --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      color: var(--text-main);
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    /* ---------- Page Header ---------- */
    .page-header-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2.5rem 1rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: inline-block;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .section-title::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 64px;
      height: 3.5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green));
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: black;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 780px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* ---------- Overview Intro Card ---------- */
    .overview-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .overview-card::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 4px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-navy), var(--logo-green), var(--logo-gold));
      border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
    }

    .overview-card h3 {
      font-size: 1.35rem;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }

    .overview-card p {
      font-size: 0.98rem;
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: #334155;
      text-align: justify;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .overview-card p:last-child {
      margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    /* ---------- Stat Cards Grid ---------- */
    .stat-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
      text-align: center;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      height: 100%;
      border-top: 4px solid var(--logo-navy);
    }

    .stat-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-5px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-top-color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .stat-number {
      font-size: 2.1rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      line-height: 1.1;
      margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    }

    .stat-label {
      font-size: 0.84rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: black;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
      margin: 0;
    }

    /* ---------- Feature / Pillar Cards ---------- */
    .pillar-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
      height: 100%;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      position: relative;
    }

    .pillar-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .pillar-icon-wrap {
      width: 54px;
      height: 54px;
      border-radius: 12px;
      background: #F1F5F9;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
    }

    .pillar-card:hover .pillar-icon-wrap {
      background: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-color: var(--logo-green);
    }

    .pillar-title {
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }

    .pillar-desc {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: #334155;
      line-height: 1.75;
      text-align: justify;
      margin: 0;
      flex-grow: 1;
    }

    /* ---------- Institutional Vision Card ---------- */
    .vision-card {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #EFF6FF 100%);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-left: 5px solid var(--logo-green);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 1.8rem;
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    }

    .vision-card h4 {
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    }

    .vision-card p {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: #334155;
      margin: 0;
      font-style: italic;
    }

    /* ---------- Collaborations & Linkages Card ---------- */
    .network-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      padding: 1.8rem;
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    }

    .network-card h4 {
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 8px;
      border-bottom: 2px solid #F1F5F9;
    }

    .network-list {
      list-style: none;
      padding-left: 0;
      margin: 0;
    }

    .network-list li {
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      line-height: 1.75;
      color: #334155;
      margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
      padding-left: 1.4rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .network-list li::before {
      content: "✔";
      position: absolute;
      left: 0;
      color: var(--logo-green);
      font-weight: bold;
    }

    .network-list li:last-child {
      margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    /* ---------- Motto Banner Card ---------- */
    .motto-banner {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 100%);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 2rem;
      text-align: center;
      margin-top: 2.5rem;
      border-bottom: 4px solid var(--logo-gold);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    }

    .motto-banner h3 {
      color: var(--logo-gold);
      font-size: 1.35rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    }

    .motto-banner p {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 820px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      color: #E2E8F0;
      line-height: 1.7;
    }

    .motto-signature {
      margin-top: 1rem;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-gold-glow);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    }

/* About page style section */

:root {
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-muted: #E2E8F0;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623, #4CAF50, #F5A623);
  }

  /* ========================================================
     GOLDEN SVG STROKE DRAWING PRELOADER (LUXURY BRAND REVEAL)
     ======================================================== */
  #preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0e2a4d 0%, #061528 85%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999999;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.45s ease;
  }

  #preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .laser-canvas {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px;
    height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Soft Ambient Glow in Center */
  .laser-canvas::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25) 0%, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ambientPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  @keyframes ambientPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  }

  .golden-svg-emblem {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6));
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Animated Laser Strokes */
  .draw-stroke {
    stroke: var(--logo-gold);
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  }

  .draw-stroke-delayed {
    stroke: var(--logo-green-light);
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 400;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes drawPath {
    to {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  }

  /* Inner Shading Fill that gracefully appears after outline is drawn */
  .emblem-fill {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fillFadeIn 0.4s ease-in 0.85s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillFadeIn {
    to {
      opacity: 0.18;
    }
  }

  /* Shimmer Brand Typography */
  .laser-brand-title {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5A623 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShine 1.8s linear infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  }

  @keyframes textShine {
    to {
      background-position: 200% center;
    }
  }

  .laser-tagline {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInTagline 0.5s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInTagline {
    to {
      opacity: 0.85;
    }
  }

  /* Precision Laser Progress Line */
  .laser-line-meter {
    width: 140px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .laser-line-meter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    animation: fillLaserLine 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.5, 0.1, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillLaserLine {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ========================================================
     ORIGINAL SITE HEADER STYLES
     ======================================================== */
  header.site-header {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .header-top {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 60%, #133E68 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid transparent;
    border-image: var(--accent-gradient) 1;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    height: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .header-title h6 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.2vw, 0.92rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .header-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .header-title p {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1vw, 0.84rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .site-navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B5E20 0%, #2E7D32 100%) !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: transparent;
    text-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link.active,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    min-width: 240px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-green);
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 15px;
  }

  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #F4FBF6;
    color: var(--logo-green);
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:hover,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:focus {
    background-color: #E8F5E9 !important;
    color: var(--logo-green) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .nav-link {
      padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      margin: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
      padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .header-top .row { 
      text-align: center; 
    }
    .header-logo-container {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  }

/* About page style section */

/* ---------- Brand Palette & Variables ---------- */
  footer.site-footer {
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light), var(--logo-gold));
    --ink-light: #F8FAFC;
    --ink-soft: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.82);
    --ink-faint: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.55);
    --line-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 65%, #0d3056 100%);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    padding: 0 1rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* Accent Ribbon on Top Edge */
  footer.site-footer::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    margin: 0 -1rem;
  }

  /* ==========================================================
     PREMIUM "TOP" PILL BUTTON
     ========================================================== */
  .back-to-top-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 30;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    isolation: isolate;

    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Soft ambient glow behind the pill */
  .back-to-top::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .back-to-top:hover::after,
  .back-to-top:focus::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Circular arrow badge inside the pill */
  .back-to-top-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light));
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), inset 0 -2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  }

  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--logo-navy-dark);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  /* Hover & Focus Interactions */
  .back-to-top:hover,
  .back-to-top:focus {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.7);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
      0 0 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  }

  .back-to-top:hover .back-to-top-inner,
  .back-to-top:focus .back-to-top-inner {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .back-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
  }

  /* Brand Header Block */
  .footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 0 1.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-brand-text h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .footer-brand-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* Columns & Links */
  .footer-col-title {
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--logo-green-light);
  }

  .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .footer-links li {
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .footer-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  footer.site-footer a {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover,
  footer.site-footer a:focus {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover::before {
    content: "› ";
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Divider & Credit */
  .footer-divider {
    border-color: var(--line-soft);
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-credit {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--ink-faint);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .footer-credit b {
    color: var(--ink-light);
  }

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-credit {
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-align: left;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .footer-brand {
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .footer-col-title {
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-wrapper {
      top: 14px;
      right: 14px;
    }
    .back-to-top {
      padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem 0.45rem 0.65rem;
      font-size: 0.64rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-inner {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
    }
    .back-to-top svg {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
    }
  }


/* ============================================================
   PRESIDENT'S DESK PAGE STYLES
   ============================================================ */
:root {
      --logo-navy: #0B2545;
      --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
      --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
      --logo-green: #2E7D32;
      --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
      --logo-gold: #DF7A1B;
      --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
      --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
      --text-main: #1E293B;
      --text-muted: #64748B;
      --border-color: #E2E8F0;
      --radius: 12px;
      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
      --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      color: var(--text-main);
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    /* ---------- Page Header ---------- */
    .page-header-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2.5rem 1rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
      display: inline-block;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
      line-height: 1.25;
    }

    .section-title .navy-part {
      color: var(--logo-navy);
    }

    .section-title .gold-part {
      color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .section-title::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 64px;
      height: 3.5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green));
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: black;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 720px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* ---------- Message Container Card ---------- */
    .message-main-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      overflow: hidden;
      margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    }

    .message-card-header {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 100%);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem;
      border-bottom: 3.5px solid var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .message-card-header h3 {
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      margin: 0;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #FFFFFF;
    }

    .message-card-body {
      padding: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    }

    /* ---------- Profile Sidebar Card ---------- */
    .profile-card {
      background: #F8FAFC;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
      text-align: center;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      height: 100%;
    }

    .profile-img-wrap {
      width: 170px;
      height: 190px;
      margin: 0 auto 1.2rem;
      border-radius: 10px;
      overflow: hidden;
      border: 3px solid #FFFFFF;
      box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
    }

    .profile-img-wrap img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      object-position: top center;
    }

    .profile-name {
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    }

    .profile-designation {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--logo-green);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
      margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
    }

    .profile-org {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: black;
      margin: 0;
    }

    /* ---------- Language Navigation Tabs ---------- */
    .lang-tabs {
      border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-color);
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
      gap: 8px;
    }

    .lang-tabs .nav-link {
      color: black;
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
      border-radius: 8px 8px 0 0;
      border: 1px solid transparent;
      border-bottom: none;
      background-color: transparent;
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
    }

    .lang-tabs .nav-link:hover {
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      background-color: #F1F5F9;
    }

    .lang-tabs .nav-link.active {
      color: var(--logo-navy) !important;
      background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
      border-color: var(--border-color) var(--border-color) #FFFFFF !important;
      border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-gold) !important;
      box-shadow: 0 -2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    }

    /* ---------- Message Text Area ---------- */
    .message-content {
      font-size: 0.96rem;
      line-height: 1.85;
      color: #334155;
      text-align: justify;
    }

    .message-content .salutation {
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: block;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      font-size: 1.05rem;
    }

    .message-content p {
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
      text-indent: 1.5rem;
    }

    .sign-off-block {
      margin-top: 1.8rem;
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    .sign-off-name {
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .sign-off-title {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: black;
      font-weight: 600;
    }

    .marathi-text {
      font-size: 1rem;
      line-height: 2;
    }

/* President page style section */

:root {
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-muted: #E2E8F0;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623, #4CAF50, #F5A623);
  }

  /* ========================================================
     GOLDEN SVG STROKE DRAWING PRELOADER (LUXURY BRAND REVEAL)
     ======================================================== */
  #preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0e2a4d 0%, #061528 85%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999999;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.45s ease;
  }

  #preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .laser-canvas {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px;
    height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Soft Ambient Glow in Center */
  .laser-canvas::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25) 0%, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ambientPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  @keyframes ambientPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  }

  .golden-svg-emblem {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6));
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Animated Laser Strokes */
  .draw-stroke {
    stroke: var(--logo-gold);
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  }

  .draw-stroke-delayed {
    stroke: var(--logo-green-light);
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 400;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes drawPath {
    to {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  }

  /* Inner Shading Fill that gracefully appears after outline is drawn */
  .emblem-fill {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fillFadeIn 0.4s ease-in 0.85s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillFadeIn {
    to {
      opacity: 0.18;
    }
  }

  /* Shimmer Brand Typography */
  .laser-brand-title {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5A623 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShine 1.8s linear infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  }

  @keyframes textShine {
    to {
      background-position: 200% center;
    }
  }

  .laser-tagline {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInTagline 0.5s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInTagline {
    to {
      opacity: 0.85;
    }
  }

  /* Precision Laser Progress Line */
  .laser-line-meter {
    width: 140px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .laser-line-meter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    animation: fillLaserLine 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.5, 0.1, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillLaserLine {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ========================================================
     ORIGINAL SITE HEADER STYLES
     ======================================================== */
  header.site-header {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .header-top {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 60%, #133E68 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid transparent;
    border-image: var(--accent-gradient) 1;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    height: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .header-title h6 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.2vw, 0.92rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .header-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .header-title p {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1vw, 0.84rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .site-navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B5E20 0%, #2E7D32 100%) !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: transparent;
    text-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link.active,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    min-width: 240px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-green);
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 15px;
  }

  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #F4FBF6;
    color: var(--logo-green);
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:hover,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:focus {
    background-color: #E8F5E9 !important;
    color: var(--logo-green) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .nav-link {
      padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      margin: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
      padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .header-top .row { 
      text-align: center; 
    }
    .header-logo-container {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  }

/* President page style section */

/* ---------- Brand Palette & Variables ---------- */
  footer.site-footer {
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light), var(--logo-gold));
    --ink-light: #F8FAFC;
    --ink-soft: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.82);
    --ink-faint: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.55);
    --line-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 65%, #0d3056 100%);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    padding: 0 1rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* Accent Ribbon on Top Edge */
  footer.site-footer::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    margin: 0 -1rem;
  }

  /* ==========================================================
     PREMIUM "TOP" PILL BUTTON
     ========================================================== */
  .back-to-top-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 30;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    isolation: isolate;

    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Soft ambient glow behind the pill */
  .back-to-top::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .back-to-top:hover::after,
  .back-to-top:focus::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Circular arrow badge inside the pill */
  .back-to-top-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light));
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), inset 0 -2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  }

  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--logo-navy-dark);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  /* Hover & Focus Interactions */
  .back-to-top:hover,
  .back-to-top:focus {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.7);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
      0 0 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  }

  .back-to-top:hover .back-to-top-inner,
  .back-to-top:focus .back-to-top-inner {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .back-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
  }

  /* Brand Header Block */
  .footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 0 1.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-brand-text h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .footer-brand-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* Columns & Links */
  .footer-col-title {
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--logo-green-light);
  }

  .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .footer-links li {
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .footer-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  footer.site-footer a {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover,
  footer.site-footer a:focus {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover::before {
    content: "› ";
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Divider & Credit */
  .footer-divider {
    border-color: var(--line-soft);
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-credit {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--ink-faint);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .footer-credit b {
    color: var(--ink-light);
  }

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-credit {
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-align: left;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .footer-brand {
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .footer-col-title {
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-wrapper {
      top: 14px;
      right: 14px;
    }
    .back-to-top {
      padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem 0.45rem 0.65rem;
      font-size: 0.64rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-inner {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
    }
    .back-to-top svg {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
    }
  }


/* ============================================================
   SECRETARY'S DESK PAGE STYLES
   ============================================================ */
:root {
      --logo-navy: #0B2545;
      --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
      --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
      --logo-green: #2E7D32;
      --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
      --logo-gold: #DF7A1B;
      --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
      --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
      --text-main: #1E293B;
      --text-muted: #64748B;
      --border-color: #E2E8F0;
      --radius: 12px;
      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
      --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      color: var(--text-main);
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    /* ---------- Page Header ---------- */
    .page-header-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2.5rem 1rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
      display: inline-block;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
      line-height: 1.25;
    }

    .section-title .navy-part {
      color: var(--logo-navy);
    }

    .section-title .gold-part {
      color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .section-title::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 64px;
      height: 3.5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green));
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: #000000 !important;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 720px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* ---------- Message Container Card ---------- */
    .message-main-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      overflow: hidden;
      margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    }

    .message-card-header {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 100%);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem;
      border-bottom: 3.5px solid var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .message-card-header h3 {
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      margin: 0;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #FFFFFF;
    }

    .message-card-body {
      padding: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    }

    /* ---------- Profile Sidebar Card ---------- */
    .profile-card {
      background: #F8FAFC;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
      text-align: center;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      height: 100%;
    }

    .profile-img-wrap {
      width: 170px;
      height: 190px;
      margin: 0 auto 1.2rem;
      border-radius: 10px;
      overflow: hidden;
      border: 3px solid #FFFFFF;
      box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
    }

    .profile-img-wrap img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      object-position: top center;
    }

    .profile-name {
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    }

    .profile-designation {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--logo-green);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
      margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
    }

    .profile-org {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: #000000;
      margin: 0;
    }

    /* ---------- Language Navigation Tabs ---------- */
    .lang-tabs {
      border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-color);
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
      gap: 8px;
    }

    .lang-tabs .nav-link {
      color: black;
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
      border-radius: 8px 8px 0 0;
      border: 1px solid transparent;
      border-bottom: none;
      background-color: transparent;
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
    }

    .lang-tabs .nav-link:hover {
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      background-color: #F1F5F9;
    }

    .lang-tabs .nav-link.active {
      color: var(--logo-navy) !important;
      background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
      border-color: var(--border-color) var(--border-color) #FFFFFF !important;
      border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-gold) !important;
      box-shadow: 0 -2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    }

    /* ---------- Message Text Area ---------- */
    .message-content {
      font-size: 0.96rem;
      line-height: 1.85;
      color: #334155;
      text-align: justify;
    }

    .message-content .salutation {
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: block;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      font-size: 1.05rem;
    }

    .message-content p {
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
      text-indent: 1.5rem;
    }

    .sign-off-block {
      margin-top: 1.8rem;
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    .sign-off-name {
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .sign-off-title {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: black;
      font-weight: 600;
    }

    .marathi-text {
      font-size: 1rem;
      line-height: 2;
    }

/* Secretary page style section */

:root {
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-muted: #E2E8F0;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623, #4CAF50, #F5A623);
  }

  /* ========================================================
     GOLDEN SVG STROKE DRAWING PRELOADER (LUXURY BRAND REVEAL)
     ======================================================== */
  #preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0e2a4d 0%, #061528 85%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999999;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.45s ease;
  }

  #preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .laser-canvas {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px;
    height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Soft Ambient Glow in Center */
  .laser-canvas::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25) 0%, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ambientPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  @keyframes ambientPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  }

  .golden-svg-emblem {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6));
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Animated Laser Strokes */
  .draw-stroke {
    stroke: var(--logo-gold);
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  }

  .draw-stroke-delayed {
    stroke: var(--logo-green-light);
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 400;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes drawPath {
    to {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  }

  /* Inner Shading Fill that gracefully appears after outline is drawn */
  .emblem-fill {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fillFadeIn 0.4s ease-in 0.85s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillFadeIn {
    to {
      opacity: 0.18;
    }
  }

  /* Shimmer Brand Typography */
  .laser-brand-title {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5A623 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShine 1.8s linear infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  }

  @keyframes textShine {
    to {
      background-position: 200% center;
    }
  }

  .laser-tagline {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInTagline 0.5s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInTagline {
    to {
      opacity: 0.85;
    }
  }

  /* Precision Laser Progress Line */
  .laser-line-meter {
    width: 140px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .laser-line-meter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    animation: fillLaserLine 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.5, 0.1, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillLaserLine {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ========================================================
     ORIGINAL SITE HEADER STYLES
     ======================================================== */
  header.site-header {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .header-top {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 60%, #133E68 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid transparent;
    border-image: var(--accent-gradient) 1;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    height: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .header-title h6 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.2vw, 0.92rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .header-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .header-title p {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1vw, 0.84rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .site-navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B5E20 0%, #2E7D32 100%) !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: transparent;
    text-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link.active,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    min-width: 240px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-green);
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 15px;
  }

  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #F4FBF6;
    color: var(--logo-green);
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:hover,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:focus {
    background-color: #E8F5E9 !important;
    color: var(--logo-green) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .nav-link {
      padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      margin: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
      padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .header-top .row { 
      text-align: center; 
    }
    .header-logo-container {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  }

/* Secretary page style section */

/* ---------- Brand Palette & Variables ---------- */
  footer.site-footer {
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light), var(--logo-gold));
    --ink-light: #F8FAFC;
    --ink-soft: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.82);
    --ink-faint: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.55);
    --line-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 65%, #0d3056 100%);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    padding: 0 1rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* Accent Ribbon on Top Edge */
  footer.site-footer::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    margin: 0 -1rem;
  }

  /* ==========================================================
     PREMIUM "TOP" PILL BUTTON
     ========================================================== */
  .back-to-top-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 30;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    isolation: isolate;

    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Soft ambient glow behind the pill */
  .back-to-top::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .back-to-top:hover::after,
  .back-to-top:focus::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Circular arrow badge inside the pill */
  .back-to-top-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light));
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), inset 0 -2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  }

  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--logo-navy-dark);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  /* Hover & Focus Interactions */
  .back-to-top:hover,
  .back-to-top:focus {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.7);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
      0 0 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  }

  .back-to-top:hover .back-to-top-inner,
  .back-to-top:focus .back-to-top-inner {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .back-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
  }

  /* Brand Header Block */
  .footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 0 1.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-brand-text h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .footer-brand-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* Columns & Links */
  .footer-col-title {
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--logo-green-light);
  }

  .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .footer-links li {
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .footer-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  footer.site-footer a {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover,
  footer.site-footer a:focus {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover::before {
    content: "› ";
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Divider & Credit */
  .footer-divider {
    border-color: var(--line-soft);
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-credit {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--ink-faint);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .footer-credit b {
    color: var(--ink-light);
  }

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-credit {
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-align: left;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .footer-brand {
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .footer-col-title {
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-wrapper {
      top: 14px;
      right: 14px;
    }
    .back-to-top {
      padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem 0.45rem 0.65rem;
      font-size: 0.64rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-inner {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
    }
    .back-to-top svg {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
    }
  }


/* ============================================================
   CDC CHAIRMAN'S DESK PAGE STYLES
   ============================================================ */
:root {
      --logo-navy: #0B2545;
      --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
      --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
      --logo-green: #2E7D32;
      --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
      --logo-gold: #DF7A1B;
      --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
      --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
      --text-main: #1E293B;
      --text-muted: #000000;
      --border-color: #E2E8F0;
      --radius: 12px;
      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
      --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      color: var(--text-main);
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    /* ---------- Page Header ---------- */
    .page-header-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2.5rem 1rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
      display: inline-block;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
      line-height: 1.25;
    }

    .section-title .navy-part {
      color: var(--logo-navy);
    }

    .section-title .gold-part {
      color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .section-title::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 64px;
      height: 3.5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green));
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: black !important;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 720px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* ---------- Message Container Card ---------- */
    .message-main-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      overflow: hidden;
      margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    }

    .message-card-header {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 100%);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem;
      border-bottom: 3.5px solid var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .message-card-header h3 {
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      margin: 0;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #FFFFFF;
    }

    .message-card-body {
      padding: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    }

    /* ---------- Profile Sidebar Card ---------- */
    .profile-card {
      background: #F8FAFC;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
      text-align: center;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      height: 100%;
    }

    .profile-img-wrap {
      width: 170px;
      height: 190px;
      margin: 0 auto 1.2rem;
      border-radius: 10px;
      overflow: hidden;
      border: 3px solid #FFFFFF;
      box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
    }

    .profile-img-wrap img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      object-position: top center;
    }

    .profile-name {
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    }

    .profile-designation {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--logo-green);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
      margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
    }

    .profile-org {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: black;
      margin: 0;
    }

    /* ---------- Language Navigation Tabs ---------- */
    .lang-tabs {
      border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-color);
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
      gap: 8px;
    }

    .lang-tabs .nav-link {
      color: black;
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
      border-radius: 8px 8px 0 0;
      border: 1px solid transparent;
      border-bottom: none;
      background-color: transparent;
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
    }

    .lang-tabs .nav-link:hover {
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      background-color: #F1F5F9;
    }

    .lang-tabs .nav-link.active {
      color: var(--logo-navy) !important;
      background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
      border-color: var(--border-color) var(--border-color) #FFFFFF !important;
      border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-gold) !important;
      box-shadow: 0 -2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    }

    /* ---------- Message Text Area ---------- */
    .message-content {
      font-size: 0.96rem;
      line-height: 1.85;
      color: #334155;
      text-align: justify;
    }

    .message-content .salutation {
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: block;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      font-size: 1.05rem;
    }

    .message-content p {
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
      text-indent: 1.5rem;
    }

    .sign-off-block {
      margin-top: 1.8rem;
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    .sign-off-name {
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .sign-off-title {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: black;
      font-weight: 600;
    }

    .marathi-text {
      font-size: 1rem;
      line-height: 2;
    }

/* CDC Chairman page style section */

:root {
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-muted: #E2E8F0;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623, #4CAF50, #F5A623);
  }

  /* ========================================================
     GOLDEN SVG STROKE DRAWING PRELOADER (LUXURY BRAND REVEAL)
     ======================================================== */
  #preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0e2a4d 0%, #061528 85%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999999;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.45s ease;
  }

  #preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .laser-canvas {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px;
    height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Soft Ambient Glow in Center */
  .laser-canvas::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25) 0%, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ambientPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  @keyframes ambientPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  }

  .golden-svg-emblem {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6));
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Animated Laser Strokes */
  .draw-stroke {
    stroke: var(--logo-gold);
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  }

  .draw-stroke-delayed {
    stroke: var(--logo-green-light);
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 400;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes drawPath {
    to {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  }

  /* Inner Shading Fill that gracefully appears after outline is drawn */
  .emblem-fill {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fillFadeIn 0.4s ease-in 0.85s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillFadeIn {
    to {
      opacity: 0.18;
    }
  }

  /* Shimmer Brand Typography */
  .laser-brand-title {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5A623 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShine 1.8s linear infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  }

  @keyframes textShine {
    to {
      background-position: 200% center;
    }
  }

  .laser-tagline {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInTagline 0.5s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInTagline {
    to {
      opacity: 0.85;
    }
  }

  /* Precision Laser Progress Line */
  .laser-line-meter {
    width: 140px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .laser-line-meter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    animation: fillLaserLine 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.5, 0.1, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillLaserLine {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ========================================================
     ORIGINAL SITE HEADER STYLES
     ======================================================== */
  header.site-header {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .header-top {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 60%, #133E68 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid transparent;
    border-image: var(--accent-gradient) 1;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    height: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .header-title h6 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.2vw, 0.92rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .header-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .header-title p {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1vw, 0.84rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .site-navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B5E20 0%, #2E7D32 100%) !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: transparent;
    text-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link.active,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    min-width: 240px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-green);
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 15px;
  }

  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #F4FBF6;
    color: var(--logo-green);
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:hover,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:focus {
    background-color: #E8F5E9 !important;
    color: var(--logo-green) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .nav-link {
      padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      margin: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
      padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .header-top .row { 
      text-align: center; 
    }
    .header-logo-container {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  }

/* CDC Chairman page style section */

/* ---------- Brand Palette & Variables ---------- */
  footer.site-footer {
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light), var(--logo-gold));
    --ink-light: #F8FAFC;
    --ink-soft: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.82);
    --ink-faint: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.55);
    --line-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 65%, #0d3056 100%);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    padding: 0 1rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* Accent Ribbon on Top Edge */
  footer.site-footer::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    margin: 0 -1rem;
  }

  /* ==========================================================
     PREMIUM "TOP" PILL BUTTON
     ========================================================== */
  .back-to-top-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 30;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    isolation: isolate;

    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Soft ambient glow behind the pill */
  .back-to-top::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .back-to-top:hover::after,
  .back-to-top:focus::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Circular arrow badge inside the pill */
  .back-to-top-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light));
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), inset 0 -2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  }

  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--logo-navy-dark);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  /* Hover & Focus Interactions */
  .back-to-top:hover,
  .back-to-top:focus {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.7);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
      0 0 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  }

  .back-to-top:hover .back-to-top-inner,
  .back-to-top:focus .back-to-top-inner {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .back-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
  }

  /* Brand Header Block */
  .footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 0 1.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-brand-text h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .footer-brand-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* Columns & Links */
  .footer-col-title {
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--logo-green-light);
  }

  .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .footer-links li {
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .footer-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  footer.site-footer a {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover,
  footer.site-footer a:focus {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover::before {
    content: "› ";
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Divider & Credit */
  .footer-divider {
    border-color: var(--line-soft);
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-credit {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--ink-faint);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .footer-credit b {
    color: var(--ink-light);
  }

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-credit {
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-align: left;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .footer-brand {
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .footer-col-title {
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-wrapper {
      top: 14px;
      right: 14px;
    }
    .back-to-top {
      padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem 0.45rem 0.65rem;
      font-size: 0.64rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-inner {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
    }
    .back-to-top svg {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
    }
  }


/* ============================================================
   PRINCIPAL'S DESK PAGE STYLES
   ============================================================ */
:root {
      --logo-navy: #0B2545;
      --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
      --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
      --logo-green: #2E7D32;
      --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
      --logo-gold: #DF7A1B;
      --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
      --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
      --text-main: #1E293B;
      --text-muted: #64748B;
      --border-color: #E2E8F0;
      --radius: 12px;
      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
      --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      color: var(--text-main);
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    /* ---------- Page Header ---------- */
    .page-header-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2.5rem 1rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
      display: inline-block;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
      line-height: 1.25;
    }

    .section-title .navy-part {
      color: var(--logo-navy);
    }

    .section-title .gold-part {
      color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .section-title::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 64px;
      height: 3.5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green));
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: black;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 720px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* ---------- Message Container Card ---------- */
    .message-main-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      overflow: hidden;
      margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    }

    .message-card-header {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 100%);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem;
      border-bottom: 3.5px solid var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .message-card-header h3 {
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      margin: 0;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #FFFFFF;
    }

    .message-card-body {
      padding: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    }

    /* ---------- Profile Sidebar Card ---------- */
    .profile-card {
      background: #F8FAFC;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
      text-align: center;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      height: 100%;
    }

    .profile-img-wrap {
      width: 170px;
      height: 190px;
      margin: 0 auto 1.2rem;
      border-radius: 10px;
      overflow: hidden;
      border: 3px solid #FFFFFF;
      box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
    }

    .profile-img-wrap img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      object-position: top center;
    }

    .profile-name {
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    }

    .profile-designation {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--logo-green);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
      margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
    }

    .profile-org {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: black;
      margin: 0;
    }

    /* ---------- Language Navigation Tabs ---------- */
    .lang-tabs {
      border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-color);
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
      gap: 8px;
    }

    .lang-tabs .nav-link {
      color: black;
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
      border-radius: 8px 8px 0 0;
      border: 1px solid transparent;
      border-bottom: none;
      background-color: transparent;
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
    }

    .lang-tabs .nav-link:hover {
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      background-color: #F1F5F9;
    }

    .lang-tabs .nav-link.active {
      color: var(--logo-navy) !important;
      background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
      border-color: var(--border-color) var(--border-color) #FFFFFF !important;
      border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-gold) !important;
      box-shadow: 0 -2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    }

    /* ---------- Message Text Area ---------- */
    .message-content {
      font-size: 0.96rem;
      line-height: 1.85;
      color: #334155;
      text-align: justify;
    }

    .message-content .salutation {
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: block;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      font-size: 1.05rem;
    }

    .message-content p {
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
      text-indent: 1.5rem;
    }

    .sign-off-block {
      margin-top: 1.8rem;
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    .sign-off-name {
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .sign-off-title {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: black;
      font-weight: 600;
    }

    .marathi-text {
      font-size: 1rem;
      line-height: 2;
    }

/* Principal page style section */

:root {
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-muted: #E2E8F0;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623, #4CAF50, #F5A623);
  }

  /* ========================================================
     GOLDEN SVG STROKE DRAWING PRELOADER (LUXURY BRAND REVEAL)
     ======================================================== */
  #preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0e2a4d 0%, #061528 85%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999999;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.45s ease;
  }

  #preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .laser-canvas {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px;
    height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Soft Ambient Glow in Center */
  .laser-canvas::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25) 0%, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ambientPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  @keyframes ambientPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  }

  .golden-svg-emblem {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6));
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Animated Laser Strokes */
  .draw-stroke {
    stroke: var(--logo-gold);
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  }

  .draw-stroke-delayed {
    stroke: var(--logo-green-light);
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 400;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes drawPath {
    to {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  }

  /* Inner Shading Fill that gracefully appears after outline is drawn */
  .emblem-fill {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fillFadeIn 0.4s ease-in 0.85s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillFadeIn {
    to {
      opacity: 0.18;
    }
  }

  /* Shimmer Brand Typography */
  .laser-brand-title {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5A623 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShine 1.8s linear infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  }

  @keyframes textShine {
    to {
      background-position: 200% center;
    }
  }

  .laser-tagline {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInTagline 0.5s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInTagline {
    to {
      opacity: 0.85;
    }
  }

  /* Precision Laser Progress Line */
  .laser-line-meter {
    width: 140px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .laser-line-meter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    animation: fillLaserLine 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.5, 0.1, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillLaserLine {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ========================================================
     ORIGINAL SITE HEADER STYLES
     ======================================================== */
  header.site-header {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .header-top {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 60%, #133E68 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid transparent;
    border-image: var(--accent-gradient) 1;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    height: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .header-title h6 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.2vw, 0.92rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .header-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .header-title p {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1vw, 0.84rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .site-navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B5E20 0%, #2E7D32 100%) !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: transparent;
    text-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link.active,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    min-width: 240px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-green);
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 15px;
  }

  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #F4FBF6;
    color: var(--logo-green);
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:hover,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:focus {
    background-color: #E8F5E9 !important;
    color: var(--logo-green) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .nav-link {
      padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      margin: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
      padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .header-top .row { 
      text-align: center; 
    }
    .header-logo-container {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  }

/* Principal page style section */

/* ---------- Brand Palette & Variables ---------- */
  footer.site-footer {
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light), var(--logo-gold));
    --ink-light: #F8FAFC;
    --ink-soft: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.82);
    --ink-faint: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.55);
    --line-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 65%, #0d3056 100%);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    padding: 0 1rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* Accent Ribbon on Top Edge */
  footer.site-footer::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    margin: 0 -1rem;
  }

  /* ==========================================================
     PREMIUM "TOP" PILL BUTTON
     ========================================================== */
  .back-to-top-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 30;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    isolation: isolate;

    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Soft ambient glow behind the pill */
  .back-to-top::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .back-to-top:hover::after,
  .back-to-top:focus::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Circular arrow badge inside the pill */
  .back-to-top-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light));
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), inset 0 -2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  }

  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--logo-navy-dark);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  /* Hover & Focus Interactions */
  .back-to-top:hover,
  .back-to-top:focus {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.7);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
      0 0 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  }

  .back-to-top:hover .back-to-top-inner,
  .back-to-top:focus .back-to-top-inner {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .back-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
  }

  /* Brand Header Block */
  .footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 0 1.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-brand-text h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .footer-brand-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* Columns & Links */
  .footer-col-title {
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--logo-green-light);
  }

  .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .footer-links li {
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .footer-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  footer.site-footer a {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover,
  footer.site-footer a:focus {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover::before {
    content: "› ";
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Divider & Credit */
  .footer-divider {
    border-color: var(--line-soft);
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-credit {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--ink-faint);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .footer-credit b {
    color: var(--ink-light);
  }

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-credit {
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-align: left;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .footer-brand {
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .footer-col-title {
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-wrapper {
      top: 14px;
      right: 14px;
    }
    .back-to-top {
      padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem 0.45rem 0.65rem;
      font-size: 0.64rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-inner {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
    }
    .back-to-top svg {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
    }
  }


/* ============================================================
   APPROVALS PAGE STYLES
   ============================================================ */
:root {
      --logo-navy: #0B2545;
      --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
      --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
      --logo-green: #2E7D32;
      --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
      --logo-gold: #DF7A1B;
      --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
      --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
      --text-main: #1E293B;
      --text-muted: #64748B;
      --border-color: #E2E8F0;
      --radius: 12px;
      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
      --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
      color: var(--text-main);
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
      content-visibility: auto;
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    /* ---------- Page Header (Standardized Theme) ---------- */
    .page-header-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2.5rem 1rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      display: inline-block;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
      line-height: 1.25;
    }

    .section-title .navy-part {
      color: var(--logo-navy);
    }

    .section-title .gold-part {
      color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .section-title::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 64px;
      height: 3.5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green));
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: black;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 750px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* ---------- Overview Intro Card ---------- */
    .overview-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .overview-card::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 4px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-navy), var(--logo-green), var(--logo-gold));
      border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
    }

    .overview-card p {
      font-size: 0.98rem;
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: #334155;
      margin: 0;
      text-align: justify;
    }

    /* ---------- Regulatory Logos Row ---------- */
    .reg-logo-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
      text-align: center;
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      height: 100%;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
    }

    .reg-logo-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-5px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .reg-logo-card img {
      width: 100px;
      height: 100px;
      object-fit: contain;
      margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
      filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.06));
    }

    .reg-logo-title {
      font-size: 0.86rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin: 0;
      line-height: 1.3;
    }

    /* ---------- Approval Document Cards ---------- */
    .doc-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-top: 4px solid var(--logo-navy);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      padding: 1.6rem 1.4rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      height: 100%;
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      position: relative;
    }

    .doc-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-color: var(--logo-gold);
      border-top-color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .doc-icon-wrap {
      width: 52px;
      height: 52px;
      border-radius: 10px;
      background: #F1F5F9;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .doc-card:hover .doc-icon-wrap {
      background: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-color: var(--logo-green);
    }

    .authority-badge {
      display: inline-block;
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-green);
      background: #F4FBF6;
      border: 1px solid rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.25);
      border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    }

    .doc-title {
      font-size: 1.12rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
      line-height: 1.35;
    }

    .doc-description {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: black;
      line-height: 1.6;
      margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
      flex-grow: 1;
    }

    .btn-doc-link {
      background-color: var(--logo-navy);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
      font-size: 0.86rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
      border: none;
      width: 100%;
    }

    .btn-doc-link:hover {
      background-color: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.25);
    }

    .btn-doc-link svg {
      transition: transform 0.2s ease;
    }

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

/* Approvals page style section */

:root {
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-muted: #E2E8F0;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623, #4CAF50, #F5A623);
  }

