:root {
    --sf-font: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "SF Pro Display", "SF Pro Text", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
    --bg-body: #f5f5f7;
    
    --glass-bg-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    --glass-bg-surface: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    --glass-bg-elevated: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    --glass-border: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    --glass-border-bright: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    --glass-highlight: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    --glass-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    
    --text-main: #1d1d1f;
    --text-secondary: #515154;
    --text-muted: #86868b;
    --apple-blue: #0066cc;
    --apple-blue-hover: #0077ed;
    --apple-accent: #5e5ce6;
    --apple-gold: #d97706;
    --radius-large: 24px;
    --radius-medium: 16px;
    --radius-small: 10px;
    --blur-strength: blur(30px) saturate(190%);
    --transition-spring: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

* {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--sf-font);
    background-color: var(--bg-body);
    color: var(--text-main);
    line-height: 1.47059;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: -0.022em;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.ambient-glow-1 {
    position: fixed; top: -10%; left: -10%;
    width: 50vw; height: 50vw;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 113, 227, 0.12) 0%, rgba(94, 92, 230, 0.06) 50%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 80%);
    filter: blur(90px); z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; border-radius: 50%;
}

.ambient-glow-2 {
    position: fixed; bottom: -10%; right: -10%;
    width: 60vw; height: 60vw;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(94, 92, 230, 0.08) 0%, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.08) 50%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 80%);
    filter: blur(100px); z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; border-radius: 50%;
}

header.apple-nav {
    position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 9999;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: var(--blur-strength);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--blur-strength);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transition: var(--transition-spring);
}

.nav-container {
    max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0 24px; height: 56px;
}

.brand-logo {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    text-decoration: none; color: var(--text-main); font-weight: 600; font-size: 17px;
}

.brand-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--apple-blue), var(--apple-accent));
    color: #fff; font-size: 10px; padding: 3px 8px; border-radius: 20px; font-weight: 700;
}

nav.nav-menu { display: flex; gap: 20px; align-items: center; }
nav.nav-menu a { color: var(--text-secondary); text-decoration: none; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; transition: var(--transition-spring); }
nav.nav-menu a:hover, nav.nav-menu a.active { color: var(--text-main); transform: scale(1.03); }

.btn-pay-online {
    background: var(--apple-blue); color: #ffffff !important; padding: 7px 16px; border-radius: 980px;
    font-size: 12px !important; font-weight: 500 !important; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.25);
}

.page-wrapper { position: relative; z-index: 1; margin-top: 56px; min-height: calc(100vh - 56px); }
.container { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 60px 24px; }

h1.display-title { font-size: clamp(36px, 6vw, 64px); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 16px; letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
p.hero-subtitle { font-size: clamp(18px, 2.5vw, 24px); color: var(--text-secondary); max-width: 780px; margin-bottom: 32px; }

.apple-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) 100%);
    backdrop-filter: var(--blur-strength);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    border-radius: var(--radius-large); padding: 32px; transition: var(--transition-spring);
    box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow);
}
.apple-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08); }

.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } nav.nav-menu { display: none; } }

.apple-button { display: inline-flex; padding: 12px 26px; border-radius: 980px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; border: none; transition: var(--transition-spring); }
.apple-button-primary { background: var(--apple-blue); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,102,204,0.25); }
.apple-button-secondary { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); color: var(--text-main); border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); }

/* --- HERO SECTION & TRANSPARENT CARD FIX --- */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    height: 85vh;
    min-height: 550px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
}

.hero-video-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* --- STYLISH HERO & TYPOGRAPHY --- */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    height: 88vh;
    min-height: 580px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
}

.hero-video-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Contrast layer over video to ensure clear text legibility */
.hero-video-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) 100%),
                linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.3) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 50%, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 100%);
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    max-width: 920px;
    width: 90%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    background: transparent !important;
    backdrop-filter: none !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* Glass Pill Badge */
.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 18px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 980px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.badge-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background-color: #30d158;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px #30d158;
}

/* Main Display Title */
.hero-overlay h1.display-title {
    font-size: clamp(38px, 5.5vw, 68px) !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    line-height: 1.08 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
}

