/* ==========================================================================
   STREET UNIVERSITY - MODERN DESIGN SYSTEM & STYLESHEET
   Brand Colors from Logo: Royal Blue (#0033CC) & Laurel Gold (#F5A623)
   "Badili Fikra. Badili Maisha."
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Fraunces:ital,opsz,wght@0,9..144,500;0,9..144,600;0,9..144,700;0,9..144,800;1,9..144,400;1,9..144,600&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Brand Palette - Grounded, Warm, and Human */
  --su-blue: #0033CC;
  --su-blue-dark: #002080;
  --su-blue-deep: #081432;
  --su-blue-light: #2558E8;
  --su-blue-subtle: rgba(0, 51, 204, 0.05);

  --su-gold: #E58C00;
  --su-gold-dark: #BA6C00;
  --su-gold-light: #F7A828;
  --su-gold-subtle: rgba(229, 140, 0, 0.08);

  /* Warm Natural Paper & Editorial Surfaces */
  --bg-page: #FAF8F5;
  --bg-card: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-card-hover: #FFFDF9;
  --bg-warm-tint: #F3EFE8;
  --bg-dark-section: #081432;
  --bg-dark-card: #0E204A;
  --border-light: #E7E2D8;
  --border-subtle: #EFEBE3;
  --border-gold: rgba(229, 140, 0, 0.35);
  --border-blue: rgba(0, 51, 204, 0.16);

  /* Typography */
  --text-main: #141A28;
  --text-muted: #535E74;
  --text-light: #FAF8F5;
  --text-light-muted: #9BA8C0;

  /* Typography Families - Warm Human Editorial */
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-display: 'Fraunces', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-ui: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;

  /* Natural Shadows - Soft, organic, not harsh neon */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 6px rgba(20, 26, 40, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(20, 26, 40, 0.07);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 36px rgba(20, 26, 40, 0.10);
  --shadow-glow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 51, 204, 0.15);
  --shadow-gold-glow: 0 8px 24px rgba(229, 140, 0, 0.18);

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.18s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-normal: 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-slow: 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

  /* Tactile Radii */
  --radius-xs: 4px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--bg-page);
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

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

button, input, select, textarea {
  font: inherit;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.section-padding {
  padding: 6rem 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-padding {
    padding: 4rem 0;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HEADER & NAVBAR
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 51, 204, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 22px rgba(6, 22, 58, 0.09);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(0, 51, 204, 0.12);
  padding: 0;
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 92px;
  max-width: 1400px;
  width: 100%;
  transition: height 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.site-header.scrolled .nav-container {
  height: 64px;
}

.brand-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* Enlarged, Highly Visible Logo Emblem */
.brand-logo-img {
  width: 66px;
  height: 66px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  object-fit: contain;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 3px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(0, 51, 204, 0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 51, 204, 0.16), 0 0 0 2.5px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.brand-link:hover .brand-logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 51, 204, 0.24), 0 0 0 3.5px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.55);
}

/* Scaled Down Compact Logo on Scroll */
.site-header.scrolled .brand-logo-img {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  padding: 2px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border-width: 1.5px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 51, 204, 0.12), 0 0 0 1.5px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25);
}

.brand-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 850;
  color: var(--su-blue);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.site-header.scrolled .brand-name {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
}

.brand-tagline {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--su-gold-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.site-header.scrolled .brand-tagline {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.site-header.scrolled .btn-nav-action {
  padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  margin: 0 1rem;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.15rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--su-blue);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--su-blue), var(--su-gold));
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width var(--transition-normal);
}

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

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Quick Search Button */
.btn-search-trigger {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: var(--su-blue-subtle);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 51, 204, 0.12);
  color: var(--su-blue);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-search-trigger:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 51, 204, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--su-blue);
}

.btn-search-trigger kbd {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 0.1rem 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Standard Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--su-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 51, 204, 0.3);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--su-blue-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 51, 204, 0.4);
}

.btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--su-gold), var(--su-gold-dark));
  color: #0B1E48;
  font-weight: 800;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--su-gold-light), var(--su-gold));
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.45);
}

.btn-outline {
  border: 2px solid var(--su-blue);
  color: var(--su-blue);
  background: transparent;
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--su-blue-subtle);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: transparent;
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 32px;
  height: 24px;
  padding: 0;
}

.mobile-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2.5px;
  background-color: var(--su-blue);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7.5px) rotate(45deg);
}

.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7.5px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION - NATURAL EDITORIAL & DOCUMENTARY LAYOUT
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 144px;
  padding-bottom: 5.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FAF8F5 60%, #F2EDE4 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.95fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3.5rem;
}

.hero-editorial-kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--su-blue);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.hero-editorial-kicker .kicker-flag {
  color: var(--su-gold);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 4.4vw, 4.1rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #0A142F;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.hero-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--su-blue);
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.14rem;
  color: #4A5568;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.hero-trust-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-right: 0.75rem;
}

.trust-item:last-child {
  border-right: none;
  padding-right: 0;
}

.trust-item strong {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--su-blue);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.trust-item span {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

/* Authentic Photojournalism Frame */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
}

.hero-photo-frame {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(14, 22, 44, 0.09);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  position: relative;
}

.hero-main-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 440px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

/* Archival Stamp in Corner */
.hero-archive-stamp {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 2px dashed var(--su-gold);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  transform: rotate(2.5deg);
  z-index: 5;
}

.hero-archive-stamp .stamp-title {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--su-gold-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-archive-stamp .stamp-year {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--su-blue);
  line-height: 1;
  margin: 2px 0;
}

.hero-archive-stamp .stamp-sub {
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: #4A5568;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* Documentary Photo Caption */
.hero-editorial-caption {
  padding: 0.9rem 0.5rem 0.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.hero-caption-place {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: var(--su-blue);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-editorial-caption p {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #2D3748;
  line-height: 1.45;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-caption-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #718096;
  padding-top: 0.45rem;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--border-light);
  margin-top: 0.3rem;
}

.floating-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.floating-icon.gold {
  background: var(--su-gold-subtle);
  color: var(--su-gold-dark);
}

.floating-icon.blue {
  background: var(--su-blue-subtle);
  color: var(--su-blue);
}

.floating-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.floating-text span {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TICKER / MARQUEE RIBBON WITH CENTER-PRESSED LOGO BADGE
   ========================================================================== */
.ticker-ribbon-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: visible;
  z-index: 15;
}

.ticker-ribbon {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #002080 0%, #0033CC 50%, #002080 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 1.15rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: inset 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25), 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 51, 204, 0.12);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
}

.ticker-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: scrollTicker 32s linear infinite;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.ticker-ribbon:hover .ticker-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes scrollTicker {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.ticker-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.ticker-item .ticker-star {
  color: var(--su-gold);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* Center Emblem Badge Pressed Over the Ticker Ribbon */
.ticker-center-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: 25;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.ticker-center-badge:hover {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.12);
}

/* Ambient Radial Glow Behind Badge */
.ticker-badge-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 130px;
  height: 130px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.55) 0%, rgba(0, 51, 204, 0.4) 50%, transparent 75%);
  filter: blur(12px);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: badgeGlowPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes badgeGlowPulse {
  0% { transform: scale(0.92); opacity: 0.55; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.18); opacity: 0.95; }
}

/* Rotating Outer Gold Dashed Orbit Ring */
.ticker-badge-ring {
  position: absolute;
  width: 104px;
  height: 104px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.85);
  animation: badgeOrbitSpin 14s linear infinite;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes badgeOrbitSpin {
  0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Center Crest Core - Elevated, Pressed in Center */
.ticker-badge-core {
  width: 86px;
  height: 86px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 3.5px solid var(--su-gold);
  box-shadow: 
    0 8px 24px rgba(6, 17, 44, 0.45),
    0 0 0 4px #0033CC,
    0 0 22px rgba(0, 51, 204, 0.4);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.ticker-center-badge:hover .ticker-badge-core {
  border-color: #FFC043;
  box-shadow: 
    0 12px 30px rgba(6, 17, 44, 0.5),
    0 0 0 5px var(--su-gold),
    0 0 28px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.65);
}