  /* ========================================================
     GOLDEN SVG STROKE DRAWING PRELOADER (LUXURY BRAND REVEAL)
     ======================================================== */
  #preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0e2a4d 0%, #061528 85%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999999;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.45s ease;
  }

  #preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .laser-canvas {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px;
    height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Soft Ambient Glow in Center */
  .laser-canvas::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25) 0%, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ambientPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  @keyframes ambientPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  }

  .golden-svg-emblem {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6));
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Animated Laser Strokes */
  .draw-stroke {
    stroke: var(--logo-gold);
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  }

  .draw-stroke-delayed {
    stroke: var(--logo-green-light);
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 400;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes drawPath {
    to {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  }

  /* Inner Shading Fill that gracefully appears after outline is drawn */
  .emblem-fill {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fillFadeIn 0.4s ease-in 0.85s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillFadeIn {
    to {
      opacity: 0.18;
    }
  }

  /* Shimmer Brand Typography */
  .laser-brand-title {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5A623 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShine 1.8s linear infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  }

  @keyframes textShine {
    to {
      background-position: 200% center;
    }
  }

  .laser-tagline {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInTagline 0.5s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInTagline {
    to {
      opacity: 0.85;
    }
  }

  /* Precision Laser Progress Line */
  .laser-line-meter {
    width: 140px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .laser-line-meter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    animation: fillLaserLine 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.5, 0.1, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillLaserLine {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ========================================================
     ORIGINAL SITE HEADER STYLES
     ======================================================== */
  header.site-header {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .header-top {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 60%, #133E68 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid transparent;
    border-image: var(--accent-gradient) 1;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    height: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .header-title h6 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.2vw, 0.92rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .header-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .header-title p {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1vw, 0.84rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .site-navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B5E20 0%, #2E7D32 100%) !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: transparent;
    text-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link.active,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    min-width: 240px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-green);
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 15px;
  }

  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #F4FBF6;
    color: var(--logo-green);
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:hover,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:focus {
    background-color: #E8F5E9 !important;
    color: var(--logo-green) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .nav-link {
      padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      margin: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
      padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .header-top .row { 
      text-align: center; 
    }
    .header-logo-container {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  }

/* Approvals page style section */

/* ---------- Brand Palette & Variables ---------- */
  footer.site-footer {
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light), var(--logo-gold));
    --ink-light: #F8FAFC;
    --ink-soft: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.82);
    --ink-faint: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.55);
    --line-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 65%, #0d3056 100%);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    padding: 0 1rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* Accent Ribbon on Top Edge */
  footer.site-footer::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    margin: 0 -1rem;
  }

  /* ==========================================================
     PREMIUM "TOP" PILL BUTTON
     ========================================================== */
  .back-to-top-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 30;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    isolation: isolate;

    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Soft ambient glow behind the pill */
  .back-to-top::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .back-to-top:hover::after,
  .back-to-top:focus::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Circular arrow badge inside the pill */
  .back-to-top-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light));
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), inset 0 -2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  }

  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--logo-navy-dark);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  /* Hover & Focus Interactions */
  .back-to-top:hover,
  .back-to-top:focus {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.7);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
      0 0 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  }

  .back-to-top:hover .back-to-top-inner,
  .back-to-top:focus .back-to-top-inner {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .back-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
  }

  /* Brand Header Block */
  .footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 0 1.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-brand-text h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .footer-brand-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* Columns & Links */
  .footer-col-title {
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--logo-green-light);
  }

  .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .footer-links li {
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .footer-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  footer.site-footer a {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover,
  footer.site-footer a:focus {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover::before {
    content: "› ";
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Divider & Credit */
  .footer-divider {
    border-color: var(--line-soft);
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-credit {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--ink-faint);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .footer-credit b {
    color: var(--ink-light);
  }

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-credit {
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-align: left;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .footer-brand {
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .footer-col-title {
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-wrapper {
      top: 14px;
      right: 14px;
    }
    .back-to-top {
      padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem 0.45rem 0.65rem;
      font-size: 0.64rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-inner {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
    }
    .back-to-top svg {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
    }
  }


/* ============================================================
   ORGANOGRAM PAGE STYLES
   ============================================================ */
:root {
      --logo-navy: #0B2545;
      --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
      --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
      --logo-green: #2E7D32;
      --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
      --logo-gold: #F5A623;
      --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
      --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
      --text-main: #1E293B;
      --text-muted: #64748B;
      --border-color: #E2E8F0;
      --radius: 12px;
      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
      --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
      --shadow-lg: 0 20px 40px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.16);
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      color: var(--text-main);
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    /* ---------- Page Header ---------- */
    .page-header-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2.5rem 1rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: inline-block;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .section-title::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 64px;
      height: 3.5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green));
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: black;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 750px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* ---------- Overview Intro Card ---------- */
    .overview-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .overview-card::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 4px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-navy), var(--logo-green), var(--logo-gold));
      border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
    }

    .overview-card p {
      font-size: 0.98rem;
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: #334155;
      margin: 0;
      text-align: justify;
    }

    /* ---------- Organogram Chart Card Frame ---------- */
    .organogram-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      overflow: hidden;
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    }

    .organogram-card-header {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 100%);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem;
      border-bottom: 3.5px solid var(--logo-gold);
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
    }

    .organogram-card-header h3 {
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      margin: 0;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #FFFFFF;
    }

    .btn-view-full {
      background-color: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 0.45rem 1.25rem;
      font-size: 0.84rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
      border: none;
    }

    .btn-view-full:hover {
      background-color: var(--logo-gold);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    .organogram-img-wrap {
      padding: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
      background: #FFFFFF;
      text-align: center;
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      align-items: center;
      overflow-x: auto;
    }

    .organogram-img {
      max-width: 100%;
      height: auto;
      border-radius: 8px;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    }

    /* ---------- Hierarchy Pillar Badges ---------- */
    .hierarchy-pill-card {
      background: #F8FAFC;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-left: 4px solid var(--logo-green);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 1.4rem;
      height: 100%;
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
    }

    .hierarchy-pill-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-4px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    }

    .hierarchy-pill-card h4 {
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
      font-weight: 700;
    }

    .hierarchy-pill-card p {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: black;
      line-height: 1.6;
      margin: 0;
    }

/* Organogram page style section */

:root {
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-muted: #E2E8F0;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623, #4CAF50, #F5A623);
  }

  /* ========================================================
     GOLDEN SVG STROKE DRAWING PRELOADER (LUXURY BRAND REVEAL)
     ======================================================== */
  #preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0e2a4d 0%, #061528 85%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999999;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.45s ease;
  }

  #preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .laser-canvas {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px;
    height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Soft Ambient Glow in Center */
  .laser-canvas::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25) 0%, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ambientPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  @keyframes ambientPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  }

  .golden-svg-emblem {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6));
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Animated Laser Strokes */
  .draw-stroke {
    stroke: var(--logo-gold);
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  }

  .draw-stroke-delayed {
    stroke: var(--logo-green-light);
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 400;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes drawPath {
    to {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  }

  /* Inner Shading Fill that gracefully appears after outline is drawn */
  .emblem-fill {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fillFadeIn 0.4s ease-in 0.85s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillFadeIn {
    to {
      opacity: 0.18;
    }
  }

  /* Shimmer Brand Typography */
  .laser-brand-title {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5A623 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShine 1.8s linear infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  }

  @keyframes textShine {
    to {
      background-position: 200% center;
    }
  }

  .laser-tagline {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInTagline 0.5s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInTagline {
    to {
      opacity: 0.85;
    }
  }

  /* Precision Laser Progress Line */
  .laser-line-meter {
    width: 140px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .laser-line-meter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    animation: fillLaserLine 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.5, 0.1, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillLaserLine {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ========================================================
     ORIGINAL SITE HEADER STYLES
     ======================================================== */
  header.site-header {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .header-top {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 60%, #133E68 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid transparent;
    border-image: var(--accent-gradient) 1;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    height: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .header-title h6 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.2vw, 0.92rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .header-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .header-title p {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1vw, 0.84rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .site-navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B5E20 0%, #2E7D32 100%) !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: transparent;
    text-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link.active,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    min-width: 240px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-green);
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 15px;
  }

  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #F4FBF6;
    color: var(--logo-green);
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:hover,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:focus {
    background-color: #E8F5E9 !important;
    color: var(--logo-green) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .nav-link {
      padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      margin: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
      padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .header-top .row { 
      text-align: center; 
    }
    .header-logo-container {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  }

/* Organogram page style section */

/* ---------- Brand Palette & Variables ---------- */
  footer.site-footer {
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light), var(--logo-gold));
    --ink-light: #F8FAFC;
    --ink-soft: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.82);
    --ink-faint: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.55);
    --line-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 65%, #0d3056 100%);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    padding: 0 1rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* Accent Ribbon on Top Edge */
  footer.site-footer::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    margin: 0 -1rem;
  }

  /* ==========================================================
     PREMIUM "TOP" PILL BUTTON
     ========================================================== */
  .back-to-top-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 30;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    isolation: isolate;

    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Soft ambient glow behind the pill */
  .back-to-top::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .back-to-top:hover::after,
  .back-to-top:focus::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Circular arrow badge inside the pill */
  .back-to-top-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light));
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), inset 0 -2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  }

  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--logo-navy-dark);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  /* Hover & Focus Interactions */
  .back-to-top:hover,
  .back-to-top:focus {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.7);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
      0 0 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  }

  .back-to-top:hover .back-to-top-inner,
  .back-to-top:focus .back-to-top-inner {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .back-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
  }

  /* Brand Header Block */
  .footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 0 1.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-brand-text h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .footer-brand-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* Columns & Links */
  .footer-col-title {
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--logo-green-light);
  }

  .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .footer-links li {
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .footer-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  footer.site-footer a {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover,
  footer.site-footer a:focus {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover::before {
    content: "› ";
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Divider & Credit */
  .footer-divider {
    border-color: var(--line-soft);
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-credit {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--ink-faint);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .footer-credit b {
    color: var(--ink-light);
  }

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-credit {
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-align: left;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .footer-brand {
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .footer-col-title {
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-wrapper {
      top: 14px;
      right: 14px;
    }
    .back-to-top {
      padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem 0.45rem 0.65rem;
      font-size: 0.64rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-inner {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
    }
    .back-to-top svg {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
    }
  }


/* ============================================================
   FYBPHARM ADMISSION PAGE STYLES
   ============================================================ */
:root {
      --logo-navy: #0B2545;
      --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
      --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
      --logo-green: #2E7D32;
      --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
      --logo-gold: #F5A623;
      --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
      --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
      --text-main: #1E293B;
      --text-muted: #64748B;
      --border-color: #E2E8F0;
      --radius: 12px;
      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
      --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      color: var(--text-main);
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    /* ---------- Page Header ---------- */
    .page-header-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2.5rem 1rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: inline-block;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .section-title::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 64px;
      height: 3.5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green));
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: black;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 750px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* ---------- Overview Intro Card ---------- */
    .overview-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .overview-card::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 4px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-navy), var(--logo-green), var(--logo-gold));
      border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
    }

    .overview-card p {
      font-size: 0.98rem;
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: #334155;
      margin: 0;
      text-align: justify;
    }

    /* ---------- Action Download Card ---------- */
    .doc-action-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      padding: 2rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      height: 100%;
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      position: relative;
    }

    .doc-action-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .doc-icon-wrap {
      width: 56px;
      height: 56px;
      border-radius: 12px;
      background: #F1F5F9;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
    }

    .doc-action-card:hover .doc-icon-wrap {
      background: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-color: var(--logo-green);
    }

    .doc-card-title {
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    }

    .doc-card-description {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: black;
      line-height: 1.6;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .btn-doc-link {
      background-color: var(--logo-navy);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
      border: none;
      max-width: 320px;
    }

    .btn-doc-link:hover {
      background-color: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.25);
    }

    .btn-doc-link svg {
      transition: transform 0.2s ease;
    }

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

    /* ---------- Checklist Cards ---------- */
    .checklist-card {
      background: #F8FAFC;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-left: 4px solid var(--logo-green);
      padding: 1.5rem;
      height: 100%;
    }

    .checklist-card h4 {
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .checklist-list {
      list-style: none;
      padding-left: 0;
      margin: 0;
    }

    .checklist-list li {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      line-height: 1.65;
      color: #334155;
      margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
      padding-left: 1.3rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .checklist-list li::before {
      content: "✔";
      position: absolute;
      left: 0;
      color: var(--logo-green);
      font-weight: bold;
    }

    .checklist-list li:last-child {
      margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    .note-box {
      background: #FFFBEB;
      border: 1px solid #FDE68A;
      border-left: 4px solid var(--logo-gold);
      border-radius: 8px;
      padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
      margin-top: 1.5rem;
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: #92400E;
    }

/* FYBPharm page style section */

:root {
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-muted: #E2E8F0;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623, #4CAF50, #F5A623);
  }

  /* ========================================================
     GOLDEN SVG STROKE DRAWING PRELOADER (LUXURY BRAND REVEAL)
     ======================================================== */
  #preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0e2a4d 0%, #061528 85%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999999;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.45s ease;
  }

  #preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .laser-canvas {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px;
    height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Soft Ambient Glow in Center */
  .laser-canvas::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25) 0%, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ambientPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  @keyframes ambientPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  }

  .golden-svg-emblem {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6));
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Animated Laser Strokes */
  .draw-stroke {
    stroke: var(--logo-gold);
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  }

  .draw-stroke-delayed {
    stroke: var(--logo-green-light);
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 400;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes drawPath {
    to {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  }

  /* Inner Shading Fill that gracefully appears after outline is drawn */
  .emblem-fill {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fillFadeIn 0.4s ease-in 0.85s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillFadeIn {
    to {
      opacity: 0.18;
    }
  }

  /* Shimmer Brand Typography */
  .laser-brand-title {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5A623 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShine 1.8s linear infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  }

  @keyframes textShine {
    to {
      background-position: 200% center;
    }
  }

  .laser-tagline {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInTagline 0.5s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInTagline {
    to {
      opacity: 0.85;
    }
  }

  /* Precision Laser Progress Line */
  .laser-line-meter {
    width: 140px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .laser-line-meter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    animation: fillLaserLine 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.5, 0.1, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillLaserLine {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ========================================================
     ORIGINAL SITE HEADER STYLES
     ======================================================== */
  header.site-header {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .header-top {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 60%, #133E68 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid transparent;
    border-image: var(--accent-gradient) 1;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    height: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .header-title h6 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.2vw, 0.92rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .header-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .header-title p {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1vw, 0.84rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .site-navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B5E20 0%, #2E7D32 100%) !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: transparent;
    text-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link.active,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    min-width: 240px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-green);
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 15px;
  }

  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #F4FBF6;
    color: var(--logo-green);
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:hover,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:focus {
    background-color: #E8F5E9 !important;
    color: var(--logo-green) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .nav-link {
      padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      margin: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
      padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .header-top .row { 
      text-align: center; 
    }
    .header-logo-container {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  }

/* FYBPharm page style section */

/* ---------- Brand Palette & Variables ---------- */
  footer.site-footer {
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light), var(--logo-gold));
    --ink-light: #F8FAFC;
    --ink-soft: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.82);
    --ink-faint: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.55);
    --line-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 65%, #0d3056 100%);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    padding: 0 1rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* Accent Ribbon on Top Edge */
  footer.site-footer::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    margin: 0 -1rem;
  }

  /* ==========================================================
     PREMIUM "TOP" PILL BUTTON
     ========================================================== */
  .back-to-top-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 30;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    isolation: isolate;

    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Soft ambient glow behind the pill */
  .back-to-top::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .back-to-top:hover::after,
  .back-to-top:focus::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Circular arrow badge inside the pill */
  .back-to-top-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light));
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), inset 0 -2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  }

  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--logo-navy-dark);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  /* Hover & Focus Interactions */
  .back-to-top:hover,
  .back-to-top:focus {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.7);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
      0 0 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  }

  .back-to-top:hover .back-to-top-inner,
  .back-to-top:focus .back-to-top-inner {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .back-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
  }

  /* Brand Header Block */
  .footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 0 1.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-brand-text h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .footer-brand-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* Columns & Links */
  .footer-col-title {
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--logo-green-light);
  }

  .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .footer-links li {
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .footer-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  footer.site-footer a {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover,
  footer.site-footer a:focus {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover::before {
    content: "› ";
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Divider & Credit */
  .footer-divider {
    border-color: var(--line-soft);
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-credit {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--ink-faint);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .footer-credit b {
    color: var(--ink-light);
  }

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-credit {
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-align: left;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .footer-brand {
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .footer-col-title {
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-wrapper {
      top: 14px;
      right: 14px;
    }
    .back-to-top {
      padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem 0.45rem 0.65rem;
      font-size: 0.64rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-inner {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
    }
    .back-to-top svg {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
    }
  }


/* ============================================================
   DSYPHARM ADMISSION PAGE STYLES
   ============================================================ */
:root {
      --logo-navy: #0B2545;
      --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
      --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
      --logo-green: #2E7D32;
      --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
      --logo-gold: #F5A623;
      --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
      --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
      --text-main: #1E293B;
      --text-muted: #64748B;
      --border-color: #E2E8F0;
      --radius: 12px;
      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
      --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      color: var(--text-main);
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    /* ---------- Page Header ---------- */
    .page-header-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2.5rem 1rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: inline-block;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .section-title::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 64px;
      height: 3.5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green));
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: black;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 750px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* ---------- Overview Intro Card ---------- */
    .overview-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .overview-card::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 4px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-navy), var(--logo-green), var(--logo-gold));
      border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
    }

    .overview-card p {
      font-size: 0.98rem;
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: #334155;
      margin: 0;
      text-align: justify;
    }

    /* ---------- Action Download Card ---------- */
    .doc-action-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      padding: 2rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      height: 100%;
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      position: relative;
    }

    .doc-action-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .doc-icon-wrap {
      width: 56px;
      height: 56px;
      border-radius: 12px;
      background: #F1F5F9;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
    }

    .doc-action-card:hover .doc-icon-wrap {
      background: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-color: var(--logo-green);
    }

    .doc-card-title {
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    }

    .doc-card-description {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: black;
      line-height: 1.6;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .btn-doc-link {
      background-color: var(--logo-navy);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
      border: none;
      max-width: 320px;
    }

    .btn-doc-link:hover {
      background-color: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.25);
    }

    .btn-doc-link svg {
      transition: transform 0.2s ease;
    }

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

    /* ---------- Checklist Cards ---------- */
    .checklist-card {
      background: #F8FAFC;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-left: 4px solid var(--logo-green);
      padding: 1.5rem;
      height: 100%;
    }

    .checklist-card h4 {
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .checklist-list {
      list-style: none;
      padding-left: 0;
      margin: 0;
    }

    .checklist-list li {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      line-height: 1.65;
      color: #334155;
      margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
      padding-left: 1.3rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .checklist-list li::before {
      content: "✔";
      position: absolute;
      left: 0;
      color: var(--logo-green);
      font-weight: bold;
    }

    .checklist-list li:last-child {
      margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    .note-box {
      background: #FFFBEB;
      border: 1px solid #FDE68A;
      border-left: 4px solid var(--logo-gold);
      border-radius: 8px;
      padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
      margin-top: 1.5rem;
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: #92400E;
    }

/* DSYPharm page style section */

:root {
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-muted: #E2E8F0;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623, #4CAF50, #F5A623);
  }

  /* ========================================================
     GOLDEN SVG STROKE DRAWING PRELOADER (LUXURY BRAND REVEAL)
     ======================================================== */
  #preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0e2a4d 0%, #061528 85%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999999;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.45s ease;
  }

  #preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .laser-canvas {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px;
    height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Soft Ambient Glow in Center */
  .laser-canvas::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25) 0%, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ambientPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  @keyframes ambientPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  }

  .golden-svg-emblem {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6));
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Animated Laser Strokes */
  .draw-stroke {
    stroke: var(--logo-gold);
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  }

  .draw-stroke-delayed {
    stroke: var(--logo-green-light);
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 400;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes drawPath {
    to {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  }

  /* Inner Shading Fill that gracefully appears after outline is drawn */
  .emblem-fill {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fillFadeIn 0.4s ease-in 0.85s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillFadeIn {
    to {
      opacity: 0.18;
    }
  }

  /* Shimmer Brand Typography */
  .laser-brand-title {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5A623 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShine 1.8s linear infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  }

  @keyframes textShine {
    to {
      background-position: 200% center;
    }
  }

  .laser-tagline {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInTagline 0.5s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInTagline {
    to {
      opacity: 0.85;
    }
  }

  /* Precision Laser Progress Line */
  .laser-line-meter {
    width: 140px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .laser-line-meter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    animation: fillLaserLine 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.5, 0.1, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillLaserLine {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ========================================================
     ORIGINAL SITE HEADER STYLES
     ======================================================== */
  header.site-header {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .header-top {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 60%, #133E68 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid transparent;
    border-image: var(--accent-gradient) 1;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    height: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .header-title h6 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.2vw, 0.92rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .header-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .header-title p {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1vw, 0.84rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .site-navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B5E20 0%, #2E7D32 100%) !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: transparent;
    text-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link.active,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    min-width: 240px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-green);
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 15px;
  }

  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #F4FBF6;
    color: var(--logo-green);
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:hover,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:focus {
    background-color: #E8F5E9 !important;
    color: var(--logo-green) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .nav-link {
      padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      margin: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
      padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .header-top .row { 
      text-align: center; 
    }
    .header-logo-container {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  }

/* DSYPharm page style section */

/* ---------- Brand Palette & Variables ---------- */
  footer.site-footer {
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light), var(--logo-gold));
    --ink-light: #F8FAFC;
    --ink-soft: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.82);
    --ink-faint: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.55);
    --line-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 65%, #0d3056 100%);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    padding: 0 1rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* Accent Ribbon on Top Edge */
  footer.site-footer::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    margin: 0 -1rem;
  }

  /* ==========================================================
     PREMIUM "TOP" PILL BUTTON
     ========================================================== */
  .back-to-top-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 30;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    isolation: isolate;

    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Soft ambient glow behind the pill */
  .back-to-top::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .back-to-top:hover::after,
  .back-to-top:focus::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Circular arrow badge inside the pill */
  .back-to-top-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light));
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), inset 0 -2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  }

  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--logo-navy-dark);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  /* Hover & Focus Interactions */
  .back-to-top:hover,
  .back-to-top:focus {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.7);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
      0 0 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  }

  .back-to-top:hover .back-to-top-inner,
  .back-to-top:focus .back-to-top-inner {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .back-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
  }

  /* Brand Header Block */
  .footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 0 1.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-brand-text h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .footer-brand-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* Columns & Links */
  .footer-col-title {
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--logo-green-light);
  }

  .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .footer-links li {
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .footer-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  footer.site-footer a {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover,
  footer.site-footer a:focus {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover::before {
    content: "› ";
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Divider & Credit */
  .footer-divider {
    border-color: var(--line-soft);
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-credit {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--ink-faint);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .footer-credit b {
    color: var(--ink-light);
  }

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-credit {
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-align: left;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .footer-brand {
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .footer-col-title {
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-wrapper {
      top: 14px;
      right: 14px;
    }
    .back-to-top {
      padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem 0.45rem 0.65rem;
      font-size: 0.64rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-inner {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
    }
    .back-to-top svg {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
    }
  }


/* ============================================================
   RESERVATION POLICY PAGE STYLES
   ============================================================ */
:root {
      --logo-navy: #0B2545;
      --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
      --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
      --logo-green: #2E7D32;
      --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
      --logo-gold: #F5A623;
      --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
      --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
      --text-main: #1E293B;
      --text-muted: #64748B;
      --border-color: #E2E8F0;
      --radius: 12px;
      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
      --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      color: var(--text-main);
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    /* ---------- Page Header ---------- */
    .page-header-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2.5rem 1rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: inline-block;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .section-title::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 64px;
      height: 3.5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green));
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: black;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 720px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* ---------- Overview Policy Card ---------- */
    .overview-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .overview-card::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 4px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-navy), var(--logo-green), var(--logo-gold));
      border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
    }

    .overview-card p {
      font-size: 0.98rem;
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: #334155;
      margin: 0;
      text-align: justify;
    }

    /* ---------- Policy Action Card ---------- */
    .policy-doc-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      padding: 2rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      height: 100%;
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      position: relative;
    }

    .policy-doc-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .doc-icon-wrap {
      width: 56px;
      height: 56px;
      border-radius: 12px;
      background: #F1F5F9;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
    }

    .policy-doc-card:hover .doc-icon-wrap {
      background: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-color: var(--logo-green);
    }

    .policy-title {
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    }

    .policy-description {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: black;
      line-height: 1.6;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .btn-doc-link {
      background-color: var(--logo-navy);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
      border: none;
      max-width: 280px;
    }

    .btn-doc-link:hover {
      background-color: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.25);
    }

    .btn-doc-link svg {
      transition: transform 0.2s ease;
    }

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

    /* ---------- Category Guidelines List ---------- */
    .guidelines-card {
      background: #F8FAFC;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-left: 4px solid var(--logo-green);
      padding: 1.5rem;
      height: 100%;
    }

    .guidelines-card h4 {
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .guidelines-list {
      list-style: none;
      padding-left: 0;
      margin: 0;
    }

    .guidelines-list li {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      line-height: 1.65;
      color: #334155;
      margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
      padding-left: 1.3rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .guidelines-list li::before {
      content: "✔";
      position: absolute;
      left: 0;
      color: var(--logo-green);
      font-weight: bold;
    }

    .guidelines-list li:last-child {
      margin-bottom: 0;
    }

/* Reservation policy page style section */

:root {
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-muted: #E2E8F0;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623, #4CAF50, #F5A623);
  }

  /* ========================================================
     GOLDEN SVG STROKE DRAWING PRELOADER (LUXURY BRAND REVEAL)
     ======================================================== */
  #preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0e2a4d 0%, #061528 85%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999999;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.45s ease;
  }

  #preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .laser-canvas {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px;
    height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Soft Ambient Glow in Center */
  .laser-canvas::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25) 0%, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ambientPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  @keyframes ambientPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  }

  .golden-svg-emblem {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6));
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Animated Laser Strokes */
  .draw-stroke {
    stroke: var(--logo-gold);
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  }

  .draw-stroke-delayed {
    stroke: var(--logo-green-light);
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 400;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes drawPath {
    to {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  }

  /* Inner Shading Fill that gracefully appears after outline is drawn */
  .emblem-fill {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fillFadeIn 0.4s ease-in 0.85s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillFadeIn {
    to {
      opacity: 0.18;
    }
  }

  /* Shimmer Brand Typography */
  .laser-brand-title {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5A623 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShine 1.8s linear infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  }

  @keyframes textShine {
    to {
      background-position: 200% center;
    }
  }

  .laser-tagline {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInTagline 0.5s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInTagline {
    to {
      opacity: 0.85;
    }
  }

  /* Precision Laser Progress Line */
  .laser-line-meter {
    width: 140px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .laser-line-meter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    animation: fillLaserLine 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.5, 0.1, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillLaserLine {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ========================================================
     ORIGINAL SITE HEADER STYLES
     ======================================================== */
  header.site-header {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .header-top {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 60%, #133E68 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid transparent;
    border-image: var(--accent-gradient) 1;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    height: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .header-title h6 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.2vw, 0.92rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .header-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .header-title p {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1vw, 0.84rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .site-navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B5E20 0%, #2E7D32 100%) !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: transparent;
    text-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link.active,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    min-width: 240px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-green);
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 15px;
  }

  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #F4FBF6;
    color: var(--logo-green);
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:hover,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:focus {
    background-color: #E8F5E9 !important;
    color: var(--logo-green) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .nav-link {
      padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      margin: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
      padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .header-top .row { 
      text-align: center; 
    }
    .header-logo-container {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  }

/* Reservation policy page style section */

/* ---------- Brand Palette & Variables ---------- */
  footer.site-footer {
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light), var(--logo-gold));
    --ink-light: #F8FAFC;
    --ink-soft: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.82);
    --ink-faint: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.55);
    --line-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 65%, #0d3056 100%);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    padding: 0 1rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* Accent Ribbon on Top Edge */
  footer.site-footer::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    margin: 0 -1rem;
  }

  /* ==========================================================
     PREMIUM "TOP" PILL BUTTON
     ========================================================== */
  .back-to-top-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 30;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    isolation: isolate;

    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Soft ambient glow behind the pill */
  .back-to-top::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .back-to-top:hover::after,
  .back-to-top:focus::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Circular arrow badge inside the pill */
  .back-to-top-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light));
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), inset 0 -2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  }

  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--logo-navy-dark);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  /* Hover & Focus Interactions */
  .back-to-top:hover,
  .back-to-top:focus {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.7);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
      0 0 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  }

  .back-to-top:hover .back-to-top-inner,
  .back-to-top:focus .back-to-top-inner {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .back-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
  }

  /* Brand Header Block */
  .footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 0 1.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-brand-text h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .footer-brand-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* Columns & Links */
  .footer-col-title {
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--logo-green-light);
  }

  .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .footer-links li {
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .footer-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  footer.site-footer a {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover,
  footer.site-footer a:focus {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover::before {
    content: "› ";
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Divider & Credit */
  .footer-divider {
    border-color: var(--line-soft);
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-credit {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--ink-faint);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .footer-credit b {
    color: var(--ink-light);
  }

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-credit {
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-align: left;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .footer-brand {
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .footer-col-title {
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-wrapper {
      top: 14px;
      right: 14px;
    }
    .back-to-top {
      padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem 0.45rem 0.65rem;
      font-size: 0.64rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-inner {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
    }
    .back-to-top svg {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
    }
  }


/* ============================================================
   FEE DETAILS PAGE STYLES
   ============================================================ */
:root {
      --logo-navy: #0B2545;
      --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
      --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
      --logo-green: #2E7D32;
      --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
      --logo-gold: #F5A623;
      --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
      --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
      --text-main: #1E293B;
      --text-muted: #64748B;
      --border-color: #E2E8F0;
      --radius: 14px;
      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.05);
      --shadow-md: 0 12px 28px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.10);
      --shadow-lg: 0 16px 36px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.14);
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      color: var(--text-main);
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    /* ---------- Page Header ---------- */
    .page-header-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2.8rem 1rem 1.8rem;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.2vw, 2.4rem);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: inline-block;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .section-title::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 72px;
      height: 4px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green));
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: #334155;
      font-size: 0.98rem;
      max-width: 760px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* ---------- Section Headers ---------- */
    .block-header {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
    }

    .block-header .icon-pill {
      width: 40px;
      height: 40px;
      border-radius: 10px;
      background: rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.08);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
    }

    .block-header h2 {
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin: 0;
    }

    /* ---------- PDF Document Card ---------- */
    .fee-doc-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-top: 4px solid var(--logo-navy);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      padding: 2.2rem 2.4rem;
      margin-bottom: 2.8rem;
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      position: relative;
    }

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

    .doc-icon-wrap {
      width: 58px;
      height: 58px;
      border-radius: 14px;
      background: #F1F5F9;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.6rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .fee-doc-card:hover .doc-icon-wrap {
      background: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-color: var(--logo-green);
    }

    .fee-title {
      font-size: 1.35rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .fee-description {
      font-size: 0.94rem;
      color: #475569;
      line-height: 1.7;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
      max-width: 820px;
    }

    .fee-action-bar {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 1rem;
    }

    .btn-doc-link {
      background-color: var(--logo-navy);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 0.72rem 1.6rem;
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
      border: none;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.15);
    }

    .btn-doc-link:hover {
      background-color: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.28);
    }

    .btn-doc-link svg {
      transition: transform 0.2s ease;
    }

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

    .doc-meta-badge {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: black;
      font-weight: 500;
      background: #F8FAFC;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 0.45rem 0.9rem;
    }

    /* ---------- Bank Account Cards ---------- */
    .bank-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      padding: 2rem;
      height: 100%;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    }

    .bank-card.primary-bank {
      border-top: 4px solid var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .bank-card.secondary-bank {
      border-top: 4px solid var(--logo-green);
    }

    .bank-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    }

    .bank-header-wrap {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 1rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .bank-icon {
      width: 52px;
      height: 52px;
      border-radius: 12px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      border: 1px solid transparent;
    }

    .primary-bank .bank-icon {
      background: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.12);
      color: #D97706;
      border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.2);
    }

    .secondary-bank .bank-icon {
      background: rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.12);
      color: var(--logo-green);
      border-color: rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.2);
    }

    .bank-name {
      font-size: 1.22rem;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin: 0;
    }

    .bank-subtext {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: black;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    .bank-details-list {
      list-style: none;
      padding: 0;
      margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
    }

    .bank-details-list li {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
      padding: 0.65rem 0;
      border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border-color);
      font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .bank-details-list li:last-child {
      border-bottom: none;
    }

    .detail-label {
      color: black;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    .detail-value {
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      text-align: right;
      font-family: 'Inter', monospace;
    }

    .badge-modes {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
      padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
      background: #F1F5F9;
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
    }

    /* ---------- Instructions Notice ---------- */
    .notice-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-left: 4px solid var(--logo-navy);
      padding: 1.6rem 2rem;
      margin-top: 2.5rem;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    }

    .notice-card h4 {
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
    }

    .notice-card ul {
      margin: 0;
      padding-left: 1.2rem;
    }

    .notice-card li {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: #334155;
      line-height: 1.7;
      margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    }

    .notice-card li:last-child {
      margin-bottom: 0;
    }

/* Fee details page style section */

:root {
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-muted: #E2E8F0;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623, #4CAF50, #F5A623);
  }

  /* ========================================================
     GOLDEN SVG STROKE DRAWING PRELOADER (LUXURY BRAND REVEAL)
     ======================================================== */
  #preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0e2a4d 0%, #061528 85%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999999;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.45s ease;
  }

  #preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .laser-canvas {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px;
    height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Soft Ambient Glow in Center */
  .laser-canvas::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25) 0%, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ambientPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  @keyframes ambientPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  }

  .golden-svg-emblem {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6));
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Animated Laser Strokes */
  .draw-stroke {
    stroke: var(--logo-gold);
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  }

  .draw-stroke-delayed {
    stroke: var(--logo-green-light);
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 400;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes drawPath {
    to {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  }

  /* Inner Shading Fill that gracefully appears after outline is drawn */
  .emblem-fill {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fillFadeIn 0.4s ease-in 0.85s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillFadeIn {
    to {
      opacity: 0.18;
    }
  }

  /* Shimmer Brand Typography */
  .laser-brand-title {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5A623 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShine 1.8s linear infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  }

  @keyframes textShine {
    to {
      background-position: 200% center;
    }
  }

  .laser-tagline {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInTagline 0.5s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInTagline {
    to {
      opacity: 0.85;
    }
  }

  /* Precision Laser Progress Line */
  .laser-line-meter {
    width: 140px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .laser-line-meter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    animation: fillLaserLine 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.5, 0.1, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillLaserLine {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ========================================================
     ORIGINAL SITE HEADER STYLES
     ======================================================== */
  header.site-header {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .header-top {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 60%, #133E68 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid transparent;
    border-image: var(--accent-gradient) 1;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    height: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .header-title h6 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.2vw, 0.92rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .header-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .header-title p {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1vw, 0.84rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .site-navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B5E20 0%, #2E7D32 100%) !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: transparent;
    text-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link.active,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    min-width: 240px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-green);
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 15px;
  }

  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #F4FBF6;
    color: var(--logo-green);
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:hover,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:focus {
    background-color: #E8F5E9 !important;
    color: var(--logo-green) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .nav-link {
      padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      margin: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
      padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .header-top .row { 
      text-align: center; 
    }
    .header-logo-container {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  }

/* Fee details page style section */

/* ---------- Brand Palette & Variables ---------- */
  footer.site-footer {
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light), var(--logo-gold));
    --ink-light: #F8FAFC;
    --ink-soft: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.82);
    --ink-faint: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.55);
    --line-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 65%, #0d3056 100%);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    padding: 0 1rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* Accent Ribbon on Top Edge */
  footer.site-footer::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    margin: 0 -1rem;
  }

  /* ==========================================================
     PREMIUM "TOP" PILL BUTTON
     ========================================================== */
  .back-to-top-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 30;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    isolation: isolate;

    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Soft ambient glow behind the pill */
  .back-to-top::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .back-to-top:hover::after,
  .back-to-top:focus::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Circular arrow badge inside the pill */
  .back-to-top-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light));
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), inset 0 -2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  }

  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--logo-navy-dark);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  /* Hover & Focus Interactions */
  .back-to-top:hover,
  .back-to-top:focus {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.7);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
      0 0 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  }

  .back-to-top:hover .back-to-top-inner,
  .back-to-top:focus .back-to-top-inner {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .back-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
  }

  /* Brand Header Block */
  .footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 0 1.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-brand-text h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .footer-brand-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* Columns & Links */
  .footer-col-title {
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--logo-green-light);
  }

  .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .footer-links li {
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .footer-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  footer.site-footer a {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover,
  footer.site-footer a:focus {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover::before {
    content: "› ";
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Divider & Credit */
  .footer-divider {
    border-color: var(--line-soft);
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-credit {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--ink-faint);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .footer-credit b {
    color: var(--ink-light);
  }