/* Blue Gradient Accent Text */
.gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #60a5fa 0%, #3b82f6 50%, #93c5fd 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* Hero Subtitle */
.hero-overlay p.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(16px, 2vw, 21px) !important;
    font-weight: 400 !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
    max-width: 720px !important;
    margin: 0 auto 36px !important;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) !important;
}

/* Button Group & Glass Button */
.hero-cta-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.apple-button-glass {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.apple-button-glass:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .desktop-only { display: none; }
}

.announcement-stripe { background: rgba(0,102,204,0.06); padding: 14px 24px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; font-size: 13px; }

.modal-overlay { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.3); backdrop-filter: blur(20px); z-index: 10000; display: none; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.modal-overlay.active { display: flex; }
.modal-sheet { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95); padding: 36px; border-radius: var(--radius-large); max-width: 650px; width: 100%; }

.tab-bar { display: flex; gap: 12px; overflow-x: auto; padding-bottom: 12px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.tab-item { padding: 10px 22px; background: var(--glass-bg-surface); border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); border-radius: 980px; text-decoration: none; color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 14px; }
.tab-item.active { background: #fff; color: #000; }

/* --- CLEAN APPLE FOOTER STYLES --- */
footer.apple-footer {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(25px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px) saturate(180%);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    padding: 48px 0 32px;
    margin-top: 60px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.footer-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.footer-disclaimer {
    padding-bottom: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 12px;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.footer-column h4 {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* Strictly removes all bullet points and default list offsets */
.footer-column ul {
    list-style: none !important;
    list-style-type: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

.footer-column ul li {
    list-style: none !important;
    list-style-type: none !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    padding: 0 !important;
}

/* Removes standard blue underlines and applies subtle hover effects */
.footer-column ul li a {
    color: var(--text-secondary) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    font-size: 13px;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}

.footer-column ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--apple-blue) !important;
}

.footer-bottom {
    padding-top: 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.footer-bottom-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
    color: var(--text-secondary) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
    color: var(--apple-blue) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
}
/* --- STATISTICS BANNER --- */
.stats-bar {
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(28, 28, 30, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.stats-container {
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
}

.stat-item {
    padding: 32px 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-start;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.stat-item:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}

.stat-number {
    font-family: "Georgia", "Times New Roman", serif;
    font-size: clamp(32px, 3vw, 46px);
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.stat-label {
    font-family: var(--sf-font);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .stats-container {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
    .stat-item {
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    }
    .stat-item:nth-child(3) {
        border-right: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .stats-container {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .stat-item:nth-child(2n) {
        border-right: none;
    }
}
/* --- APPLE-STYLE STATISTICS BANNER --- */
.stats-bar {
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.stats-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
}

.stat-item {
    padding: 28px 16px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.stat-item:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}

.stat-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.stat-number {
    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "SF Pro Display", "SF Pro Text", system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(32px, 3.2vw, 44px);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.05;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    letter-spacing: -0.035em;
    color: #1d1d1f;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1d1d1f 0%, #434344 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.stat-plus, .stat-unit {
    font-size: 0.7em;
    font-weight: 600;
    vertical-align: super;
    margin-left: 1px;
}

.stat-label {
    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "SF Pro Text", system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #86868b;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .stats-container {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
    .stat-item:nth-child(3) {
        border-right: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .stats-container {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .stat-item {
        border-right: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    }
    .stat-item:nth-child(2n) {
        border-right: none;
    }
}

input, textarea, select { width: 100%; padding: 12px 16px; margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 16px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); border-radius: var(--radius-small); }

/* --- APPLE BENTO GRID "WHY US" SECTION --- */
.why-us-section {
    background-color: #f5f5f7;
    padding: 96px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.why-us-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

/* Header Typography */
.why-us-section .section-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto 64px;
}

.why-us-section .section-tagline {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: #0071e3;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.why-us-section .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(34px, 4vw, 52px);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.08;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: #1d1d1f;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.gradient-text-blue {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0071e3 0%, #42a5f5 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.why-us-section .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: #86868b;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* Bento Grid */
.bento-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 22px;
}

/* Base Bento Card */
.bento-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: 36px 32px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.bento-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* Bento Badge */
.bento-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(0, 113, 227, 0.06);
    color: #0071e3;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 980px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    width: fit-content;
}