.ticker-badge-core img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: block;
}

/* Responsive Scaling for Ticker Badge */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ticker-ribbon {
    padding: 1.35rem 0;
  }
  .ticker-badge-ring {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
  }
  .ticker-badge-core {
    width: 66px;
    height: 66px;
    padding: 4px;
    border-width: 2.5px;
  }
  .ticker-badge-glow {
    width: 95px;
    height: 95px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION HEADERS
   ========================================================================== */
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.section-header.text-left {
  text-align: left;
  margin-left: 0;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: var(--su-blue);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  background: var(--bg-warm-tint);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-tag.gold {
  color: var(--su-gold-dark);
  background: rgba(229, 140, 0, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.4vw, 2.9rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0A142F;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.section-title.text-white {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.section-desc {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.section-desc.text-white-muted {
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT STREET UNIVERSITY
   ========================================================================== */
.about-section {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.about-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.about-narrative h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0A142F;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.about-narrative p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.04rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.about-highlight-box {
  background: var(--bg-warm-tint);
  border-left: 3.5px solid var(--su-gold);
  padding: 1.4rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  margin: 1.75rem 0;
}

.about-highlight-box p {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #0A142F;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.about-visual-collage {
  position: relative;
}

.collage-main-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 4px solid #FFFFFF;
}

.collage-secondary-img {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -25px;
  right: -25px;
  width: 55%;
  height: 220px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 4px solid #FFFFFF;
}

/* Vision & Mission Cards */
.vision-mission-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
}

.vm-card {
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--bg-page);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.vm-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.vm-card.vision-card {
  border-top: 4px solid var(--su-blue);
}

.vm-card.mission-card {
  border-top: 4px solid var(--su-gold);
}

.vm-icon-wrapper {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.vision-card .vm-icon-wrapper {
  background: var(--su-blue-subtle);
  color: var(--su-blue);
}

.mission-card .vm-icon-wrapper {
  background: var(--su-gold-subtle);
  color: var(--su-gold-dark);
}

.vm-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0A142F;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.vm-card p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}

/* Why Street University Grid */
.why-su-box {
  background: var(--bg-warm-tint);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  padding: 3rem;
}

.why-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
}

.why-header h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0A142F;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.why-header p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.why-pill-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
  background: var(--bg-page);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.why-pill-item:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--su-blue);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.why-check {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--su-gold-subtle);
  color: var(--su-gold-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.why-pill-item span {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHAT WE DO (8 CORE DOMAINS)
   ========================================================================== */
.what-we-do-section {
  background: var(--bg-page);
}

.domains-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.domain-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.2rem 1.85rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.domain-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: transparent;
  transition: background var(--transition-normal);
}

.domain-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(0, 51, 204, 0.2);
}

.domain-card:hover::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--su-blue), var(--su-gold));
}

.domain-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--su-blue-subtle);
  color: var(--su-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.domain-card:hover .domain-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
  background: var(--su-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.domain-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.28rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.domain-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  flex-grow: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.domain-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.domain-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--su-blue);
  background: var(--su-blue-subtle);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OUR PROGRAMS
   ========================================================================== */
.programs-section {
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.programs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.program-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.program-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(0, 51, 204, 0.25);
}

.program-thumb {
  position: relative;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.program-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.program-card:hover .program-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.program-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  background: rgba(6, 22, 58, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.program-badge.flagship {
  background: var(--su-gold);
  color: #0B1E48;
}

.program-body {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.program-body h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.program-body p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.program-features-list {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.program-features-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.program-features-list li i {
  color: var(--su-blue);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.program-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.btn-link-action {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--su-blue);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-link-action:hover {
  color: var(--su-blue-dark);
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OUR PROJECTS (FEATURED & FILTERABLE)
   ========================================================================== */
.projects-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F8FAFD 0%, #EEF4FD 100%);
}