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-credit {
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-align: left;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .footer-brand {
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .footer-col-title {
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-wrapper {
      top: 14px;
      right: 14px;
    }
    .back-to-top {
      padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem 0.45rem 0.65rem;
      font-size: 0.64rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-inner {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
    }
    .back-to-top svg {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
    }
  }


/* ============================================================
   ADMISSION CELL PAGE STYLES
   ============================================================ */
:root {
      --logo-navy: #0B2545;
      --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
      --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
      --logo-green: #2E7D32;
      --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
      --logo-gold: #D97706;
      --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
      --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
      --text-main: #1E293B;
      --text-muted: #64748B;
      --border-color: #E2E8F0;
      --radius: 14px;
      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.05);
      --shadow-md: 0 10px 24px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.08);
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
      color: var(--text-main);
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
      content-visibility: auto;
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    /* ---------- Exact Header Style from Reference Image ---------- */
    .page-header-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2.4rem 1rem 1.6rem;
    }

    .custom-page-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.2vw, 2.35rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
      display: inline-block;
      line-height: 1.25;
    }

    .custom-page-title .navy-part {
      color: var(--logo-navy);
    }

    .custom-page-title .gold-part {
      color: #DF7A1B; /* Direct warm orange-gold tone from reference */
    }

    /* Small Pill Divider directly under heading */
    .title-pill-bar {
      width: 58px;
      height: 4px;
      margin: 0 auto 0.75rem auto;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2E7D32 0%, #E67E22 100%);
      border-radius: 99px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: #475569;
      font-size: 0.96rem;
      max-width: 780px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      font-weight: 500;
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    /* ---------- Section Blocks ---------- */
    .block-header {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    }

    .block-header .icon-pill {
      width: 38px;
      height: 38px;
      border-radius: 10px;
      background: rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.08);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
    }

    .block-header h2 {
      font-size: 1.32rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin: 0;
    }

    /* ---------- Hero Overview Card ---------- */
    .admission-hero-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-top: 4px solid var(--logo-navy);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      padding: 2rem 2.2rem;
      margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
    }

    .hero-icon-wrap {
      width: 54px;
      height: 54px;
      border-radius: 12px;
      background: #F1F5F9;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .hero-card-title {
      font-size: 1.28rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    }

    .hero-card-description {
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      color: #475569;
      line-height: 1.68;
      margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
      max-width: 860px;
    }

    .btn-action-call {
      background-color: var(--logo-navy);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 0.65rem 1.45rem;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
      border: none;
    }

    .btn-action-call:hover {
      background-color: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    .doc-meta-badge {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: #1E293B;
      font-weight: 500;
      background: #F8FAFC;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 0.45rem 0.9rem;
    }

    /* ---------- Dedicated Contact List ---------- */
    .contact-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-top: 4px solid var(--logo-navy);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      padding: 1.6rem 2rem;
      margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
    }

    .contact-row-item {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 12px;
      padding: 0.9rem 0;
      border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border-color);
    }

    .contact-row-item:first-child {
      padding-top: 0.1rem;
    }

    .contact-row-item:last-child {
      border-bottom: none;
      padding-bottom: 0.1rem;
    }

    .contact-person {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 14px;
    }

    .contact-avatar {
      width: 44px;
      height: 44px;
      border-radius: 12px;
      background: rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.08);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .contact-name {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin: 0;
    }

    .contact-role {
      font-size: 0.83rem;
      color: #64748B;
      margin: 0;
    }

    .contact-dial {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      font-size: 1.02rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-family: 'Inter', monospace;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      text-decoration: none;
      padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
      background: #F8FAFC;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-radius: 50px;
      transition: all 0.2s ease;
    }

    .contact-dial:hover {
      background: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-color: var(--logo-green);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    .contact-dial svg {
      color: var(--logo-green);
      transition: color 0.2s ease;
    }

    .contact-dial:hover svg {
      color: #FFFFFF;
    }

    /* ---------- Fast Campus Connect Cards ---------- */
    .desk-stat-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      padding: 1.3rem 1.5rem;
      height: 100%;
      border-left: 4px solid var(--logo-navy);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    }

    .desk-stat-card.green-border {
      border-left-color: var(--logo-green);
    }

    .desk-stat-title {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
    }

    .desk-stat-text {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: #334155;
      margin: 0;
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    .desk-stat-text a {
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      text-decoration: none;
      font-weight: 600;
    }

    .desk-stat-text a:hover {
      color: var(--logo-green);
      text-decoration: underline;
    }

    /* ---------- Guidelines Card ---------- */
    .notice-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-left: 4px solid var(--logo-navy);
      padding: 1.5rem 1.8rem;
      margin-top: 2rem;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    }

    .notice-card h4 {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
    }

    .notice-card ul {
      margin: 0;
      padding-left: 1.2rem;
    }

    .notice-card li {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: #334155;
      line-height: 1.68;
      margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    }

/* Admission cell page style section */

:root {
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-muted: #E2E8F0;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623, #4CAF50, #F5A623);
  }

  /* ========================================================
     GOLDEN SVG STROKE DRAWING PRELOADER (LUXURY BRAND REVEAL)
     ======================================================== */
  #preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0e2a4d 0%, #061528 85%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999999;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.45s ease;
  }

  #preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .laser-canvas {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px;
    height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Soft Ambient Glow in Center */
  .laser-canvas::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25) 0%, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ambientPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  @keyframes ambientPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  }

  .golden-svg-emblem {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6));
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Animated Laser Strokes */
  .draw-stroke {
    stroke: var(--logo-gold);
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  }

  .draw-stroke-delayed {
    stroke: var(--logo-green-light);
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 400;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes drawPath {
    to {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  }

  /* Inner Shading Fill that gracefully appears after outline is drawn */
  .emblem-fill {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fillFadeIn 0.4s ease-in 0.85s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillFadeIn {
    to {
      opacity: 0.18;
    }
  }

  /* Shimmer Brand Typography */
  .laser-brand-title {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5A623 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShine 1.8s linear infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  }

  @keyframes textShine {
    to {
      background-position: 200% center;
    }
  }

  .laser-tagline {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInTagline 0.5s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInTagline {
    to {
      opacity: 0.85;
    }
  }

  /* Precision Laser Progress Line */
  .laser-line-meter {
    width: 140px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .laser-line-meter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    animation: fillLaserLine 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.5, 0.1, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillLaserLine {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ========================================================
     ORIGINAL SITE HEADER STYLES
     ======================================================== */
  header.site-header {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .header-top {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 60%, #133E68 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid transparent;
    border-image: var(--accent-gradient) 1;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    height: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .header-title h6 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.2vw, 0.92rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .header-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .header-title p {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1vw, 0.84rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .site-navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B5E20 0%, #2E7D32 100%) !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: transparent;
    text-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link.active,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    min-width: 240px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-green);
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 15px;
  }

  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #F4FBF6;
    color: var(--logo-green);
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:hover,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:focus {
    background-color: #E8F5E9 !important;
    color: var(--logo-green) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .nav-link {
      padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      margin: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
      padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .header-top .row { 
      text-align: center; 
    }
    .header-logo-container {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  }

/* Admission cell page style section */

/* ---------- Brand Palette & Variables ---------- */
  footer.site-footer {
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light), var(--logo-gold));
    --ink-light: #F8FAFC;
    --ink-soft: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.82);
    --ink-faint: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.55);
    --line-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 65%, #0d3056 100%);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    padding: 0 1rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* Accent Ribbon on Top Edge */
  footer.site-footer::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    margin: 0 -1rem;
  }

  /* ==========================================================
     PREMIUM "TOP" PILL BUTTON
     ========================================================== */
  .back-to-top-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 30;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    isolation: isolate;

    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Soft ambient glow behind the pill */
  .back-to-top::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .back-to-top:hover::after,
  .back-to-top:focus::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Circular arrow badge inside the pill */
  .back-to-top-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light));
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), inset 0 -2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  }

  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--logo-navy-dark);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  /* Hover & Focus Interactions */
  .back-to-top:hover,
  .back-to-top:focus {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.7);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
      0 0 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  }

  .back-to-top:hover .back-to-top-inner,
  .back-to-top:focus .back-to-top-inner {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .back-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
  }

  /* Brand Header Block */
  .footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 0 1.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-brand-text h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .footer-brand-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* Columns & Links */
  .footer-col-title {
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--logo-green-light);
  }

  .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .footer-links li {
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .footer-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  footer.site-footer a {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover,
  footer.site-footer a:focus {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover::before {
    content: "› ";
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Divider & Credit */
  .footer-divider {
    border-color: var(--line-soft);
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-credit {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--ink-faint);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .footer-credit b {
    color: var(--ink-light);
  }

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-credit {
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-align: left;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .footer-brand {
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .footer-col-title {
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-wrapper {
      top: 14px;
      right: 14px;
    }
    .back-to-top {
      padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem 0.45rem 0.65rem;
      font-size: 0.64rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-inner {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
    }
    .back-to-top svg {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
    }
  }


/* ============================================================
   ACADEMIC TIMETABLE PAGE STYLES
   ============================================================ */
:root {
      --logo-navy: #0B2545;
      --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
      --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
      --logo-green: #2E7D32;
      --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
      --logo-gold: #DF7A1B; /* Extracted exact warm ochre gold */
      --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
      --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
      --text-main: #1E293B;
      --text-muted: #64748B;
      --border-color: #E2E8F0;
      --radius: 14px;
      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.05);
      --shadow-md: 0 10px 24px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.09);
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
      color: var(--text-main);
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
      content-visibility: auto;
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    /* ---------- Exact Header Style from Reference Image ---------- */
    .page-header-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2.6rem 1rem 1.6rem;
    }

    .custom-page-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.2vw, 2.35rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
      display: inline-block;
      line-height: 1.25;
    }

    .custom-page-title .navy-part {
      color: var(--logo-navy);
    }

    .custom-page-title .gold-part {
      color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .title-pill-bar {
      width: 60px;
      height: 4.5px;
      margin: 0 auto 0.85rem auto;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2E7D32 0%, #DF7A1B 100%);
      border-radius: 99px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: #334155;
      font-size: 0.96rem;
      max-width: 780px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      font-weight: 500;
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    /* ---------- Section Headers ---------- */
    .block-header {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
    }

    .block-header .icon-pill {
      width: 40px;
      height: 40px;
      border-radius: 10px;
      background: rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.08);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
    }

    .block-header h2 {
      font-size: 1.35rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin: 0;
    }

    /* ---------- Academic Cards ---------- */
    .schedule-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-top: 4px solid var(--logo-navy);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      padding: 1.6rem 1.4rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      height: 100%;
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      position: relative;
    }

    .schedule-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-5px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-color: var(--logo-gold);
      border-top-color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .schedule-icon-wrap {
      width: 50px;
      height: 50px;
      border-radius: 12px;
      background: #F1F5F9;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .schedule-card:hover .schedule-icon-wrap {
      background: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-color: var(--logo-green);
    }

    .year-badge {
      display: inline-block;
      font-size: 0.76rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-green);
      background: #F4FBF6;
      border: 1px solid rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.25);
      border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 0.2rem 0.7rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    }

    .schedule-title {
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    }

    .schedule-description {
      font-size: 0.86rem;
      color: #475569;
      line-height: 1.6;
      margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
      flex-grow: 1;
    }

    /* Buttons */
    .btn-download-tt {
      background-color: var(--logo-navy);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
      font-size: 0.86rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
      border: none;
      width: 100%;
    }

    .btn-download-tt:hover {
      background-color: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.25);
    }

    .btn-download-tt svg {
      transition: transform 0.2s ease;
    }

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

    /* Coming Soon Variations */
    .schedule-card.coming-soon-card {
      background: #FAFCFF;
      border-top-color: #94A3B8;
    }

    .schedule-card.coming-soon-card:hover {
      transform: none;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border-color: var(--border-color);
      border-top-color: #94A3B8;
    }

    .coming-soon-badge {
      display: inline-block;
      font-size: 0.74rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: #D97706;
      background: #FFFBEB;
      border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.3);
      border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    }

    .btn-coming-soon {
      background-color: #F1F5F9;
      color: #94A3B8;
      border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
      font-size: 0.86rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      width: 100%;
      cursor: not-allowed;
      border: 1px dashed #CBD5E1;
      text-decoration: none;
    }

    /* Informational Notice */
    .notice-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-left: 4px solid var(--logo-navy);
      padding: 1.4rem 1.8rem;
      margin-top: 3.5rem;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    }

    .notice-card h4 {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
    }

    .notice-card p {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: #475569;
      line-height: 1.68;
      margin: 0;
    }

/* Timetable page style section */

:root {
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-muted: #E2E8F0;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623, #4CAF50, #F5A623);
  }

  /* ========================================================
     GOLDEN SVG STROKE DRAWING PRELOADER (LUXURY BRAND REVEAL)
     ======================================================== */
  #preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0e2a4d 0%, #061528 85%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999999;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.45s ease;
  }

  #preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .laser-canvas {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px;
    height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Soft Ambient Glow in Center */
  .laser-canvas::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25) 0%, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ambientPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  @keyframes ambientPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  }

  .golden-svg-emblem {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6));
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Animated Laser Strokes */
  .draw-stroke {
    stroke: var(--logo-gold);
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  }

  .draw-stroke-delayed {
    stroke: var(--logo-green-light);
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 400;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes drawPath {
    to {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  }

  /* Inner Shading Fill that gracefully appears after outline is drawn */
  .emblem-fill {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fillFadeIn 0.4s ease-in 0.85s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillFadeIn {
    to {
      opacity: 0.18;
    }
  }

  /* Shimmer Brand Typography */
  .laser-brand-title {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5A623 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShine 1.8s linear infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  }

  @keyframes textShine {
    to {
      background-position: 200% center;
    }
  }

  .laser-tagline {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInTagline 0.5s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInTagline {
    to {
      opacity: 0.85;
    }
  }

  /* Precision Laser Progress Line */
  .laser-line-meter {
    width: 140px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .laser-line-meter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    animation: fillLaserLine 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.5, 0.1, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillLaserLine {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ========================================================
     ORIGINAL SITE HEADER STYLES
     ======================================================== */
  header.site-header {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .header-top {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 60%, #133E68 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid transparent;
    border-image: var(--accent-gradient) 1;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    height: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .header-title h6 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.2vw, 0.92rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .header-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .header-title p {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1vw, 0.84rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .site-navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B5E20 0%, #2E7D32 100%) !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: transparent;
    text-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link.active,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    min-width: 240px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-green);
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 15px;
  }

  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #F4FBF6;
    color: var(--logo-green);
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:hover,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:focus {
    background-color: #E8F5E9 !important;
    color: var(--logo-green) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .nav-link {
      padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      margin: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
      padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .header-top .row { 
      text-align: center; 
    }
    .header-logo-container {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  }

/* Timetable page style section */

/* ---------- Brand Palette & Variables ---------- */
  footer.site-footer {
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light), var(--logo-gold));
    --ink-light: #F8FAFC;
    --ink-soft: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.82);
    --ink-faint: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.55);
    --line-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 65%, #0d3056 100%);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    padding: 0 1rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* Accent Ribbon on Top Edge */
  footer.site-footer::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    margin: 0 -1rem;
  }

  /* ==========================================================
     PREMIUM "TOP" PILL BUTTON
     ========================================================== */
  .back-to-top-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 30;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    isolation: isolate;

    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Soft ambient glow behind the pill */
  .back-to-top::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .back-to-top:hover::after,
  .back-to-top:focus::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Circular arrow badge inside the pill */
  .back-to-top-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light));
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), inset 0 -2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  }

  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--logo-navy-dark);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  /* Hover & Focus Interactions */
  .back-to-top:hover,
  .back-to-top:focus {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.7);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
      0 0 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  }

  .back-to-top:hover .back-to-top-inner,
  .back-to-top:focus .back-to-top-inner {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .back-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
  }

  /* Brand Header Block */
  .footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 0 1.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-brand-text h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .footer-brand-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* Columns & Links */
  .footer-col-title {
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--logo-green-light);
  }

  .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .footer-links li {
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .footer-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  footer.site-footer a {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover,
  footer.site-footer a:focus {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover::before {
    content: "› ";
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Divider & Credit */
  .footer-divider {
    border-color: var(--line-soft);
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-credit {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--ink-faint);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .footer-credit b {
    color: var(--ink-light);
  }

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-credit {
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-align: left;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .footer-brand {
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .footer-col-title {
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-wrapper {
      top: 14px;
      right: 14px;
    }
    .back-to-top {
      padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem 0.45rem 0.65rem;
      font-size: 0.64rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-inner {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
    }
    .back-to-top svg {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
    }
  }


/* ============================================================
   SYLLABUS PAGE STYLES
   ============================================================ */
:root {
      --logo-navy: #0B2545;
      --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
      --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
      --logo-green: #2E7D32;
      --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
      --logo-gold: #F5A623;
      --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
      --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
      --text-main: #1E293B;
      --text-muted: #64748B;
      --border-color: #E2E8F0;
      --radius: 12px;
      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
      --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      color: var(--text-main);
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    /* ---------- Page Header ---------- */
    .page-header-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2.5rem 1rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: inline-block;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .section-title::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 64px;
      height: 3.5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green));
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: black;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 750px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* ---------- Overview Intro Card ---------- */
    .overview-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .overview-card::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 4px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-navy), var(--logo-green), var(--logo-gold));
      border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
    }

    .overview-card p {
      font-size: 0.98rem;
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: #334155;
      margin: 0;
      text-align: justify;
    }

    /* ---------- Action Download Card ---------- */
    .doc-action-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      padding: 2rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      height: 100%;
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      position: relative;
    }

    .doc-action-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .doc-icon-wrap {
      width: 56px;
      height: 56px;
      border-radius: 12px;
      background: #F1F5F9;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
    }

    .doc-action-card:hover .doc-icon-wrap {
      background: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-color: var(--logo-green);
    }

    .doc-card-title {
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    }

    .doc-card-description {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: black;
      line-height: 1.6;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .btn-doc-link {
      background-color: var(--logo-navy);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
      border: none;
      max-width: 320px;
    }

    .btn-doc-link:hover {
      background-color: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.25);
    }

    .btn-doc-link svg {
      transition: transform 0.2s ease;
    }

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

    /* ---------- Course Structure Card ---------- */
    .pillar-card {
      background: #F8FAFC;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-left: 4px solid var(--logo-green);
      padding: 1.5rem;
      height: 100%;
    }

    .pillar-card h4 {
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .pillar-list {
      list-style: none;
      padding-left: 0;
      margin: 0;
    }

    .pillar-list li {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      line-height: 1.65;
      color: #334155;
      margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
      padding-left: 1.3rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .pillar-list li::before {
      content: "✔";
      position: absolute;
      left: 0;
      color: var(--logo-green);
      font-weight: bold;
    }

    .pillar-list li:last-child {
      margin-bottom: 0;
    }

/* Syllabus page style section */

:root {
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-muted: #E2E8F0;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623, #4CAF50, #F5A623);
  }

  /* ========================================================
     GOLDEN SVG STROKE DRAWING PRELOADER (LUXURY BRAND REVEAL)
     ======================================================== */
  #preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0e2a4d 0%, #061528 85%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999999;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.45s ease;
  }

  #preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .laser-canvas {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px;
    height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Soft Ambient Glow in Center */
  .laser-canvas::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25) 0%, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ambientPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  @keyframes ambientPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  }

  .golden-svg-emblem {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6));
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Animated Laser Strokes */
  .draw-stroke {
    stroke: var(--logo-gold);
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  }

  .draw-stroke-delayed {
    stroke: var(--logo-green-light);
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 400;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes drawPath {
    to {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  }

  /* Inner Shading Fill that gracefully appears after outline is drawn */
  .emblem-fill {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fillFadeIn 0.4s ease-in 0.85s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillFadeIn {
    to {
      opacity: 0.18;
    }
  }

  /* Shimmer Brand Typography */
  .laser-brand-title {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5A623 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShine 1.8s linear infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  }

  @keyframes textShine {
    to {
      background-position: 200% center;
    }
  }

  .laser-tagline {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInTagline 0.5s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInTagline {
    to {
      opacity: 0.85;
    }
  }

  /* Precision Laser Progress Line */
  .laser-line-meter {
    width: 140px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .laser-line-meter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    animation: fillLaserLine 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.5, 0.1, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillLaserLine {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ========================================================
     ORIGINAL SITE HEADER STYLES
     ======================================================== */
  header.site-header {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .header-top {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 60%, #133E68 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid transparent;
    border-image: var(--accent-gradient) 1;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    height: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .header-title h6 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.2vw, 0.92rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .header-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .header-title p {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1vw, 0.84rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .site-navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B5E20 0%, #2E7D32 100%) !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: transparent;
    text-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link.active,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    min-width: 240px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-green);
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 15px;
  }

  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #F4FBF6;
    color: var(--logo-green);
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:hover,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:focus {
    background-color: #E8F5E9 !important;
    color: var(--logo-green) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .nav-link {
      padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      margin: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
      padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .header-top .row { 
      text-align: center; 
    }
    .header-logo-container {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  }

/* Syllabus page style section */

/* ---------- Brand Palette & Variables ---------- */
  footer.site-footer {
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light), var(--logo-gold));
    --ink-light: #F8FAFC;
    --ink-soft: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.82);
    --ink-faint: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.55);
    --line-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 65%, #0d3056 100%);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    padding: 0 1rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* Accent Ribbon on Top Edge */
  footer.site-footer::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    margin: 0 -1rem;
  }

  /* ==========================================================
     PREMIUM "TOP" PILL BUTTON
     ========================================================== */
  .back-to-top-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 30;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    isolation: isolate;

    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Soft ambient glow behind the pill */
  .back-to-top::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .back-to-top:hover::after,
  .back-to-top:focus::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Circular arrow badge inside the pill */
  .back-to-top-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light));
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), inset 0 -2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  }

  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--logo-navy-dark);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  /* Hover & Focus Interactions */
  .back-to-top:hover,
  .back-to-top:focus {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.7);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
      0 0 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  }

  .back-to-top:hover .back-to-top-inner,
  .back-to-top:focus .back-to-top-inner {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .back-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
  }

  /* Brand Header Block */
  .footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 0 1.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-brand-text h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .footer-brand-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* Columns & Links */
  .footer-col-title {
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--logo-green-light);
  }

  .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .footer-links li {
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .footer-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  footer.site-footer a {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover,
  footer.site-footer a:focus {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover::before {
    content: "› ";
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Divider & Credit */
  .footer-divider {
    border-color: var(--line-soft);
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-credit {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--ink-faint);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .footer-credit b {
    color: var(--ink-light);
  }

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-credit {
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-align: left;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .footer-brand {
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .footer-col-title {
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-wrapper {
      top: 14px;
      right: 14px;
    }
    .back-to-top {
      padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem 0.45rem 0.65rem;
      font-size: 0.64rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-inner {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
    }
    .back-to-top svg {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
    }
  }


/* ============================================================
   RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PAGE STYLES
   ============================================================ */
:root {
      --logo-navy: #0B2545;
      --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
      --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
      --logo-green: #2E7D32;
      --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
      --logo-gold: #F5A623;
      --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
      --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
      --text-main: #1E293B;
      --text-muted: #64748B;
      --border-color: #E2E8F0;
      --radius: 12px;
      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
      --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      color: var(--text-main);
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    /* ---------- Page Header ---------- */
    .page-header-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2.5rem 1rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: inline-block;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .section-title::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 64px;
      height: 3.5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green));
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: #000000;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 720px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* ---------- Overview Intro Card ---------- */
    .overview-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .overview-card::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 4px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-navy), var(--logo-green), var(--logo-gold));
      border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
    }

    .overview-card p {
      font-size: 0.98rem;
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: #334155;
      margin: 0;
      text-align: justify;
    }

    /* ---------- Research Document Cards Grid ---------- */
    .research-grid {
      margin-bottom: 4rem;
    }

    .doc-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      padding: 1.6rem 1.4rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      height: 100%;
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      position: relative;
    }

    .doc-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .doc-icon-wrap {
      width: 52px;
      height: 52px;
      border-radius: 10px;
      background: #F1F5F9;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
    }

    .doc-card:hover .doc-icon-wrap {
      background: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-color: var(--logo-green);
    }

    .doc-title {
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
      line-height: 1.35;
    }

    .doc-description {
      font-size: 0.86rem;
      color: #000000;
      line-height: 1.6;
      margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
      flex-grow: 1;
    }

    .btn-doc-link {
      background-color: var(--logo-navy);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
      font-size: 0.86rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
      border: none;
      width: 100%;
    }

    .btn-doc-link:hover {
      background-color: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.25);
    }

    .btn-doc-link svg {
      transition: transform 0.2s ease;
    }

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

/* Research and development page style section */

:root {
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-muted: #E2E8F0;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623, #4CAF50, #F5A623);
  }

  /* ========================================================
     GOLDEN SVG STROKE DRAWING PRELOADER (LUXURY BRAND REVEAL)
     ======================================================== */
  #preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0e2a4d 0%, #061528 85%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999999;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.45s ease;
  }

  #preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .laser-canvas {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px;
    height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Soft Ambient Glow in Center */
  .laser-canvas::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25) 0%, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ambientPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  @keyframes ambientPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  }

  .golden-svg-emblem {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6));
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Animated Laser Strokes */
  .draw-stroke {
    stroke: var(--logo-gold);
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  }

  .draw-stroke-delayed {
    stroke: var(--logo-green-light);
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 400;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes drawPath {
    to {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  }

  /* Inner Shading Fill that gracefully appears after outline is drawn */
  .emblem-fill {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fillFadeIn 0.4s ease-in 0.85s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillFadeIn {
    to {
      opacity: 0.18;
    }
  }

  /* Shimmer Brand Typography */
  .laser-brand-title {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5A623 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShine 1.8s linear infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  }

  @keyframes textShine {
    to {
      background-position: 200% center;
    }
  }

  .laser-tagline {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInTagline 0.5s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInTagline {
    to {
      opacity: 0.85;
    }
  }

  /* Precision Laser Progress Line */
  .laser-line-meter {
    width: 140px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .laser-line-meter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    animation: fillLaserLine 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.5, 0.1, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillLaserLine {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ========================================================
     ORIGINAL SITE HEADER STYLES
     ======================================================== */
  header.site-header {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .header-top {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 60%, #133E68 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid transparent;
    border-image: var(--accent-gradient) 1;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    height: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .header-title h6 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.2vw, 0.92rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .header-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .header-title p {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1vw, 0.84rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .site-navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B5E20 0%, #2E7D32 100%) !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: transparent;
    text-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link.active,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    min-width: 240px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-green);
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 15px;
  }

  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #F4FBF6;
    color: var(--logo-green);
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:hover,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:focus {
    background-color: #E8F5E9 !important;
    color: var(--logo-green) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .nav-link {
      padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      margin: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
      padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .header-top .row { 
      text-align: center; 
    }
    .header-logo-container {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  }


/* ============================================================
   ACADEMIC RESULTS PAGE STYLES
   ============================================================ */
:root {
      --logo-navy: #0B2545;
      --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
      --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
      --logo-green: #2E7D32;
      --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
      --logo-gold: #F5A623;
      --accent-title-gold: #D97706;
      --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
      --text-main: #1E293B;
      --text-muted: #64748B;
      --border-color: #E2E8F0;
      --radius: 16px;
      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 20px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.04);
      --shadow-md: 0 12px 30px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.08);
      --shadow-hover: 0 20px 40px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      color: var(--text-main);
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
      overflow-x: hidden;
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    }

    /* ---------- Premium Header Design ---------- */
    .page-header-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 3rem 1rem 1.8rem;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: inline-block;
      line-height: 1.25;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .section-title .text-accent {
      color: var(--accent-title-gold);
      font-weight: 700;
    }

    .section-title.title-sm {
      font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 1.95rem);
    }

    .page-header-wrap.with-line::after {
      content: "";
      display: block;
      width: 64px;
      height: 4px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-green), var(--logo-gold));
      border-radius: 4px;
      margin: 12px auto 0;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: black !important;
      font-size: 1.02rem;
      max-width: 720px;
      margin: 0.75rem auto 0;
      font-weight: 500;
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    /* ---------- Glassmorphism Overview Intro Card ---------- */
    .overview-card {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      padding: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
      margin-bottom: 3rem;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .overview-card::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 4px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-navy), var(--logo-green), var(--logo-gold));
    }

    .overview-card p {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      line-height: 1.85;
      color: var(--text-main);
      margin: 0;
      text-align: justify;
    }

    /* ---------- Refined Result Cards ---------- */
    .result-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      height: 100%;
      transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .result-card::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 4px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-navy), var(--logo-green));
      transform: scaleX(0);
      transform-origin: left;
      transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    }

    .result-card:hover::before {
      transform: scaleX(1);
    }

    .result-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-8px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
      border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.4);
    }

    .result-icon-wrap {
      width: 60px;
      height: 60px;
      border-radius: 14px;
      background: #F1F5F9;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    .result-card:hover .result-icon-wrap {
      background: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-color: var(--logo-green);
      transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.08);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.25);
    }

    .year-tag {
      display: inline-block;
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-green);
      background: #F4FBF6;
      border: 1px solid rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.2);
      border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 0.25rem 0.85rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    }

    .result-title {
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .result-description {
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      color: black;
      line-height: 1.7;
      margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
      flex-grow: 1;
    }

    .btn-download-result {
      background-color: var(--logo-navy);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 0.7rem 1.4rem;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
      border: none;
      width: 100%;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.1);
    }

    .btn-download-result:hover {
      background-color: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.3);
    }

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

    .btn-download-result:hover svg {
      transform: translateX(5px);
    }

    /* ---------- Toppers Gallery Section ---------- */
    .gallery-section {
      margin-top: 3rem;
      margin-bottom: 4rem;
    }

    .topper-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      overflow: hidden;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      height: 100%;
    }

    .topper-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-8px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
      border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.4);
    }

    .topper-card img {
      width: 100%;
      height: auto;
      display: block;
      transition: transform 0.5s ease;
    }

    .topper-card:hover img {
      transform: scale(1.04);
    }

    /* ---------- Committee Table Styling ---------- */
    .guest-card-container {
      max-width: 100%;
      margin: 0 auto 4rem;
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .guest-card-header {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 100%);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
      border-bottom: 3px solid var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .guest-card-header h3 {
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      margin: 0;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #FFFFFF;
    }

    table.guest-table {
      width: 100%;
      border-collapse: collapse;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      margin: 0;
    }

    table.guest-table thead th {
      background-color: #F8FAFC;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      font-weight: 600;
      padding: 15px 20px;
      border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-color);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    }

    table.guest-table tbody td {
      padding: 16px 20px;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      vertical-align: middle;
      color: var(--text-main);
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    table.guest-table tbody tr {
      transition: background-color 0.25s ease;
    }

    table.guest-table tbody tr:hover {
      background-color: #F4FBF6;
    }

    table.guest-table th:first-child,
    table.guest-table td:first-child {
      width: 85px;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .sr-badge {
      display: inline-block;
      width: 32px;
      height: 32px;
      line-height: 32px;
      background: #F1F5F9;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      border-radius: 50%;
      text-align: center;
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    }

    table.guest-table tbody tr:hover .sr-badge {
      background: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-color: var(--logo-green);
    }

    /* ---------- Grievance Redressal Process ---------- */
    .grievance-section {
      margin-bottom: 4rem;
    }

    .grievance-intro-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-left: 5px solid var(--logo-gold);
      padding: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.2rem);
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    }

    .grievance-intro-card p {
      font-size: 1.02rem;
      line-height: 1.85;
      color: var(--text-main);
      margin: 0;
      text-align: justify;
    }

    .step-track {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
      gap: 1.5rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .step-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      padding: 1.8rem 1.5rem;
      position: relative;
      transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      height: 100%;
    }

    .step-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-8px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
      border-color: var(--logo-green-light);
    }

    .step-number {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      width: 46px;
      height: 46px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark), var(--logo-navy));
      color: #FFFFFF;
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
      box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.2);
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    .step-card:hover .step-number {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-green), var(--logo-green-light));
      box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.35);
      transform: scale(1.1);
    }

    .step-card h4 {
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    }

    .step-card p {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: black;
      line-height: 1.7;
      margin: 0;
    }

    /* ---------- Dedicated Contact List ---------- */
    .block-header {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 14px;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .block-header .icon-pill {
      width: 42px;
      height: 42px;
      border-radius: 12px;
      background: rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.08);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
    }

    .contact-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-top: 5px solid var(--logo-navy);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      padding: 1.8rem 2.2rem;
      margin-bottom: 3rem;
    }

    .contact-row-item {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 16px;
      padding: 1.1rem 0;
      border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border-color);
    }

    .contact-row-item:first-child {
      padding-top: 0;
    }

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

    .contact-person {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 16px;
    }

    .contact-avatar {
      width: 48px;
      height: 48px;
      border-radius: 14px;
      background: rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    }

    .contact-name {
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin: 0 0 0.15rem 0;
    }

    .contact-role {
      font-size: 0.86rem;
      color: black;
      margin: 0;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    .contact-dial {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-family: 'Inter', monospace;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      text-decoration: none;
      padding: 0.55rem 1.2rem;
      background: #F8FAFC;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-radius: 50px;
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
      box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
    }

    .contact-dial:hover {
      background: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-color: var(--logo-green);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.25);
    }

    .contact-dial svg {
      color: var(--logo-green);
      transition: color 0.25s ease;
    }

    .contact-dial:hover svg {
      color: #FFFFFF;
    }

/* Results page style section */

:root {
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-muted: #E2E8F0;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623, #4CAF50, #F5A623);
  }

  /* ========================================================
     GOLDEN SVG STROKE DRAWING PRELOADER (LUXURY BRAND REVEAL)
     ======================================================== */
  #preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0e2a4d 0%, #061528 85%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999999;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.45s ease;
  }

  #preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .laser-canvas {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px;
    height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Soft Ambient Glow in Center */
  .laser-canvas::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25) 0%, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ambientPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  @keyframes ambientPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  }

  .golden-svg-emblem {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6));
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Animated Laser Strokes */
  .draw-stroke {
    stroke: var(--logo-gold);
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  }

  .draw-stroke-delayed {
    stroke: var(--logo-green-light);
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 400;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes drawPath {
    to {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  }

  /* Inner Shading Fill that gracefully appears after outline is drawn */
  .emblem-fill {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fillFadeIn 0.4s ease-in 0.85s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillFadeIn {
    to {
      opacity: 0.18;
    }
  }

  /* Shimmer Brand Typography */
  .laser-brand-title {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5A623 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShine 1.8s linear infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  }

  @keyframes textShine {
    to {
      background-position: 200% center;
    }
  }

  .laser-tagline {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInTagline 0.5s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInTagline {
    to {
      opacity: 0.85;
    }
  }

  /* Precision Laser Progress Line */
  .laser-line-meter {
    width: 140px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .laser-line-meter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    animation: fillLaserLine 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.5, 0.1, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillLaserLine {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ========================================================
     ORIGINAL SITE HEADER STYLES
     ======================================================== */
  header.site-header {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .header-top {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 60%, #133E68 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid transparent;
    border-image: var(--accent-gradient) 1;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    height: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .header-title h6 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.2vw, 0.92rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .header-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .header-title p {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1vw, 0.84rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .site-navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B5E20 0%, #2E7D32 100%) !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: transparent;
    text-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link.active,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    min-width: 240px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-green);
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 15px;
  }

  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #F4FBF6;
    color: var(--logo-green);
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:hover,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:focus {
    background-color: #E8F5E9 !important;
    color: var(--logo-green) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .nav-link {
      padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      margin: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
      padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .header-top .row { 
      text-align: center; 
    }
    .header-logo-container {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  }

/* Results page style section */

/* ---------- Brand Palette & Variables ---------- */
  footer.site-footer {
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light), var(--logo-gold));
    --ink-light: #F8FAFC;
    --ink-soft: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.82);
    --ink-faint: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.55);
    --line-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 65%, #0d3056 100%);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    padding: 0 1rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* Accent Ribbon on Top Edge */
  footer.site-footer::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    margin: 0 -1rem;
  }

  /* ==========================================================
     PREMIUM "TOP" PILL BUTTON
     ========================================================== */
  .back-to-top-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 30;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    isolation: isolate;

    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Soft ambient glow behind the pill */
  .back-to-top::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .back-to-top:hover::after,
  .back-to-top:focus::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Circular arrow badge inside the pill */
  .back-to-top-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light));
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), inset 0 -2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  }

  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--logo-navy-dark);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  /* Hover & Focus Interactions */
  .back-to-top:hover,
  .back-to-top:focus {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.7);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
      0 0 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  }

  .back-to-top:hover .back-to-top-inner,
  .back-to-top:focus .back-to-top-inner {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .back-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
  }

  /* Brand Header Block */
  .footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 0 1.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-brand-text h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .footer-brand-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* Columns & Links */
  .footer-col-title {
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--logo-green-light);
  }

