@font-face {
      font-family: 'Good Times';
      src: url('fonts/good-times.regular.ttf') format('truetype');
      font-weight: 400;
      font-style: normal;
      font-display: swap;
    }

    /* ========================================
       CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES
       ======================================== */
    :root {
      --navy: #0D1B2A;
      --navy-light: #1B2D45;
      --blue: #1E56A0;
      --blue-light: #2E7AD1;
      --blue-bright: #3B82F6;
      --blue-pale: #DBEAFE;
      --blue-glow: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
      --amber: #F4A261;
      --amber-light: #FBBF6A;
      --amber-glow: rgba(244, 162, 97, 0.3);
      --white: #FFFFFF;
      --off-white: #F0F4F8;
      --gray-100: #F1F5F9;
      --gray-200: #E2E8F0;
      --gray-300: #CBD5E1;
      --gray-500: #64748B;
      --gray-600: #475569;
      --gray-700: #334155;
      --gray-800: #1E293B;
      --coral: #E76F51;
      --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      --font-brand: 'Good Times', sans-serif;
      --radius: 12px;
      --radius-lg: 20px;
      --radius-xl: 28px;
      --transition: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    }

    /* ========================================
       RESET & BASE
       ======================================== */
    *, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }

    html {
      scroll-behavior: smooth;
      scroll-padding-top: 80px;
    }

    body {
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 16px;
      line-height: 1.7;
      color: var(--gray-800);
      background: var(--white);
      overflow-x: hidden;
    }

    img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
    a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; transition: color var(--transition); }
    ul { list-style: none; }

    .container {
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 1200px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 0 24px;
    }

    section { padding: 100px 0; position: relative; }

    /* Focus styles for accessibility */
    :focus-visible {
      outline: 3px solid var(--blue-bright);
      outline-offset: 3px;
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    /* ========================================
       BRAILLE DOT PATTERN (reusable)
       ======================================== */
    .braille-bg {
      background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(30,86,160,0.07) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
      background-size: 20px 20px;
    }

    /* ========================================
       REVEAL ANIMATIONS
       ======================================== */
    .reveal {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(40px);
      filter: blur(4px);
      transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease, filter 0.8s ease;
    }
    .reveal.visible {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
      filter: blur(0);
    }

    /* Staggered children */
    .reveal-stagger > * {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(30px);
      filter: blur(3px);
      transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease, filter 0.6s ease;
    }
    .reveal-stagger.visible > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
    .reveal-stagger.visible > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
    .reveal-stagger.visible > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
    .reveal-stagger.visible > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
    .reveal-stagger.visible > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.5s; }
    .reveal-stagger.visible > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.6s; }
    .reveal-stagger.visible > * {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(30px);
      filter: blur(3px);
    }
    .reveal-stagger.visible > * {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
      filter: blur(0);
    }

    /* ========================================
       NAVIGATION
       ======================================== */
    .navbar {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      z-index: 1000;
      padding: 18px 0;
      transition: all var(--transition);
      background: transparent;
    }

    .navbar.scrolled {
      padding: 10px 0;
      background: rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.92);
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    }

    .navbar .container {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
    }

    .nav-logo {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
    }

    .nav-logo img {
      height: 48px;
      width: auto;
      filter: brightness(1.1);
      transition: transform var(--transition);
    }

    .nav-logo:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }

    .nav-logo-text {
      font-family: var(--font-brand);
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      color: var(--blue-bright);
      letter-spacing: 2px;
    }

    .nav-logo-text .eye-text { color: var(--blue-bright); }

    .nav-caption {
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 0.6rem;
      color: var(--white);
      letter-spacing: 3px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      display: block;
      margin-top: -2px;
    }

    .nav-braille {
      display: block;
      font-size: 0.55rem;
      letter-spacing: 1.5px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
      margin-top: 1px;
      line-height: 1;
      font-family: monospace;
      transition: color 0.3s ease;
    }

    .nav-logo:hover .nav-braille {
      color: rgba(239, 159, 39, 0.8);
    }

    .nav-links {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 28px;
    }

    .nav-links a {
      font-weight: 500;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
      position: relative;
      padding: 4px 6px;
      letter-spacing: 0.3px;
      min-width: max-content;
    }

    .nav-links a::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -2px;
      left: 0;
      width: 0;
      height: 2px;
      background: var(--amber);
      border-radius: 2px;
      transition: width var(--transition);
    }

    .nav-links a:hover,
    .nav-links a:focus-visible { color: var(--white); }
    .nav-links a:hover::after { width: 100%; }

    /* "More" dropdown wrapper */
    .nav-more {
      position: relative;
    }

    .nav-more-btn {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 4px;
      font-weight: 500;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
      padding: 4px 6px;
      letter-spacing: 0.3px;
      cursor: pointer;
      background: none;
      border: none;
      font-family: inherit;
      position: relative;
      transition: color var(--transition);
    }

    .nav-more-btn:hover,
    .nav-more-btn:focus-visible { color: var(--white); }

    .nav-more-btn::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -2px;
      left: 0;
      width: 0;
      height: 2px;
      background: var(--amber);
      border-radius: 2px;
      transition: width var(--transition);
    }

    .nav-more-btn:hover::after { width: 100%; }

    .nav-more-arrow {
      font-size: 0.55rem;
      transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    }