.project-filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.filter-tab {
  padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.filter-tab:hover {
  color: var(--su-blue);
  border-color: var(--su-blue);
}

.filter-tab.active {
  background: var(--su-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--su-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 51, 204, 0.25);
}

.projects-showcase-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(360px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.project-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

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

.project-media {
  position: relative;
  height: 240px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.project-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

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

.project-category-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--su-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.project-card-content {
  padding: 1.85rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.project-card-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.38rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.project-card-content p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.project-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding: 0.85rem;
  background: var(--bg-page);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.project-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.project-meta-item i {
  color: var(--su-gold-dark);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   JOURNEY & TIMELINE
   ========================================================================== */
.journey-section {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
}

.journey-intro-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--su-blue-deep) 0%, #0c2152 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.journey-intro-card::after {
  content: '2008';
  position: absolute;
  right: -20px;
  bottom: -40px;
  font-size: 10rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  pointer-events: none;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
}

.journey-top-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.journey-stat-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.journey-stat-num {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--su-gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.journey-stat-lbl {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Interactive Timeline */
.timeline-container {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 2rem 0;
}

.timeline-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--su-blue), var(--su-gold));
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  width: 50%;
}

.timeline-item.left {
  left: 0;
  padding-right: 3rem;
  text-align: right;
}

.timeline-item.right {
  left: 50%;
  padding-left: 3rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.timeline-dot {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--su-gold);
  border: 4px solid #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--su-blue);
  z-index: 2;
}

.timeline-item.left .timeline-dot {
  right: -10px;
}

.timeline-item.right .timeline-dot {
  left: -10px;
}

.timeline-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

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

.timeline-year-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--su-blue);
  background: var(--su-blue-subtle);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.timeline-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.timeline-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .timeline-line {
    left: 20px;
  }
  .timeline-item {
    width: 100%;
    left: 0 !important;
    padding-left: 50px !important;
    padding-right: 0 !important;
    text-align: left !important;
  }
  .timeline-dot {
    left: 10px !important;
    right: auto !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   IMPACT & STATS
   ========================================================================== */
.impact-section {
  background: var(--bg-dark-section);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.impact-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 800px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 51, 204, 0.25) 0%, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.08) 50%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.impact-counters-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
}

.counter-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.2rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.counter-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--su-blue), var(--su-gold));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
}

.counter-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.counter-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.counter-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--su-gold);
}

.counter-number {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
}

.counter-number .suffix {
  color: var(--su-gold);
}

.counter-label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Impact Pillars Grid */
.impact-areas-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.impact-area-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.impact-area-box:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(0, 51, 204, 0.4);
}

.impact-area-box h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--su-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.impact-area-box p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OUR REACH ACROSS TANZANIA
   ========================================================================== */
.reach-section {
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

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

.reach-audiences-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
}

.audience-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  background: var(--bg-page);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.audience-badge:hover {
  border-color: var(--su-blue);
  background: var(--su-blue-subtle);
  color: var(--su-blue);
}

.audience-badge i {
  color: var(--su-gold-dark);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* Interactive Region Highlights */
.interactive-reach-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #081B44 0%, #030A1C 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
}

.reach-header-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.zone-chip {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.zone-chip.active,
.zone-chip:hover {
  background: var(--su-gold);
  color: #0B1E48;
  border-color: var(--su-gold);
}

.region-display-body {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  min-height: 220px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.region-display-body h4 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--su-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.region-display-body p {
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.region-tags-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.region-subtag {
  background: rgba(0, 51, 204, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 51, 204, 0.6);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PARTNERSHIPS
   ========================================================================== */
.partnerships-section {
  background: var(--bg-page);
}

.why-partner-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.partner-benefit-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.partner-benefit-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--su-blue);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.benefit-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--su-gold-subtle);
  color: var(--su-gold-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.partner-benefit-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* Partnership Models */
.partner-models-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--su-blue);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.partner-models-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.model-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--su-blue);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