  .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .footer-links li {
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .footer-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  footer.site-footer a {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover,
  footer.site-footer a:focus {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover::before {
    content: "› ";
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Divider & Credit */
  .footer-divider {
    border-color: var(--line-soft);
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-credit {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--ink-faint);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .footer-credit b {
    color: var(--ink-light);
  }

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-credit {
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-align: left;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .footer-brand {
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .footer-col-title {
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-wrapper {
      top: 14px;
      right: 14px;
    }
    .back-to-top {
      padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem 0.45rem 0.65rem;
      font-size: 0.64rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-inner {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
    }
    .back-to-top svg {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
    }
  }


/* ============================================================
   RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS PAGE STYLES
   ============================================================ */
:root {
      --logo-navy: #0B2545;
      --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
      --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
      --logo-green: #2E7D32;
      --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
      --logo-gold: #F5A623;
      --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
      --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
      --text-main: #1E293B;
      --text-muted: #64748B;
      --border-color: #E2E8F0;
      --radius: 12px;
      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
      --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      color: var(--text-main);
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    /* ---------- Page Header ---------- */
    .page-header-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2.5rem 1rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: inline-block;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .section-title::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 64px;
      height: 3.5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green));
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: black;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 750px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* ---------- Overview Intro Card ---------- */
    .overview-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .overview-card::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 4px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-navy), var(--logo-green), var(--logo-gold));
      border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
    }

    .overview-card p {
      font-size: 0.98rem;
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: #334155;
      margin: 0;
      text-align: justify;
    }

    /* ---------- Action Download Card ---------- */
    .doc-action-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      padding: 2rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      height: 100%;
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      position: relative;
    }

    .doc-action-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .doc-icon-wrap {
      width: 56px;
      height: 56px;
      border-radius: 12px;
      background: #F1F5F9;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
    }

    .doc-action-card:hover .doc-icon-wrap {
      background: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-color: var(--logo-green);
    }

    .doc-card-title {
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    }

    .doc-card-description {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: black;
      line-height: 1.6;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .btn-doc-link {
      background-color: var(--logo-navy);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
      border: none;
      max-width: 320px;
    }

    .btn-doc-link:hover {
      background-color: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.25);
    }

    .btn-doc-link svg {
      transition: transform 0.2s ease;
    }

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

    /* ---------- Feature Pillars Card ---------- */
    .pillar-card {
      background: #F8FAFC;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-left: 4px solid var(--logo-green);
      padding: 1.5rem;
      height: 100%;
    }

    .pillar-card h4 {
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .pillar-list {
      list-style: none;
      padding-left: 0;
      margin: 0;
    }

    .pillar-list li {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      line-height: 1.65;
      color: #334155;
      margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
      padding-left: 1.3rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .pillar-list li::before {
      content: "✔";
      position: absolute;
      left: 0;
      color: var(--logo-green);
      font-weight: bold;
    }

    .pillar-list li:last-child {
      margin-bottom: 0;
    }

/* Publications page style section */

:root {
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-muted: #E2E8F0;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623, #4CAF50, #F5A623);
  }

  /* ========================================================
     GOLDEN SVG STROKE DRAWING PRELOADER (LUXURY BRAND REVEAL)
     ======================================================== */
  #preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0e2a4d 0%, #061528 85%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999999;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.45s ease;
  }

  #preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .laser-canvas {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px;
    height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Soft Ambient Glow in Center */
  .laser-canvas::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25) 0%, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ambientPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  @keyframes ambientPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  }

  .golden-svg-emblem {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6));
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Animated Laser Strokes */
  .draw-stroke {
    stroke: var(--logo-gold);
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  }

  .draw-stroke-delayed {
    stroke: var(--logo-green-light);
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 400;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes drawPath {
    to {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  }

  /* Inner Shading Fill that gracefully appears after outline is drawn */
  .emblem-fill {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fillFadeIn 0.4s ease-in 0.85s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillFadeIn {
    to {
      opacity: 0.18;
    }
  }

  /* Shimmer Brand Typography */
  .laser-brand-title {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5A623 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShine 1.8s linear infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  }

  @keyframes textShine {
    to {
      background-position: 200% center;
    }
  }

  .laser-tagline {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInTagline 0.5s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInTagline {
    to {
      opacity: 0.85;
    }
  }

  /* Precision Laser Progress Line */
  .laser-line-meter {
    width: 140px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .laser-line-meter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    animation: fillLaserLine 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.5, 0.1, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillLaserLine {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ========================================================
     ORIGINAL SITE HEADER STYLES
     ======================================================== */
  header.site-header {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .header-top {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 60%, #133E68 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid transparent;
    border-image: var(--accent-gradient) 1;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    height: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .header-title h6 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.2vw, 0.92rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .header-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .header-title p {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1vw, 0.84rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .site-navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B5E20 0%, #2E7D32 100%) !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: transparent;
    text-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link.active,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    min-width: 240px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-green);
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 15px;
  }

  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #F4FBF6;
    color: var(--logo-green);
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:hover,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:focus {
    background-color: #E8F5E9 !important;
    color: var(--logo-green) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .nav-link {
      padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      margin: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
      padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .header-top .row { 
      text-align: center; 
    }
    .header-logo-container {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  }

/* Publications page style section */

/* ---------- Brand Palette & Variables ---------- */
  footer.site-footer {
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light), var(--logo-gold));
    --ink-light: #F8FAFC;
    --ink-soft: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.82);
    --ink-faint: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.55);
    --line-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 65%, #0d3056 100%);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    padding: 0 1rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* Accent Ribbon on Top Edge */
  footer.site-footer::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    margin: 0 -1rem;
  }

  /* ==========================================================
     PREMIUM "TOP" PILL BUTTON
     ========================================================== */
  .back-to-top-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 30;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    isolation: isolate;

    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Soft ambient glow behind the pill */
  .back-to-top::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .back-to-top:hover::after,
  .back-to-top:focus::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Circular arrow badge inside the pill */
  .back-to-top-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light));
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), inset 0 -2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  }

  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--logo-navy-dark);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  /* Hover & Focus Interactions */
  .back-to-top:hover,
  .back-to-top:focus {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.7);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
      0 0 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  }

  .back-to-top:hover .back-to-top-inner,
  .back-to-top:focus .back-to-top-inner {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .back-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
  }

  /* Brand Header Block */
  .footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 0 1.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-brand-text h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .footer-brand-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* Columns & Links */
  .footer-col-title {
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--logo-green-light);
  }

  .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .footer-links li {
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .footer-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  footer.site-footer a {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover,
  footer.site-footer a:focus {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover::before {
    content: "› ";
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Divider & Credit */
  .footer-divider {
    border-color: var(--line-soft);
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-credit {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--ink-faint);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .footer-credit b {
    color: var(--ink-light);
  }

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-credit {
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-align: left;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .footer-brand {
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .footer-col-title {
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-wrapper {
      top: 14px;
      right: 14px;
    }
    .back-to-top {
      padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem 0.45rem 0.65rem;
      font-size: 0.64rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-inner {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
    }
    .back-to-top svg {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
    }
  }


/* ============================================================
   MOU PAGE STYLES
   ============================================================ */
:root {
      --logo-navy: #0B2545;
      --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
      --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
      --logo-green: #2E7D32;
      --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
      --logo-gold: #F5A623;
      --accent-title-gold: #D97706; /* Accessible warm gold */
      --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
      --text-main: #1E293B;
      --text-muted: #64748B;
      --border-color: #E2E8F0;
      --radius: 12px;
      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
      --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      color: var(--text-main);
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    /* ---------- Dual-Tone Section Header Design ---------- */
    .page-header-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2.5rem 1rem 1.4rem;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: inline-block;
      line-height: 1.25;
      margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    }

    .section-title .text-accent {
      color: var(--accent-title-gold);
      font-weight: 600;
    }

    .section-title.title-sm {
      font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 1.85rem);
    }

    .page-header-wrap.with-line::after,
    .section-title-wrap.with-line::after {
      content: "";
      display: block;
      width: 58px;
      height: 3.5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-green), var(--logo-gold));
      border-radius: 4px;
      margin: 10px auto 0;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: #334155 !important;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 780px;
      margin: 0.6rem auto 0;
      font-weight: 500;
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    /* ---------- Overview Intro Card ---------- */
    .overview-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .overview-card::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 4px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-navy), var(--logo-green), var(--logo-gold));
      border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
    }

    .overview-card p {
      font-size: 0.98rem;
      line-height: 1.85;
      color: #334155;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      text-align: justify;
    }

    .overview-card p:last-child {
      margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    /* ---------- Expanded Collaborative Scope Cards ---------- */
    .pillar-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-top: 4px solid var(--logo-green);
      padding: 1.8rem 1.6rem;
      height: 100%;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
    }

    .pillar-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-top-color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .pillar-icon-wrap {
      width: 52px;
      height: 52px;
      border-radius: 12px;
      background: #F4FBF6;
      color: var(--logo-green);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
      border: 1px solid rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.2);
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
    }

    .pillar-card:hover .pillar-icon-wrap {
      background: var(--logo-navy);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-color: var(--logo-navy);
    }

    .pillar-card h4 {
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 700;
    }

    .pillar-card p {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      line-height: 1.7;
      color: #475569;
      margin: 0;
      flex-grow: 1;
    }

    /* ---------- MOU Organizations Table ---------- */
    .mou-table-container {
      max-width: 100%;
      margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .mou-table-header {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 100%);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem;
      border-bottom: 3px solid var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .mou-table-header h3 {
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      margin: 0;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #FFFFFF;
    }

    table.mou-table {
      width: 100%;
      border-collapse: collapse;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      margin: 0;
    }

    table.mou-table thead th {
      background-color: #F1F5F9;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      font-weight: 600;
      padding: 14px 20px;
      border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-color);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    }

    table.mou-table tbody td {
      padding: 14px 20px;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      vertical-align: middle;
      color: var(--text-main);
      line-height: 1.55;
    }

    table.mou-table tbody tr:last-child td {
      border-bottom: none;
    }

    table.mou-table tbody tr {
      transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
    }

    table.mou-table tbody tr:hover {
      background-color: #F4FBF6;
    }

    table.mou-table th:first-child,
    table.mou-table td:first-child {
      width: 90px;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .sr-badge {
      display: inline-block;
      width: 30px;
      height: 30px;
      line-height: 30px;
      background: #E2E8F0;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      border-radius: 50%;
      text-align: center;
      transition: all 0.2s ease;
    }

    table.mou-table tbody tr:hover .sr-badge {
      background: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
    }

    /* ---------- Gallery Grid Section ---------- */
    .gallery-section {
      margin-top: 1rem;
      margin-bottom: 4rem;
    }

    .mou-photo-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      overflow: hidden;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      height: 100%;
    }

    .mou-photo-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .mou-photo-card img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 230px;
      object-fit: cover;
      display: block;
      transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    }

    .mou-photo-card:hover img {
      transform: scale(1.05);
    }

/* MOU page style section */

:root {
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-muted: #E2E8F0;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623, #4CAF50, #F5A623);
  }

  /* ========================================================
     GOLDEN SVG STROKE DRAWING PRELOADER (LUXURY BRAND REVEAL)
     ======================================================== */
  #preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0e2a4d 0%, #061528 85%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999999;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.45s ease;
  }

  #preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .laser-canvas {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px;
    height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Soft Ambient Glow in Center */
  .laser-canvas::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25) 0%, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ambientPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  @keyframes ambientPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  }

  .golden-svg-emblem {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6));
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Animated Laser Strokes */
  .draw-stroke {
    stroke: var(--logo-gold);
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  }

  .draw-stroke-delayed {
    stroke: var(--logo-green-light);
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 400;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes drawPath {
    to {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  }

  /* Inner Shading Fill that gracefully appears after outline is drawn */
  .emblem-fill {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fillFadeIn 0.4s ease-in 0.85s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillFadeIn {
    to {
      opacity: 0.18;
    }
  }

  /* Shimmer Brand Typography */
  .laser-brand-title {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5A623 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShine 1.8s linear infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  }

  @keyframes textShine {
    to {
      background-position: 200% center;
    }
  }

  .laser-tagline {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInTagline 0.5s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInTagline {
    to {
      opacity: 0.85;
    }
  }

  /* Precision Laser Progress Line */
  .laser-line-meter {
    width: 140px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .laser-line-meter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    animation: fillLaserLine 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.5, 0.1, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillLaserLine {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ========================================================
     ORIGINAL SITE HEADER STYLES
     ======================================================== */
  header.site-header {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .header-top {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 60%, #133E68 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid transparent;
    border-image: var(--accent-gradient) 1;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    height: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .header-title h6 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.2vw, 0.92rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .header-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .header-title p {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1vw, 0.84rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .site-navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B5E20 0%, #2E7D32 100%) !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: transparent;
    text-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link.active,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    min-width: 240px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-green);
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 15px;
  }

  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #F4FBF6;
    color: var(--logo-green);
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:hover,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:focus {
    background-color: #E8F5E9 !important;
    color: var(--logo-green) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .nav-link {
      padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      margin: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
      padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .header-top .row { 
      text-align: center; 
    }
    .header-logo-container {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  }

/* MOU page style section */

/* ---------- Brand Palette & Variables ---------- */
  footer.site-footer {
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light), var(--logo-gold));
    --ink-light: #F8FAFC;
    --ink-soft: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.82);
    --ink-faint: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.55);
    --line-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 65%, #0d3056 100%);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    padding: 0 1rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* Accent Ribbon on Top Edge */
  footer.site-footer::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    margin: 0 -1rem;
  }

  /* ==========================================================
     PREMIUM "TOP" PILL BUTTON
     ========================================================== */
  .back-to-top-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 30;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    isolation: isolate;

    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Soft ambient glow behind the pill */
  .back-to-top::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .back-to-top:hover::after,
  .back-to-top:focus::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Circular arrow badge inside the pill */
  .back-to-top-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light));
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), inset 0 -2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  }

  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--logo-navy-dark);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  /* Hover & Focus Interactions */
  .back-to-top:hover,
  .back-to-top:focus {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.7);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
      0 0 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  }

  .back-to-top:hover .back-to-top-inner,
  .back-to-top:focus .back-to-top-inner {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .back-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
  }

  /* Brand Header Block */
  .footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 0 1.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-brand-text h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .footer-brand-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* Columns & Links */
  .footer-col-title {
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--logo-green-light);
  }

  .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .footer-links li {
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .footer-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  footer.site-footer a {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover,
  footer.site-footer a:focus {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover::before {
    content: "› ";
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Divider & Credit */
  .footer-divider {
    border-color: var(--line-soft);
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-credit {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--ink-faint);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .footer-credit b {
    color: var(--ink-light);
  }

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-credit {
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-align: left;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .footer-brand {
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .footer-col-title {
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-wrapper {
      top: 14px;
      right: 14px;
    }
    .back-to-top {
      padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem 0.45rem 0.65rem;
      font-size: 0.64rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-inner {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
    }
    .back-to-top svg {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
    }
  }


/* ============================================================
   PATENTS PAGE STYLES
   ============================================================ */
:root {
      --logo-navy: #0B2545;
      --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
      --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
      --logo-green: #2E7D32;
      --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
      --logo-gold: #F5A623;
      --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
      --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
      --text-main: #1E293B;
      --text-muted: #64748B;
      --border-color: #E2E8F0;
      --radius: 12px;
      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
      --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      color: var(--text-main);
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    /* ---------- Page Header ---------- */
    .page-header-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2.5rem 1rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: inline-block;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .section-title::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 64px;
      height: 3.5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green));
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: black;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 750px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* ---------- Overview Intro Card ---------- */
    .overview-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .overview-card::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 4px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-navy), var(--logo-green), var(--logo-gold));
      border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
    }

    .overview-card p {
      font-size: 0.98rem;
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: #334155;
      margin: 0;
      text-align: justify;
    }

    /* ---------- Action Download Card ---------- */
    .doc-action-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      padding: 2rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      height: 100%;
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      position: relative;
    }

    .doc-action-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .doc-icon-wrap {
      width: 56px;
      height: 56px;
      border-radius: 12px;
      background: #F1F5F9;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
    }

    .doc-action-card:hover .doc-icon-wrap {
      background: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-color: var(--logo-green);
    }

    .doc-card-title {
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    }

    .doc-card-description {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: black;
      line-height: 1.6;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .btn-doc-link {
      background-color: var(--logo-navy);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
      border: none;
      max-width: 320px;
    }

    .btn-doc-link:hover {
      background-color: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.25);
    }

    .btn-doc-link svg {
      transition: transform 0.2s ease;
    }

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

    /* ---------- Feature Pillars Card ---------- */
    .pillar-card {
      background: #F8FAFC;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-left: 4px solid var(--logo-green);
      padding: 1.5rem;
      height: 100%;
    }

    .pillar-card h4 {
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .pillar-list {
      list-style: none;
      padding-left: 0;
      margin: 0;
    }

    .pillar-list li {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      line-height: 1.65;
      color: #334155;
      margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
      padding-left: 1.3rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .pillar-list li::before {
      content: "✔";
      position: absolute;
      left: 0;
      color: var(--logo-green);
      font-weight: bold;
    }

    .pillar-list li:last-child {
      margin-bottom: 0;
    }

/* Patent page style section */

:root {
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-muted: #E2E8F0;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623, #4CAF50, #F5A623);
  }

  /* ========================================================
     GOLDEN SVG STROKE DRAWING PRELOADER (LUXURY BRAND REVEAL)
     ======================================================== */
  #preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0e2a4d 0%, #061528 85%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999999;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.45s ease;
  }

  #preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .laser-canvas {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px;
    height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Soft Ambient Glow in Center */
  .laser-canvas::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25) 0%, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ambientPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  @keyframes ambientPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  }

  .golden-svg-emblem {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6));
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Animated Laser Strokes */
  .draw-stroke {
    stroke: var(--logo-gold);
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  }

  .draw-stroke-delayed {
    stroke: var(--logo-green-light);
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 400;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes drawPath {
    to {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  }

  /* Inner Shading Fill that gracefully appears after outline is drawn */
  .emblem-fill {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fillFadeIn 0.4s ease-in 0.85s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillFadeIn {
    to {
      opacity: 0.18;
    }
  }

  /* Shimmer Brand Typography */
  .laser-brand-title {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5A623 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShine 1.8s linear infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  }

  @keyframes textShine {
    to {
      background-position: 200% center;
    }
  }

  .laser-tagline {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInTagline 0.5s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInTagline {
    to {
      opacity: 0.85;
    }
  }

  /* Precision Laser Progress Line */
  .laser-line-meter {
    width: 140px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .laser-line-meter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    animation: fillLaserLine 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.5, 0.1, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillLaserLine {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ========================================================
     ORIGINAL SITE HEADER STYLES
     ======================================================== */
  header.site-header {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .header-top {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 60%, #133E68 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid transparent;
    border-image: var(--accent-gradient) 1;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    height: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .header-title h6 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.2vw, 0.92rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .header-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .header-title p {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1vw, 0.84rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .site-navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B5E20 0%, #2E7D32 100%) !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: transparent;
    text-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link.active,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    min-width: 240px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-green);
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 15px;
  }

  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #F4FBF6;
    color: var(--logo-green);
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:hover,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:focus {
    background-color: #E8F5E9 !important;
    color: var(--logo-green) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .nav-link {
      padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      margin: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
      padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .header-top .row { 
      text-align: center; 
    }
    .header-logo-container {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  }

/* Patent page style section */

/* ---------- Brand Palette & Variables ---------- */
  footer.site-footer {
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light), var(--logo-gold));
    --ink-light: #F8FAFC;
    --ink-soft: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.82);
    --ink-faint: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.55);
    --line-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 65%, #0d3056 100%);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    padding: 0 1rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* Accent Ribbon on Top Edge */
  footer.site-footer::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    margin: 0 -1rem;
  }

  /* ==========================================================
     PREMIUM "TOP" PILL BUTTON
     ========================================================== */
  .back-to-top-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 30;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    isolation: isolate;

    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Soft ambient glow behind the pill */
  .back-to-top::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .back-to-top:hover::after,
  .back-to-top:focus::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Circular arrow badge inside the pill */
  .back-to-top-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light));
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), inset 0 -2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  }

  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--logo-navy-dark);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  /* Hover & Focus Interactions */
  .back-to-top:hover,
  .back-to-top:focus {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.7);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
      0 0 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  }

  .back-to-top:hover .back-to-top-inner,
  .back-to-top:focus .back-to-top-inner {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .back-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
  }

  /* Brand Header Block */
  .footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 0 1.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-brand-text h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .footer-brand-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* Columns & Links */
  .footer-col-title {
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--logo-green-light);
  }

  .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .footer-links li {
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .footer-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  footer.site-footer a {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover,
  footer.site-footer a:focus {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover::before {
    content: "› ";
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Divider & Credit */
  .footer-divider {
    border-color: var(--line-soft);
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-credit {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--ink-faint);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .footer-credit b {
    color: var(--ink-light);
  }

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-credit {
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-align: left;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .footer-brand {
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .footer-col-title {
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-wrapper {
      top: 14px;
      right: 14px;
    }
    .back-to-top {
      padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem 0.45rem 0.65rem;
      font-size: 0.64rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-inner {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
    }
    .back-to-top svg {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
    }
  }


/* ============================================================
   GUEST OF HONOUR PAGE STYLES
   ============================================================ */
:root {
      --logo-navy: #0B2545;
      --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
      --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
      --logo-green: #2E7D32;
      --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
      --logo-gold: #F5A623;
      --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
      --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
      --text-main: #1E293B;
      --text-muted: #64748B;
      --border-color: #E2E8F0;
      --radius: 12px;
      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
      --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      color: var(--text-main);
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    /* ---------- Page Header & Dividers ---------- */
    .page-header-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2.5rem 1rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: inline-block;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .section-title::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 64px;
      height: 3.5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green));
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: var(--text-muted);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 680px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }

    /* ---------- Guest Table Styling ---------- */
    .guest-card-container {
      max-width: 900px;
      margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .guest-card-header {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 100%);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem;
      border-bottom: 3px solid var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .guest-card-header h3 {
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      margin: 0;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #FFFFFF;
    }

    .guest-table-wrap {
      padding: 0;
    }

    table.guest-table {
      width: 100%;
      border-collapse: collapse;
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      margin: 0;
    }

    table.guest-table thead th {
      background-color: #F1F5F9;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      font-weight: 600;
      padding: 12px 18px;
      border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-color);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    }

    table.guest-table tbody td {
      padding: 13px 18px;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      vertical-align: middle;
      color: var(--text-main);
    }

    table.guest-table tbody tr:last-child td {
      border-bottom: none;
    }

    table.guest-table tbody tr {
      transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
    }

    table.guest-table tbody tr:hover {
      background-color: #F4FBF6;
    }

    table.guest-table th:first-child,
    table.guest-table td:first-child {
      width: 75px;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .sr-badge {
      display: inline-block;
      width: 28px;
      height: 28px;
      line-height: 28px;
      background: #E2E8F0;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      border-radius: 50%;
    }

    table.guest-table tbody tr:hover .sr-badge {
      background: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
    }

    /* ---------- Marquee / Testimonial Feed ---------- */
    .testimonial-section {
      background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 100%);
      padding: 3.5rem 0;
      margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
      color: #FFFFFF;
    }

    .testimonial-section .section-title {
      color: #FFFFFF;
    }

    .marquee-wrap {
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      padding: 15px 0;
      -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
      mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
    }

    .marquee-track {
      display: flex;
      width: max-content;
      gap: 24px;
      padding: 10px 0;
      animation: scroll-left 48s linear infinite;
    }

    .marquee-wrap:hover .marquee-track {
      animation-play-state: paused;
    }

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

    .guest-feedback-card {
      flex: 0 0 auto;
      width: 330px;
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 24px;
      position: relative;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
    }

    .quote-icon {
      font-family: 'Poppins', serif;
      font-size: 32px;
      color: var(--logo-gold);
      line-height: 1;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .guest-msg {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      line-height: 1.6;
      color: var(--text-main);
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .who {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      padding-top: 14px;
    }

    .avatar {
      width: 40px;
      height: 40px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      background: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .who-text .name {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: block;
      line-height: 1.3;
    }

    .who-text .occasion {
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: var(--logo-gold-glow);
      font-weight: 600;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      display: block;
      margin-top: 2px;
    }

    /* ---------- Photo Gallery ---------- */
    .gallery-wrap {
      margin-bottom: 4rem;
    }

    .gallery-card {
      overflow: hidden;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      background: #FFFFFF;
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      height: 100%;
    }

    .gallery-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .gallery-card img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 230px;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    }

    .gallery-card:hover img {
      transform: scale(1.05);
    }

    @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
      .marquee-track { animation: none; }
      .marquee-wrap { overflow-x: auto; }
    }

/* Guest of honour page style section */

:root {
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-muted: #E2E8F0;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623, #4CAF50, #F5A623);
  }

  /* ========================================================
     GOLDEN SVG STROKE DRAWING PRELOADER (LUXURY BRAND REVEAL)
     ======================================================== */
  #preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0e2a4d 0%, #061528 85%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999999;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.45s ease;
  }

  #preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .laser-canvas {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px;
    height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Soft Ambient Glow in Center */
  .laser-canvas::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25) 0%, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ambientPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  @keyframes ambientPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  }

  .golden-svg-emblem {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6));
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Animated Laser Strokes */
  .draw-stroke {
    stroke: var(--logo-gold);
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  }

  .draw-stroke-delayed {
    stroke: var(--logo-green-light);
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 400;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes drawPath {
    to {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  }

  /* Inner Shading Fill that gracefully appears after outline is drawn */
  .emblem-fill {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fillFadeIn 0.4s ease-in 0.85s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillFadeIn {
    to {
      opacity: 0.18;
    }
  }

  /* Shimmer Brand Typography */
  .laser-brand-title {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5A623 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShine 1.8s linear infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  }

  @keyframes textShine {
    to {
      background-position: 200% center;
    }
  }

  .laser-tagline {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInTagline 0.5s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInTagline {
    to {
      opacity: 0.85;
    }
  }

  /* Precision Laser Progress Line */
  .laser-line-meter {
    width: 140px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .laser-line-meter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    animation: fillLaserLine 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.5, 0.1, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillLaserLine {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ========================================================
     ORIGINAL SITE HEADER STYLES
     ======================================================== */
  header.site-header {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .header-top {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 60%, #133E68 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid transparent;
    border-image: var(--accent-gradient) 1;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    height: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .header-title h6 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.2vw, 0.92rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .header-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .header-title p {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1vw, 0.84rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .site-navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B5E20 0%, #2E7D32 100%) !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: transparent;
    text-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link.active,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    min-width: 240px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-green);
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 15px;
  }

  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #F4FBF6;
    color: var(--logo-green);
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:hover,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:focus {
    background-color: #E8F5E9 !important;
    color: var(--logo-green) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .nav-link {
      padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      margin: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
      padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .header-top .row { 
      text-align: center; 
    }
    .header-logo-container {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  }

/* Guest of honour page style section */

/* ---------- Brand Palette & Variables ---------- */
  footer.site-footer {
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light), var(--logo-gold));
    --ink-light: #F8FAFC;
    --ink-soft: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.82);
    --ink-faint: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.55);
    --line-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 65%, #0d3056 100%);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    padding: 0 1rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* Accent Ribbon on Top Edge */
  footer.site-footer::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    margin: 0 -1rem;
  }

  /* ==========================================================
     PREMIUM "TOP" PILL BUTTON
     ========================================================== */
  .back-to-top-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 30;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    isolation: isolate;

    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Soft ambient glow behind the pill */
  .back-to-top::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .back-to-top:hover::after,
  .back-to-top:focus::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Circular arrow badge inside the pill */
  .back-to-top-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light));
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), inset 0 -2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  }

  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--logo-navy-dark);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  /* Hover & Focus Interactions */
  .back-to-top:hover,
  .back-to-top:focus {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.7);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
      0 0 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  }

  .back-to-top:hover .back-to-top-inner,
  .back-to-top:focus .back-to-top-inner {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .back-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
  }

  /* Brand Header Block */
  .footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 0 1.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-brand-text h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .footer-brand-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* Columns & Links */
  .footer-col-title {
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--logo-green-light);
  }

  .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .footer-links li {
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .footer-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  footer.site-footer a {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover,
  footer.site-footer a:focus {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover::before {
    content: "› ";
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Divider & Credit */
  .footer-divider {
    border-color: var(--line-soft);
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-credit {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--ink-faint);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .footer-credit b {
    color: var(--ink-light);
  }

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-credit {
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-align: left;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .footer-brand {
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .footer-col-title {
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-wrapper {
      top: 14px;
      right: 14px;
    }
    .back-to-top {
      padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem 0.45rem 0.65rem;
      font-size: 0.64rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-inner {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
    }
    .back-to-top svg {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
    }
  }


/* ============================================================
   GUEST LECTURES PAGE STYLES
   ============================================================ */
:root {
      --logo-navy: #0B2545;
      --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
      --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
      --logo-green: #2E7D32;
      --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
      --logo-gold: #F5A623;
      --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
      --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
      --text-main: #1E293B;
      --text-muted: #64748B;
      --border-color: #E2E8F0;
      --radius: 12px;
      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
      --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      color: var(--text-main);
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    /* ---------- Page Header ---------- */
    .page-header-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2.5rem 1rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: inline-block;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .section-title::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 64px;
      height: 3.5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green));
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: black;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 750px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* ---------- Overview Intro Card ---------- */
    .overview-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .overview-card::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 4px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-navy), var(--logo-green), var(--logo-gold));
      border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
    }

    .overview-card p {
      font-size: 0.98rem;
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: #334155;
      margin: 0;
      text-align: justify;
    }

    /* ---------- Action Download Card ---------- */
    .doc-action-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      padding: 2rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      height: 100%;
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      position: relative;
    }

    .doc-action-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .doc-icon-wrap {
      width: 56px;
      height: 56px;
      border-radius: 12px;
      background: #F1F5F9;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
    }

    .doc-action-card:hover .doc-icon-wrap {
      background: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-color: var(--logo-green);
    }

    .doc-card-title {
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    }

    .doc-card-description {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: black;
      line-height: 1.6;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .btn-doc-link {
      background-color: var(--logo-navy);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
      border: none;
      max-width: 320px;
    }

    .btn-doc-link:hover {
      background-color: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.25);
    }

    .btn-doc-link svg {
      transition: transform 0.2s ease;
    }

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

    /* ---------- Key Pillars Card ---------- */
    .pillar-card {
      background: #F8FAFC;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-left: 4px solid var(--logo-green);
      padding: 1.5rem;
      height: 100%;
    }

    .pillar-card h4 {
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .pillar-list {
      list-style: none;
      padding-left: 0;
      margin: 0;
    }

    .pillar-list li {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      line-height: 1.65;
      color: #334155;
      margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
      padding-left: 1.3rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .pillar-list li::before {
      content: "✔";
      position: absolute;
      left: 0;
      color: var(--logo-green);
      font-weight: bold;
    }

    .pillar-list li:last-child {
      margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    /* ---------- Table Styling (Themed as per Guest of Honour) ---------- */
    .guest-card-container {
      max-width: 100%;
      margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .guest-card-header {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 100%);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem;
      border-bottom: 3px solid var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .guest-card-header h3 {
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      margin: 0;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #FFFFFF;
    }

    .guest-table-wrap {
      padding: 0;
    }

    table.guest-table {
      width: 100%;
      border-collapse: collapse;
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      margin: 0;
    }

    table.guest-table thead th {
      background-color: #F1F5F9;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      font-weight: 600;
      padding: 12px 18px;
      border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-color);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    }

    table.guest-table tbody td {
      padding: 13px 18px;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      vertical-align: middle;
      color: var(--text-main);
      line-height: 1.55;
    }

    table.guest-table tbody tr:last-child td {
      border-bottom: none;
    }

    table.guest-table tbody tr {
      transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
    }

    table.guest-table tbody tr:hover {
      background-color: #F4FBF6;
    }

    table.guest-table th:first-child,
    table.guest-table td:first-child {
      width: 75px;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .sr-badge {
      display: inline-block;
      width: 28px;
      height: 28px;
      line-height: 28px;
      background: #E2E8F0;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      border-radius: 50%;
      text-align: center;
      transition: all 0.2s ease;
    }

    table.guest-table tbody tr:hover .sr-badge {
      background: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
    }

    .guest-designation {
      font-size: 0.83rem;
      color: black;
      display: block;
      margin-top: 3px;
    }

    /* ---------- Photo Gallery ---------- */
    .gallery-section {
      margin-top: 2rem;
      margin-bottom: 4rem;
    }

    .lecture-photo-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      overflow: hidden;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      height: 100%;
    }

    .lecture-photo-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .lecture-photo-card img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 230px;
      object-fit: cover;
      display: block;
      transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    }

    .lecture-photo-card:hover img {
      transform: scale(1.05);
    }

/* Guest lectures page style section */

:root {
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-muted: #E2E8F0;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623, #4CAF50, #F5A623);
  }

  /* ========================================================
     GOLDEN SVG STROKE DRAWING PRELOADER (LUXURY BRAND REVEAL)
     ======================================================== */
  #preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0e2a4d 0%, #061528 85%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999999;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.45s ease;
  }

  #preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .laser-canvas {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px;
    height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Soft Ambient Glow in Center */
  .laser-canvas::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25) 0%, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ambientPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  @keyframes ambientPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  }

  .golden-svg-emblem {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6));
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Animated Laser Strokes */
  .draw-stroke {
    stroke: var(--logo-gold);
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  }

  .draw-stroke-delayed {
    stroke: var(--logo-green-light);
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 400;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes drawPath {
    to {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  }

  /* Inner Shading Fill that gracefully appears after outline is drawn */
  .emblem-fill {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fillFadeIn 0.4s ease-in 0.85s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillFadeIn {
    to {
      opacity: 0.18;
    }
  }

  /* Shimmer Brand Typography */
  .laser-brand-title {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5A623 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShine 1.8s linear infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  }

  @keyframes textShine {
    to {
      background-position: 200% center;
    }
  }

  .laser-tagline {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInTagline 0.5s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInTagline {
    to {
      opacity: 0.85;
    }
  }

  /* Precision Laser Progress Line */
  .laser-line-meter {
    width: 140px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .laser-line-meter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    animation: fillLaserLine 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.5, 0.1, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillLaserLine {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ========================================================
     ORIGINAL SITE HEADER STYLES
     ======================================================== */
  header.site-header {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .header-top {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 60%, #133E68 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid transparent;
    border-image: var(--accent-gradient) 1;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    height: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .header-title h6 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.2vw, 0.92rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .header-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .header-title p {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1vw, 0.84rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .site-navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B5E20 0%, #2E7D32 100%) !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: transparent;
    text-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link.active,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    min-width: 240px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-green);
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 15px;
  }

  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #F4FBF6;
    color: var(--logo-green);
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:hover,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:focus {
    background-color: #E8F5E9 !important;
    color: var(--logo-green) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .nav-link {
      padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      margin: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
      padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .header-top .row { 
      text-align: center; 
    }
    .header-logo-container {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  }

/* Guest lectures page style section */

/* ---------- Brand Palette & Variables ---------- */
  footer.site-footer {
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light), var(--logo-gold));
    --ink-light: #F8FAFC;
    --ink-soft: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.82);
    --ink-faint: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.55);
    --line-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 65%, #0d3056 100%);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    padding: 0 1rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* Accent Ribbon on Top Edge */
  footer.site-footer::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    margin: 0 -1rem;
  }

  /* ==========================================================
     PREMIUM "TOP" PILL BUTTON
     ========================================================== */
  .back-to-top-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 30;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    isolation: isolate;

    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Soft ambient glow behind the pill */
  .back-to-top::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .back-to-top:hover::after,
  .back-to-top:focus::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Circular arrow badge inside the pill */
  .back-to-top-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light));
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), inset 0 -2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  }

  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--logo-navy-dark);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  /* Hover & Focus Interactions */
  .back-to-top:hover,
  .back-to-top:focus {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.7);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
      0 0 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  }

  .back-to-top:hover .back-to-top-inner,
  .back-to-top:focus .back-to-top-inner {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .back-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
  }

  /* Brand Header Block */
  .footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 0 1.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-brand-text h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .footer-brand-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* Columns & Links */
  .footer-col-title {
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--logo-green-light);
  }

  .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .footer-links li {
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .footer-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  footer.site-footer a {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover,
  footer.site-footer a:focus {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover::before {
    content: "› ";
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Divider & Credit */
  .footer-divider {
    border-color: var(--line-soft);
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-credit {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--ink-faint);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .footer-credit b {
    color: var(--ink-light);
  }

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-credit {
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-align: left;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .footer-brand {
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .footer-col-title {
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-wrapper {
      top: 14px;
      right: 14px;
    }
    .back-to-top {
      padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem 0.45rem 0.65rem;
      font-size: 0.64rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-inner {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
    }
    .back-to-top svg {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
    }
  }


