/* ==========================================================================
   Apex Scholars Academy - Premium CSS Stylesheet
   Designed with Editorial Academic Aesthetics (Trustworthy, Human-designed)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. CSS Custom Properties (Design Tokens) */
:root {
  /* Color Palette */
  --color-primary: #1E3A8A;       /* Deep Academic Blue */
  --color-secondary: #F97316;     /* Academic Orange Accent */
  --color-background: #FFFFFF;
  --color-light-bg: #F8FAFC;      /* Light Slate Blue-grey */
  --color-text: #0F172A;          /* Deep Slate Dark Text */
  --color-muted: #64748B;         /* Slate Grey for muted/labels */
  --color-border: #E2E8F0;        /* Light Grey border */
  --color-white: #FFFFFF;
  
  /* Typography */
  --font-headings: 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  
  /* Layout Constants */
  --header-height: 80px;
  --max-width: 1280px;
  --transition-speed: 0.2s;
  --border-radius: 6px;
}

/* 2. CSS Reset & Base Styles */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: var(--header-height);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text);
  background-color: var(--color-background);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Typography Scale */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

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

button, input, select, textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  color: inherit;
}

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

/* 3. Reusable Layout & Components */
.section-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .section-container {
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
  }
}

/* Section Header standardizer - Editorial style */
.section-header {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  border-left: 4px stroke var(--color-secondary);
}

.section-subtitle {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.section-description {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .section-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-speed) ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-primary:hover,
.btn-primary:focus-visible {
  background-color: #172d6b;
  outline: none;
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: transparent;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.btn-secondary:hover,
.btn-secondary:focus-visible {
  background-color: var(--color-light-bg);
  outline: none;
}

.btn-full-width {
  width: 100%;
}

/* 4. Sticky Header */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--header-height);
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  z-index: 100;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-speed) ease, box-shadow var(--transition-speed) ease;
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}

.header-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  height: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* Logo Design Layout */
.logo-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.academic-logo {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.brand-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

/* Desktop Navigation */
.desktop-navigation {
  display: none;
}

.nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link:focus-visible {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.nav-link.active-link {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.nav-link.active-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.header-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

#headerEnrollBtn {
  display: none;
}

/* Hamburger toggle styling */
.mobile-menu-toggle {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 24px;
  height: 18px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
}

.hamburger-bar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  transition: all var(--transition-speed) ease;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .desktop-navigation {
    display: block;
  }
  #headerEnrollBtn {
    display: inline-flex;
  }
  .mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* 5. Mobile Slide Menu Drawer */
.mobile-nav-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.4);
  z-index: 101;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-speed) ease, visibility var(--transition-speed) ease;
}

.mobile-nav-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-navigation {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -300px;
  width: 300px;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  z-index: 102;
  box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: right 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.mobile-navigation.open {
  right: 0;
}

.mobile-nav-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.menu-title {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.mobile-menu-close {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-size: 2rem;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

.mobile-nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
  display: block;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-light-bg);
}

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

.mobile-nav-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}


/* 6. Rebuilt Hero Section (Premium Editorial Split) */
.hero-section {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  padding-top: 48px; /* Mobile Padding Top: 48px */
  padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.hero-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
}

.hero-academic-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 2.15rem; /* Mobile: compact heading to prevent extra line breaks */
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem; /* Connected spacing */
}

.hero-description {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.hero-image-container {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}

.hero-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* Responsive Composition */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .hero-section {
    padding-top: 60px; /* Tablet Padding Top: 60px */
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-section {
    padding-top: 70px; /* Laptop Padding Top: 70px */
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1280px) {
  .hero-section {
    padding-top: 80px; /* Desktop Padding Top: 80px (starts immediately below navigation) */
    padding-bottom: 5rem;
  }
  .hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 48% 52%; /* Content 48%, Image 52% */
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 3.5rem; /* Maximum 2 lines on desktop */
    max-width: 540px; /* Limits width to avoid wrapping beyond 2 lines */
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }
  .hero-description {
    max-width: 500px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }
  .hero-image-container {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 11; /* Clean editorial landscape frame on large screens */
  }
}