.bento-card h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1d1d1f;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.bento-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: #86868b;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Specific Card Layout Variations */
.bento-hero {
    grid-column: span 2;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f0f4f9 100%);
}

.bento-hero-graphic {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 28px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.graphic-chip {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #1d1d1f;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.bento-wide {
    grid-column: span 3;
}

.bento-split {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 24px;
}

.bento-stat-pill {
    background: #f5f5f7;
    padding: 16px 28px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    min-width: 160px;
}

.pill-value {
    display: block;
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0071e3;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.pill-label {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #86868b;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* Responsive Grid */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .bento-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .bento-hero, .bento-wide {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 650px) {
    .bento-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .bento-hero, .bento-wide {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }
    .bento-split {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
}

/* --- CAMPUS PULSE / NOTIFICATIONS SECTION --- */
.pulse-section {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 88px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.pulse-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.pulse-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

/* Card Shell */
.pulse-card {
    background: #f5f5f7;
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: 32px 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.pulse-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    background: #ffffff;
    border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* Card Header */
.pulse-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    padding-bottom: 18px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.pulse-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.icon-blue { background: rgba(0, 113, 227, 0.1); color: #0071e3; }
.icon-purple { background: rgba(94, 92, 230, 0.1); color: #5e5ce6; }
.icon-gold { background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.1); color: #d97706; }

.pulse-card-header h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1d1d1f;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin: 0;
}

.pulse-count {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #86868b;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* List Items */
.pulse-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-grow: 1;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.pulse-item {
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 12px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
    display: block;
}

.pulse-item:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.pulse-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.pulse-tag {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 980px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.tag-urgent { background: rgba(255, 59, 48, 0.12); color: #ff3b30; }
.tag-blue { background: rgba(0, 113, 227, 0.1); color: #0071e3; }
.tag-purple { background: rgba(94, 92, 230, 0.1); color: #5e5ce6; }
.tag-green { background: rgba(52, 199, 89, 0.12); color: #28cd41; }
.tag-gold { background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.1); color: #d97706; }
.tag-gray { background: rgba(142, 142, 147, 0.12); color: #636366; }

.pulse-date {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #86868b;
}

.pulse-item h4 {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1d1d1f;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.pulse-item p {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #86868b;
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Event Item Variant */
.pulse-event-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.pulse-event-item:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.event-date-box {
    width: 52px;
    height: 56px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.event-month {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ff3b30;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.event-day {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1d1d1f;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.event-details h4 {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1d1d1f;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.event-loc {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #86868b;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Card Action Link */
.pulse-more-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border-radius: 14px;
    color: #0071e3;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.pulse-card:hover .pulse-more-btn {
    background: #0071e3;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: #0071e3;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .pulse-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* --- GLOBAL REUSABLE SECTION HEADERS & SPACING --- */
.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto 52px; /* Generous breathing room above cards */
    padding: 0 16px;
}

.section-tagline {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: #0071e3;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 48px);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: #1d1d1f;
    margin: 0 0 14px 0;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: #86868b;
    font-weight: 400;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Updated Campus Pulse Section Container Padding */
.pulse-section {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 96px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.pulse-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

/* --- OUR FOUNDING INSTITUTION SECTION --- */
.founding-section {
    background: #fafafa;
    padding: 96px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.founding-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

/* Card Wrapper Layout */
.founding-card-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

/* Left Main Card with Ambient Glow Effect */
.founding-main-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 32px;
    padding: 48px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

/* Hover ambient blur effect */
.founding-ambient-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: -100px;
    right: -100px;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 113, 227, 0.12) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

.founding-main-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 113, 227, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(0, 113, 227, 0.2);
}

.founding-header-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.founding-pill {
    background: rgba(0, 113, 227, 0.08);
    color: #0071e3;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 980px;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.founding-trust-name {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #86868b;
}

.founding-heading {
    font-size: clamp(24px, 2.5vw, 32px);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    color: #1d1d1f;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.founding-text {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #515154;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

/* Pillar Features */
.founding-pillars {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.pillar-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.pillar-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: #f5f5f7;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #0071e3;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pillar-item h4 {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1d1d1f;
    margin: 0 0 4px 0;
}

.pillar-item p {
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 1.45;
    color: #86868b;
    margin: 0;
}