/* ============================================================
   FACULTY RESOURCE PERSON PAGE STYLES
   ============================================================ */
:root {
      --logo-navy: #0B2545;
      --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
      --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
      --logo-green: #2E7D32;
      --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
      --logo-gold: #F5A623;
      --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
      --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
      --text-main: #1E293B;
      --text-muted: #64748B;
      --border-color: #E2E8F0;
      --radius: 12px;
      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
      --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      color: var(--text-main);
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    /* ---------- Page Header ---------- */
    .page-header-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2.5rem 1rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: inline-block;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .section-title::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 64px;
      height: 3.5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green));
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: black;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 750px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* ---------- Overview Intro Card ---------- */
    .overview-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .overview-card::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 4px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-navy), var(--logo-green), var(--logo-gold));
      border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
    }

    .overview-card p {
      font-size: 0.98rem;
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: #334155;
      margin: 0;
      text-align: justify;
    }

    /* ---------- Action Download Card ---------- */
    .doc-action-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      padding: 2rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      height: 100%;
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      position: relative;
    }

    .doc-action-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .doc-icon-wrap {
      width: 56px;
      height: 56px;
      border-radius: 12px;
      background: #F1F5F9;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
    }

    .doc-action-card:hover .doc-icon-wrap {
      background: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-color: var(--logo-green);
    }

    .doc-card-title {
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    }

    .doc-card-description {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: black;
      line-height: 1.6;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .btn-doc-link {
      background-color: var(--logo-navy);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
      border: none;
      max-width: 320px;
    }

    .btn-doc-link:hover {
      background-color: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.25);
    }

    .btn-doc-link svg {
      transition: transform 0.2s ease;
    }

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

    /* ---------- Feature Pillars Card ---------- */
    .pillar-card {
      background: #F8FAFC;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-left: 4px solid var(--logo-green);
      padding: 1.5rem;
      height: 100%;
    }

    .pillar-card h4 {
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .pillar-list {
      list-style: none;
      padding-left: 0;
      margin: 0;
    }

    .pillar-list li {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      line-height: 1.65;
      color: #334155;
      margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
      padding-left: 1.3rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .pillar-list li::before {
      content: "✔";
      position: absolute;
      left: 0;
      color: var(--logo-green);
      font-weight: bold;
    }

    .pillar-list li:last-child {
      margin-bottom: 0;
    }

/* Faculty resource person page style section */

:root {
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-muted: #E2E8F0;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623, #4CAF50, #F5A623);
  }

  /* ========================================================
     GOLDEN SVG STROKE DRAWING PRELOADER (LUXURY BRAND REVEAL)
     ======================================================== */
  #preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0e2a4d 0%, #061528 85%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999999;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.45s ease;
  }

  #preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .laser-canvas {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px;
    height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Soft Ambient Glow in Center */
  .laser-canvas::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25) 0%, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ambientPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  @keyframes ambientPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  }

  .golden-svg-emblem {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6));
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Animated Laser Strokes */
  .draw-stroke {
    stroke: var(--logo-gold);
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  }

  .draw-stroke-delayed {
    stroke: var(--logo-green-light);
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 400;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes drawPath {
    to {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  }

  /* Inner Shading Fill that gracefully appears after outline is drawn */
  .emblem-fill {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fillFadeIn 0.4s ease-in 0.85s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillFadeIn {
    to {
      opacity: 0.18;
    }
  }

  /* Shimmer Brand Typography */
  .laser-brand-title {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5A623 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShine 1.8s linear infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  }

  @keyframes textShine {
    to {
      background-position: 200% center;
    }
  }

  .laser-tagline {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInTagline 0.5s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInTagline {
    to {
      opacity: 0.85;
    }
  }

  /* Precision Laser Progress Line */
  .laser-line-meter {
    width: 140px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .laser-line-meter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    animation: fillLaserLine 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.5, 0.1, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillLaserLine {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ========================================================
     ORIGINAL SITE HEADER STYLES
     ======================================================== */
  header.site-header {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .header-top {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 60%, #133E68 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid transparent;
    border-image: var(--accent-gradient) 1;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    height: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .header-title h6 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.2vw, 0.92rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .header-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .header-title p {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1vw, 0.84rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .site-navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B5E20 0%, #2E7D32 100%) !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: transparent;
    text-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link.active,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    min-width: 240px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-green);
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 15px;
  }

  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #F4FBF6;
    color: var(--logo-green);
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:hover,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:focus {
    background-color: #E8F5E9 !important;
    color: var(--logo-green) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .nav-link {
      padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      margin: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
      padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .header-top .row { 
      text-align: center; 
    }
    .header-logo-container {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  }

/* Faculty resource person page style section */

/* ---------- Brand Palette & Variables ---------- */
  footer.site-footer {
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light), var(--logo-gold));
    --ink-light: #F8FAFC;
    --ink-soft: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.82);
    --ink-faint: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.55);
    --line-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 65%, #0d3056 100%);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    padding: 0 1rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* Accent Ribbon on Top Edge */
  footer.site-footer::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    margin: 0 -1rem;
  }

  /* ==========================================================
     PREMIUM "TOP" PILL BUTTON
     ========================================================== */
  .back-to-top-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 30;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    isolation: isolate;

    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Soft ambient glow behind the pill */
  .back-to-top::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .back-to-top:hover::after,
  .back-to-top:focus::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Circular arrow badge inside the pill */
  .back-to-top-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light));
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), inset 0 -2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  }

  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--logo-navy-dark);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  /* Hover & Focus Interactions */
  .back-to-top:hover,
  .back-to-top:focus {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.7);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
      0 0 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  }

  .back-to-top:hover .back-to-top-inner,
  .back-to-top:focus .back-to-top-inner {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .back-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
  }

  /* Brand Header Block */
  .footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 0 1.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-brand-text h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .footer-brand-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* Columns & Links */
  .footer-col-title {
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--logo-green-light);
  }

  .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .footer-links li {
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .footer-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  footer.site-footer a {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover,
  footer.site-footer a:focus {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover::before {
    content: "› ";
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Divider & Credit */
  .footer-divider {
    border-color: var(--line-soft);
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-credit {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--ink-faint);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .footer-credit b {
    color: var(--ink-light);
  }

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-credit {
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-align: left;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .footer-brand {
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .footer-col-title {
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-wrapper {
      top: 14px;
      right: 14px;
    }
    .back-to-top {
      padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem 0.45rem 0.65rem;
      font-size: 0.64rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-inner {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
    }
    .back-to-top svg {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
    }
  }


/* ============================================================
   WORKSHOPS ATTENDED PAGE STYLES
   ============================================================ */
:root {
      --logo-navy: #0B2545;
      --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
      --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
      --logo-green: #2E7D32;
      --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
      --logo-gold: #F5A623;
      --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
      --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
      --text-main: #1E293B;
      --text-muted: #64748B;
      --border-color: #E2E8F0;
      --radius: 12px;
      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
      --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      color: var(--text-main);
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    /* ---------- Page Header ---------- */
    .page-header-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2.5rem 1rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: inline-block;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .section-title::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 64px;
      height: 3.5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green));
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: black;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 750px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* ---------- Overview Intro Card ---------- */
    .overview-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .overview-card::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 4px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-navy), var(--logo-green), var(--logo-gold));
      border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
    }

    .overview-card p {
      font-size: 0.98rem;
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: #334155;
      margin: 0;
      text-align: justify;
    }

    /* ---------- Action Download Card ---------- */
    .doc-action-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      padding: 2rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      height: 100%;
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      position: relative;
    }

    .doc-action-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .doc-icon-wrap {
      width: 56px;
      height: 56px;
      border-radius: 12px;
      background: #F1F5F9;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
    }

    .doc-action-card:hover .doc-icon-wrap {
      background: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-color: var(--logo-green);
    }

    .doc-card-title {
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    }

    .doc-card-description {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: black;
      line-height: 1.6;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .btn-doc-link {
      background-color: var(--logo-navy);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
      border: none;
      max-width: 320px;
    }

    .btn-doc-link:hover {
      background-color: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.25);
    }

    .btn-doc-link svg {
      transition: transform 0.2s ease;
    }

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

    /* ---------- Feature Pillars Card ---------- */
    .pillar-card {
      background: #F8FAFC;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-left: 4px solid var(--logo-green);
      padding: 1.5rem;
      height: 100%;
    }

    .pillar-card h4 {
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .pillar-list {
      list-style: none;
      padding-left: 0;
      margin: 0;
    }

    .pillar-list li {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      line-height: 1.65;
      color: #334155;
      margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
      padding-left: 1.3rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .pillar-list li::before {
      content: "✔";
      position: absolute;
      left: 0;
      color: var(--logo-green);
      font-weight: bold;
    }

    .pillar-list li:last-child {
      margin-bottom: 0;
    }

/* Workshops attended page style section */

:root {
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-muted: #E2E8F0;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623, #4CAF50, #F5A623);
  }

  /* ========================================================
     GOLDEN SVG STROKE DRAWING PRELOADER (LUXURY BRAND REVEAL)
     ======================================================== */
  #preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0e2a4d 0%, #061528 85%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999999;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.45s ease;
  }

  #preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .laser-canvas {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px;
    height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Soft Ambient Glow in Center */
  .laser-canvas::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25) 0%, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ambientPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  @keyframes ambientPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  }

  .golden-svg-emblem {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6));
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Animated Laser Strokes */
  .draw-stroke {
    stroke: var(--logo-gold);
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  }

  .draw-stroke-delayed {
    stroke: var(--logo-green-light);
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 400;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes drawPath {
    to {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  }

  /* Inner Shading Fill that gracefully appears after outline is drawn */
  .emblem-fill {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fillFadeIn 0.4s ease-in 0.85s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillFadeIn {
    to {
      opacity: 0.18;
    }
  }

  /* Shimmer Brand Typography */
  .laser-brand-title {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5A623 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShine 1.8s linear infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  }

  @keyframes textShine {
    to {
      background-position: 200% center;
    }
  }

  .laser-tagline {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInTagline 0.5s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInTagline {
    to {
      opacity: 0.85;
    }
  }

  /* Precision Laser Progress Line */
  .laser-line-meter {
    width: 140px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .laser-line-meter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    animation: fillLaserLine 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.5, 0.1, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillLaserLine {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ========================================================
     ORIGINAL SITE HEADER STYLES
     ======================================================== */
  header.site-header {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .header-top {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 60%, #133E68 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid transparent;
    border-image: var(--accent-gradient) 1;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    height: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .header-title h6 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.2vw, 0.92rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .header-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .header-title p {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1vw, 0.84rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .site-navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B5E20 0%, #2E7D32 100%) !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: transparent;
    text-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link.active,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    min-width: 240px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-green);
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 15px;
  }

  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #F4FBF6;
    color: var(--logo-green);
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:hover,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:focus {
    background-color: #E8F5E9 !important;
    color: var(--logo-green) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .nav-link {
      padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      margin: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
      padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .header-top .row { 
      text-align: center; 
    }
    .header-logo-container {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  }

/* Workshops attended page style section */

/* ---------- Brand Palette & Variables ---------- */
  footer.site-footer {
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light), var(--logo-gold));
    --ink-light: #F8FAFC;
    --ink-soft: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.82);
    --ink-faint: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.55);
    --line-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 65%, #0d3056 100%);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    padding: 0 1rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* Accent Ribbon on Top Edge */
  footer.site-footer::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    margin: 0 -1rem;
  }

  /* ==========================================================
     PREMIUM "TOP" PILL BUTTON
     ========================================================== */
  .back-to-top-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 30;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    isolation: isolate;

    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Soft ambient glow behind the pill */
  .back-to-top::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .back-to-top:hover::after,
  .back-to-top:focus::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Circular arrow badge inside the pill */
  .back-to-top-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light));
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), inset 0 -2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  }

  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--logo-navy-dark);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  /* Hover & Focus Interactions */
  .back-to-top:hover,
  .back-to-top:focus {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.7);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
      0 0 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  }

  .back-to-top:hover .back-to-top-inner,
  .back-to-top:focus .back-to-top-inner {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .back-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
  }

  /* Brand Header Block */
  .footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 0 1.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-brand-text h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .footer-brand-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* Columns & Links */
  .footer-col-title {
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--logo-green-light);
  }

  .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .footer-links li {
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .footer-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  footer.site-footer a {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover,
  footer.site-footer a:focus {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover::before {
    content: "› ";
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Divider & Credit */
  .footer-divider {
    border-color: var(--line-soft);
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-credit {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--ink-faint);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .footer-credit b {
    color: var(--ink-light);
  }

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-credit {
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-align: left;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .footer-brand {
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .footer-col-title {
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-wrapper {
      top: 14px;
      right: 14px;
    }
    .back-to-top {
      padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem 0.45rem 0.65rem;
      font-size: 0.64rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-inner {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
    }
    .back-to-top svg {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
    }
  }


/* ============================================================
   PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY PAGE STYLES
   ============================================================ */
:root {
      --logo-navy: #0B2545;
      --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
      --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
      --logo-green: #2E7D32;
      --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
      --logo-gold: #F5A623;
      --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
      --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
      --text-main: #1E293B;
      --text-muted: #64748B;
      --border-color: #E2E8F0;
      --radius: 12px;
      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
      --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      color: var(--text-main);
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    /* ---------- Page Header ---------- */
    .page-header-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2.5rem 1rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: inline-block;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .section-title::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 64px;
      height: 3.5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green));
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: black;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 750px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* ---------- Main Department Container ---------- */
    .dept-main-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      overflow: hidden;
      margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    }

    .dept-card-header {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 100%);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem;
      border-bottom: 3.5px solid var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .dept-card-header h3 {
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      margin: 0;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #FFFFFF;
    }

    .dept-card-body {
      padding: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    }

    /* ---------- Custom Vertical Nav Tabs ---------- */
    .custom-pills .nav-link {
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      padding: 0.85rem 1.2rem;
      border-radius: 8px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
      background-color: #F1F5F9;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
      text-align: left;
    }

    .custom-pills .nav-link:hover {
      background-color: #E2E8F0;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      transform: translateX(3px);
    }

    .custom-pills .nav-link.active {
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-navy) 0%, var(--logo-navy-light) 100%) !important;
      color: #FFFFFF !important;
      border-left: 4px solid var(--logo-gold);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.15);
    }

    /* ---------- Tab Content Area ---------- */
    .tab-content-area {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-radius: 10px;
      padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
      min-height: 480px;
    }

    .tab-content-area h4 {
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 8px;
      border-bottom: 2px solid #F1F5F9;
    }

    .tab-content-area h5.sub-heading {
      color: var(--logo-green);
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      margin-top: 1.5rem;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    }

    .tab-content-area p {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: #334155;
      text-align: justify;
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    }

    /* ---------- Faculty Profile Card ---------- */
    .faculty-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      height: 100%;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
    }

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

    .faculty-img-wrap {
      background: #F1F5F9;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      padding: 1.2rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    }

    .faculty-img {
      width: 140px;
      height: 140px;
      object-fit: cover;
      object-position: center 20%; /* Vertically centers faces properly */
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 3px solid #FFFFFF;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.15);
      background-color: #FFFFFF;
    }

    .faculty-body {
      padding: 1.25rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      flex-grow: 1;
    }

    .faculty-name {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
    }

    .faculty-designation {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--logo-green);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
      margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    }

    .faculty-details {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      line-height: 1.65;
      color: var(--text-main);
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    }

    .faculty-details span {
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
    }

    .btn-resume {
      background-color: var(--logo-navy);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 0.45rem 1.25rem;
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 6px;
      transition: all 0.2s ease;
      text-decoration: none;
      border: none;
      width: 100%;
    }

    .btn-resume:hover {
      background-color: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

/* Pharmaceutical chemistry page style section */

:root {
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-muted: #E2E8F0;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623, #4CAF50, #F5A623);
  }

  /* ========================================================
     GOLDEN SVG STROKE DRAWING PRELOADER (LUXURY BRAND REVEAL)
     ======================================================== */
  #preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0e2a4d 0%, #061528 85%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999999;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.45s ease;
  }

  #preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .laser-canvas {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px;
    height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Soft Ambient Glow in Center */
  .laser-canvas::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25) 0%, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ambientPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  @keyframes ambientPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  }

  .golden-svg-emblem {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6));
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Animated Laser Strokes */
  .draw-stroke {
    stroke: var(--logo-gold);
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  }

  .draw-stroke-delayed {
    stroke: var(--logo-green-light);
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 400;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes drawPath {
    to {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  }

  /* Inner Shading Fill that gracefully appears after outline is drawn */
  .emblem-fill {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fillFadeIn 0.4s ease-in 0.85s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillFadeIn {
    to {
      opacity: 0.18;
    }
  }

  /* Shimmer Brand Typography */
  .laser-brand-title {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5A623 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShine 1.8s linear infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  }

  @keyframes textShine {
    to {
      background-position: 200% center;
    }
  }

  .laser-tagline {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInTagline 0.5s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInTagline {
    to {
      opacity: 0.85;
    }
  }

  /* Precision Laser Progress Line */
  .laser-line-meter {
    width: 140px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .laser-line-meter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    animation: fillLaserLine 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.5, 0.1, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillLaserLine {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ========================================================
     ORIGINAL SITE HEADER STYLES
     ======================================================== */
  header.site-header {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .header-top {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 60%, #133E68 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid transparent;
    border-image: var(--accent-gradient) 1;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    height: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .header-title h6 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.2vw, 0.92rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .header-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .header-title p {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1vw, 0.84rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .site-navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B5E20 0%, #2E7D32 100%) !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: transparent;
    text-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link.active,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    min-width: 240px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-green);
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 15px;
  }

  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #F4FBF6;
    color: var(--logo-green);
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:hover,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:focus {
    background-color: #E8F5E9 !important;
    color: var(--logo-green) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .nav-link {
      padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      margin: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
      padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .header-top .row { 
      text-align: center; 
    }
    .header-logo-container {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  }

/* Pharmaceutical chemistry page style section */

/* ---------- Brand Palette & Variables ---------- */
  footer.site-footer {
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light), var(--logo-gold));
    --ink-light: #F8FAFC;
    --ink-soft: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.82);
    --ink-faint: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.55);
    --line-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 65%, #0d3056 100%);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    padding: 0 1rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* Accent Ribbon on Top Edge */
  footer.site-footer::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    margin: 0 -1rem;
  }

  /* ==========================================================
     PREMIUM "TOP" PILL BUTTON
     ========================================================== */
  .back-to-top-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 30;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    isolation: isolate;

    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Soft ambient glow behind the pill */
  .back-to-top::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .back-to-top:hover::after,
  .back-to-top:focus::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Circular arrow badge inside the pill */
  .back-to-top-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light));
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), inset 0 -2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  }

  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--logo-navy-dark);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  /* Hover & Focus Interactions */
  .back-to-top:hover,
  .back-to-top:focus {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.7);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
      0 0 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  }

  .back-to-top:hover .back-to-top-inner,
  .back-to-top:focus .back-to-top-inner {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .back-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
  }

  /* Brand Header Block */
  .footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 0 1.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-brand-text h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .footer-brand-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* Columns & Links */
  .footer-col-title {
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--logo-green-light);
  }

  .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .footer-links li {
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .footer-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  footer.site-footer a {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover,
  footer.site-footer a:focus {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover::before {
    content: "› ";
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Divider & Credit */
  .footer-divider {
    border-color: var(--line-soft);
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-credit {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--ink-faint);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .footer-credit b {
    color: var(--ink-light);
  }

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-credit {
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-align: left;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .footer-brand {
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .footer-col-title {
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-wrapper {
      top: 14px;
      right: 14px;
    }
    .back-to-top {
      padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem 0.45rem 0.65rem;
      font-size: 0.64rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-inner {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
    }
    .back-to-top svg {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
    }
  }


/* ============================================================
   PHARMACEUTICS PAGE STYLES
   ============================================================ */
:root {
      --logo-navy: #0B2545;
      --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
      --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
      --logo-green: #2E7D32;
      --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
      --logo-gold: #F5A623;
      --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
      --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
      --text-main: #1E293B;
      --text-muted: #64748B;
      --border-color: #E2E8F0;
      --radius: 12px;
      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
      --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      color: var(--text-main);
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    /* ---------- Page Header ---------- */
    .page-header-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2.5rem 1rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: inline-block;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .section-title::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 64px;
      height: 3.5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green));
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: #000000 !important;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 720px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* ---------- Main Department Container ---------- */
    .dept-main-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      overflow: hidden;
      margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    }

    .dept-card-header {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 100%);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem;
      border-bottom: 3.5px solid var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .dept-card-header h3 {
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      margin: 0;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #FFFFFF;
    }

    .dept-card-body {
      padding: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    }

    /* ---------- Custom Vertical Nav Tabs ---------- */
    .custom-pills .nav-link {
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      padding: 0.85rem 1.2rem;
      border-radius: 8px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
      background-color: #F1F5F9;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
      text-align: left;
    }

    .custom-pills .nav-link:hover {
      background-color: #E2E8F0;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      transform: translateX(3px);
    }

    .custom-pills .nav-link.active {
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-navy) 0%, var(--logo-navy-light) 100%) !important;
      color: #FFFFFF !important;
      border-left: 4px solid var(--logo-gold);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.15);
    }

    /* ---------- Tab Content Area ---------- */
    .tab-content-area {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-radius: 10px;
      padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
      min-height: 480px;
    }

    .tab-content-area h4 {
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 8px;
      border-bottom: 2px solid #F1F5F9;
    }

    .tab-content-area p {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: #334155;
      text-align: justify;
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    }

    /* ---------- Faculty Profile Card ---------- */
    .faculty-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      height: 100%;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
    }

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

    .faculty-img-wrap {
      background: #F1F5F9;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      padding: 1rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    }

    .faculty-img {
      width: 140px;
      height: 140px;
      object-fit: cover;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 3px solid #FFFFFF;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.15);
    }

    .faculty-body {
      padding: 1.25rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      flex-grow: 1;
    }

    .faculty-name {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
    }

    .faculty-designation {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--logo-green);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
      margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    }

    .faculty-details {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      line-height: 1.6;
      color: var(--text-main);
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    }

    .faculty-details span {
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
    }

    .btn-resume {
      background-color: var(--logo-navy);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 0.45rem 1.25rem;
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 6px;
      transition: all 0.2s ease;
      text-decoration: none;
      border: none;
      width: 100%;
    }

    .btn-resume:hover {
      background-color: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

/* Pharmaceutics page style section */

:root {
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-muted: #E2E8F0;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623, #4CAF50, #F5A623);
  }

  /* ========================================================
     GOLDEN SVG STROKE DRAWING PRELOADER (LUXURY BRAND REVEAL)
     ======================================================== */
  #preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0e2a4d 0%, #061528 85%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999999;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.45s ease;
  }

  #preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .laser-canvas {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px;
    height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Soft Ambient Glow in Center */
  .laser-canvas::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25) 0%, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ambientPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  @keyframes ambientPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  }

  .golden-svg-emblem {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6));
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Animated Laser Strokes */
  .draw-stroke {
    stroke: var(--logo-gold);
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  }

  .draw-stroke-delayed {
    stroke: var(--logo-green-light);
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 400;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes drawPath {
    to {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  }

  /* Inner Shading Fill that gracefully appears after outline is drawn */
  .emblem-fill {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fillFadeIn 0.4s ease-in 0.85s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillFadeIn {
    to {
      opacity: 0.18;
    }
  }

  /* Shimmer Brand Typography */
  .laser-brand-title {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5A623 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShine 1.8s linear infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  }

  @keyframes textShine {
    to {
      background-position: 200% center;
    }
  }

  .laser-tagline {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInTagline 0.5s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInTagline {
    to {
      opacity: 0.85;
    }
  }

  /* Precision Laser Progress Line */
  .laser-line-meter {
    width: 140px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .laser-line-meter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    animation: fillLaserLine 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.5, 0.1, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillLaserLine {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ========================================================
     ORIGINAL SITE HEADER STYLES
     ======================================================== */
  header.site-header {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .header-top {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 60%, #133E68 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid transparent;
    border-image: var(--accent-gradient) 1;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    height: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .header-title h6 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.2vw, 0.92rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .header-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .header-title p {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1vw, 0.84rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .site-navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B5E20 0%, #2E7D32 100%) !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: transparent;
    text-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link.active,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    min-width: 240px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-green);
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 15px;
  }

  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #F4FBF6;
    color: var(--logo-green);
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:hover,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:focus {
    background-color: #E8F5E9 !important;
    color: var(--logo-green) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .nav-link {
      padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      margin: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
      padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .header-top .row { 
      text-align: center; 
    }
    .header-logo-container {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  }

/* Pharmaceutics page style section */

/* ---------- Brand Palette & Variables ---------- */
  footer.site-footer {
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light), var(--logo-gold));
    --ink-light: #F8FAFC;
    --ink-soft: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.82);
    --ink-faint: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.55);
    --line-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 65%, #0d3056 100%);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    padding: 0 1rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* Accent Ribbon on Top Edge */
  footer.site-footer::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    margin: 0 -1rem;
  }

  /* ==========================================================
     PREMIUM "TOP" PILL BUTTON
     ========================================================== */
  .back-to-top-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 30;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    isolation: isolate;

    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Soft ambient glow behind the pill */
  .back-to-top::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .back-to-top:hover::after,
  .back-to-top:focus::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Circular arrow badge inside the pill */
  .back-to-top-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light));
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), inset 0 -2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  }

  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--logo-navy-dark);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  /* Hover & Focus Interactions */
  .back-to-top:hover,
  .back-to-top:focus {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.7);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
      0 0 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  }

  .back-to-top:hover .back-to-top-inner,
  .back-to-top:focus .back-to-top-inner {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .back-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
  }

  /* Brand Header Block */
  .footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 0 1.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-brand-text h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .footer-brand-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* Columns & Links */
  .footer-col-title {
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--logo-green-light);
  }

  .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .footer-links li {
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .footer-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  footer.site-footer a {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover,
  footer.site-footer a:focus {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover::before {
    content: "› ";
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Divider & Credit */
  .footer-divider {
    border-color: var(--line-soft);
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-credit {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--ink-faint);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .footer-credit b {
    color: var(--ink-light);
  }

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-credit {
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-align: left;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .footer-brand {
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .footer-col-title {
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-wrapper {
      top: 14px;
      right: 14px;
    }
    .back-to-top {
      padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem 0.45rem 0.65rem;
      font-size: 0.64rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-inner {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
    }
    .back-to-top svg {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
    }
  }


/* ============================================================
   PHARMACOGNOSY PAGE STYLES
   ============================================================ */
:root {
      --logo-navy: #0B2545;
      --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
      --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
      --logo-green: #2E7D32;
      --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
      --logo-gold: #F5A623;
      --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
      --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
      --text-main: #1E293B;
      --text-muted: #64748B;
      --border-color: #E2E8F0;
      --radius: 12px;
      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
      --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      color: var(--text-main);
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    /* ---------- Page Header ---------- */
    .page-header-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2.5rem 1rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: inline-block;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .section-title::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 64px;
      height: 3.5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green));
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: black;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 750px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* ---------- Main Department Container ---------- */
    .dept-main-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      overflow: hidden;
      margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    }

    .dept-card-header {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 100%);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem;
      border-bottom: 3.5px solid var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .dept-card-header h3 {
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      margin: 0;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #FFFFFF;
    }

    .dept-card-body {
      padding: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    }

    /* ---------- Custom Vertical Nav Tabs ---------- */
    .custom-pills .nav-link {
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      padding: 0.85rem 1.2rem;
      border-radius: 8px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
      background-color: #F1F5F9;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
      text-align: left;
    }

    .custom-pills .nav-link:hover {
      background-color: #E2E8F0;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      transform: translateX(3px);
    }

    .custom-pills .nav-link.active {
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-navy) 0%, var(--logo-navy-light) 100%) !important;
      color: #FFFFFF !important;
      border-left: 4px solid var(--logo-gold);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.15);
    }

    /* ---------- Tab Content Area ---------- */
    .tab-content-area {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-radius: 10px;
      padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
      min-height: 480px;
    }

    .tab-content-area h4 {
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 8px;
      border-bottom: 2px solid #F1F5F9;
    }

    .tab-content-area p {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: #334155;
      text-align: justify;
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    }

    /* ---------- Faculty Profile Card ---------- */
    .faculty-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      height: 100%;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
    }

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

    .faculty-img-wrap {
      background: #F1F5F9;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      padding: 1.2rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    }

    .faculty-img {
      width: 140px;
      height: 140px;
      object-fit: cover;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 3px solid #FFFFFF;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.15);
    }

    .faculty-body {
      padding: 1.25rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      flex-grow: 1;
    }

    .faculty-name {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
    }

    .faculty-designation {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--logo-green);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
      margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    }

    .faculty-details {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      line-height: 1.65;
      color: var(--text-main);
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    }

    .faculty-details span {
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
    }

    .btn-resume {
      background-color: var(--logo-navy);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 0.45rem 1.25rem;
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 6px;
      transition: all 0.2s ease;
      text-decoration: none;
      border: none;
      width: 100%;
    }

    .btn-resume:hover {
      background-color: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

/* Pharmacognosy page style section */

:root {
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-muted: #E2E8F0;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623, #4CAF50, #F5A623);
  }

  /* ========================================================
     GOLDEN SVG STROKE DRAWING PRELOADER (LUXURY BRAND REVEAL)
     ======================================================== */
  #preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0e2a4d 0%, #061528 85%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999999;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.45s ease;
  }

  #preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .laser-canvas {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px;
    height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Soft Ambient Glow in Center */
  .laser-canvas::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25) 0%, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ambientPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  @keyframes ambientPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  }

  .golden-svg-emblem {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6));
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Animated Laser Strokes */
  .draw-stroke {
    stroke: var(--logo-gold);
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  }

  .draw-stroke-delayed {
    stroke: var(--logo-green-light);
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 400;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes drawPath {
    to {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  }

  /* Inner Shading Fill that gracefully appears after outline is drawn */
  .emblem-fill {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fillFadeIn 0.4s ease-in 0.85s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillFadeIn {
    to {
      opacity: 0.18;
    }
  }

  /* Shimmer Brand Typography */
  .laser-brand-title {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5A623 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShine 1.8s linear infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  }

  @keyframes textShine {
    to {
      background-position: 200% center;
    }
  }

  .laser-tagline {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInTagline 0.5s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInTagline {
    to {
      opacity: 0.85;
    }
  }

  /* Precision Laser Progress Line */
  .laser-line-meter {
    width: 140px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .laser-line-meter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    animation: fillLaserLine 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.5, 0.1, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillLaserLine {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ========================================================
     ORIGINAL SITE HEADER STYLES
     ======================================================== */
  header.site-header {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .header-top {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 60%, #133E68 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid transparent;
    border-image: var(--accent-gradient) 1;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    height: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .header-title h6 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.2vw, 0.92rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .header-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .header-title p {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1vw, 0.84rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .site-navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B5E20 0%, #2E7D32 100%) !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: transparent;
    text-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link.active,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    min-width: 240px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-green);
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 15px;
  }

  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #F4FBF6;
    color: var(--logo-green);
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:hover,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:focus {
    background-color: #E8F5E9 !important;
    color: var(--logo-green) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .nav-link {
      padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      margin: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
      padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .header-top .row { 
      text-align: center; 
    }
    .header-logo-container {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  }

/* Pharmacognosy page style section */

/* ---------- Brand Palette & Variables ---------- */
  footer.site-footer {
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light), var(--logo-gold));
    --ink-light: #F8FAFC;
    --ink-soft: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.82);
    --ink-faint: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.55);
    --line-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 65%, #0d3056 100%);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    padding: 0 1rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* Accent Ribbon on Top Edge */
  footer.site-footer::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    margin: 0 -1rem;
  }

  /* ==========================================================
     PREMIUM "TOP" PILL BUTTON
     ========================================================== */
  .back-to-top-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 30;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    isolation: isolate;

    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Soft ambient glow behind the pill */
  .back-to-top::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .back-to-top:hover::after,
  .back-to-top:focus::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Circular arrow badge inside the pill */
  .back-to-top-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light));
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), inset 0 -2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  }

  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--logo-navy-dark);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  /* Hover & Focus Interactions */
  .back-to-top:hover,
  .back-to-top:focus {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.7);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
      0 0 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  }

  .back-to-top:hover .back-to-top-inner,
  .back-to-top:focus .back-to-top-inner {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .back-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
  }

  /* Brand Header Block */
  .footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 0 1.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-brand-text h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .footer-brand-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* Columns & Links */
  .footer-col-title {
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--logo-green-light);
  }

  .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .footer-links li {
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .footer-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  footer.site-footer a {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover,
  footer.site-footer a:focus {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover::before {
    content: "› ";
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Divider & Credit */
  .footer-divider {
    border-color: var(--line-soft);
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-credit {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--ink-faint);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .footer-credit b {
    color: var(--ink-light);
  }

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-credit {
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-align: left;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .footer-brand {
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .footer-col-title {
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-wrapper {
      top: 14px;
      right: 14px;
    }
    .back-to-top {
      padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem 0.45rem 0.65rem;
      font-size: 0.64rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-inner {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
    }
    .back-to-top svg {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
    }
  }


/* ============================================================
   PHARMACOLOGY PAGE STYLES
   ============================================================ */
:root {
      --logo-navy: #0B2545;
      --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
      --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
      --logo-green: #2E7D32;
      --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
      --logo-gold: #F5A623;
      --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
      --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
      --text-main: #1E293B;
      --text-muted: #64748B;
      --border-color: #E2E8F0;
      --radius: 12px;
      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
      --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      color: var(--text-main);
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    /* ---------- Page Header ---------- */
    .page-header-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2.5rem 1rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: inline-block;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .section-title::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 64px;
      height: 3.5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green));
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: black;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 750px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* ---------- Main Department Container ---------- */
    .dept-main-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      overflow: hidden;
      margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    }

    .dept-card-header {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 100%);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem;
      border-bottom: 3.5px solid var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .dept-card-header h3 {
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      margin: 0;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #FFFFFF;
    }

    .dept-card-body {
      padding: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    }

    /* ---------- Custom Vertical Nav Tabs ---------- */
    .custom-pills .nav-link {
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      padding: 0.85rem 1.2rem;
      border-radius: 8px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
      background-color: #F1F5F9;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
      text-align: left;
    }

    .custom-pills .nav-link:hover {
      background-color: #E2E8F0;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      transform: translateX(3px);
    }

    .custom-pills .nav-link.active {
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-navy) 0%, var(--logo-navy-light) 100%) !important;
      color: #FFFFFF !important;
      border-left: 4px solid var(--logo-gold);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.15);
    }

    /* ---------- Tab Content Area ---------- */
    .tab-content-area {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-radius: 10px;
      padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
      min-height: 480px;
    }

    .tab-content-area h4 {
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 8px;
      border-bottom: 2px solid #F1F5F9;
    }

    .tab-content-area h5.sub-heading {
      color: var(--logo-green);
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      margin-top: 1.5rem;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    }

    .tab-content-area p {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: #334155;
      text-align: justify;
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    }

    /* ---------- Faculty Profile Card ---------- */
    .faculty-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      height: 100%;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
    }

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

    .faculty-img-wrap {
      background: #F1F5F9;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      padding: 1.2rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    }

    .faculty-img {
      width: 140px;
      height: 140px;
      object-fit: cover;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 3px solid #FFFFFF;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.15);
    }

    .faculty-body {
      padding: 1.25rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      flex-grow: 1;
    }

    .faculty-name {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
    }

    .faculty-designation {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--logo-green);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
      margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    }

    .faculty-details {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      line-height: 1.65;
      color: var(--text-main);
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    }

    .faculty-details span {
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
    }

    .btn-resume {
      background-color: var(--logo-navy);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 0.45rem 1.25rem;
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 6px;
      transition: all 0.2s ease;
      text-decoration: none;
      border: none;
      width: 100%;
    }

    .btn-resume:hover {
      background-color: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

/* Pharmacology page style section */

:root {
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-muted: #E2E8F0;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623, #4CAF50, #F5A623);
  }

  /* ========================================================
     GOLDEN SVG STROKE DRAWING PRELOADER (LUXURY BRAND REVEAL)
     ======================================================== */
  #preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0e2a4d 0%, #061528 85%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999999;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.45s ease;
  }

  #preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .laser-canvas {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px;
    height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Soft Ambient Glow in Center */
  .laser-canvas::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25) 0%, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ambientPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  @keyframes ambientPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  }

  .golden-svg-emblem {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6));
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Animated Laser Strokes */
  .draw-stroke {
    stroke: var(--logo-gold);
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  }

  .draw-stroke-delayed {
    stroke: var(--logo-green-light);
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 400;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes drawPath {
    to {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  }

  /* Inner Shading Fill that gracefully appears after outline is drawn */
  .emblem-fill {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fillFadeIn 0.4s ease-in 0.85s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillFadeIn {
    to {
      opacity: 0.18;
    }
  }

  /* Shimmer Brand Typography */
  .laser-brand-title {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5A623 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShine 1.8s linear infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  }

  @keyframes textShine {
    to {
      background-position: 200% center;
    }
  }