/* 7. Programs Section */
.programs-section {
  background-color: var(--color-light-bg);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

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

.program-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-speed) ease;
}

.program-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.program-icon-container {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background-color: var(--color-light-bg);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.program-card-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.program-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.program-learn-more {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .programs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1280px) {
  .programs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  /* Center the last card on a row by itself or stretch it */
  .programs-grid article:nth-child(4) {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
}


/* 8. Why Choose Us Section */
.why-choose-section {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
}

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

.why-choose-features {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.feature-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.feature-icon-wrapper {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  background-color: var(--color-light-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.feature-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.feature-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  max-width: 500px;
}

.why-choose-graphic {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.academic-system-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-width: 480px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .why-choose-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 55% 45%;
    gap: 4rem;
  }
}


/* 9. Results Section */
.results-section {
  background-color: var(--color-light-bg);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

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

.result-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-speed) ease;
}

.result-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.result-rank {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.result-exam {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.result-student-name {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.result-meta {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.result-quote {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-style: italic;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1rem;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--color-border);
  margin-top: auto;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .results-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}


/* 10. Faculty Section */
.faculty-section {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.faculty-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.faculty-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-speed) ease;
}

.faculty-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.faculty-img-container {
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--color-light-bg);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.faculty-info {
  padding: 1.75rem;
}

.faculty-name {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.faculty-designation {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.faculty-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--color-border);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.faculty-qual,
.faculty-exp {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.faculty-exp {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .faculty-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}


/* 11. Testimonials Section */
.testimonials-section {
  background-color: var(--color-light-bg);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

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

.testimonial-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.testimonial-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--color-border);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-style: normal;
}

.author-avatar {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.author-name {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.author-relation {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

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


/* 12. FAQ Section (Accordion) */
.faq-section {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.faq-accordion-container {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Explicit fallback button spacing to avoid margin overlap */
.faq-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-speed) ease;
}

.faq-trigger:hover,
.faq-trigger:focus-visible {
  background-color: var(--color-light-bg);
  outline: none;
}

.faq-icon {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  transition: transform var(--transition-speed) ease;
}

.faq-trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-panel {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.faq-panel[hidden] {
  display: none;
}

.faq-content {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid transparent;
}

.faq-content p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}


/* 13. Contact Section & Validation Forms */
.contact-section {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
}

.contact-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.contact-detail-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.detail-icon-wrapper {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  background-color: var(--color-light-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.detail-label {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.detail-value {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.detail-value-address {
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Contact Form column styling */
.contact-form-col {
  background-color: var(--color-light-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
}

.form-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.form-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.admission-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.form-group-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.form-label {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.form-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-speed) ease;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.form-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  outline: none;
}

.form-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 100px;
}

/* Error validation states */
.form-input.invalid {
  border-color: #EF4444;
}

.error-msg {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #EF4444;
  height: 16px;
  margin-top: -2px;
}

/* Alert Notification Boxes */
.form-status-alert {
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.form-status-alert.success {
  background-color: #DCFCE7;
  color: #166534;
  border: 1px solid #BBF7D0;
}

.form-status-alert.error {
  background-color: #FEE2E2;
  color: #991B1B;
  border: 1px solid #FCA5A5;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .form-group-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 45% 55%;
    gap: 4rem;
  }
  .contact-form-col {
    padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
  }
}


/* 14. Footer */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

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

.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.footer-brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.footer-brand-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.footer-about-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #93C5FD;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.footer-copymark {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #93C5FD;
}

.footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #93C5FD;
  transition: color var(--transition-speed) ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.footer-contact-item {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #93C5FD;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-contact-item strong {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1280px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 4rem;
  }
}


/* 15. Dynamic Interactivity & Accessibility Helpers */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html {
    scroll-behavior: auto;
  }
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-delay: -1ms !important;
    animation-duration: 1ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    background-transition: 0s !important;
    transition-delay: 0s !important;
    transition-duration: 0s !important;
  }
}

/* Skip to Content for accessibility */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  left: 0;
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  color: white;
  padding: 8px;
  z-index: 100;
  transition: top 0.2s;
}

.skip-link:focus {
  top: 0;
}