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

.model-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.model-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Verified Partners Showcase */
.partners-showcase-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  text-align: center;
}

.partners-categories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.partner-cat-pill {
  background: var(--bg-page);
  padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(0, 51, 204, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--su-blue-dark);
}

.partner-cat-pill i {
  color: var(--su-gold-dark);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STORIES & MEDIA HUB (WITH LIGHTBOX GALLERY)
   ========================================================================== */
.stories-section {
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.media-filter-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.media-filter-btn {
  padding: 0.55rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--bg-page);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.media-filter-btn:hover {
  color: var(--su-blue);
  border-color: var(--su-blue);
}

.media-filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--su-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--su-blue);
}

/* Success Stories Carousel/Grid */
.success-stories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(340px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.story-card {
  background: var(--bg-page);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.story-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.story-header-img {
  height: 200px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.story-header-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.story-card:hover .story-header-img img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.story-type-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0.85rem;
  left: 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(6, 22, 58, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--su-gold);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.story-body {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.story-quote-icon {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--su-gold-light);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.story-body blockquote {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.story-author-meta {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--su-gold);
}

.author-details strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.author-details span {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Event Photo Gallery Masonry / Grid */
.photo-gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.gallery-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.gallery-hover-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(0, 51, 204, 0.85) 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

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

.gallery-hover-overlay span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--su-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.gallery-hover-overlay h5 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EVENTS SECTION (UPCOMING & PAST ARCHIVES)
   ========================================================================== */
.events-section {
  background: var(--bg-page);
}

.featured-event-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #09173B 0%, #030A1C 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.featured-event-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.event-live-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid var(--su-gold);
  color: var(--su-gold);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.event-countdown-wrapper {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.countdown-title {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--su-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.countdown-timer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.time-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.time-box .num {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  padding: 0.6rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  min-width: 60px;
}

.time-box .lbl {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
}

.past-events-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.past-event-item {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.past-event-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.past-event-thumb {
  height: 180px;
  position: relative;
}

.past-event-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.past-event-content {
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.past-event-date {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--su-blue);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  display: block;
}

.past-event-content h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.past-event-content p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GET INVOLVED (INTERACTIVE PATHWAYS)
   ========================================================================== */
.get-involved-section {
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.involvement-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(230px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.involve-card {
  background: var(--bg-page);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.involve-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--su-blue);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.involve-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--su-blue-subtle);
  color: var(--su-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.involve-card:hover .involve-icon {
  background: var(--su-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.involve-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.involve-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PHILOSOPHY & CALL TO ACTION BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.philosophy-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--su-blue-dark) 0%, #001859 50%, #070e24 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.philosophy-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.15) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.philosophy-tag {
  color: var(--su-gold);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.philosophy-quote {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
}

.philosophy-quote span.gold {
  color: var(--su-gold);
}

.philosophy-subtext {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.philosophy-pillars-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.phil-pillar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.phil-pillar strong {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.phil-pillar span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--su-gold);
}

.swahili-motto {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  padding: 0.6rem 1.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-section {
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
}

.contact-info-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-channel-card {
  background: var(--bg-page);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-channel-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--su-blue);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.channel-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--su-blue-subtle);
  color: var(--su-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.channel-content h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.channel-content p,
.channel-content a {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.channel-content a:hover {
  color: var(--su-blue);
}

/* Contact Form */
.contact-form-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.form-group-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  background: var(--bg-page);
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--su-blue);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--su-blue-glow);
}

textarea.form-control {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 110px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: #040916;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding-top: 5rem;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-brand p {
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.social-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--su-gold);
  color: #0B1E48;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-col h5 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
}

.footer-links-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-links-list a {
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links-list a:hover {
  color: var(--su-gold);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-newsletter p {
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.newsletter-input {
  flex-grow: 1;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.newsletter-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--su-gold);
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
}

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
  color: var(--su-gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODALS & LIGHTBOXES
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(6, 16, 42, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.modal-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.modal-dialog {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  max-width: 680px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.97);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
}