  .laser-tagline {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInTagline 0.5s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInTagline {
    to {
      opacity: 0.85;
    }
  }

  /* Precision Laser Progress Line */
  .laser-line-meter {
    width: 140px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .laser-line-meter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    animation: fillLaserLine 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.5, 0.1, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillLaserLine {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ========================================================
     ORIGINAL SITE HEADER STYLES
     ======================================================== */
  header.site-header {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .header-top {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 60%, #133E68 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid transparent;
    border-image: var(--accent-gradient) 1;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    height: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .header-title h6 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.2vw, 0.92rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .header-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .header-title p {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1vw, 0.84rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .site-navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B5E20 0%, #2E7D32 100%) !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: transparent;
    text-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link.active,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    min-width: 240px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-green);
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 15px;
  }

  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #F4FBF6;
    color: var(--logo-green);
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:hover,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:focus {
    background-color: #E8F5E9 !important;
    color: var(--logo-green) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .nav-link {
      padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      margin: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
      padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .header-top .row { 
      text-align: center; 
    }
    .header-logo-container {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  }

/* Pharmacology page style section */

/* ---------- Brand Palette & Variables ---------- */
  footer.site-footer {
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light), var(--logo-gold));
    --ink-light: #F8FAFC;
    --ink-soft: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.82);
    --ink-faint: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.55);
    --line-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 65%, #0d3056 100%);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    padding: 0 1rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* Accent Ribbon on Top Edge */
  footer.site-footer::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    margin: 0 -1rem;
  }

  /* ==========================================================
     PREMIUM "TOP" PILL BUTTON
     ========================================================== */
  .back-to-top-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 30;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    isolation: isolate;

    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Soft ambient glow behind the pill */
  .back-to-top::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .back-to-top:hover::after,
  .back-to-top:focus::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Circular arrow badge inside the pill */
  .back-to-top-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light));
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), inset 0 -2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  }

  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--logo-navy-dark);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  /* Hover & Focus Interactions */
  .back-to-top:hover,
  .back-to-top:focus {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.7);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
      0 0 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  }

  .back-to-top:hover .back-to-top-inner,
  .back-to-top:focus .back-to-top-inner {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .back-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
  }

  /* Brand Header Block */
  .footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 0 1.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-brand-text h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .footer-brand-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* Columns & Links */
  .footer-col-title {
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--logo-green-light);
  }

  .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .footer-links li {
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .footer-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  footer.site-footer a {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover,
  footer.site-footer a:focus {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover::before {
    content: "› ";
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Divider & Credit */
  .footer-divider {
    border-color: var(--line-soft);
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-credit {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--ink-faint);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .footer-credit b {
    color: var(--ink-light);
  }

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-credit {
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-align: left;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .footer-brand {
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .footer-col-title {
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-wrapper {
      top: 14px;
      right: 14px;
    }
    .back-to-top {
      padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem 0.45rem 0.65rem;
      font-size: 0.64rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-inner {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
    }
    .back-to-top svg {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
    }
  }


/* ============================================================
   ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE PAGE STYLES
   ============================================================ */
:root {
      --logo-navy: #0B2545;
      --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
      --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
      --logo-green: #2E7D32;
      --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
      --logo-gold: #F5A623;
      --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
      --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
      --text-main: #1E293B;
      --text-muted: #64748B;
      --border-color: #E2E8F0;
      --radius: 12px;
      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
      --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      color: var(--text-main);
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    /* ---------- Page Header ---------- */
    .page-header-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2.5rem 1rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: inline-block;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .section-title::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 64px;
      height: 3.5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green));
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: black;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 750px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* ---------- Main Department Container ---------- */
    .dept-main-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      overflow: hidden;
      margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    }

    .dept-card-header {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 100%);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem;
      border-bottom: 3.5px solid var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .dept-card-header h3 {
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      margin: 0;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #FFFFFF;
    }

    .dept-card-body {
      padding: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    }

    /* ---------- Custom Vertical Nav Tabs ---------- */
    .custom-pills .nav-link {
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      padding: 0.85rem 1.2rem;
      border-radius: 8px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
      background-color: #F1F5F9;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
      text-align: left;
    }

    .custom-pills .nav-link:hover {
      background-color: #E2E8F0;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      transform: translateX(3px);
    }

    .custom-pills .nav-link.active {
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-navy) 0%, var(--logo-navy-light) 100%) !important;
      color: #FFFFFF !important;
      border-left: 4px solid var(--logo-gold);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.15);
    }

    /* ---------- Tab Content Area ---------- */
    .tab-content-area {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-radius: 10px;
      padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
      min-height: 480px;
    }

    .tab-content-area h4 {
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 8px;
      border-bottom: 2px solid #F1F5F9;
    }

    .tab-content-area p {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: #334155;
      text-align: justify;
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    }

    /* ---------- Service Highlights Grid ---------- */
    .service-highlight-card {
      background: #F8FAFC;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-left: 4px solid var(--logo-green);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 1.25rem;
      height: 100%;
    }

    .service-highlight-card h5 {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .service-highlight-card ul {
      margin: 0;
      padding-left: 1.2rem;
    }

    .service-highlight-card li {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      line-height: 1.65;
      color: #334155;
      margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    }

    /* ---------- Staff Profile Card ---------- */
    .faculty-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      height: 100%;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
    }

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

    .faculty-img-wrap {
      background: #F1F5F9;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      padding: 1.2rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    }

    .faculty-img {
      width: 140px;
      height: 140px;
      object-fit: cover;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 3px solid #FFFFFF;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.15);
    }

    .faculty-body {
      padding: 1.25rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      flex-grow: 1;
    }

    .faculty-name {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
    }

    .faculty-designation {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--logo-green);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
      margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    }

    .faculty-details {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      line-height: 1.65;
      color: var(--text-main);
    }

    .faculty-details span {
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
    }

/* Administrative office page style section */

:root {
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-muted: #E2E8F0;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623, #4CAF50, #F5A623);
  }

  /* ========================================================
     GOLDEN SVG STROKE DRAWING PRELOADER (LUXURY BRAND REVEAL)
     ======================================================== */
  #preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0e2a4d 0%, #061528 85%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999999;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.45s ease;
  }

  #preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .laser-canvas {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px;
    height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Soft Ambient Glow in Center */
  .laser-canvas::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25) 0%, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ambientPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  @keyframes ambientPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  }

  .golden-svg-emblem {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6));
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Animated Laser Strokes */
  .draw-stroke {
    stroke: var(--logo-gold);
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  }

  .draw-stroke-delayed {
    stroke: var(--logo-green-light);
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 400;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes drawPath {
    to {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  }

  /* Inner Shading Fill that gracefully appears after outline is drawn */
  .emblem-fill {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fillFadeIn 0.4s ease-in 0.85s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillFadeIn {
    to {
      opacity: 0.18;
    }
  }

  /* Shimmer Brand Typography */
  .laser-brand-title {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5A623 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShine 1.8s linear infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  }

  @keyframes textShine {
    to {
      background-position: 200% center;
    }
  }

  .laser-tagline {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInTagline 0.5s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInTagline {
    to {
      opacity: 0.85;
    }
  }

  /* Precision Laser Progress Line */
  .laser-line-meter {
    width: 140px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .laser-line-meter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    animation: fillLaserLine 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.5, 0.1, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillLaserLine {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ========================================================
     ORIGINAL SITE HEADER STYLES
     ======================================================== */
  header.site-header {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .header-top {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 60%, #133E68 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid transparent;
    border-image: var(--accent-gradient) 1;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    height: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .header-title h6 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.2vw, 0.92rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .header-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .header-title p {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1vw, 0.84rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .site-navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B5E20 0%, #2E7D32 100%) !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: transparent;
    text-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link.active,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    min-width: 240px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-green);
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 15px;
  }

  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #F4FBF6;
    color: var(--logo-green);
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:hover,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:focus {
    background-color: #E8F5E9 !important;
    color: var(--logo-green) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .nav-link {
      padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      margin: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
      padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .header-top .row { 
      text-align: center; 
    }
    .header-logo-container {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  }

/* Administrative office page style section */

/* ---------- Brand Palette & Variables ---------- */
  footer.site-footer {
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light), var(--logo-gold));
    --ink-light: #F8FAFC;
    --ink-soft: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.82);
    --ink-faint: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.55);
    --line-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 65%, #0d3056 100%);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    padding: 0 1rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* Accent Ribbon on Top Edge */
  footer.site-footer::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    margin: 0 -1rem;
  }

  /* ==========================================================
     PREMIUM "TOP" PILL BUTTON
     ========================================================== */
  .back-to-top-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 30;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    isolation: isolate;

    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Soft ambient glow behind the pill */
  .back-to-top::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .back-to-top:hover::after,
  .back-to-top:focus::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Circular arrow badge inside the pill */
  .back-to-top-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light));
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), inset 0 -2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  }

  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--logo-navy-dark);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  /* Hover & Focus Interactions */
  .back-to-top:hover,
  .back-to-top:focus {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.7);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
      0 0 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  }

  .back-to-top:hover .back-to-top-inner,
  .back-to-top:focus .back-to-top-inner {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .back-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
  }

  /* Brand Header Block */
  .footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 0 1.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-brand-text h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .footer-brand-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* Columns & Links */
  .footer-col-title {
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--logo-green-light);
  }

  .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .footer-links li {
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .footer-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  footer.site-footer a {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover,
  footer.site-footer a:focus {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover::before {
    content: "› ";
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Divider & Credit */
  .footer-divider {
    border-color: var(--line-soft);
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-credit {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--ink-faint);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .footer-credit b {
    color: var(--ink-light);
  }

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-credit {
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-align: left;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .footer-brand {
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .footer-col-title {
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-wrapper {
      top: 14px;
      right: 14px;
    }
    .back-to-top {
      padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem 0.45rem 0.65rem;
      font-size: 0.64rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-inner {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
    }
    .back-to-top svg {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
    }
  }


/* ============================================================
   STUDENT PARTICIPATION PAGE STYLES
   ============================================================ */
:root {
      --logo-navy: #0B2545;
      --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
      --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
      --logo-green: #2E7D32;
      --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
      --logo-gold: #F5A623;
      --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
      --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
      --text-main: #1E293B;
      --text-muted: #64748B;
      --border-color: #E2E8F0;
      --radius: 12px;
      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
      --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      color: var(--text-main);
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    /* ---------- Page Header ---------- */
    .page-header-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2.5rem 1rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: inline-block;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .section-title::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 64px;
      height: 3.5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green));
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: black;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 720px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }

    /* ---------- Content Overview Card ---------- */
    .content-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .content-card::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 4px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-navy), var(--logo-green), var(--logo-gold));
      border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
    }

    .content-card p {
      font-size: 1rem;
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: #334155;
      text-align: justify;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    /* ---------- Key Highlights / Stats ---------- */
    .highlight-badge-row {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 1rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    }

    .stat-badge {
      flex: 1 1 calc(33.333% - 1rem);
      min-width: 220px;
      background: #F1F5F9;
      border-left: 4px solid var(--logo-green);
      padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
      border-radius: 6px;
    }

    .stat-badge .stat-num {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: block;
    }

    .stat-badge .stat-desc {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: black;
      line-height: 1.3;
      margin: 0;
    }

    /* ---------- Action Buttons ---------- */
    .btn-brand-primary {
      background-color: var(--logo-navy);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 0.65rem 1.6rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      border: none;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.15);
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
      text-decoration: none;
    }

    .btn-brand-primary:hover {
      background-color: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.25);
    }

    /* ---------- Gallery Grid ---------- */
    .gallery-section {
      margin-bottom: 4rem;
    }

    .gallery-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      overflow: hidden;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      height: 100%;
    }

    .gallery-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .gallery-card img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 230px;
      object-fit: cover;
      display: block;
      transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    }

    .gallery-card:hover img {
      transform: scale(1.04);
    }

/* Student participation page style section */

:root {
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-muted: #E2E8F0;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623, #4CAF50, #F5A623);
  }

  /* ========================================================
     GOLDEN SVG STROKE DRAWING PRELOADER (LUXURY BRAND REVEAL)
     ======================================================== */
  #preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0e2a4d 0%, #061528 85%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999999;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.45s ease;
  }

  #preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .laser-canvas {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px;
    height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Soft Ambient Glow in Center */
  .laser-canvas::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25) 0%, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ambientPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  @keyframes ambientPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  }

  .golden-svg-emblem {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6));
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Animated Laser Strokes */
  .draw-stroke {
    stroke: var(--logo-gold);
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  }

  .draw-stroke-delayed {
    stroke: var(--logo-green-light);
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 400;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes drawPath {
    to {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  }

  /* Inner Shading Fill that gracefully appears after outline is drawn */
  .emblem-fill {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fillFadeIn 0.4s ease-in 0.85s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillFadeIn {
    to {
      opacity: 0.18;
    }
  }

  /* Shimmer Brand Typography */
  .laser-brand-title {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5A623 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShine 1.8s linear infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  }

  @keyframes textShine {
    to {
      background-position: 200% center;
    }
  }

  .laser-tagline {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInTagline 0.5s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInTagline {
    to {
      opacity: 0.85;
    }
  }

  /* Precision Laser Progress Line */
  .laser-line-meter {
    width: 140px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .laser-line-meter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    animation: fillLaserLine 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.5, 0.1, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillLaserLine {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ========================================================
     ORIGINAL SITE HEADER STYLES
     ======================================================== */
  header.site-header {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .header-top {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 60%, #133E68 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid transparent;
    border-image: var(--accent-gradient) 1;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    height: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .header-title h6 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.2vw, 0.92rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .header-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .header-title p {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1vw, 0.84rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .site-navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B5E20 0%, #2E7D32 100%) !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: transparent;
    text-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link.active,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    min-width: 240px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-green);
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 15px;
  }

  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #F4FBF6;
    color: var(--logo-green);
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:hover,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:focus {
    background-color: #E8F5E9 !important;
    color: var(--logo-green) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .nav-link {
      padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      margin: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
      padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .header-top .row { 
      text-align: center; 
    }
    .header-logo-container {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  }

/* Student participation page style section */

/* ---------- Brand Palette & Variables ---------- */
  footer.site-footer {
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light), var(--logo-gold));
    --ink-light: #F8FAFC;
    --ink-soft: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.82);
    --ink-faint: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.55);
    --line-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 65%, #0d3056 100%);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    padding: 0 1rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* Accent Ribbon on Top Edge */
  footer.site-footer::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    margin: 0 -1rem;
  }

  /* ==========================================================
     PREMIUM "TOP" PILL BUTTON
     ========================================================== */
  .back-to-top-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 30;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    isolation: isolate;

    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Soft ambient glow behind the pill */
  .back-to-top::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .back-to-top:hover::after,
  .back-to-top:focus::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Circular arrow badge inside the pill */
  .back-to-top-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light));
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), inset 0 -2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  }

  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--logo-navy-dark);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  /* Hover & Focus Interactions */
  .back-to-top:hover,
  .back-to-top:focus {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.7);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
      0 0 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  }

  .back-to-top:hover .back-to-top-inner,
  .back-to-top:focus .back-to-top-inner {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .back-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
  }

  /* Brand Header Block */
  .footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 0 1.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-brand-text h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .footer-brand-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* Columns & Links */
  .footer-col-title {
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--logo-green-light);
  }

  .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .footer-links li {
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .footer-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  footer.site-footer a {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover,
  footer.site-footer a:focus {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover::before {
    content: "› ";
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Divider & Credit */
  .footer-divider {
    border-color: var(--line-soft);
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-credit {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--ink-faint);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .footer-credit b {
    color: var(--ink-light);
  }

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-credit {
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-align: left;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .footer-brand {
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .footer-col-title {
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-wrapper {
      top: 14px;
      right: 14px;
    }
    .back-to-top {
      padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem 0.45rem 0.65rem;
      font-size: 0.64rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-inner {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
    }
    .back-to-top svg {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
    }
  }


/* ============================================================
   STUDENT CLUBS PAGE STYLES
   ============================================================ */
:root {
      --logo-navy: #0B2545;
      --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
      --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
      --logo-green: #2E7D32;
      --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
      --logo-gold: #F5A623;
      --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
      --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
      --text-main: #1E293B;
      --text-muted: #64748B;
      --border-color: #E2E8F0;
      --radius: 12px;
      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
      --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      color: var(--text-main);
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    /* ---------- Page Header ---------- */
    .page-header-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2.5rem 1rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: inline-block;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .section-title::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 64px;
      height: 3.5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green));
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: #000000 !important;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 720px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* ---------- Overview Intro Card ---------- */
    .overview-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .overview-card::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 4px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-navy), var(--logo-green), var(--logo-gold));
      border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
    }

    .overview-card p {
      font-size: 0.98rem;
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: #334155;
      text-align: justify;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    /* ---------- Key Highlights / Badges ---------- */
    .highlight-badge-row {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 1rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    }

    .stat-badge {
      flex: 1 1 calc(33.333% - 1rem);
      min-width: 220px;
      background: #F1F5F9;
      border-left: 4px solid var(--logo-green);
      padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
      border-radius: 6px;
    }

    .stat-badge .stat-num {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: block;
    }

    .stat-badge .stat-desc {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      line-height: 1.3;
      margin: 0;
    }

    /* ---------- Action Buttons ---------- */
    .btn-brand-primary {
      background-color: var(--logo-navy);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 0.65rem 1.6rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      border: none;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.15);
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
      text-decoration: none;
    }

    .btn-brand-primary:hover {
      background-color: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.25);
    }

    /* ---------- Gallery Grid ---------- */
    .gallery-section {
      margin-bottom: 4rem;
    }

    .gallery-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      overflow: hidden;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      height: 100%;
    }

    .gallery-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .gallery-card img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 230px;
      object-fit: cover;
      display: block;
      transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    }

    .gallery-card:hover img {
      transform: scale(1.04);
    }

/* Student clubs page style section */

:root {
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-muted: #E2E8F0;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623, #4CAF50, #F5A623);
  }

  /* ========================================================
     GOLDEN SVG STROKE DRAWING PRELOADER (LUXURY BRAND REVEAL)
     ======================================================== */
  #preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0e2a4d 0%, #061528 85%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999999;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.45s ease;
  }

  #preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .laser-canvas {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px;
    height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Soft Ambient Glow in Center */
  .laser-canvas::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25) 0%, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ambientPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  @keyframes ambientPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  }

  .golden-svg-emblem {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6));
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Animated Laser Strokes */
  .draw-stroke {
    stroke: var(--logo-gold);
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  }

  .draw-stroke-delayed {
    stroke: var(--logo-green-light);
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 400;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes drawPath {
    to {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  }

  /* Inner Shading Fill that gracefully appears after outline is drawn */
  .emblem-fill {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fillFadeIn 0.4s ease-in 0.85s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillFadeIn {
    to {
      opacity: 0.18;
    }
  }

  /* Shimmer Brand Typography */
  .laser-brand-title {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5A623 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShine 1.8s linear infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  }

  @keyframes textShine {
    to {
      background-position: 200% center;
    }
  }

  .laser-tagline {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInTagline 0.5s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInTagline {
    to {
      opacity: 0.85;
    }
  }

  /* Precision Laser Progress Line */
  .laser-line-meter {
    width: 140px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .laser-line-meter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    animation: fillLaserLine 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.5, 0.1, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillLaserLine {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ========================================================
     ORIGINAL SITE HEADER STYLES
     ======================================================== */
  header.site-header {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .header-top {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 60%, #133E68 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid transparent;
    border-image: var(--accent-gradient) 1;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    height: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .header-title h6 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.2vw, 0.92rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .header-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .header-title p {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1vw, 0.84rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .site-navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B5E20 0%, #2E7D32 100%) !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: transparent;
    text-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link.active,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    min-width: 240px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-green);
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 15px;
  }

  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #F4FBF6;
    color: var(--logo-green);
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:hover,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:focus {
    background-color: #E8F5E9 !important;
    color: var(--logo-green) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .nav-link {
      padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      margin: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
      padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .header-top .row { 
      text-align: center; 
    }
    .header-logo-container {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  }

/* Student clubs page style section */

/* ---------- Brand Palette & Variables ---------- */
  footer.site-footer {
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light), var(--logo-gold));
    --ink-light: #F8FAFC;
    --ink-soft: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.82);
    --ink-faint: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.55);
    --line-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 65%, #0d3056 100%);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    padding: 0 1rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* Accent Ribbon on Top Edge */
  footer.site-footer::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    margin: 0 -1rem;
  }

  /* ==========================================================
     PREMIUM "TOP" PILL BUTTON
     ========================================================== */
  .back-to-top-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 30;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    isolation: isolate;

    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Soft ambient glow behind the pill */
  .back-to-top::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .back-to-top:hover::after,
  .back-to-top:focus::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Circular arrow badge inside the pill */
  .back-to-top-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light));
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), inset 0 -2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  }

  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--logo-navy-dark);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  /* Hover & Focus Interactions */
  .back-to-top:hover,
  .back-to-top:focus {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.7);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
      0 0 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  }

  .back-to-top:hover .back-to-top-inner,
  .back-to-top:focus .back-to-top-inner {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .back-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
  }

  /* Brand Header Block */
  .footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 0 1.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-brand-text h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .footer-brand-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* Columns & Links */
  .footer-col-title {
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--logo-green-light);
  }

  .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .footer-links li {
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .footer-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  footer.site-footer a {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover,
  footer.site-footer a:focus {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover::before {
    content: "› ";
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Divider & Credit */
  .footer-divider {
    border-color: var(--line-soft);
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-credit {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--ink-faint);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .footer-credit b {
    color: var(--ink-light);
  }

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-credit {
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-align: left;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .footer-brand {
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .footer-col-title {
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-wrapper {
      top: 14px;
      right: 14px;
    }
    .back-to-top {
      padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem 0.45rem 0.65rem;
      font-size: 0.64rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-inner {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
    }
    .back-to-top svg {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
    }
  }


/* ============================================================
   INSTITUTIONAL COMMITTEES PAGE STYLES
   ============================================================ */
:root {
      --logo-navy: #0B2545;
      --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
      --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
      --logo-green: #2E7D32;
      --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
      --logo-gold: #F5A623;
      --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
      --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
      --text-main: #1E293B;
      --text-muted: #64748B;
      --border-color: #E2E8F0;
      --radius: 12px;
      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
      --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      color: var(--text-main);
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    /* ---------- Page Header ---------- */
    .page-header-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2.5rem 1rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: inline-block;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .section-title::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 64px;
      height: 3.5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green));
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: black;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 750px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* ---------- Main Committees Card ---------- */
    .committee-main-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      overflow: hidden;
      margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    }

    .committee-card-header {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 100%);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem;
      border-bottom: 3.5px solid var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .committee-card-header h3 {
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      margin: 0;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #FFFFFF;
    }

    .committee-card-body {
      padding: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    }

    /* ---------- Custom Vertical Navigation Tabs ---------- */
    .custom-pills .nav-link {
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      padding: 0.85rem 1.2rem;
      border-radius: 8px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
      background-color: #F1F5F9;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
      text-align: left;
    }

    .custom-pills .nav-link:hover {
      background-color: #E2E8F0;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      transform: translateX(3px);
    }

    .custom-pills .nav-link.active {
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-navy) 0%, var(--logo-navy-light) 100%) !important;
      color: #FFFFFF !important;
      border-left: 4px solid var(--logo-gold);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.15);
    }

    /* ---------- Tab Content Area ---------- */
    .tab-content-area {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-radius: 10px;
      padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
      min-height: 480px;
    }

    .tab-content-area h4 {
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .tab-content-area p.intro {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      line-height: 1.7;
      color: black;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    /* ---------- Committee Document Grid Cards ---------- */
    .doc-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      padding: 1.4rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      height: 100%;
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    }

    .doc-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-5px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .doc-icon-wrap {
      width: 48px;
      height: 48px;
      border-radius: 10px;
      background: #F1F5F9;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
    }

    .doc-card:hover .doc-icon-wrap {
      background: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-color: var(--logo-green);
    }

    .doc-badge {
      display: inline-block;
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-green);
      background: #F4FBF6;
      border: 1px solid rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.25);
      border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 0.15rem 0.6rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    }

    .doc-title {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
      line-height: 1.35;
    }

    .doc-description {
      font-size: 0.84rem;
      color: black;
      line-height: 1.55;
      margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
      flex-grow: 1;
    }

    .btn-doc-link {
      background-color: var(--logo-navy);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem;
      font-size: 0.84rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
      border: none;
      width: 100%;
    }

    .btn-doc-link:hover {
      background-color: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.25);
    }

    .btn-doc-link svg {
      transition: transform 0.2s ease;
    }

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

    .banner-img-wrap {
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      overflow: hidden;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    }

    .banner-img-wrap img {
      width: 100%;
      height: auto;
      display: block;
    }

/* Institutional committees page style section */

:root {
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-muted: #E2E8F0;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623, #4CAF50, #F5A623);
  }

  /* ========================================================
     GOLDEN SVG STROKE DRAWING PRELOADER (LUXURY BRAND REVEAL)
     ======================================================== */
  #preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0e2a4d 0%, #061528 85%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999999;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.45s ease;
  }

  #preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .laser-canvas {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px;
    height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Soft Ambient Glow in Center */
  .laser-canvas::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25) 0%, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ambientPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  @keyframes ambientPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  }

  .golden-svg-emblem {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6));
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Animated Laser Strokes */
  .draw-stroke {
    stroke: var(--logo-gold);
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  }

  .draw-stroke-delayed {
    stroke: var(--logo-green-light);
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 400;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes drawPath {
    to {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  }

  /* Inner Shading Fill that gracefully appears after outline is drawn */
  .emblem-fill {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fillFadeIn 0.4s ease-in 0.85s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillFadeIn {
    to {
      opacity: 0.18;
    }
  }

  /* Shimmer Brand Typography */
  .laser-brand-title {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5A623 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShine 1.8s linear infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  }

  @keyframes textShine {
    to {
      background-position: 200% center;
    }
  }

  .laser-tagline {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInTagline 0.5s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInTagline {
    to {
      opacity: 0.85;
    }
  }

  /* Precision Laser Progress Line */
  .laser-line-meter {
    width: 140px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .laser-line-meter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    animation: fillLaserLine 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.5, 0.1, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillLaserLine {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ========================================================
     ORIGINAL SITE HEADER STYLES
     ======================================================== */
  header.site-header {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .header-top {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 60%, #133E68 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid transparent;
    border-image: var(--accent-gradient) 1;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    height: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .header-title h6 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.2vw, 0.92rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .header-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .header-title p {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1vw, 0.84rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .site-navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B5E20 0%, #2E7D32 100%) !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: transparent;
    text-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link.active,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    min-width: 240px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-green);
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 15px;
  }

  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #F4FBF6;
    color: var(--logo-green);
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:hover,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:focus {
    background-color: #E8F5E9 !important;
    color: var(--logo-green) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .nav-link {
      padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      margin: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
      padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .header-top .row { 
      text-align: center; 
    }
    .header-logo-container {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  }

/* Institutional committees page style section */

/* ---------- Brand Palette & Variables ---------- */
  footer.site-footer {
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light), var(--logo-gold));
    --ink-light: #F8FAFC;
    --ink-soft: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.82);
    --ink-faint: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.55);
    --line-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 65%, #0d3056 100%);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    padding: 0 1rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* Accent Ribbon on Top Edge */
  footer.site-footer::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    margin: 0 -1rem;
  }

  /* ==========================================================
     PREMIUM "TOP" PILL BUTTON
     ========================================================== */
  .back-to-top-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 30;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    isolation: isolate;

    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Soft ambient glow behind the pill */
  .back-to-top::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .back-to-top:hover::after,
  .back-to-top:focus::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Circular arrow badge inside the pill */
  .back-to-top-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light));
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), inset 0 -2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  }

  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--logo-navy-dark);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  /* Hover & Focus Interactions */
  .back-to-top:hover,
  .back-to-top:focus {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.7);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
      0 0 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  }

  .back-to-top:hover .back-to-top-inner,
  .back-to-top:focus .back-to-top-inner {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .back-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
  }

  /* Brand Header Block */
  .footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 0 1.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-brand-text h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .footer-brand-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* Columns & Links */
  .footer-col-title {
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--logo-green-light);
  }

  .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .footer-links li {
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .footer-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  footer.site-footer a {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover,
  footer.site-footer a:focus {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover::before {
    content: "› ";
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Divider & Credit */
  .footer-divider {
    border-color: var(--line-soft);
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-credit {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--ink-faint);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .footer-credit b {
    color: var(--ink-light);
  }

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-credit {
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-align: left;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .footer-brand {
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .footer-col-title {
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-wrapper {
      top: 14px;
      right: 14px;
    }
    .back-to-top {
      padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem 0.45rem 0.65rem;
      font-size: 0.64rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-inner {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
    }
    .back-to-top svg {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
    }
  }


/* ============================================================
   STUDENT NEWSLETTER PAGE STYLES
   ============================================================ */
:root {
      --logo-navy: #0B2545;
      --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
      --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
      --logo-green: #2E7D32;
      --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
      --logo-gold: #F5A623;
      --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
      --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
      --text-main: #1E293B;
      --text-muted: #64748B;
      --border-color: #E2E8F0;
      --radius: 12px;
      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
      --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      color: var(--text-main);
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    /* ---------- Page Header ---------- */
    .page-header-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2.5rem 1rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: inline-block;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .section-title::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 64px;
      height: 3.5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green));
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: black;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 750px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* ---------- Overview Intro Card ---------- */
    .overview-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .overview-card::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 4px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-navy), var(--logo-green), var(--logo-gold));
      border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
    }

    .overview-card h3 {
      font-size: 1.35rem;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
    }

    .overview-card p {
      font-size: 0.98rem;
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: #334155;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      text-align: justify;
    }

    .overview-card p:last-child {
      margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    /* ---------- Newsletter Issue Cards ---------- */
    .issue-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      padding: 1.6rem 1.4rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      height: 100%;
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      position: relative;
    }

    .issue-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .issue-badge {
      display: inline-block;
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-green);
      background: #F4FBF6;
      border: 1px solid rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.25);
      border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    }

    .issue-icon-wrap {
      width: 50px;
      height: 50px;
      border-radius: 12px;
      background: #F1F5F9;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.35rem;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
    }

    .issue-card:hover .issue-icon-wrap {
      background: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-color: var(--logo-green);
    }

    .issue-title {
      font-size: 1.12rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
      line-height: 1.35;
    }

    .issue-desc {
      font-size: 0.86rem;
      color: black;
      line-height: 1.6;
      margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
      flex-grow: 1;
    }

    .btn-issue-link {
      background-color: var(--logo-navy);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
      border: none;
      width: 100%;
    }

    .btn-issue-link:hover {
      background-color: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.25);
    }

    .btn-issue-link svg {
      transition: transform 0.2s ease;
    }

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

    /* ---------- Showcase Cover Image Card ---------- */
    .showcase-image-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      overflow: hidden;
      margin-top: 2.5rem;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    .showcase-image-card:hover {
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .showcase-image-header {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 100%);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
      border-bottom: 3.5px solid var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .showcase-image-header h3 {
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      margin: 0;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #FFFFFF;
    }

    .showcase-img-wrap {
      padding: 1.25rem;
      background: #F8FAFC;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .showcase-img-wrap img {
      max-height: 520px;
      width: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      border-radius: 8px;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    }

    /* ---------- Bottom Commitment Banner ---------- */
    .newsletter-banner {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 100%);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 2rem;
      text-align: center;
      margin-top: 2.5rem;
      border-bottom: 4px solid var(--logo-gold);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    }

    .newsletter-banner h3 {
      color: var(--logo-gold);
      font-size: 1.35rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    }

    .newsletter-banner p {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 820px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      color: #E2E8F0;
      line-height: 1.7;
    }

/* Student newsletter page style section */

:root {
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-muted: #E2E8F0;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623, #4CAF50, #F5A623);
  }

  /* ========================================================
     GOLDEN SVG STROKE DRAWING PRELOADER (LUXURY BRAND REVEAL)
     ======================================================== */
  #preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0e2a4d 0%, #061528 85%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999999;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.45s ease;
  }

  #preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .laser-canvas {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px;
    height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Soft Ambient Glow in Center */
  .laser-canvas::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25) 0%, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ambientPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  @keyframes ambientPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  }

  .golden-svg-emblem {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6));
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Animated Laser Strokes */
  .draw-stroke {
    stroke: var(--logo-gold);
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  }

  .draw-stroke-delayed {
    stroke: var(--logo-green-light);
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 400;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes drawPath {
    to {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  }

  /* Inner Shading Fill that gracefully appears after outline is drawn */
  .emblem-fill {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fillFadeIn 0.4s ease-in 0.85s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillFadeIn {
    to {
      opacity: 0.18;
    }
  }

  /* Shimmer Brand Typography */
  .laser-brand-title {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5A623 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShine 1.8s linear infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  }

  @keyframes textShine {
    to {
      background-position: 200% center;
    }
  }

  .laser-tagline {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInTagline 0.5s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInTagline {
    to {
      opacity: 0.85;
    }
  }

  /* Precision Laser Progress Line */
  .laser-line-meter {
    width: 140px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .laser-line-meter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    animation: fillLaserLine 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.5, 0.1, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillLaserLine {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ========================================================
     ORIGINAL SITE HEADER STYLES
     ======================================================== */
  header.site-header {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .header-top {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 60%, #133E68 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid transparent;
    border-image: var(--accent-gradient) 1;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    height: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .header-title h6 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.2vw, 0.92rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .header-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .header-title p {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1vw, 0.84rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .site-navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B5E20 0%, #2E7D32 100%) !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: transparent;
    text-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link.active,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    min-width: 240px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-green);
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 15px;
  }

  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #F4FBF6;
    color: var(--logo-green);
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:hover,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:focus {
    background-color: #E8F5E9 !important;
    color: var(--logo-green) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .nav-link {
      padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      margin: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
      padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .header-top .row { 
      text-align: center; 
    }
    .header-logo-container {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  }

/* Student newsletter page style section */

/* ---------- Brand Palette & Variables ---------- */
  footer.site-footer {
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light), var(--logo-gold));
    --ink-light: #F8FAFC;
    --ink-soft: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.82);
    --ink-faint: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.55);
    --line-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 65%, #0d3056 100%);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    padding: 0 1rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* Accent Ribbon on Top Edge */
  footer.site-footer::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    margin: 0 -1rem;
  }

  /* ==========================================================
     PREMIUM "TOP" PILL BUTTON
     ========================================================== */
  .back-to-top-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 30;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    isolation: isolate;

    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Soft ambient glow behind the pill */
  .back-to-top::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .back-to-top:hover::after,
  .back-to-top:focus::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Circular arrow badge inside the pill */
  .back-to-top-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light));
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), inset 0 -2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  }

  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--logo-navy-dark);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  /* Hover & Focus Interactions */
  .back-to-top:hover,
  .back-to-top:focus {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.7);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
      0 0 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  }

  .back-to-top:hover .back-to-top-inner,
  .back-to-top:focus .back-to-top-inner {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .back-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
  }

  /* Brand Header Block */
  .footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 0 1.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-brand-text h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .footer-brand-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* Columns & Links */
  .footer-col-title {
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--logo-green-light);
  }

  .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .footer-links li {
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .footer-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  footer.site-footer a {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover,
  footer.site-footer a:focus {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover::before {
    content: "› ";
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Divider & Credit */
  .footer-divider {
    border-color: var(--line-soft);
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-credit {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--ink-faint);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .footer-credit b {
    color: var(--ink-light);
  }

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-credit {
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-align: left;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .footer-brand {
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .footer-col-title {
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-wrapper {
      top: 14px;
      right: 14px;
    }
    .back-to-top {
      padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem 0.45rem 0.65rem;
      font-size: 0.64rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-inner {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
    }
    .back-to-top svg {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
    }
  }


/* ============================================================
   PHOTO GALLERY PAGE STYLES
   ============================================================ */
:root {
      --logo-navy: #0B2545;
      --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
      --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
      --logo-green: #2E7D32;
      --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
      --logo-gold: #F5A623;
      --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
      --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
      --text-main: #1E293B;
      --text-muted: #64748B;
      --border-color: #E2E8F0;
      --radius: 12px;
      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
      --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      color: var(--text-main);
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    /* ---------- Page Header ---------- */
    .page-header-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2.5rem 1rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: inline-block;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .section-title::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 64px;
      height: 3.5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green));
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: black;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 750px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* ---------- Gallery Container Card ---------- */
    .gallery-main-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      overflow: hidden;
      margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    }

    .gallery-card-header {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 100%);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem;
      border-bottom: 3.5px solid var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .gallery-card-header h3 {
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      margin: 0;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #FFFFFF;
    }

    .gallery-card-body {
      padding: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    }

    /* ---------- Filter Navigation Tabs ---------- */
    .gallery-tabs {
      border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-color);
      margin-bottom: 2rem;
      gap: 10px;
    }

    .gallery-tabs .nav-link {
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      padding: 0.65rem 1.4rem;
      border-radius: 8px 8px 0 0;
      border: 1px solid transparent;
      border-bottom: none;
      background-color: #F8FAFC;
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
    }