    .nav-more.open .nav-more-arrow {
      transform: rotate(180deg);
    }

    .nav-more-dropdown {
      position: absolute;
      top: calc(100% + 14px);
      right: -30px;
      min-width: 230px;
      background: rgba(13, 27, 42, 1);
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      border-radius: 14px;
      padding: 8px;
      box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      opacity: 0;
      visibility: hidden;
      transform: translateY(-8px);
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
      z-index: 10000;
    }

    .nav-more.open .nav-more-dropdown {
      opacity: 1;
      visibility: visible;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }


    /* Small triangle pointer */
    .nav-more-dropdown::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: -6px;
      right: 20px;
      width: 12px;
      height: 12px;
      background: rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.97);
      border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      transform: rotate(45deg);
      border-radius: 2px 0 0 0;
    }

    .nav-more-dropdown a {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      padding: 10px 14px;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      border-radius: 8px;
      transition: all 0.2s ease;
      text-decoration: none;
    }

    .nav-more-dropdown a:hover {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .nav-more-dropdown a::after { display: none; }

    .nav-more-dropdown .more-icon {
      font-size: 1rem;
      width: 24px;
      text-align: center;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .hamburger {
      display: none;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 5px;
      cursor: pointer;
      padding: 8px;
      background: none;
      border: none;
      z-index: 1001;
    }

    .hamburger span {
      width: 26px;
      height: 2.5px;
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: 3px;
      transition: all var(--transition);
    }

    .hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px); }
    .hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
    .hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(6px, -6px); }

    .mobile-overlay {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0; left: 0;
      width: 100%; height: 100%;
      background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
      z-index: 999;
      opacity: 0;
      visibility: hidden;
      transition: all var(--transition);
    }
    .mobile-overlay.active { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .hamburger { display: flex; }
      .nav-links {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0; right: -100%;
        width: 280px; height: 100vh;
        flex-direction: column;
        background: var(--navy);
        padding: 100px 40px 40px;
        gap: 24px;
        box-shadow: -4px 0 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
        transition: right var(--transition);
        z-index: 1000;
      }
      .nav-links.open { right: 0; }
      .nav-links a { font-size: 1.1rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }
      /* In mobile sidebar, show all items inline — no dropdown needed */
      .nav-more { display: contents; }
      .nav-more-btn { display: none; }
      .nav-more-dropdown {
        position: static;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: none;
        background: none;
        backdrop-filter: none;
        border: none;
        border-radius: 0;
        padding: 0;
        box-shadow: none;
        min-width: auto;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 24px;
      }
      .nav-more-dropdown::before { display: none; }
      .nav-more-dropdown a {
        padding: 0;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
        gap: 8px;
      }
      .nav-more-dropdown a:hover { background: none; }
    }

    /* ========================================
       HERO — "From Darkness to Light"
       ======================================== */
    .hero {
      min-height: 100vh;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: var(--navy);
      padding: 0;
    }

    /* Photo slideshow background */
    .hero-slideshow {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    .hero-slide {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 2s ease;
    }

    .hero-slide.active { opacity: 1; }

    .hero-slide img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
    }

    /* Dark overlay that fades inward — "iris" effect */
    .hero-overlay {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      z-index: 2;
      background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at center,
          rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.3) 0%,
          rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.6) 40%,
          rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.85) 70%,
          rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.95) 100%);
    }

    /* Animated iris ring */
    .iris-ring {
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      width: 500px;
      height: 500px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 2px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
      z-index: 3;
      animation: irisPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .iris-ring:nth-child(2) {
      width: 700px;
      height: 700px;
      border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08);
      animation-delay: 1s;
    }

    .iris-ring:nth-child(3) {
      width: 900px;
      height: 900px;
      border-color: rgba(244, 162, 97, 0.06);
      animation-delay: 2s;
    }

    @keyframes irisPulse {
      0%, 100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); opacity: 0.4; }
      50% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.08); opacity: 0.8; }
    }

    /* Glowing center eye pupil */
    .hero-eye {
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      width: 120px;
      height: 120px;
      z-index: 4;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .eye-glow {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59,130,246,0.6) 0%, rgba(59,130,246,0) 70%);
      animation: eyeGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    @keyframes eyeGlow {
      0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.5; }
      50% { transform: scale(2.5); opacity: 0.15; }
    }

    .hero-content {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 5;
      text-align: center;
      padding: 0 24px;
      max-width: 800px;
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 7vw, 4.5rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1.15;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      text-shadow: 0 2px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    }

    .hero-content h1 .highlight {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-bright), var(--amber));
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
      background-clip: text;
    }

    .hero-content p {
      font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.25rem);
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
      max-width: 600px;
      margin: 0 auto 36px;
      line-height: 1.7;
    }

    .hero-buttons {
      display: flex;
      gap: 16px;
      justify-content: center;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .btn {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      padding: 14px 32px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      cursor: pointer;
      border: none;
      transition: all var(--transition);
      letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    }

    .btn-primary {
      background: var(--blue);
      color: var(--white);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(30, 86, 160, 0.4);
    }

    .btn-primary:hover {
      background: var(--blue-light);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(30, 86, 160, 0.5);
    }

    .btn-outline {
      background: transparent;
      color: var(--white);
      border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    }