.modal-overlay.active .modal-dialog {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.modal-header {
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  z-index: 10;
}

.modal-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--su-blue);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-page);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: #FEE2E2;
  color: #DC2626;
}

.modal-body {
  padding: 2rem;
}

/* Lightbox Modal */
.lightbox-dialog {
  background: transparent;
  max-width: 900px;
  box-shadow: none;
  text-align: center;
}

.lightbox-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.lightbox-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 75vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  background: #000000;
}

.lightbox-caption {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.lightbox-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: -45px;
  right: 0;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Search / Spotlight Modal */
.spotlight-dialog {
  max-width: 580px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.spotlight-input-wrapper {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.spotlight-input {
  width: 100%;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  background: transparent;
}

.spotlight-input:focus {
  outline: none;
}

.spotlight-results {
  max-height: 380px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 0.75rem;
}

.spotlight-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.spotlight-item:hover {
  background: var(--bg-page);
}

.spotlight-item i {
  color: var(--su-blue);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* Toast Notification */
.toast-notice {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  background: #0B1938;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--su-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  z-index: 3000;
  transform: translateY(100px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.toast-notice.show {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid,
  .about-top-grid,
  .reach-grid,
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .featured-event-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .badge-top-left, .badge-bottom-right {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 92px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    transform: translateY(-120%);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  }

  .site-header.scrolled .nav-menu {
    top: 64px;
  }

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

  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }

  .btn-search-trigger kbd {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .nav-container {
    height: 78px;
  }

  .site-header.scrolled .nav-container {
    height: 58px;
  }

  .brand-logo-img {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 11px;
  }

  .site-header.scrolled .brand-logo-img {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }

  .brand-name {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .site-header.scrolled .brand-name {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
  }

  .brand-tagline {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
  }

  .site-header.scrolled .brand-tagline {
    font-size: 0.54rem;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    top: 78px;
  }

  .site-header.scrolled .nav-menu {
    top: 58px;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .hero-trust-bar {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .form-group-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .reach-audiences-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

  .countdown-timer {
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .time-box .num {
    min-width: 48px;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.5rem;
  }

  .vision-mission-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DEDICATED SUBPAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.page-hero-banner {
  background: radial-gradient(120% 80% at 50% 0%, #06163A 0%, #03081A 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 150px 0 70px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero-banner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.12) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .page-hero-banner {
    padding: 120px 0 50px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SITE PRELOADER & PAGE TRANSITION SPINNER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-preloader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 99999;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0B1F4A 0%, #06112C 65%, #030818 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transition: opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.4s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.site-preloader.fade-out {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.loader-spinner-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 124px;
  height: 124px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Outer Dual-Color Glowing Spinning Ring */
.loader-spinner-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 4px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-top-color: var(--su-gold);
  border-right-color: #FFC247;
  border-bottom-color: var(--su-blue-light);
  border-left-color: var(--su-blue);
  animation: loaderSpin 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.5, 0.1, 0.4, 0.9) infinite;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.4), inset 0 0 15px rgba(0, 51, 204, 0.35);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(0, 51, 204, 0.5));
}

/* Outer Dashed Orbit Ring */
.loader-spinner-ring-outer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.45);
  animation: loaderSpinReverse 8s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes loaderSpin {
  0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

@keyframes loaderSpinReverse {
  0% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
  100% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
}

/* Center Logo Inside the Spinner */
.loader-logo-core {
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  animation: logoPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  z-index: 2;
}

.loader-logo-core img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

@keyframes logoPulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.96);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 51, 204, 0.35);
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1.04);
    box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6);
  }
}

/* Text Beneath Loader */
.loader-text-group {
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.loader-brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.loader-tagline {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--su-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.loader-dots span {
  animation: blinkDots 1.4s infinite;
  opacity: 0;
}
.loader-dots span:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.loader-dots span:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.loader-dots span:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.6s; }

@keyframes blinkDots {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0; }
  50% { opacity: 1; }
}