.founding-footer-action {
    padding-top: 16px;
}

/* Right Side Card */
.founding-side-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.quote-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1d1d1f 0%, #2d2d2e 100%);
    border-radius: 32px;
    padding: 36px 32px;
    color: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.quote-mark {
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 64px;
    line-height: 1;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    margin-bottom: -20px;
}

.quote-content {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.quote-author strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.quote-author span {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

/* Trust Stats Boxes */
.trust-stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
}

.trust-stat-box {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.trust-stat-num {
    display: block;
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0071e3;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.trust-stat-lbl {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #86868b;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .founding-card-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .founding-pillars {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .founding-main-card {
        padding: 28px 20px;
    }
}

/* --- VISION, MISSION & CORE VALUES SECTION --- */
.vmv-section {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 96px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.vmv-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

/* Vision & Mission Top Grid */
.vmv-top-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.vmv-card {
    background: #f5f5f7;
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: 40px 36px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.vmv-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    background: #ffffff;
    border-color: rgba(0, 113, 227, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

/* Badges */
.vmv-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 980px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    width: fit-content;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.badge-blue {
    background: rgba(0, 113, 227, 0.08);
    color: #0071e3;
}

.badge-purple {
    background: rgba(94, 92, 230, 0.08);
    color: #5e5ce6;
}

/* Vision Typography */
.vmv-vision-card h3 {
    font-size: clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 26px);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.35;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: #1d1d1f;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.vmv-card-footer {
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.vmv-footer-tag {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #86868b;
}

/* Mission List */
.mission-list {
    list-style: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
}

.mission-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
}

.mission-num {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #5e5ce6;
    background: rgba(94, 92, 230, 0.1);
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.mission-list p {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: #424245;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Values Header & Grid */
.vmv-values-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.vmv-values-header h4 {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: #86868b;
    margin: 0;
}

.vmv-values-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.value-item {
    background: #f5f5f7;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 28px 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.value-item:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.value-icon {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.icon-teal { background: rgba(48, 176, 199, 0.12); color: #00838f; }
.icon-blue { background: rgba(0, 113, 227, 0.1); color: #0071e3; }
.icon-orange { background: rgba(255, 149, 0, 0.12); color: #d97706; }
.icon-green { background: rgba(52, 199, 89, 0.12); color: #28cd41; }

.value-item h5 {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1d1d1f;
    margin: 0 0 8px 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.value-item p {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: #86868b;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .vmv-top-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .vmv-values-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .vmv-values-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .vmv-card {
        padding: 28px 20px;
    }
}

/* --- CAMPUS LIFE SECTION --- */
.campus-life-section {
    background: #f5f5f7;
    padding: 96px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.campus-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

/* Bento Grid Layout */
.campus-bento-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 22px;
}

/* Base Card Styles */
.campus-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: 36px 32px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.campus-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* Hero Variant */
.campus-hero-card {
    grid-column: span 2;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #fff8f6 100%);
}

.campus-wide-card {
    grid-column: span 3;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #fbfaff 100%);
}

/* Badges */
.campus-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 980px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.badge-coral { background: rgba(255, 100, 80, 0.12); color: #e04836; }
.badge-blue { background: rgba(0, 113, 227, 0.1); color: #0071e3; }
.badge-green { background: rgba(52, 199, 89, 0.12); color: #28cd41; }
.badge-purple { background: rgba(175, 82, 222, 0.12); color: #af52de; }

.campus-card h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: #1d1d1f;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.campus-card p {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: #6e6e73;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Custom Elements Inside Cards */
.campus-stat-badge {
    margin-top: 24px;
    padding-top: 18px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.stat-badge-num {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #e04836;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.stat-badge-lbl {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #86868b;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.club-chips-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 24px;
}

.club-chip {
    background: #f5f5f7;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #1d1d1f;
}

.campus-feature-pill {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 24px;
    background: rgba(52, 199, 89, 0.08);
    color: #1b8a34;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.campus-split {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 32px;
}

.housing-stats-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.housing-stat {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    padding: 16px 24px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.h-value {
    display: block;
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #af52de;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.h-lbl {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #86868b;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Responsive Grid Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .campus-bento-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .campus-hero-card, .campus-wide-card {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 650px) {
    .campus-bento-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .campus-hero-card, .campus-wide-card {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }
    .campus-split {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
}