    .btn-outline:hover {
      border-color: var(--amber);
      color: var(--amber);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    /* Scroll indicator */
    .scroll-cue {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 40px;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      z-index: 5;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      letter-spacing: 2px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      animation: scrollBounce 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    .scroll-cue svg {
      width: 24px;
      height: 24px;
      stroke: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    }

    @keyframes scrollBounce {
      0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
      50% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px); }
    }

    /* ========================================
       CELEBRATION STRIP (Announcements)
       ======================================== */
    .celebration-strip {
      background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 900px 280px at 50% -40%, rgba(244,162,97,0.08), transparent 70%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, #0b1628 0%, #0f2a4d 50%, #0b1628 100%);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
      padding: 38px 0;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      min-height: 130px;
    }

    /* Particle canvas - behind text */
    .celeb-particles {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 1;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .celeb-particle {
      position: absolute;
      pointer-events: none;
      opacity: 0;
      font-size: 1rem;
      animation-timing-function: ease-in;
      will-change: transform, opacity;
    }

    /* Confetti pieces (for results/toppers) */
    @keyframes celebConfettiFall {
      0%   { transform: translate3d(0, -30px, 0) rotate(0deg);   opacity: 0; }
      12%  { opacity: 1; }
      100% { transform: translate3d(var(--drift, 40px), 150px, 0) rotate(540deg); opacity: 0; }
    }

    /* Sparkle twinkle (for topper) */
    @keyframes celebSparkle {
      0%   { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(0); opacity: 0; }
      40%  { transform: translate3d(var(--drift, 0), -8px, 0) scale(1.2); opacity: 1; }
      100% { transform: translate3d(var(--drift, 0), -40px, 0) scale(0); opacity: 0; }
    }

    /* Float (for program/new) */
    @keyframes celebFloat {
      0%   { transform: translate3d(0, 20px, 0) scale(0.7); opacity: 0; }
      30%  { opacity: 0.85; }
      100% { transform: translate3d(var(--drift, 0), -120px, 0) scale(1); opacity: 0; }
    }

    /* Edge fade to blend with surrounding */
    .celebration-strip::before,
    .celebration-strip::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0; bottom: 0;
      width: 100px;
      z-index: 2;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .celebration-strip::before { left: 0;  background: linear-gradient(to right, #0b1628, transparent); }
    .celebration-strip::after  { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(to left,  #0b1628, transparent); }

    /* Main text area */
    .celeb-stage {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 3;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      min-height: 70px;
    }

    .celeb-slide {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      gap: 8px;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(10px) scale(0.98);
      transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
      pointer-events: none;
      padding: 0 70px;
    }

    .celeb-slide.active {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
      pointer-events: auto;
    }

    .celeb-slide.exit {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
    }

    .celeb-top {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
    }

    .celeb-tag {
      font-size: 0.62rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 1.5px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 4px 12px;
      border-radius: 50px;
    }

    .celeb-tag.results  { background: rgba(34,197,94,0.15);   color: #4ade80;  border: 1px solid rgba(34,197,94,0.3); }
    .celeb-tag.topper   { background: rgba(244,162,97,0.18);  color: #f4a261;  border: 1px solid rgba(244,162,97,0.35); }
    .celeb-tag.program  { background: rgba(139,92,246,0.2);   color: #c4b5fd;  border: 1px solid rgba(139,92,246,0.3); }
    .celeb-tag.new      { background: rgba(59,130,246,0.2);   color: #7dd3fc;  border: 1px solid rgba(59,130,246,0.3); }

    .celeb-emoji {
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      display: inline-block;
      animation: celebEmojiWave 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
      filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(244,162,97,0.4));
    }

    @keyframes celebEmojiWave {
      0%, 100% { transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1); }
      50%      { transform: rotate(8deg)  scale(1.1); }
    }

    .celeb-headline {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1.3;
      max-width: 780px;
    }

    .celeb-headline .accent {
      color: var(--amber);
      position: relative;
      display: inline-block;
    }

    .celeb-headline .accent::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -2px;
      height: 2px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--amber), transparent);
      border-radius: 50px;
    }

    .celeb-meta {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* Progress dots (minimal, bottom) */
    .celeb-dots {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 10px;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      display: flex;
      gap: 5px;
      z-index: 3;
    }

    .celeb-dot {
      width: 5px; height: 5px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    .celeb-dot.active {
      background: var(--amber);
      width: 18px;
      border-radius: 50px;
    }

    /* Side arrows (subtle) */
    .celeb-arrow {
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
      width: 34px; height: 34px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      cursor: pointer;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      z-index: 4;
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
    }

    .celeb-arrow:hover {
      background: rgba(244,162,97,0.2);
      border-color: rgba(244,162,97,0.4);
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .celeb-arrow.prev { left: 16px; }
    .celeb-arrow.next { right: 16px; }

    /* Mobile */
    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .celebration-strip { padding: 28px 0 32px; min-height: 110px; }
      .celeb-slide { padding: 0 44px; }
      .celeb-arrow { width: 28px; height: 28px; font-size: 0.75rem; }
      .celeb-arrow.prev { left: 8px; }
      .celeb-arrow.next { right: 8px; }
      .celeb-headline { font-size: 0.95rem; }
      .celeb-meta { display: none; }
    }

    /* ========================================
       ABOUT / OUR STORY
       ======================================== */
    .about {
      background: var(--white);
      position: relative;
    }