    .gallery-tabs .nav-link:hover {
      background-color: #F1F5F9;
      color: var(--logo-green);
    }

    .gallery-tabs .nav-link.active {
      background: #FFFFFF !important;
      color: var(--logo-navy) !important;
      border-color: var(--border-color) var(--border-color) #FFFFFF !important;
      border-top: 3.5px solid var(--logo-gold) !important;
      box-shadow: 0 -3px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    }

    .tab-badge {
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
      border-radius: 50px;
      background-color: #E2E8F0;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      font-weight: 700;
    }

    .gallery-tabs .nav-link.active .tab-badge {
      background-color: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
    }

    /* ---------- Gallery Card Components ---------- */
    .gallery-photo-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      overflow: hidden;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      height: 100%;
    }

    .gallery-photo-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .gallery-photo-card img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 230px;
      object-fit: cover;
      display: block;
      transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    }

    .gallery-photo-card:hover img {
      transform: scale(1.05);
    }

/* Gallery page style section */

:root {
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-muted: #E2E8F0;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623, #4CAF50, #F5A623);
  }

  /* ========================================================
     GOLDEN SVG STROKE DRAWING PRELOADER (LUXURY BRAND REVEAL)
     ======================================================== */
  #preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0e2a4d 0%, #061528 85%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999999;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.45s ease;
  }

  #preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .laser-canvas {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px;
    height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Soft Ambient Glow in Center */
  .laser-canvas::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25) 0%, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ambientPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  @keyframes ambientPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  }

  .golden-svg-emblem {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6));
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Animated Laser Strokes */
  .draw-stroke {
    stroke: var(--logo-gold);
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  }

  .draw-stroke-delayed {
    stroke: var(--logo-green-light);
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 400;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes drawPath {
    to {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  }

  /* Inner Shading Fill that gracefully appears after outline is drawn */
  .emblem-fill {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fillFadeIn 0.4s ease-in 0.85s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillFadeIn {
    to {
      opacity: 0.18;
    }
  }

  /* Shimmer Brand Typography */
  .laser-brand-title {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5A623 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShine 1.8s linear infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  }

  @keyframes textShine {
    to {
      background-position: 200% center;
    }
  }

  .laser-tagline {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInTagline 0.5s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInTagline {
    to {
      opacity: 0.85;
    }
  }

  /* Precision Laser Progress Line */
  .laser-line-meter {
    width: 140px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .laser-line-meter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    animation: fillLaserLine 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.5, 0.1, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillLaserLine {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ========================================================
     ORIGINAL SITE HEADER STYLES
     ======================================================== */
  header.site-header {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .header-top {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 60%, #133E68 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid transparent;
    border-image: var(--accent-gradient) 1;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    height: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .header-title h6 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.2vw, 0.92rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .header-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .header-title p {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1vw, 0.84rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .site-navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B5E20 0%, #2E7D32 100%) !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: transparent;
    text-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link.active,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    min-width: 240px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-green);
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 15px;
  }

  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #F4FBF6;
    color: var(--logo-green);
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:hover,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:focus {
    background-color: #E8F5E9 !important;
    color: var(--logo-green) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .nav-link {
      padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      margin: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
      padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .header-top .row { 
      text-align: center; 
    }
    .header-logo-container {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  }

/* Gallery page style section */

/* ---------- Brand Palette & Variables ---------- */
  footer.site-footer {
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light), var(--logo-gold));
    --ink-light: #F8FAFC;
    --ink-soft: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.82);
    --ink-faint: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.55);
    --line-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 65%, #0d3056 100%);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    padding: 0 1rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* Accent Ribbon on Top Edge */
  footer.site-footer::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    margin: 0 -1rem;
  }

  /* ==========================================================
     PREMIUM "TOP" PILL BUTTON
     ========================================================== */
  .back-to-top-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 30;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    isolation: isolate;

    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Soft ambient glow behind the pill */
  .back-to-top::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .back-to-top:hover::after,
  .back-to-top:focus::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Circular arrow badge inside the pill */
  .back-to-top-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light));
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), inset 0 -2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  }

  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--logo-navy-dark);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  /* Hover & Focus Interactions */
  .back-to-top:hover,
  .back-to-top:focus {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.7);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
      0 0 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  }

  .back-to-top:hover .back-to-top-inner,
  .back-to-top:focus .back-to-top-inner {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .back-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
  }

  /* Brand Header Block */
  .footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 0 1.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-brand-text h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .footer-brand-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* Columns & Links */
  .footer-col-title {
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--logo-green-light);
  }

  .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .footer-links li {
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .footer-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  footer.site-footer a {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover,
  footer.site-footer a:focus {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover::before {
    content: "› ";
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Divider & Credit */
  .footer-divider {
    border-color: var(--line-soft);
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-credit {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--ink-faint);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .footer-credit b {
    color: var(--ink-light);
  }

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-credit {
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-align: left;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .footer-brand {
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .footer-col-title {
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-wrapper {
      top: 14px;
      right: 14px;
    }
    .back-to-top {
      padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem 0.45rem 0.65rem;
      font-size: 0.64rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-inner {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
    }
    .back-to-top svg {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
    }
  }


/* ============================================================
   CONTACT PAGE STYLES
   ============================================================ */
:root {
      --logo-navy: #0B2545;
      --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
      --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
      --logo-green: #2E7D32;
      --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
      --logo-gold: #F5A623;
      --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
      --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
      --text-main: #1E293B;
      --text-muted: #64748B;
      --border-color: #E2E8F0;
      --radius: 12px;
      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
      --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      color: var(--text-main);
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    /* ---------- Page Header ---------- */
    .page-header-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2.5rem 1rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: inline-block;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .section-title::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 64px;
      height: 3.5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green));
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: black;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 750px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* ---------- Main Contact Container ---------- */
    .contact-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      overflow: hidden;
      margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    }

    .contact-card-header {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 100%);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem;
      border-bottom: 3.5px solid var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .contact-card-header h3 {
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      margin: 0;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #FFFFFF;
    }

    .contact-card-body {
      padding: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 2.2rem);
    }

    /* ---------- Info Blocks ---------- */
    .info-block {
      background: #F8FAFC;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-left: 4px solid var(--logo-navy);
      padding: 1.25rem 1.4rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
    }

    .info-block:hover {
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border-color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .info-block.green-accent {
      border-left-color: var(--logo-green);
    }

    .info-block.gold-accent {
      border-left-color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .info-title {
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }

    .info-title svg {
      color: var(--logo-green);
    }

    .info-content {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: #334155;
      line-height: 1.65;
      margin: 0;
    }

    .info-content a {
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      text-decoration: none;
      font-weight: 600;
      transition: color 0.2s ease;
    }

    .info-content a:hover {
      color: var(--logo-green);
      text-decoration: underline;
    }

    .contact-row {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 6px;
      padding: 0.35rem 0;
      border-bottom: 1px dashed #E2E8F0;
    }

    .contact-row:last-child {
      border-bottom: none;
    }

    .contact-label {
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #475569;
    }

    .contact-val {
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
    }

    /* ---------- Map Container ---------- */
    .map-card {
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      overflow: hidden;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      height: 100%;
      min-height: 420px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
    }

    .map-header {
      background: #F1F5F9;
      padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
    }

    .map-frame {
      width: 100%;
      flex-grow: 1;
      min-height: 380px;
      border: 0;
    }

    /* ---------- Social Media Badges ---------- */
    .social-btn-wrap {
      display: flex;
      gap: 12px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }

    .btn-social {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
      color: #FFFFFF;
    }

    .btn-instagram {
      background: linear-gradient(45deg, #F58529, #DD2A7B, #8134AF, #515BD4);
    }

    .btn-facebook {
      background: #1877F2;
    }

    .btn-social:hover {
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
      color: #FFFFFF;
    }

/* Contact page style section */

:root {
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-muted: #E2E8F0;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623, #4CAF50, #F5A623);
  }

  /* ========================================================
     GOLDEN SVG STROKE DRAWING PRELOADER (LUXURY BRAND REVEAL)
     ======================================================== */
  #preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0e2a4d 0%, #061528 85%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999999;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.45s ease;
  }

  #preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .laser-canvas {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px;
    height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Soft Ambient Glow in Center */
  .laser-canvas::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25) 0%, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ambientPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  @keyframes ambientPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  }

  .golden-svg-emblem {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6));
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Animated Laser Strokes */
  .draw-stroke {
    stroke: var(--logo-gold);
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  }

  .draw-stroke-delayed {
    stroke: var(--logo-green-light);
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 400;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes drawPath {
    to {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  }

  /* Inner Shading Fill that gracefully appears after outline is drawn */
  .emblem-fill {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fillFadeIn 0.4s ease-in 0.85s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillFadeIn {
    to {
      opacity: 0.18;
    }
  }

  /* Shimmer Brand Typography */
  .laser-brand-title {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5A623 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShine 1.8s linear infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  }

  @keyframes textShine {
    to {
      background-position: 200% center;
    }
  }

  .laser-tagline {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInTagline 0.5s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInTagline {
    to {
      opacity: 0.85;
    }
  }

  /* Precision Laser Progress Line */
  .laser-line-meter {
    width: 140px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .laser-line-meter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    animation: fillLaserLine 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.5, 0.1, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillLaserLine {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ========================================================
     ORIGINAL SITE HEADER STYLES
     ======================================================== */
  header.site-header {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .header-top {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 60%, #133E68 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid transparent;
    border-image: var(--accent-gradient) 1;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    height: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .header-title h6 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.2vw, 0.92rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .header-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .header-title p {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1vw, 0.84rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .site-navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B5E20 0%, #2E7D32 100%) !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: transparent;
    text-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link.active,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    min-width: 240px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-green);
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 15px;
  }

  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #F4FBF6;
    color: var(--logo-green);
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:hover,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:focus {
    background-color: #E8F5E9 !important;
    color: var(--logo-green) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .nav-link {
      padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      margin: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
      padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .header-top .row { 
      text-align: center; 
    }
    .header-logo-container {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  }

/* Contact page style section */

/* ---------- Brand Palette & Variables ---------- */
  footer.site-footer {
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light), var(--logo-gold));
    --ink-light: #F8FAFC;
    --ink-soft: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.82);
    --ink-faint: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.55);
    --line-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 65%, #0d3056 100%);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    padding: 0 1rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* Accent Ribbon on Top Edge */
  footer.site-footer::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    margin: 0 -1rem;
  }

  /* ==========================================================
     PREMIUM "TOP" PILL BUTTON
     ========================================================== */
  .back-to-top-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 30;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    isolation: isolate;

    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Soft ambient glow behind the pill */
  .back-to-top::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .back-to-top:hover::after,
  .back-to-top:focus::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Circular arrow badge inside the pill */
  .back-to-top-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light));
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), inset 0 -2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  }

  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--logo-navy-dark);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  /* Hover & Focus Interactions */
  .back-to-top:hover,
  .back-to-top:focus {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.7);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
      0 0 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  }

  .back-to-top:hover .back-to-top-inner,
  .back-to-top:focus .back-to-top-inner {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .back-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
  }

  /* Brand Header Block */
  .footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 0 1.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-brand-text h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .footer-brand-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* Columns & Links */
  .footer-col-title {
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--logo-green-light);
  }

  .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .footer-links li {
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .footer-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  footer.site-footer a {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover,
  footer.site-footer a:focus {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover::before {
    content: "› ";
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Divider & Credit */
  .footer-divider {
    border-color: var(--line-soft);
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-credit {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--ink-faint);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .footer-credit b {
    color: var(--ink-light);
  }

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-credit {
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-align: left;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .footer-brand {
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .footer-col-title {
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-wrapper {
      top: 14px;
      right: 14px;
    }
    .back-to-top {
      padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem 0.45rem 0.65rem;
      font-size: 0.64rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-inner {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
    }
    .back-to-top svg {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
    }
  }


/* ============================================================
   NAAC PAGE STYLES
   ============================================================ */
:root {
      --logo-navy: #0B2545;
      --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
      --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
      --logo-green: #2E7D32;
      --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
      --logo-gold: #F5A623;
      --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
      --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
      --text-main: #1E293B;
      --text-muted: #64748B;
      --border-color: #E2E8F0;
      --radius: 12px;
      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
      --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      color: var(--text-main);
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    /* ---------- Page Header ---------- */
    .page-header-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2.5rem 1rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: inline-block;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .section-title::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 64px;
      height: 3.5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green));
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: black;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 750px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* ---------- Overview Intro Card ---------- */
    .overview-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .overview-card::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 4px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-navy), var(--logo-green), var(--logo-gold));
      border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
    }

    .overview-card p {
      font-size: 0.98rem;
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: #334155;
      margin: 0;
      text-align: justify;
    }

    /* ---------- Main Container Card ---------- */
    .naac-main-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      overflow: hidden;
      margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    }

    .naac-card-header {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 100%);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem;
      border-bottom: 3.5px solid var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .naac-card-header h3 {
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      margin: 0;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #FFFFFF;
    }

    .naac-card-body {
      padding: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    }

    /* ---------- Custom Vertical Nav Tabs ---------- */
    .custom-pills .nav-link {
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      padding: 0.85rem 1.2rem;
      border-radius: 8px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
      background-color: #F1F5F9;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
      text-align: left;
    }

    .custom-pills .nav-link:hover {
      background-color: #E2E8F0;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      transform: translateX(3px);
    }

    .custom-pills .nav-link.active {
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-navy) 0%, var(--logo-navy-light) 100%) !important;
      color: #FFFFFF !important;
      border-left: 4px solid var(--logo-gold);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.15);
    }

    /* ---------- Tab Content Area ---------- */
    .tab-content-area {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-radius: 10px;
      padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
      min-height: 480px;
    }

    .tab-content-area h4 {
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .tab-content-area p.intro {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      line-height: 1.75;
      color: black;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    /* ---------- Criteria Grid Items ---------- */
    .criteria-card {
      background: #F8FAFC;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-left: 4px solid var(--logo-green);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 1.25rem;
      height: 100%;
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
    }

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

    .criteria-badge {
      display: inline-block;
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-green);
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border: 1px solid rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.25);
      border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 0.15rem 0.6rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }

    .criteria-title {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    }

    .criteria-desc {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: #334155;
      line-height: 1.6;
      margin: 0;
    }

    /* ---------- Document Download Action Card ---------- */
    .doc-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      padding: 1.4rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      height: 100%;
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    }

    .doc-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-5px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .doc-icon-wrap {
      width: 48px;
      height: 48px;
      border-radius: 10px;
      background: #F1F5F9;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
    }

    .doc-card:hover .doc-icon-wrap {
      background: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-color: var(--logo-green);
    }

    .doc-title {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    }

    .doc-description {
      font-size: 0.84rem;
      color: black;
      line-height: 1.55;
      margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
      flex-grow: 1;
    }

    .btn-doc-link {
      background-color: var(--logo-navy);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem;
      font-size: 0.84rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
      border: none;
      width: 100%;
    }

    .btn-doc-link:hover {
      background-color: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.25);
    }

    .btn-doc-link svg {
      transition: transform 0.2s ease;
    }

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

/* NAAC page style section */

:root {
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-muted: #E2E8F0;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623, #4CAF50, #F5A623);
  }

  /* ========================================================
     GOLDEN SVG STROKE DRAWING PRELOADER (LUXURY BRAND REVEAL)
     ======================================================== */
  #preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0e2a4d 0%, #061528 85%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999999;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.45s ease;
  }

  #preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .laser-canvas {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px;
    height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Soft Ambient Glow in Center */
  .laser-canvas::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25) 0%, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ambientPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  @keyframes ambientPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  }

  .golden-svg-emblem {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6));
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Animated Laser Strokes */
  .draw-stroke {
    stroke: var(--logo-gold);
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  }

  .draw-stroke-delayed {
    stroke: var(--logo-green-light);
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 400;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes drawPath {
    to {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  }

  /* Inner Shading Fill that gracefully appears after outline is drawn */
  .emblem-fill {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fillFadeIn 0.4s ease-in 0.85s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillFadeIn {
    to {
      opacity: 0.18;
    }
  }

  /* Shimmer Brand Typography */
  .laser-brand-title {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5A623 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShine 1.8s linear infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  }

  @keyframes textShine {
    to {
      background-position: 200% center;
    }
  }

  .laser-tagline {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInTagline 0.5s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInTagline {
    to {
      opacity: 0.85;
    }
  }

  /* Precision Laser Progress Line */
  .laser-line-meter {
    width: 140px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .laser-line-meter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    animation: fillLaserLine 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.5, 0.1, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillLaserLine {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ========================================================
     ORIGINAL SITE HEADER STYLES
     ======================================================== */
  header.site-header {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .header-top {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 60%, #133E68 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid transparent;
    border-image: var(--accent-gradient) 1;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    height: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .header-title h6 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.2vw, 0.92rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .header-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .header-title p {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1vw, 0.84rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .site-navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B5E20 0%, #2E7D32 100%) !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: transparent;
    text-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link.active,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    min-width: 240px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-green);
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 15px;
  }

  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #F4FBF6;
    color: var(--logo-green);
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:hover,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:focus {
    background-color: #E8F5E9 !important;
    color: var(--logo-green) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .nav-link {
      padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      margin: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
      padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .header-top .row { 
      text-align: center; 
    }
    .header-logo-container {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  }

/* NAAC page style section */

/* ---------- Brand Palette & Variables ---------- */
  footer.site-footer {
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light), var(--logo-gold));
    --ink-light: #F8FAFC;
    --ink-soft: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.82);
    --ink-faint: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.55);
    --line-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 65%, #0d3056 100%);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    padding: 0 1rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* Accent Ribbon on Top Edge */
  footer.site-footer::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    margin: 0 -1rem;
  }

  /* ==========================================================
     PREMIUM "TOP" PILL BUTTON
     ========================================================== */
  .back-to-top-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 30;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    isolation: isolate;

    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Soft ambient glow behind the pill */
  .back-to-top::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .back-to-top:hover::after,
  .back-to-top:focus::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Circular arrow badge inside the pill */
  .back-to-top-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light));
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), inset 0 -2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  }

  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--logo-navy-dark);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  /* Hover & Focus Interactions */
  .back-to-top:hover,
  .back-to-top:focus {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.7);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
      0 0 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  }

  .back-to-top:hover .back-to-top-inner,
  .back-to-top:focus .back-to-top-inner {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .back-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
  }

  /* Brand Header Block */
  .footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 0 1.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-brand-text h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .footer-brand-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* Columns & Links */
  .footer-col-title {
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--logo-green-light);
  }

  .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .footer-links li {
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .footer-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  footer.site-footer a {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover,
  footer.site-footer a:focus {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover::before {
    content: "› ";
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Divider & Credit */
  .footer-divider {
    border-color: var(--line-soft);
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-credit {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--ink-faint);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .footer-credit b {
    color: var(--ink-light);
  }

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-credit {
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-align: left;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .footer-brand {
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .footer-col-title {
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-wrapper {
      top: 14px;
      right: 14px;
    }
    .back-to-top {
      padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem 0.45rem 0.65rem;
      font-size: 0.64rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-inner {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
    }
    .back-to-top svg {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
    }
  }


/* ============================================================
   BEST PRACTICES PAGE STYLES
   ============================================================ */
:root {
      --logo-navy: #0B2545;
      --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
      --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
      --logo-green: #2E7D32;
      --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
      --logo-gold: #F5A623;
      --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
      --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
      --text-main: #1E293B;
      --text-muted: #64748B;
      --border-color: #E2E8F0;
      --radius: 12px;
      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
      --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      color: var(--text-main);
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    /* ---------- Page Header ---------- */
    .page-header-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2.5rem 1rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: inline-block;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .section-title::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 64px;
      height: 3.5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green));
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: black;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 750px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* ---------- Overview Intro Card ---------- */
    .overview-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .overview-card::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 4px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-navy), var(--logo-green), var(--logo-gold));
      border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
    }

    .overview-card p {
      font-size: 0.98rem;
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: #334155;
      margin: 0;
      text-align: justify;
    }

    /* ---------- Practice Showcase Card ---------- */
    .practice-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      overflow: hidden;
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    }

    .practice-card:hover {
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .practice-header {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 100%);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
      border-bottom: 3.5px solid var(--logo-gold);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
    }

    .practice-badge {
      background-color: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
      border-radius: 50px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    }

    .practice-header h3 {
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      margin: 0;
      color: #FFFFFF;
      font-weight: 600;
    }

    .practice-body {
      padding: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    }

    .practice-section-item {
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .practice-section-item:last-child {
      margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    .practice-label {
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    }

    .practice-label svg {
      color: var(--logo-green);
    }

    .practice-text {
      font-size: 0.93rem;
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: #334155;
      text-align: justify;
      margin: 0;
    }

    .practice-list {
      list-style: none;
      padding-left: 0;
      margin: 0.5rem 0 0 0;
    }

    .practice-list li {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      line-height: 1.7;
      color: #334155;
      margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
      padding-left: 1.3rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .practice-list li::before {
      content: "✔";
      position: absolute;
      left: 0;
      color: var(--logo-green);
      font-weight: bold;
    }

    /* ---------- Impact Highlights Row ---------- */
    .metric-card {
      background: #F8FAFC;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-left: 4px solid var(--logo-gold);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 1.25rem;
      text-align: center;
      height: 100%;
    }

    .metric-number {
      font-size: 1.8rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    }

    .metric-title {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: black;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.03em;
      margin: 0;
    }

/* Best practices page style section */

:root {
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-muted: #E2E8F0;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623, #4CAF50, #F5A623);
  }

  /* ========================================================
     GOLDEN SVG STROKE DRAWING PRELOADER (LUXURY BRAND REVEAL)
     ======================================================== */
  #preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0e2a4d 0%, #061528 85%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999999;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.45s ease;
  }

  #preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .laser-canvas {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px;
    height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Soft Ambient Glow in Center */
  .laser-canvas::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25) 0%, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ambientPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  @keyframes ambientPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  }

  .golden-svg-emblem {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6));
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Animated Laser Strokes */
  .draw-stroke {
    stroke: var(--logo-gold);
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  }

  .draw-stroke-delayed {
    stroke: var(--logo-green-light);
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 400;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes drawPath {
    to {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  }

  /* Inner Shading Fill that gracefully appears after outline is drawn */
  .emblem-fill {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fillFadeIn 0.4s ease-in 0.85s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillFadeIn {
    to {
      opacity: 0.18;
    }
  }

  /* Shimmer Brand Typography */
  .laser-brand-title {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5A623 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShine 1.8s linear infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  }

  @keyframes textShine {
    to {
      background-position: 200% center;
    }
  }

  .laser-tagline {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInTagline 0.5s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInTagline {
    to {
      opacity: 0.85;
    }
  }

  /* Precision Laser Progress Line */
  .laser-line-meter {
    width: 140px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .laser-line-meter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    animation: fillLaserLine 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.5, 0.1, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillLaserLine {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ========================================================
     ORIGINAL SITE HEADER STYLES
     ======================================================== */
  header.site-header {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .header-top {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 60%, #133E68 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid transparent;
    border-image: var(--accent-gradient) 1;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    height: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .header-title h6 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.2vw, 0.92rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .header-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .header-title p {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1vw, 0.84rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .site-navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B5E20 0%, #2E7D32 100%) !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: transparent;
    text-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link.active,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    min-width: 240px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-green);
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 15px;
  }

  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #F4FBF6;
    color: var(--logo-green);
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:hover,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:focus {
    background-color: #E8F5E9 !important;
    color: var(--logo-green) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .nav-link {
      padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      margin: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
      padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .header-top .row { 
      text-align: center; 
    }
    .header-logo-container {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  }

/* Best practices page style section */

/* ---------- Brand Palette & Variables ---------- */
  footer.site-footer {
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light), var(--logo-gold));
    --ink-light: #F8FAFC;
    --ink-soft: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.82);
    --ink-faint: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.55);
    --line-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 65%, #0d3056 100%);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    padding: 0 1rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* Accent Ribbon on Top Edge */
  footer.site-footer::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    margin: 0 -1rem;
  }

  /* ==========================================================
     PREMIUM "TOP" PILL BUTTON
     ========================================================== */
  .back-to-top-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 30;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    isolation: isolate;

    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Soft ambient glow behind the pill */
  .back-to-top::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .back-to-top:hover::after,
  .back-to-top:focus::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Circular arrow badge inside the pill */
  .back-to-top-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light));
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), inset 0 -2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  }

  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--logo-navy-dark);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  /* Hover & Focus Interactions */
  .back-to-top:hover,
  .back-to-top:focus {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.7);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
      0 0 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  }

  .back-to-top:hover .back-to-top-inner,
  .back-to-top:focus .back-to-top-inner {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .back-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
  }

  /* Brand Header Block */
  .footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 0 1.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-brand-text h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .footer-brand-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* Columns & Links */
  .footer-col-title {
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--logo-green-light);
  }

  .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .footer-links li {
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .footer-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  footer.site-footer a {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover,
  footer.site-footer a:focus {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover::before {
    content: "› ";
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Divider & Credit */
  .footer-divider {
    border-color: var(--line-soft);
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-credit {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--ink-faint);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .footer-credit b {
    color: var(--ink-light);
  }

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-credit {
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-align: left;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .footer-brand {
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .footer-col-title {
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-wrapper {
      top: 14px;
      right: 14px;
    }
    .back-to-top {
      padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem 0.45rem 0.65rem;
      font-size: 0.64rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-inner {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
    }
    .back-to-top svg {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
    }
  }


/* ============================================================
   INSTITUTIONAL DISTINCTIVENESS PAGE STYLES
   ============================================================ */
:root {
      --logo-navy: #0B2545;
      --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
      --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
      --logo-green: #2E7D32;
      --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
      --logo-gold: #F5A623;
      --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
      --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
      --text-main: #1E293B;
      --text-muted: #64748B;
      --border-color: #E2E8F0;
      --radius: 12px;
      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
      --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      color: var(--text-main);
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    /* ---------- Page Header ---------- */
    .page-header-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2.5rem 1rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: inline-block;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .section-title::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 64px;
      height: 3.5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green));
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: black;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 750px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* ---------- Overview Intro Card ---------- */
    .overview-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .overview-card::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 4px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-navy), var(--logo-green), var(--logo-gold));
      border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
    }

    .overview-card p {
      font-size: 0.98rem;
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: #334155;
      margin: 0;
      text-align: justify;
    }

    /* ---------- Distinctiveness Feature Cards ---------- */
    .pillar-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
      height: 100%;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      position: relative;
    }

    .pillar-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .pillar-icon-wrap {
      width: 54px;
      height: 54px;
      border-radius: 12px;
      background: #F1F5F9;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
    }

    .pillar-card:hover .pillar-icon-wrap {
      background: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-color: var(--logo-green);
    }

    .pillar-title {
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }

    .pillar-desc {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: #334155;
      line-height: 1.75;
      text-align: justify;
      margin: 0;
      flex-grow: 1;
    }

    /* ---------- Quote / Motto Card ---------- */
    .motto-card {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 100%);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 2rem;
      text-align: center;
      margin-top: 2rem;
      border-bottom: 4px solid var(--logo-gold);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    }

    .motto-card h3 {
      color: var(--logo-gold);
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    }

    .motto-card p {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 800px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      color: #E2E8F0;
      line-height: 1.7;
    }

/* Institutional distinctiveness page style section */

:root {
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-muted: #E2E8F0;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623, #4CAF50, #F5A623);
  }

  /* ========================================================
     GOLDEN SVG STROKE DRAWING PRELOADER (LUXURY BRAND REVEAL)
     ======================================================== */
  #preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0e2a4d 0%, #061528 85%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999999;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.45s ease;
  }

  #preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .laser-canvas {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px;
    height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Soft Ambient Glow in Center */
  .laser-canvas::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25) 0%, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ambientPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  @keyframes ambientPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  }

  .golden-svg-emblem {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6));
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Animated Laser Strokes */
  .draw-stroke {
    stroke: var(--logo-gold);
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  }

  .draw-stroke-delayed {
    stroke: var(--logo-green-light);
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 400;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes drawPath {
    to {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  }

  /* Inner Shading Fill that gracefully appears after outline is drawn */
  .emblem-fill {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fillFadeIn 0.4s ease-in 0.85s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillFadeIn {
    to {
      opacity: 0.18;
    }
  }

  /* Shimmer Brand Typography */
  .laser-brand-title {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5A623 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShine 1.8s linear infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  }

  @keyframes textShine {
    to {
      background-position: 200% center;
    }
  }

  .laser-tagline {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInTagline 0.5s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInTagline {
    to {
      opacity: 0.85;
    }
  }

  /* Precision Laser Progress Line */
  .laser-line-meter {
    width: 140px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .laser-line-meter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    animation: fillLaserLine 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.5, 0.1, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillLaserLine {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ========================================================
     ORIGINAL SITE HEADER STYLES
     ======================================================== */
  header.site-header {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .header-top {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 60%, #133E68 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid transparent;
    border-image: var(--accent-gradient) 1;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    height: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .header-title h6 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.2vw, 0.92rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .header-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .header-title p {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1vw, 0.84rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .site-navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B5E20 0%, #2E7D32 100%) !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: transparent;
    text-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link.active,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    min-width: 240px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-green);
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 15px;
  }

  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #F4FBF6;
    color: var(--logo-green);
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:hover,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:focus {
    background-color: #E8F5E9 !important;
    color: var(--logo-green) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .nav-link {
      padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      margin: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
      padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .header-top .row { 
      text-align: center; 
    }
    .header-logo-container {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  }

/* Institutional distinctiveness page style section */

/* ---------- Brand Palette & Variables ---------- */
  footer.site-footer {
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light), var(--logo-gold));
    --ink-light: #F8FAFC;
    --ink-soft: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.82);
    --ink-faint: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.55);
    --line-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 65%, #0d3056 100%);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    padding: 0 1rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* Accent Ribbon on Top Edge */
  footer.site-footer::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    margin: 0 -1rem;
  }

  /* ==========================================================
     PREMIUM "TOP" PILL BUTTON
     ========================================================== */
  .back-to-top-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 30;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    isolation: isolate;

    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Soft ambient glow behind the pill */
  .back-to-top::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .back-to-top:hover::after,
  .back-to-top:focus::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Circular arrow badge inside the pill */
  .back-to-top-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light));
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), inset 0 -2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  }

  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--logo-navy-dark);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  /* Hover & Focus Interactions */
  .back-to-top:hover,
  .back-to-top:focus {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.7);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
      0 0 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  }

  .back-to-top:hover .back-to-top-inner,
  .back-to-top:focus .back-to-top-inner {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .back-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
  }

  /* Brand Header Block */
  .footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 0 1.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-brand-text h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .footer-brand-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* Columns & Links */
  .footer-col-title {
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--logo-green-light);
  }

  .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .footer-links li {
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .footer-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  footer.site-footer a {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover,
  footer.site-footer a:focus {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover::before {
    content: "› ";
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Divider & Credit */
  .footer-divider {
    border-color: var(--line-soft);
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-credit {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--ink-faint);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .footer-credit b {
    color: var(--ink-light);
  }

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-credit {
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-align: left;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .footer-brand {
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .footer-col-title {
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-wrapper {
      top: 14px;
      right: 14px;
    }
    .back-to-top {
      padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem 0.45rem 0.65rem;
      font-size: 0.64rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-inner {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
    }
    .back-to-top svg {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
    }
  }


/* ===== FACILITIES PAGES ===== */
/* Library page styles */

    :root {
      --logo-navy: #0B2545;
      --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
      --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
      --logo-green: #2E7D32;
      --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
      --logo-gold: #F5A623;
      --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
      --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
      --text-main: #1E293B;
      --text-muted: #64748B;
      --border-color: #E2E8F0;
      --radius: 12px;
      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
      --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      color: var(--text-main);
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    /* ---------- Page Header ---------- */
    .page-header-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2.5rem 1rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: inline-block;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .section-title::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 64px;
      height: 3.5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green));
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: black;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 750px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* ---------- Overview Intro Card ---------- */
    .overview-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .overview-card::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 4px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-navy), var(--logo-green), var(--logo-gold));
      border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
    }

    .overview-card p {
      font-size: 0.98rem;
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: #334155;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      text-align: justify;
    }

    .overview-card p:last-child {
      margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    /* ---------- Stat Cards Grid ---------- */
    .stat-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
      text-align: center;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      height: 100%;
      border-top: 4px solid var(--logo-navy);
    }

    .stat-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-5px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-top-color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .stat-number {
      font-size: 2.2rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      line-height: 1.1;
      margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    }

    .stat-label {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: black;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
      margin: 0;
    }

    /* ---------- Library Data & Pillars Row ---------- */
    .data-table-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      overflow: hidden;
      height: 100%;
    }

    .data-table-header {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 100%);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      padding: 1rem 1.4rem;
      border-bottom: 3.5px solid var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .data-table-header h3 {
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      margin: 0;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #FFFFFF;
    }

    .custom-table {
      margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    .custom-table th, .custom-table td {
      padding: 0.95rem 1.4rem;
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      vertical-align: middle;
      border-color: #F1F5F9;
    }

    .custom-table th {
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      font-weight: 600;
      background-color: #F8FAFC;
    }

    .custom-table td.stat-val {
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-green);
      text-align: right;
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-size: 1.05rem;
    }

    .pillar-card {
      background: #F8FAFC;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-left: 4px solid var(--logo-green);
      padding: 1.5rem;
      height: 100%;
    }

    .pillar-card h4 {
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .pillar-list {
      list-style: none;
      padding-left: 0;
      margin: 0;
    }

    .pillar-list li {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      line-height: 1.65;
      color: #334155;
      margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
      padding-left: 1.3rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .pillar-list li::before {
      content: "✔";
      position: absolute;
      left: 0;
      color: var(--logo-green);
      font-weight: bold;
    }

    .pillar-list li:last-child {
      margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    /* ---------- Showcase Image Card ---------- */
    .library-image-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      overflow: hidden;
      margin-top: 2.5rem;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    .library-image-card:hover {
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .library-image-header {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 100%);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
      border-bottom: 3.5px solid var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .library-image-header h3 {
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      margin: 0;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #FFFFFF;
    }

    .library-img-wrap {
      padding: 1.25rem;
      background: #F8FAFC;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .library-img-wrap img {
      max-height: 540px;
      width: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      border-radius: 8px;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    }

    /* ---------- Bottom Commitment Banner ---------- */
    .library-banner {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 100%);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 2rem;
      text-align: center;
      margin-top: 2.5rem;
      border-bottom: 4px solid var(--logo-gold);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    }

    .library-banner h3 {
      color: var(--logo-gold);
      font-size: 1.35rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    }

    .library-banner p {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 820px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      color: #E2E8F0;
      line-height: 1.7;
    }
  

/* Library page styles */

  :root {
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-muted: #E2E8F0;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623, #4CAF50, #F5A623);
  }

  /* ========================================================
     GOLDEN SVG STROKE DRAWING PRELOADER (LUXURY BRAND REVEAL)
     ======================================================== */
  #preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0e2a4d 0%, #061528 85%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999999;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.45s ease;
  }

  #preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .laser-canvas {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px;
    height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Soft Ambient Glow in Center */
  .laser-canvas::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25) 0%, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ambientPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  @keyframes ambientPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  }

  .golden-svg-emblem {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6));
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Animated Laser Strokes */
  .draw-stroke {
    stroke: var(--logo-gold);
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  }

  .draw-stroke-delayed {
    stroke: var(--logo-green-light);
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 400;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes drawPath {
    to {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  }

  /* Inner Shading Fill that gracefully appears after outline is drawn */
  .emblem-fill {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fillFadeIn 0.4s ease-in 0.85s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillFadeIn {
    to {
      opacity: 0.18;
    }
  }

  /* Shimmer Brand Typography */
  .laser-brand-title {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5A623 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShine 1.8s linear infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  }

  @keyframes textShine {
    to {
      background-position: 200% center;
    }
  }

  .laser-tagline {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInTagline 0.5s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInTagline {
    to {
      opacity: 0.85;
    }
  }

  /* Precision Laser Progress Line */
  .laser-line-meter {
    width: 140px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .laser-line-meter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    animation: fillLaserLine 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.5, 0.1, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillLaserLine {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ========================================================
     ORIGINAL SITE HEADER STYLES
     ======================================================== */
  header.site-header {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .header-top {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 60%, #133E68 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid transparent;
    border-image: var(--accent-gradient) 1;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    height: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .header-title h6 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.2vw, 0.92rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .header-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .header-title p {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1vw, 0.84rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .site-navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B5E20 0%, #2E7D32 100%) !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: transparent;
    text-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link.active,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    min-width: 240px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-green);
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 15px;
  }

  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #F4FBF6;
    color: var(--logo-green);
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:hover,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:focus {
    background-color: #E8F5E9 !important;
    color: var(--logo-green) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .nav-link {
      padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      margin: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
      padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .header-top .row { 
      text-align: center; 
    }
    .header-logo-container {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  }