    .about-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 60px;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .about-quote {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--navy);
      line-height: 1.3;
      position: relative;
    }

    .about-quote::before {
      content: '\201C';
      font-size: 6rem;
      color: var(--blue);
      opacity: 0.2;
      position: absolute;
      top: -40px;
      left: -10px;
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      line-height: 1;
    }

    .about-quote .accent { color: var(--blue); }

    .about-text p {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      color: var(--gray-600);
      margin-bottom: 16px;
      line-height: 1.8;
    }

    .about-text p strong { color: var(--navy); }

    .stat-strip {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: 24px;
      margin-top: 60px;
      padding-top: 60px;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    }

    .stat-strip-item {
      text-align: center;
    }

    .stat-strip-number {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--blue);
    }

    .stat-strip-label {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: var(--gray-500);
      margin-top: 4px;
    }

    /* Mission & Vision cards */
    .mv-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 32px;
      margin-top: 60px;
    }

    .mv-card {
      background: var(--off-white);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 40px 32px;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      border-top: 4px solid var(--blue);
      transition: all var(--transition);
    }

    .mv-card:nth-child(2) { border-top-color: var(--amber); }

    .mv-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-4px);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    }

    .mv-card-icon {
      width: 56px;
      height: 56px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      background: var(--blue);
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .mv-card:nth-child(2) .mv-card-icon { background: var(--amber); }

    .mv-card h3 {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--navy);
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    .mv-card p {
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: var(--gray-600);
      line-height: 1.8;
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
      .stat-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
      .mv-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    }

    /* ========================================
       WHERE WE WORK
       ======================================== */
    .where-we-work {
      background: var(--white);
    }

    .schools-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 20px;
    }

    .school-card {
      background: var(--off-white);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 24px;
      border-left: 4px solid var(--blue);
      transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
    }

    .school-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    }

    .school-city {
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 1.5px;
      color: var(--blue);
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }

    .school-name {
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--navy);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      line-height: 1.4;
    }

    .school-students {
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      color: var(--gray-500);
      margin-top: 6px;
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .schools-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .schools-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    }

    /* ========================================
       WHY THIS MATTERS — Darkness Fact Bar
       ======================================== */
    .fact-bar {
      background: var(--navy);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      padding: 80px 0;
    }

    .fact-bar::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59,130,246,0.05) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
      background-size: 24px 24px;
    }

    .fact-bar-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 40px;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    .fact-item {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 32px 24px;
    }

    .fact-icon {
      font-size: 2.5rem;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .fact-text {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--amber);
      line-height: 1.5;
    }

    .fact-source {
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
      margin-top: 12px;
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .fact-bar-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
    }

    /* ========================================
       SECTION TITLES (reusable)
       ======================================== */
    .section-header {
      text-align: center;
      margin-bottom: 60px;
    }

    .section-label {
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--blue);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 3px;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--navy);
      line-height: 1.2;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      color: var(--gray-500);
      max-width: 600px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      line-height: 1.7;
    }

    /* ========================================
       INITIATIVES — Immersive Cards
       ======================================== */
    .initiatives {
      background: var(--off-white);
      position: relative;
    }

    .initiatives::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(30,86,160,0.04) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
      background-size: 20px 20px;
    }

    .initiatives-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 32px;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    .initiative-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 40px 32px;
      text-align: center;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: all var(--transition);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    }

    .initiative-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 60px;
      height: 4px;
      border-radius: 0 0 4px 4px;
      transition: width var(--transition);
    }

    .initiative-card:nth-child(1)::before { background: var(--blue); }
    .initiative-card:nth-child(2)::before { background: var(--amber); }
    .initiative-card:nth-child(3)::before { background: var(--coral); }

    .initiative-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-8px);
      box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
    }

    .initiative-card:hover::before { width: 100%; }

    .initiative-logo {
      width: 100px;
      height: 100px;
      margin: 0 auto 24px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      overflow: hidden;
      border: 3px solid var(--gray-200);
      transition: border-color var(--transition);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      background: var(--white);
    }

    .initiative-card:nth-child(1):hover .initiative-logo { border-color: var(--blue); box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--blue-glow); }
    .initiative-card:nth-child(2):hover .initiative-logo { border-color: var(--amber); box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--amber-glow); }
    .initiative-card:nth-child(3):hover .initiative-logo { border-color: var(--coral); box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(231,111,81,0.3); }

    .initiative-logo img {
      width: 80%;
      height: 80%;
      object-fit: contain;
    }

    .initiative-card h3 {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--navy);
      margin-bottom: 4px;
    }

    .initiative-card .tag {
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 2px;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
      display: block;
    }

    .initiative-card:nth-child(1) .tag { color: var(--blue); }
    .initiative-card:nth-child(2) .tag { color: var(--amber); }
    .initiative-card:nth-child(3) .tag { color: var(--coral); }

    .initiative-card p {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: var(--gray-600);
      line-height: 1.7;
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .initiatives-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 400px; margin: 0 auto; }
    }

    /* ========================================
       IMPACT NUMBERS
       ======================================== */
    .impact {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-light));
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .impact::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      left: 50%;
      width: 600px;
      height: 600px;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1px solid rgba(59,130,246,0.1);
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .impact::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      left: 50%;
      width: 900px;
      height: 900px;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1px solid rgba(59,130,246,0.05);
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .impact .section-title { color: var(--white); }
    .impact .section-subtitle { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }

    .impact-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: 32px;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    .impact-item {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 32px 16px;
    }

    .impact-number {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
      font-weight: 900;
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .impact-label {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: var(--amber);
      font-weight: 600;
      margin-bottom: 4px;
    }

    .impact-desc {
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
      font-style: italic;
    }

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

    /* ========================================
       STORIES — "Success Stories"
       ======================================== */
    .stories {
      background: var(--off-white);
      position: relative;
    }

    .stories-carousel-wrapper {
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .stories-carousel {
      display: flex;
      gap: 28px;
      overflow-x: auto;
      scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
      scroll-behavior: smooth;
      -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
      padding: 20px 4px 32px;
      scrollbar-width: none;
    }
    .stories-carousel::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

    .story-card {
      flex: 0 0 380px;
      scroll-snap-align: start;
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 0;
      position: relative;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
      transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
      overflow: hidden;
      border-top: 4px solid var(--blue);
    }

    .story-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
    }

    .story-card-header {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--blue-deep));
      padding: 28px 28px 20px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 16px;
    }

    .story-avatar {
      width: 56px;
      height: 56px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--blue-bright));
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      color: var(--white);
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      border: 3px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    }

    .story-header-info {
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .story-name {
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      margin-bottom: 2px;
    }

    .story-role {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      opacity: 0.8;
    }

    .story-badge {
      display: inline-block;
      background: var(--amber);
      color: var(--navy);
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      padding: 3px 10px;
      border-radius: 20px;
      margin-top: 6px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }

    .story-card-body {
      padding: 24px 28px 20px;
    }

    .story-highlight {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--blue);
      margin-bottom: 12px;
      line-height: 1.4;
    }

    .story-quote {
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      color: var(--gray-700);
      line-height: 1.7;
      display: -webkit-box;
      -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
      -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    .story-quote.expanded {
      -webkit-line-clamp: unset;
      overflow: visible;
    }

    .story-card-footer {
      padding: 0 28px 24px;
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .story-read-more {
      background: none;
      border: none;
      color: var(--blue);
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      cursor: pointer;
      padding: 4px 0;
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }
    .story-read-more:hover { color: var(--amber); }

    .story-year {
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      color: var(--gray-500);
      font-weight: 600;
    }

    .carousel-nav {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 16px;
      margin-top: 24px;
    }

    .carousel-btn {
      width: 48px;
      height: 48px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 2px solid var(--blue);
      background: var(--white);
      color: var(--blue);
      cursor: pointer;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      transition: all 0.2s;
    }
    .carousel-btn:hover {
      background: var(--blue);
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .carousel-dots {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
    }
    .carousel-dot {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--gray-300);
      border: none;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.3s;
      padding: 0;
    }
    .carousel-dot.active {
      background: var(--blue);
      width: 28px;
      border-radius: 10px;
    }

    /* Story Modal */
    .story-modal-overlay {
      position: fixed;
      inset: 0;
      background: rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
      z-index: 10000;
      display: none;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      padding: 20px;
      backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    }
    .story-modal-overlay.active { display: flex; }

    .story-modal {
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      max-width: 680px;
      width: 100%;
      max-height: 85vh;
      overflow-y: auto;
      position: relative;
      box-shadow: 0 24px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    }

    .story-modal-header {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--blue-deep));
      padding: 36px 40px 28px;
      color: var(--white);
      position: sticky;
      top: 0;
      z-index: 2;
    }

    .story-modal-close {
      position: absolute;
      top: 16px;
      right: 20px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
      border: none;
      color: var(--white);
      width: 36px;
      height: 36px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      cursor: pointer;
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      transition: background 0.2s;
    }
    .story-modal-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }

    .story-modal-name {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 1.6rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      margin-bottom: 4px;
    }

    .story-modal-role {
      opacity: 0.8;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .story-modal-body {
      padding: 32px 40px 40px;
      font-size: 1rem;
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: var(--gray-700);
    }

    .story-modal-body p {
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .story-card { flex: 0 0 300px; }
      .story-modal-header { padding: 28px 24px 20px; }
      .story-modal-body { padding: 24px; }
      .story-modal-name { font-size: 1.3rem; }
    }

    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .story-card { flex: 0 0 85vw; }
    }

    /* ========================================
       BRAILLE INTERACTIVE SECTION
       ======================================== */
    .braille-section {
      background: var(--navy);
      padding: 80px 0;
      text-align: center;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .braille-section .section-title { color: var(--white); }
    .braille-section .section-subtitle { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }

    .braille-display {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 16px;
      margin-top: 40px;
      max-width: 800px;
      margin-left: auto;
      margin-right: auto;
    }

    .braille-letter {
      width: 70px;
      height: 90px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all var(--transition);
      position: relative;
    }

    .braille-letter:hover {
      background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
      border-color: var(--blue-bright);
      transform: translateY(-4px);
    }

    .braille-dots {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      gap: 6px;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .braille-dot {
      width: 8px;
      height: 8px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
      transition: all var(--transition);
    }

    .braille-dot.filled {
      background: var(--amber);
      box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--amber-glow);
    }

    .braille-letter:hover .braille-dot.filled {
      background: var(--white);
      box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    }

    .braille-char {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    }

    .braille-letter:hover .braille-char { color: var(--white); }

    .braille-hint {
      margin-top: 24px;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    }

    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .braille-letter { width: 52px; height: 72px; }
      .braille-dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; }
      .braille-display { gap: 8px; }
    }

    /* ========================================
       TEXTURED DIGITAL PORTFOLIO
       ======================================== */
    .tactile-section {
      background: #0a0f1a;
      padding: 100px 0;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .tactile-section .section-title { color: var(--white); }
    .tactile-section .section-subtitle { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
    .tactile-section .section-label { color: var(--amber); border-color: var(--amber); }

    .tactile-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 24px;
      margin-top: 48px;
    }

    .tactile-card {
      position: relative;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      overflow: hidden;
      cursor: crosshair;
      aspect-ratio: 4/3;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    }

    .tactile-card img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: filter 0.5s ease;
      filter: grayscale(60%) brightness(0.7);
    }

    .tactile-card:hover img {
      filter: grayscale(0%) brightness(1);
    }

    /* Grain overlay — simulates texture feel */
    .tactile-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      z-index: 2;
      pointer-events: none;
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
      background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)' opacity='0.3'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
      background-size: 128px 128px;
      mix-blend-mode: overlay;
    }

    .tactile-card:hover::before {
      opacity: 1;
    }

    /* Jitter animation when hovered */
    .tactile-card.jittering {
      animation: textureJitter 0.08s infinite alternate;
    }

    @keyframes textureJitter {
      0% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
      25% { transform: translate(0.5px, -0.5px); }
      50% { transform: translate(-0.5px, 0.5px); }
      75% { transform: translate(0.5px, 0.5px); }
      100% { transform: translate(-0.5px, -0.5px); }
    }

    /* Label overlay */
    .tactile-label {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      z-index: 3;
      padding: 20px 16px 16px;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 0%, transparent 100%);
      transform: translateY(100%);
      transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    }

    .tactile-card:hover .tactile-label {
      transform: translateY(0);
    }

    .tactile-label h4 {
      color: var(--white);
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      margin: 0 0 4px;
    }

    .tactile-label p {
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      margin: 0;
      line-height: 1.4;
    }

    /* Tactile cursor ring — follows mouse inside cards */
    .tactile-cursor {
      position: fixed;
      width: 60px;
      height: 60px;
      border: 2px solid var(--amber);
      border-radius: 50%;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 9999;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.5);
      transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
      box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(244, 162, 97, 0.3);
    }

    .tactile-cursor.active {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
    }

    .tactile-cursor-dot {
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      left: 50%;
      width: 6px;
      height: 6px;
      background: var(--amber);
      border-radius: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    }

    /* Tactile hint text */
    .tactile-hint {
      text-align: center;
      margin-top: 32px;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-style: italic;
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .tactile-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
    }

    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .tactile-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    }

    /* ========================================
       TIMELINE
       ======================================== */
    .timeline-section {
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, #030810 0%, #0a1628 30%, #0D1B2A 60%, #162d4a 100%);
      padding: 80px 0 70px;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    /* Animated star-field */
    .timeline-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background-image:
        radial-gradient(1px 1px at 5% 15%, rgba(255,255,255,0.4) 0%, transparent 100%),
        radial-gradient(1px 1px at 12% 65%, rgba(255,255,255,0.2) 0%, transparent 100%),
        radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 25% 8%, rgba(255,255,255,0.35) 0%, transparent 100%),
        radial-gradient(1px 1px at 35% 85%, rgba(255,255,255,0.2) 0%, transparent 100%),
        radial-gradient(1px 1px at 48% 35%, rgba(255,255,255,0.15) 0%, transparent 100%),
        radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 62% 75%, rgba(255,255,255,0.25) 0%, transparent 100%),
        radial-gradient(1px 1px at 75% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.3) 0%, transparent 100%),
        radial-gradient(1px 1px at 88% 55%, rgba(255,255,255,0.18) 0%, transparent 100%),
        radial-gradient(1px 1px at 95% 90%, rgba(255,255,255,0.22) 0%, transparent 100%);
      animation: twinkle 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    }
    @keyframes twinkle {
      0% { opacity: 0.6; }
      100% { opacity: 1; }
    }

    /* Sunrise glow on the right side */
    .timeline-section::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -40%;
      right: -5%;
      width: 45%;
      height: 120%;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(244,162,97,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .timeline-section .section-label { color: var(--amber); }
    .timeline-section .section-title { color: var(--white); }
    .timeline-section .section-subtitle { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }

    /* Floating light particles */
    .tl-particles {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .tl-particle {
      position: absolute;
      width: 3px;
      height: 3px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(244, 162, 97, 0.6);
      animation: floatUp linear infinite;
    }
    .tl-particle:nth-child(1) { left: 8%; animation-duration: 7s; animation-delay: 0s; }
    .tl-particle:nth-child(2) { left: 20%; animation-duration: 9s; animation-delay: 2s; width: 2px; height: 2px; background: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); }
    .tl-particle:nth-child(3) { left: 35%; animation-duration: 8s; animation-delay: 1s; }
    .tl-particle:nth-child(4) { left: 50%; animation-duration: 10s; animation-delay: 3s; width: 2px; height: 2px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
    .tl-particle:nth-child(5) { left: 65%; animation-duration: 7.5s; animation-delay: 0.5s; }
    .tl-particle:nth-child(6) { left: 78%; animation-duration: 8.5s; animation-delay: 4s; width: 4px; height: 4px; background: rgba(244,162,97,0.4); }
    .tl-particle:nth-child(7) { left: 92%; animation-duration: 6s; animation-delay: 1.5s; background: rgba(244,162,97,0.7); }