/* Library page styles */

  /* ---------- Brand Palette & Variables ---------- */
  footer.site-footer {
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light), var(--logo-gold));
    --ink-light: #F8FAFC;
    --ink-soft: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.82);
    --ink-faint: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.55);
    --line-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 65%, #0d3056 100%);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    padding: 0 1rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* Accent Ribbon on Top Edge */
  footer.site-footer::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    margin: 0 -1rem;
  }

  /* ==========================================================
     PREMIUM "TOP" PILL BUTTON
     ========================================================== */
  .back-to-top-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 30;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    isolation: isolate;

    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Soft ambient glow behind the pill */
  .back-to-top::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .back-to-top:hover::after,
  .back-to-top:focus::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Circular arrow badge inside the pill */
  .back-to-top-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light));
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), inset 0 -2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  }

  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--logo-navy-dark);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  /* Hover & Focus Interactions */
  .back-to-top:hover,
  .back-to-top:focus {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.7);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
      0 0 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  }

  .back-to-top:hover .back-to-top-inner,
  .back-to-top:focus .back-to-top-inner {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .back-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
  }

  /* Brand Header Block */
  .footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 0 1.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-brand-text h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .footer-brand-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* Columns & Links */
  .footer-col-title {
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--logo-green-light);
  }

  .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .footer-links li {
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .footer-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  footer.site-footer a {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover,
  footer.site-footer a:focus {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover::before {
    content: "› ";
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Divider & Credit */
  .footer-divider {
    border-color: var(--line-soft);
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-credit {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--ink-faint);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .footer-credit b {
    color: var(--ink-light);
  }

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-credit {
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-align: left;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .footer-brand {
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .footer-col-title {
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-wrapper {
      top: 14px;
      right: 14px;
    }
    .back-to-top {
      padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem 0.45rem 0.65rem;
      font-size: 0.64rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-inner {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
    }
    .back-to-top svg {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
    }
  }


/* Hostel page styles */

    :root {
      --logo-navy: #0B2545;
      --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
      --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
      --logo-green: #2E7D32;
      --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
      --logo-gold: #F5A623;
      --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
      --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
      --text-main: #1E293B;
      --text-muted: #64748B;
      --border-color: #E2E8F0;
      --radius: 12px;
      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
      --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      color: var(--text-main);
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    /* ---------- Page Header ---------- */
    .page-header-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2.5rem 1rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: inline-block;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .section-title::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 64px;
      height: 3.5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green));
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: black;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 720px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* ---------- Main Facility Container ---------- */
    .hostel-main-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      overflow: hidden;
      margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    }

    .hostel-card-header {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 100%);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem;
      border-bottom: 3.5px solid var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .hostel-card-header h3 {
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      margin: 0;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #FFFFFF;
    }

    .hostel-card-body {
      padding: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    }

    /* ---------- Custom Vertical Nav Tabs ---------- */
    .custom-pills .nav-link {
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      padding: 0.85rem 1.2rem;
      border-radius: 8px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
      background-color: #F1F5F9;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
      text-align: left;
    }

    .custom-pills .nav-link:hover {
      background-color: #E2E8F0;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      transform: translateX(3px);
    }

    .custom-pills .nav-link.active {
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-navy) 0%, var(--logo-navy-light) 100%) !important;
      color: #FFFFFF !important;
      border-left: 4px solid var(--logo-gold);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.15);
    }

    /* ---------- Tab Content Area ---------- */
    .tab-content-area {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-radius: 10px;
      padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
      min-height: 480px;
    }

    .tab-content-area h4 {
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 8px;
      border-bottom: 2px solid #F1F5F9;
    }

    /* ---------- Photo Gallery Grid ---------- */
    .gallery-item {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      overflow: hidden;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      height: 100%;
    }

    .gallery-item:hover {
      transform: translateY(-5px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .gallery-item img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 220px;
      object-fit: cover;
      display: block;
      transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    }

    .gallery-item:hover img {
      transform: scale(1.04);
    }

    /* ---------- Rules & Regulations UI ---------- */
    .rules-lang-tabs {
      border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-color);
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
      gap: 8px;
    }

    .rules-lang-tabs .nav-link {
      color: var(--text-muted);
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      padding: 0.55rem 1.4rem;
      border-radius: 8px 8px 0 0;
      border: 1px solid transparent;
      border-bottom: none;
      background-color: transparent;
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
    }

    .rules-lang-tabs .nav-link:hover {
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      background-color: #F1F5F9;
    }

    .rules-lang-tabs .nav-link.active {
      color: var(--logo-navy) !important;
      background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
      border-color: var(--border-color) var(--border-color) #FFFFFF !important;
      border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-gold) !important;
    }

    .rule-category {
      background: #F8FAFC;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-left: 4px solid var(--logo-green);
      border-radius: 8px;
      padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .rule-category h5 {
      font-size: 1.02rem;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    }

    .rule-category ul {
      margin: 0;
      padding-left: 1.2rem;
    }

    .rule-category li {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      line-height: 1.65;
      color: #334155;
      margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    }

    .rule-category li:last-child {
      margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    .marathi-rules li {
      font-size: 0.93rem;
      line-height: 1.75;
    }
  

/* Hostel page styles */

  :root {
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-muted: #E2E8F0;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623, #4CAF50, #F5A623);
  }

  /* ========================================================
     GOLDEN SVG STROKE DRAWING PRELOADER (LUXURY BRAND REVEAL)
     ======================================================== */
  #preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0e2a4d 0%, #061528 85%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999999;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.45s ease;
  }

  #preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .laser-canvas {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px;
    height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Soft Ambient Glow in Center */
  .laser-canvas::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25) 0%, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ambientPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  @keyframes ambientPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  }

  .golden-svg-emblem {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6));
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Animated Laser Strokes */
  .draw-stroke {
    stroke: var(--logo-gold);
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  }

  .draw-stroke-delayed {
    stroke: var(--logo-green-light);
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 400;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes drawPath {
    to {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  }

  /* Inner Shading Fill that gracefully appears after outline is drawn */
  .emblem-fill {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fillFadeIn 0.4s ease-in 0.85s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillFadeIn {
    to {
      opacity: 0.18;
    }
  }

  /* Shimmer Brand Typography */
  .laser-brand-title {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5A623 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShine 1.8s linear infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  }

  @keyframes textShine {
    to {
      background-position: 200% center;
    }
  }

  .laser-tagline {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInTagline 0.5s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInTagline {
    to {
      opacity: 0.85;
    }
  }

  /* Precision Laser Progress Line */
  .laser-line-meter {
    width: 140px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .laser-line-meter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    animation: fillLaserLine 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.5, 0.1, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillLaserLine {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ========================================================
     ORIGINAL SITE HEADER STYLES
     ======================================================== */
  header.site-header {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .header-top {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 60%, #133E68 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid transparent;
    border-image: var(--accent-gradient) 1;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    height: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .header-title h6 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.2vw, 0.92rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .header-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .header-title p {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1vw, 0.84rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .site-navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B5E20 0%, #2E7D32 100%) !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: transparent;
    text-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link.active,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    min-width: 240px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-green);
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 15px;
  }

  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #F4FBF6;
    color: var(--logo-green);
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:hover,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:focus {
    background-color: #E8F5E9 !important;
    color: var(--logo-green) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .nav-link {
      padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      margin: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
      padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .header-top .row { 
      text-align: center; 
    }
    .header-logo-container {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  }


/* Hostel page styles */

  /* ---------- Brand Palette & Variables ---------- */
  footer.site-footer {
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light), var(--logo-gold));
    --ink-light: #F8FAFC;
    --ink-soft: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.82);
    --ink-faint: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.55);
    --line-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 65%, #0d3056 100%);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    padding: 0 1rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* Accent Ribbon on Top Edge */
  footer.site-footer::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    margin: 0 -1rem;
  }

  /* ==========================================================
     PREMIUM "TOP" PILL BUTTON
     ========================================================== */
  .back-to-top-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 30;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    isolation: isolate;

    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Soft ambient glow behind the pill */
  .back-to-top::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .back-to-top:hover::after,
  .back-to-top:focus::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Circular arrow badge inside the pill */
  .back-to-top-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light));
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), inset 0 -2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  }

  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--logo-navy-dark);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  /* Hover & Focus Interactions */
  .back-to-top:hover,
  .back-to-top:focus {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.7);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
      0 0 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  }

  .back-to-top:hover .back-to-top-inner,
  .back-to-top:focus .back-to-top-inner {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .back-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
  }

  /* Brand Header Block */
  .footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 0 1.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-brand-text h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .footer-brand-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* Columns & Links */
  .footer-col-title {
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--logo-green-light);
  }

  .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .footer-links li {
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .footer-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  footer.site-footer a {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover,
  footer.site-footer a:focus {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover::before {
    content: "› ";
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Divider & Credit */
  .footer-divider {
    border-color: var(--line-soft);
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-credit {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--ink-faint);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .footer-credit b {
    color: var(--ink-light);
  }

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-credit {
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-align: left;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .footer-brand {
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .footer-col-title {
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-wrapper {
      top: 14px;
      right: 14px;
    }
    .back-to-top {
      padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem 0.45rem 0.65rem;
      font-size: 0.64rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-inner {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
    }
    .back-to-top svg {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
    }
  }



/* ===== SPORTS PAGE ===== */
/* Sports page styles */

    :root {
      --logo-navy: #0B2545;
      --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
      --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
      --logo-green: #2E7D32;
      --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
      --logo-gold: #F5A623;
      --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
      --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
      --text-main: #1E293B;
      --text-muted: #64748B;
      --border-color: #E2E8F0;
      --radius: 12px;
      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
      --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      color: var(--text-main);
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    /* ---------- Page Header ---------- */
    .page-header-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2.5rem 1rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: inline-block;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .section-title::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 64px;
      height: 3.5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green));
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: black;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 750px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* ---------- Overview Intro Card ---------- */
    .overview-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .overview-card::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 4px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-navy), var(--logo-green), var(--logo-gold));
      border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
    }

    .overview-card p {
      font-size: 0.98rem;
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: #334155;
      margin: 0;
      text-align: justify;
    }

    /* ---------- Feature / Sports Cards ---------- */
    .feature-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
      height: 100%;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      position: relative;
    }

    .feature-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .feature-icon-wrap {
      width: 54px;
      height: 54px;
      border-radius: 12px;
      background: #F1F5F9;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
    }

    .feature-card:hover .feature-icon-wrap {
      background: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-color: var(--logo-green);
    }

    .feature-title {
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }

    .feature-desc {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: #334155;
      line-height: 1.75;
      text-align: justify;
      margin: 0;
      flex-grow: 1;
    }

    /* ---------- Showcase Image Card ---------- */
    .sports-image-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      overflow: hidden;
      margin-top: 2.5rem;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    .sports-image-card:hover {
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .sports-image-header {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 100%);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
      border-bottom: 3.5px solid var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .sports-image-header h3 {
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      margin: 0;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #FFFFFF;
    }

    .sports-img-wrap {
      padding: 1.25rem;
      background: #F8FAFC;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .sports-img-wrap img {
      max-height: 520px;
      width: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      border-radius: 8px;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    }

    /* ---------- Bottom Commitment Banner ---------- */
    .sports-banner {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 100%);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 2rem;
      text-align: center;
      margin-top: 2.5rem;
      border-bottom: 4px solid var(--logo-gold);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    }

    .sports-banner h3 {
      color: var(--logo-gold);
      font-size: 1.35rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    }

    .sports-banner p {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 820px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      color: #E2E8F0;
      line-height: 1.7;
    }
  

/* Sports page styles */

  :root {
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-muted: #E2E8F0;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623, #4CAF50, #F5A623);
  }

  /* ========================================================
     GOLDEN SVG STROKE DRAWING PRELOADER (LUXURY BRAND REVEAL)
     ======================================================== */
  #preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0e2a4d 0%, #061528 85%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999999;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.45s ease;
  }

  #preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .laser-canvas {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px;
    height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Soft Ambient Glow in Center */
  .laser-canvas::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25) 0%, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ambientPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  @keyframes ambientPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  }

  .golden-svg-emblem {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6));
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Animated Laser Strokes */
  .draw-stroke {
    stroke: var(--logo-gold);
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  }

  .draw-stroke-delayed {
    stroke: var(--logo-green-light);
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 400;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes drawPath {
    to {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  }

  /* Inner Shading Fill that gracefully appears after outline is drawn */
  .emblem-fill {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fillFadeIn 0.4s ease-in 0.85s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillFadeIn {
    to {
      opacity: 0.18;
    }
  }

  /* Shimmer Brand Typography */
  .laser-brand-title {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5A623 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShine 1.8s linear infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  }

  @keyframes textShine {
    to {
      background-position: 200% center;
    }
  }

  .laser-tagline {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInTagline 0.5s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInTagline {
    to {
      opacity: 0.85;
    }
  }

  /* Precision Laser Progress Line */
  .laser-line-meter {
    width: 140px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .laser-line-meter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    animation: fillLaserLine 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.5, 0.1, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillLaserLine {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ========================================================
     ORIGINAL SITE HEADER STYLES
     ======================================================== */
  header.site-header {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .header-top {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 60%, #133E68 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid transparent;
    border-image: var(--accent-gradient) 1;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    height: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .header-title h6 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.2vw, 0.92rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .header-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .header-title p {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1vw, 0.84rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .site-navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B5E20 0%, #2E7D32 100%) !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: transparent;
    text-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link.active,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    min-width: 240px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-green);
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 15px;
  }

  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #F4FBF6;
    color: var(--logo-green);
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:hover,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:focus {
    background-color: #E8F5E9 !important;
    color: var(--logo-green) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .nav-link {
      padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      margin: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
      padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .header-top .row { 
      text-align: center; 
    }
    .header-logo-container {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  }


/* Sports page styles */

  /* ---------- Brand Palette & Variables ---------- */
  footer.site-footer {
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light), var(--logo-gold));
    --ink-light: #F8FAFC;
    --ink-soft: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.82);
    --ink-faint: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.55);
    --line-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 65%, #0d3056 100%);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    padding: 0 1rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* Accent Ribbon on Top Edge */
  footer.site-footer::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    margin: 0 -1rem;
  }

  /* ==========================================================
     PREMIUM "TOP" PILL BUTTON
     ========================================================== */
  .back-to-top-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 30;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    isolation: isolate;

    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Soft ambient glow behind the pill */
  .back-to-top::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .back-to-top:hover::after,
  .back-to-top:focus::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Circular arrow badge inside the pill */
  .back-to-top-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light));
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), inset 0 -2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  }

  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--logo-navy-dark);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  /* Hover & Focus Interactions */
  .back-to-top:hover,
  .back-to-top:focus {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.7);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
      0 0 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  }

  .back-to-top:hover .back-to-top-inner,
  .back-to-top:focus .back-to-top-inner {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .back-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
  }

  /* Brand Header Block */
  .footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 0 1.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-brand-text h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .footer-brand-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* Columns & Links */
  .footer-col-title {
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--logo-green-light);
  }

  .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .footer-links li {
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .footer-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  footer.site-footer a {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover,
  footer.site-footer a:focus {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover::before {
    content: "› ";
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Divider & Credit */
  .footer-divider {
    border-color: var(--line-soft);
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-credit {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--ink-faint);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .footer-credit b {
    color: var(--ink-light);
  }

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-credit {
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-align: left;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .footer-brand {
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .footer-col-title {
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-wrapper {
      top: 14px;
      right: 14px;
    }
    .back-to-top {
      padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem 0.45rem 0.65rem;
      font-size: 0.64rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-inner {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
    }
    .back-to-top svg {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
    }
  }



/* ===== LABORATORIES PAGE ===== */
/* Laboratories page styles */

    :root {
      --logo-navy: #0B2545;
      --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
      --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
      --logo-green: #2E7D32;
      --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
      --logo-gold: #F5A623;
      --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
      --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
      --text-main: #1E293B;
      --text-muted: #64748B;
      --border-color: #E2E8F0;
      --radius: 12px;
      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
      --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      color: var(--text-main);
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    /* ---------- Page Header ---------- */
    .page-header-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2.5rem 1rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: inline-block;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .section-title::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 64px;
      height: 3.5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green));
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: black;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 750px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* ---------- Overview Intro Card ---------- */
    .overview-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .overview-card::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 4px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-navy), var(--logo-green), var(--logo-gold));
      border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
    }

    .overview-card p {
      font-size: 0.98rem;
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: #334155;
      margin: 0;
      text-align: justify;
    }

    /* ---------- Lab Feature / Discipline Cards ---------- */
    .feature-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
      height: 100%;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      position: relative;
    }

    .feature-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .feature-icon-wrap {
      width: 54px;
      height: 54px;
      border-radius: 12px;
      background: #F1F5F9;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
    }

    .feature-card:hover .feature-icon-wrap {
      background: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-color: var(--logo-green);
    }

    .feature-title {
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }

    .feature-desc {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: #334155;
      line-height: 1.75;
      text-align: justify;
      margin: 0;
      flex-grow: 1;
    }

    /* ---------- Gallery Grid Section ---------- */
    .gallery-section {
      margin-top: 2rem;
      margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    }

    .lab-photo-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      overflow: hidden;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      height: 100%;
    }

    .lab-photo-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .lab-photo-card img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 230px;
      object-fit: cover;
      display: block;
      transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    }

    .lab-photo-card:hover img {
      transform: scale(1.05);
    }

    /* ---------- Bottom Commitment Banner ---------- */
    .lab-banner {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 100%);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 2rem;
      text-align: center;
      margin-top: 2.5rem;
      border-bottom: 4px solid var(--logo-gold);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    }

    .lab-banner h3 {
      color: var(--logo-gold);
      font-size: 1.35rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    }

    .lab-banner p {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 820px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      color: #E2E8F0;
      line-height: 1.7;
    }
  

/* Laboratories page styles */

  :root {
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-muted: #E2E8F0;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623, #4CAF50, #F5A623);
  }

  /* ========================================================
     GOLDEN SVG STROKE DRAWING PRELOADER (LUXURY BRAND REVEAL)
     ======================================================== */
  #preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0e2a4d 0%, #061528 85%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999999;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.45s ease;
  }

  #preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .laser-canvas {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px;
    height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Soft Ambient Glow in Center */
  .laser-canvas::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25) 0%, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ambientPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  @keyframes ambientPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  }

  .golden-svg-emblem {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6));
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Animated Laser Strokes */
  .draw-stroke {
    stroke: var(--logo-gold);
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  }

  .draw-stroke-delayed {
    stroke: var(--logo-green-light);
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 400;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes drawPath {
    to {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  }

  /* Inner Shading Fill that gracefully appears after outline is drawn */
  .emblem-fill {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fillFadeIn 0.4s ease-in 0.85s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillFadeIn {
    to {
      opacity: 0.18;
    }
  }

  /* Shimmer Brand Typography */
  .laser-brand-title {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5A623 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShine 1.8s linear infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  }

  @keyframes textShine {
    to {
      background-position: 200% center;
    }
  }

  .laser-tagline {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInTagline 0.5s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInTagline {
    to {
      opacity: 0.85;
    }
  }

  /* Precision Laser Progress Line */
  .laser-line-meter {
    width: 140px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .laser-line-meter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    animation: fillLaserLine 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.5, 0.1, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillLaserLine {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ========================================================
     ORIGINAL SITE HEADER STYLES
     ======================================================== */
  header.site-header {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .header-top {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 60%, #133E68 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid transparent;
    border-image: var(--accent-gradient) 1;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    height: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .header-title h6 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.2vw, 0.92rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .header-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .header-title p {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1vw, 0.84rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .site-navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B5E20 0%, #2E7D32 100%) !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: transparent;
    text-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link.active,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    min-width: 240px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-green);
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 15px;
  }

  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #F4FBF6;
    color: var(--logo-green);
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:hover,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:focus {
    background-color: #E8F5E9 !important;
    color: var(--logo-green) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .nav-link {
      padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      margin: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
      padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .header-top .row { 
      text-align: center; 
    }
    .header-logo-container {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  }


/* Laboratories page styles */

  /* ---------- Brand Palette & Variables ---------- */
  footer.site-footer {
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light), var(--logo-gold));
    --ink-light: #F8FAFC;
    --ink-soft: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.82);
    --ink-faint: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.55);
    --line-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 65%, #0d3056 100%);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    padding: 0 1rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* Accent Ribbon on Top Edge */
  footer.site-footer::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    margin: 0 -1rem;
  }

  /* ==========================================================
     PREMIUM "TOP" PILL BUTTON
     ========================================================== */
  .back-to-top-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 30;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    isolation: isolate;

    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Soft ambient glow behind the pill */
  .back-to-top::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .back-to-top:hover::after,
  .back-to-top:focus::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Circular arrow badge inside the pill */
  .back-to-top-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light));
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), inset 0 -2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  }

  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--logo-navy-dark);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  /* Hover & Focus Interactions */
  .back-to-top:hover,
  .back-to-top:focus {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.7);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
      0 0 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  }

  .back-to-top:hover .back-to-top-inner,
  .back-to-top:focus .back-to-top-inner {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .back-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
  }

  /* Brand Header Block */
  .footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 0 1.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-brand-text h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .footer-brand-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* Columns & Links */
  .footer-col-title {
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--logo-green-light);
  }

  .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .footer-links li {
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .footer-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  footer.site-footer a {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover,
  footer.site-footer a:focus {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover::before {
    content: "› ";
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Divider & Credit */
  .footer-divider {
    border-color: var(--line-soft);
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-credit {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--ink-faint);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .footer-credit b {
    color: var(--ink-light);
  }

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-credit {
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-align: left;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .footer-brand {
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .footer-col-title {
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-wrapper {
      top: 14px;
      right: 14px;
    }
    .back-to-top {
      padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem 0.45rem 0.65rem;
      font-size: 0.64rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-inner {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
    }
    .back-to-top svg {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
    }
  }



/* ===== MUSEUM PAGE ===== */
/* Pharmacy museum page styles */

    :root {
      --logo-navy: #0B2545;
      --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
      --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
      --logo-green: #2E7D32;
      --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
      --logo-gold: #F5A623;
      --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
      --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
      --text-main: #1E293B;
      --text-muted: #64748B;
      --border-color: #E2E8F0;
      --radius: 12px;
      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
      --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      color: var(--text-main);
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    /* ---------- Page Header ---------- */
    .page-header-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2.5rem 1rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: inline-block;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .section-title::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 64px;
      height: 3.5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green));
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: black;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 750px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* ---------- Overview Intro Card ---------- */
    .overview-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .overview-card::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 4px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-navy), var(--logo-green), var(--logo-gold));
      border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
    }

    .museum-highlight-name {
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .overview-card p {
      font-size: 0.98rem;
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: #334155;
      margin: 0;
      text-align: justify;
    }

    /* ---------- Feature / Section Cards ---------- */
    .feature-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
      height: 100%;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      position: relative;
    }

    .feature-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .feature-icon-wrap {
      width: 54px;
      height: 54px;
      border-radius: 12px;
      background: #F1F5F9;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
    }

    .feature-card:hover .feature-icon-wrap {
      background: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-color: var(--logo-green);
    }

    .feature-title {
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }

    .feature-desc {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: #334155;
      line-height: 1.75;
      text-align: justify;
      margin: 0;
      flex-grow: 1;
    }

    /* ---------- Museum Showcase Image Card ---------- */
    .museum-image-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      overflow: hidden;
      margin-top: 2.5rem;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    .museum-image-card:hover {
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .museum-image-header {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 100%);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
      border-bottom: 3.5px solid var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .museum-image-header h3 {
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      margin: 0;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #FFFFFF;
    }

    .museum-img-wrap {
      padding: 1.25rem;
      background: #F8FAFC;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .museum-img-wrap img {
      max-height: 520px;
      width: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      border-radius: 8px;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    }

    /* ---------- Bottom Commitment Banner ---------- */
    .museum-banner {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 100%);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 2rem;
      text-align: center;
      margin-top: 2.5rem;
      border-bottom: 4px solid var(--logo-gold);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    }

    .museum-banner h3 {
      color: var(--logo-gold);
      font-size: 1.35rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    }

    .museum-banner p {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 820px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      color: #E2E8F0;
      line-height: 1.7;
    }
  

/* Pharmacy museum page styles */

  :root {
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-muted: #E2E8F0;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623, #4CAF50, #F5A623);
  }

  /* ========================================================
     GOLDEN SVG STROKE DRAWING PRELOADER (LUXURY BRAND REVEAL)
     ======================================================== */
  #preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0e2a4d 0%, #061528 85%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999999;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.45s ease;
  }

  #preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .laser-canvas {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px;
    height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Soft Ambient Glow in Center */
  .laser-canvas::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25) 0%, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ambientPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  @keyframes ambientPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  }

  .golden-svg-emblem {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6));
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Animated Laser Strokes */
  .draw-stroke {
    stroke: var(--logo-gold);
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  }

  .draw-stroke-delayed {
    stroke: var(--logo-green-light);
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 400;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes drawPath {
    to {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  }

  /* Inner Shading Fill that gracefully appears after outline is drawn */
  .emblem-fill {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fillFadeIn 0.4s ease-in 0.85s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillFadeIn {
    to {
      opacity: 0.18;
    }
  }

  /* Shimmer Brand Typography */
  .laser-brand-title {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5A623 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShine 1.8s linear infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  }

  @keyframes textShine {
    to {
      background-position: 200% center;
    }
  }

  .laser-tagline {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInTagline 0.5s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInTagline {
    to {
      opacity: 0.85;
    }
  }

  /* Precision Laser Progress Line */
  .laser-line-meter {
    width: 140px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .laser-line-meter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    animation: fillLaserLine 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.5, 0.1, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillLaserLine {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ========================================================
     ORIGINAL SITE HEADER STYLES
     ======================================================== */
  header.site-header {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .header-top {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 60%, #133E68 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid transparent;
    border-image: var(--accent-gradient) 1;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    height: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .header-title h6 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.2vw, 0.92rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .header-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .header-title p {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1vw, 0.84rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .site-navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B5E20 0%, #2E7D32 100%) !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: transparent;
    text-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link.active,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    min-width: 240px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-green);
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 15px;
  }

  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #F4FBF6;
    color: var(--logo-green);
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:hover,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:focus {
    background-color: #E8F5E9 !important;
    color: var(--logo-green) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .nav-link {
      padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      margin: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
      padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .header-top .row { 
      text-align: center; 
    }
    .header-logo-container {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  }


/* Pharmacy museum page styles */

  /* ---------- Brand Palette & Variables ---------- */
  footer.site-footer {
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light), var(--logo-gold));
    --ink-light: #F8FAFC;
    --ink-soft: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.82);
    --ink-faint: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.55);
    --line-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 65%, #0d3056 100%);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    padding: 0 1rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* Accent Ribbon on Top Edge */
  footer.site-footer::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    margin: 0 -1rem;
  }

  /* ==========================================================
     PREMIUM "TOP" PILL BUTTON
     ========================================================== */
  .back-to-top-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 30;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    isolation: isolate;

    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Soft ambient glow behind the pill */
  .back-to-top::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .back-to-top:hover::after,
  .back-to-top:focus::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Circular arrow badge inside the pill */
  .back-to-top-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light));
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), inset 0 -2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  }

  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--logo-navy-dark);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  /* Hover & Focus Interactions */
  .back-to-top:hover,
  .back-to-top:focus {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.7);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
      0 0 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  }

  .back-to-top:hover .back-to-top-inner,
  .back-to-top:focus .back-to-top-inner {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .back-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
  }

  /* Brand Header Block */
  .footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 0 1.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-brand-text h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .footer-brand-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* Columns & Links */
  .footer-col-title {
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--logo-green-light);
  }

  .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .footer-links li {
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .footer-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  footer.site-footer a {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover,
  footer.site-footer a:focus {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover::before {
    content: "› ";
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Divider & Credit */
  .footer-divider {
    border-color: var(--line-soft);
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-credit {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--ink-faint);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .footer-credit b {
    color: var(--ink-light);
  }

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-credit {
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-align: left;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .footer-brand {
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .footer-col-title {
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-wrapper {
      top: 14px;
      right: 14px;
    }
    .back-to-top {
      padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem 0.45rem 0.65rem;
      font-size: 0.64rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-inner {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
    }
    .back-to-top svg {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
    }
  }



/* ===== CULTURAL PAGE ===== */
/* Cultural activities page styles */

    :root {
      --logo-navy: #0B2545;
      --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
      --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
      --logo-green: #2E7D32;
      --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
      --logo-gold: #F5A623;
      --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
      --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
      --text-main: #1E293B;
      --text-muted: #64748B;
      --border-color: #E2E8F0;
      --radius: 12px;
      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
      --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      color: var(--text-main);
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    /* ---------- Page Header ---------- */
    .page-header-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2.5rem 1rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: inline-block;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .section-title::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 64px;
      height: 3.5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green));
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: black;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 750px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* ---------- Overview Intro Card ---------- */
    .overview-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .overview-card::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 4px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-navy), var(--logo-green), var(--logo-gold));
      border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
    }

    .overview-card p {
      font-size: 0.98rem;
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: #334155;
      margin: 0;
      text-align: justify;
    }

    /* ---------- Feature / Event Cards ---------- */
    .feature-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
      height: 100%;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      position: relative;
    }

    .feature-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-color: var(--logo-gold);
    }

    .feature-icon-wrap {
      width: 54px;
      height: 54px;
      border-radius: 12px;
      background: #F1F5F9;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
    }

    .feature-card:hover .feature-icon-wrap {
      background: var(--logo-green);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-color: var(--logo-green);
    }

    .feature-title {
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }

    .feature-desc {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: #334155;
      line-height: 1.75;
      text-align: justify;
      margin: 0;
      flex-grow: 1;
    }

    /* ---------- Bottom Cultural Banner ---------- */
    .cultural-banner {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 100%);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 2rem;
      text-align: center;
      margin-top: 2.5rem;
      border-bottom: 4px solid var(--logo-gold);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    }

    .cultural-banner h3 {
      color: var(--logo-gold);
      font-size: 1.35rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    }

    .cultural-banner p {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 820px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      color: #E2E8F0;
      line-height: 1.7;
    }
  

/* Cultural activities page styles */

  :root {
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-muted: #E2E8F0;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623, #4CAF50, #F5A623);
  }

  /* ========================================================
     GOLDEN SVG STROKE DRAWING PRELOADER (LUXURY BRAND REVEAL)
     ======================================================== */
  #preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0e2a4d 0%, #061528 85%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999999;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.45s ease;
  }

  #preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .laser-canvas {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px;
    height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Soft Ambient Glow in Center */
  .laser-canvas::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25) 0%, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ambientPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  @keyframes ambientPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  }

  .golden-svg-emblem {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6));
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Animated Laser Strokes */
  .draw-stroke {
    stroke: var(--logo-gold);
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  }

  .draw-stroke-delayed {
    stroke: var(--logo-green-light);
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: transparent;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 400;
    animation: drawPath 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes drawPath {
    to {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  }

  /* Inner Shading Fill that gracefully appears after outline is drawn */
  .emblem-fill {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fillFadeIn 0.4s ease-in 0.85s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillFadeIn {
    to {
      opacity: 0.18;
    }
  }

  /* Shimmer Brand Typography */
  .laser-brand-title {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F5A623 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShine 1.8s linear infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  }

  @keyframes textShine {
    to {
      background-position: 200% center;
    }
  }

  .laser-tagline {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInTagline 0.5s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInTagline {
    to {
      opacity: 0.85;
    }
  }

  /* Precision Laser Progress Line */
  .laser-line-meter {
    width: 140px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .laser-line-meter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    animation: fillLaserLine 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.5, 0.1, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fillLaserLine {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ========================================================
     ORIGINAL SITE HEADER STYLES
     ======================================================== */
  header.site-header {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .header-top {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 60%, #133E68 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid transparent;
    border-image: var(--accent-gradient) 1;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    height: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .header-title h6 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.2vw, 0.92rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .header-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .header-title p {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1vw, 0.84rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .site-navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B5E20 0%, #2E7D32 100%) !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold);
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: transparent;
    text-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .nav-link.active,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:focus,
  .site-navbar .nav-link.active:hover {
    color: var(--logo-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--logo-gold) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    min-width: 240px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--logo-green);
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 15px;
  }

  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #F4FBF6;
    color: var(--logo-green);
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--logo-navy);
  }

  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:hover,
  .site-navbar .dropdown-item.active:focus {
    background-color: #E8F5E9 !important;
    color: var(--logo-green) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .site-navbar .navbar-nav {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .nav-link {
      padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-menu {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      margin: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .site-navbar .dropdown-item {
      padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .header-top .row { 
      text-align: center; 
    }
    .header-logo-container {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  }


/* Cultural activities page styles */

  /* ---------- Brand Palette & Variables ---------- */
  footer.site-footer {
    --logo-navy-dark: #061528;
    --logo-navy: #0B2545;
    --logo-navy-light: #133E68;
    --logo-green: #2E7D32;
    --logo-green-light: #4CAF50;
    --logo-gold: #F5A623;
    --logo-gold-glow: #FFA000;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light), var(--logo-gold));
    --ink-light: #F8FAFC;
    --ink-soft: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.82);
    --ink-faint: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.55);
    --line-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 65%, #0d3056 100%);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    padding: 0 1rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* Accent Ribbon on Top Edge */
  footer.site-footer::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    margin: 0 -1rem;
  }

  /* ==========================================================
     PREMIUM "TOP" PILL BUTTON
     ========================================================== */
  .back-to-top-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 30;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    isolation: isolate;

    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Soft ambient glow behind the pill */
  .back-to-top::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .back-to-top:hover::after,
  .back-to-top:focus::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Circular arrow badge inside the pill */
  .back-to-top-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-green-light));
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), inset 0 -2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  }

  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--logo-navy-dark);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  /* Hover & Focus Interactions */
  .back-to-top:hover,
  .back-to-top:focus {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.7);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
      0 0 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  }

  .back-to-top:hover .back-to-top-inner,
  .back-to-top:focus .back-to-top-inner {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .back-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
  }

  /* Brand Header Block */
  .footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 0 1.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-brand-text h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .footer-brand-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* Columns & Links */
  .footer-col-title {
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--logo-green-light);
  }

  .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .footer-links li {
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .footer-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  footer.site-footer a {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover,
  footer.site-footer a:focus {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  footer.site-footer a:hover::before {
    content: "› ";
    color: var(--logo-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Divider & Credit */
  .footer-divider {
    border-color: var(--line-soft);
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-credit {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--ink-faint);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .footer-credit b {
    color: var(--ink-light);
  }

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-credit {
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-align: left;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .footer-brand {
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .footer-col-title {
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-wrapper {
      top: 14px;
      right: 14px;
    }
    .back-to-top {
      padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem 0.45rem 0.65rem;
      font-size: 0.64rem;
    }
    .back-to-top-inner {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
    }
    .back-to-top svg {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
    }
  }

  /* ============================================================
   CULTURAL & SPORTS FEATURE COMPONENT STYLES
   ============================================================ */
.feature-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  position: relative;
}

.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--logo-gold);
}

.feature-icon-wrap {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: var(--logo-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.feature-card:hover .feature-icon-wrap {
  background: var(--logo-green);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--logo-green);
}

.feature-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--logo-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.feature-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.75;
  text-align: justify;
  margin: 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* ---------- Bottom Cultural / Sports Banner ---------- */
.cultural-banner,
.sports-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  border-bottom: 4px solid var(--logo-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.cultural-banner h3,
.sports-banner h3 {
  color: var(--logo-gold);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.cultural-banner p,
.sports-banner p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ---------- Sports Showcase Frame ---------- */
.sports-image-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.sports-image-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--logo-navy-dark) 0%, var(--logo-navy) 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 3.5px solid var(--logo-gold);
}

.sports-image-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.sports-img-wrap {
  padding: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.sports-img-wrap img {
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

/* ---------- Admission Banner Overlay ---------- */
    .banner-overlay {
      position: fixed !important;
      top: 0 !important;
      left: 0 !important;
      right: 0 !important;
      bottom: 0 !important;
      width: 100vw !important;
      height: 100vh !important;
      background: rgba(6, 21, 40, 0.75);
      backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
      display: flex !important;
      align-items: center !important;
      justify-content: center !important;
      z-index: 999999 !important;
      padding: 15px !important;
      box-sizing: border-box !important;
      animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease;
      margin: 0 !important;
    }
    .banner-overlay.hidden { 
      display: none !important; 
    }
    .banner-box {
      position: relative !important;
      max-width: 650px;
      width: 90%;
      max-height: 85vh;
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      align-items: center;
      margin: auto !important;
      animation: popIn 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    }
    .banner-box img {
      display: block;
      width: 100%;
      height: auto;
      max-height: 80vh;
      object-fit: contain;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
      border: 3px solid var(--logo-gold);
    }
    .banner-close {
      position: absolute;
      top: -14px;
      right: -14px;
      width: 36px;
      height: 36px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--logo-navy);
      border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
      color: #FFFFFF;
      font-size: 22px;
      line-height: 1;
      cursor: pointer;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
      transition: all 0.2s ease;
      z-index: 10;
    }
    .banner-close:hover {
      background: var(--logo-gold);
      color: var(--logo-navy);
      transform: scale(1.1);
    }