    @keyframes floatUp {
      0% { bottom: -10px; opacity: 0; transform: translateX(0); }
      10% { opacity: 1; }
      90% { opacity: 0.6; }
      100% { bottom: 100%; opacity: 0; transform: translateX(20px); }
    }

    /* The timeline container — staggered layout */
    .timeline {
      position: relative;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(10, 1fr);
      grid-template-rows: auto 40px auto;
      align-items: end;
      padding: 10px 24px;
      gap: 0 4px;
    }

    /* Glowing river of light across the middle row */
    .timeline::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      left: 24px;
      right: 24px;
      height: 2px;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
      background: linear-gradient(to right,
        rgba(59,130,246,0.1) 0%,
        rgba(59,130,246,0.5) 20%,
        rgba(59,130,246,0.7) 40%,
        rgba(200,170,120,0.7) 65%,
        rgba(244,162,97,0.9) 85%,
        rgba(244,162,97,1) 100%
      );
      border-radius: 3px;
      box-shadow:
        0 0 6px rgba(59,130,246,0.3),
        0 0 15px rgba(59,130,246,0.15);
      animation: beamGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    }
    @keyframes beamGlow {
      0% { box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(59,130,246,0.3), 0 0 15px rgba(59,130,246,0.15); }
      100% { box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(244,162,97,0.5), 0 0 25px rgba(244,162,97,0.2); }
    }

    /* The glowing dot — sits in the middle row */
    .timeline-dot {
      grid-row: 2;
      width: 14px;
      height: 14px;
      justify-self: center;
      align-self: center;
      border-radius: 50%;
      z-index: 3;
      position: relative;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.4s ease;
    }

    /* Light stem connecting dot to card */
    .timeline-dot::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      left: 50%;
      width: 1px;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      z-index: 1;
    }

    /* Odd items: card ABOVE, stem goes up */
    .timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-dot::before {
      bottom: 100%;
      height: 20px;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(255,255,255,0.3), transparent);
    }
    /* Even items: card BELOW, stem goes down */
    .timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-dot::before {
      top: 100%;
      height: 20px;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,255,255,0.3), transparent);
    }

    /* Progressive glow: dim spark → bright sun (10 items) */
    .timeline-item:nth-child(1) .timeline-dot {
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.55) 20%, rgba(59,130,246,0.35) 80%);
      box-shadow: 0 0 4px rgba(59,130,246,0.25), 0 0 10px rgba(59,130,246,0.12);
    }
    .timeline-item:nth-child(2) .timeline-dot {
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.6) 22%, rgba(59,130,246,0.4) 80%);
      box-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(59,130,246,0.3), 0 0 12px rgba(59,130,246,0.15);
    }
    .timeline-item:nth-child(3) .timeline-dot {
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.65) 24%, rgba(70,130,230,0.45) 80%);
      box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(70,130,230,0.35), 0 0 14px rgba(70,130,230,0.18);
    }
    .timeline-item:nth-child(4) .timeline-dot {
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.7) 26%, rgba(100,150,220,0.5) 80%);
      box-shadow: 0 0 7px rgba(100,150,220,0.4), 0 0 16px rgba(100,150,220,0.2);
    }
    .timeline-item:nth-child(5) .timeline-dot {
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.75) 28%, rgba(140,160,200,0.5) 80%);
      box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(160,160,160,0.45), 0 0 18px rgba(160,160,160,0.2);
    }
    .timeline-item:nth-child(6) .timeline-dot {
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.8) 30%, rgba(180,160,130,0.55) 80%);
      box-shadow: 0 0 9px rgba(200,170,110,0.45), 0 0 20px rgba(200,170,110,0.2);
    }
    .timeline-item:nth-child(7) .timeline-dot {
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.85) 32%, rgba(220,170,100,0.6) 80%);
      box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(230,170,90,0.5), 0 0 22px rgba(230,170,90,0.22);
    }
    .timeline-item:nth-child(8) .timeline-dot {
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.88) 34%, rgba(244,162,97,0.65) 80%);
      box-shadow: 0 0 11px rgba(244,162,97,0.55), 0 0 24px rgba(244,162,97,0.25);
    }
    .timeline-item:nth-child(9) .timeline-dot {
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.92) 36%, rgba(244,162,97,0.75) 80%);
      box-shadow: 0 0 13px rgba(244,162,97,0.65), 0 0 28px rgba(244,162,97,0.3);
    }
    .timeline-item:nth-child(10) .timeline-dot {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, #fff 40%, var(--amber) 80%);
      box-shadow:
        0 0 14px rgba(244,162,97,0.8),
        0 0 30px rgba(244,162,97,0.4),
        0 0 50px rgba(244,162,97,0.2);
      animation: sunPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    @keyframes sunPulse {
      0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(244,162,97,0.8), 0 0 30px rgba(244,162,97,0.4), 0 0 50px rgba(244,162,97,0.2); }
      50% { transform: scale(1.3); box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(244,162,97,1), 0 0 40px rgba(244,162,97,0.5), 0 0 70px rgba(244,162,97,0.3); }
    }

    .timeline-item:hover .timeline-dot {
      transform: scale(1.5);
      box-shadow:
        0 0 16px rgba(244,162,97,0.9),
        0 0 35px rgba(244,162,97,0.5),
        0 0 60px rgba(244,162,97,0.25) !important;
    }

    /* The content card */
    .timeline-content {
      padding: 14px 10px;
      text-align: center;
      border-radius: 12px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
      backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
      transition: all 0.4s ease;
      position: relative;
    }

    /* Odd items: card sits in row 1 (above the beam) */
    .timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-content {
      grid-row: 1;
      align-self: end;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    /* Even items: card sits in row 3 (below the beam) */
    .timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-content {
      grid-row: 3;
      align-self: start;
      margin-top: 8px;
    }

    .timeline-item:hover .timeline-content {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      border-color: rgba(244,162,97,0.2);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    .timeline-icon {
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      margin-bottom: 4px;
      display: block;
      filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(244,162,97,0.4));
    }

    .timeline-year {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      margin-bottom: 3px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.9), var(--amber));
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
      background-clip: text;
    }

    .timeline-desc {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
      line-height: 1.35;
      transition: color 0.3s ease;
    }

    .timeline-item:hover .timeline-desc {
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    }

    /* Each timeline-item spans one column */
    .timeline-item { display: contents; }
    .timeline-item:nth-child(1) .timeline-content, .timeline-item:nth-child(1) .timeline-dot { grid-column: 1; }
    .timeline-item:nth-child(2) .timeline-content, .timeline-item:nth-child(2) .timeline-dot { grid-column: 2; }
    .timeline-item:nth-child(3) .timeline-content, .timeline-item:nth-child(3) .timeline-dot { grid-column: 3; }
    .timeline-item:nth-child(4) .timeline-content, .timeline-item:nth-child(4) .timeline-dot { grid-column: 4; }
    .timeline-item:nth-child(5) .timeline-content, .timeline-item:nth-child(5) .timeline-dot { grid-column: 5; }
    .timeline-item:nth-child(6) .timeline-content, .timeline-item:nth-child(6) .timeline-dot { grid-column: 6; }
    .timeline-item:nth-child(7) .timeline-content, .timeline-item:nth-child(7) .timeline-dot { grid-column: 7; }
    .timeline-item:nth-child(8) .timeline-content, .timeline-item:nth-child(8) .timeline-dot { grid-column: 8; }
    .timeline-item:nth-child(9) .timeline-content, .timeline-item:nth-child(9) .timeline-dot { grid-column: 9; }
    .timeline-item:nth-child(10) .timeline-content, .timeline-item:nth-child(10) .timeline-dot { grid-column: 10; }

    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .timeline-section { padding: 60px 0 50px; }

      .timeline {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0;
        padding: 20px 16px;
        position: relative;
      }

      /* Hide the horizontal beam */
      .timeline::before { display: none; }

      /* Each item becomes a full block, not display:contents */
      .timeline-item {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 14px;
        position: relative;
        padding: 10px 0;
      }

      /* Zigzag: odd items align left, even items align right */
      .timeline-item:nth-child(odd) {
        flex-direction: row;
        padding-left: 10px;
        padding-right: 30%;
      }
      .timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
        flex-direction: row-reverse;
        padding-right: 10px;
        padding-left: 30%;
        text-align: right;
      }

      /* Override grid columns for mobile */
      .timeline-item:nth-child(n) .timeline-content,
      .timeline-item:nth-child(n) .timeline-dot {
        grid-column: auto;
        grid-row: auto;
      }

      /* The dot becomes a glowing lantern node */
      .timeline-dot {
        flex-shrink: 0;
        width: 20px !important;
        height: 20px !important;
        z-index: 3;
      }
      .timeline-dot::before { display: none; }

      /* Connecting curve between dots — a glowing dashed trail */
      .timeline-item:not(:last-child)::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        bottom: -14px;
        width: 60%;
        height: 28px;
        border: none;
        border-bottom: 2px dashed rgba(59,130,246,0.3);
        z-index: 1;
      }
      .timeline-item:nth-child(odd):not(:last-child)::after {
        left: 20px;
        border-radius: 0 0 50px 0;
        border-right: 2px dashed rgba(59,130,246,0.3);
      }
      .timeline-item:nth-child(even):not(:last-child)::after {
        right: 20px;
        border-radius: 0 0 0 50px;
        border-left: 2px dashed rgba(59,130,246,0.3);
      }

      /* Progressive trail glow: blue → amber */
      .timeline-item:nth-child(1):not(:last-child)::after,
      .timeline-item:nth-child(2):not(:last-child)::after {
        border-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.3);
      }
      .timeline-item:nth-child(3):not(:last-child)::after,
      .timeline-item:nth-child(4):not(:last-child)::after {
        border-color: rgba(100,150,220,0.3);
      }
      .timeline-item:nth-child(5):not(:last-child)::after,
      .timeline-item:nth-child(6):not(:last-child)::after {
        border-color: rgba(200,170,120,0.35);
      }
      .timeline-item:nth-child(7):not(:last-child)::after {
        border-color: rgba(244,162,97,0.4);
      }

      /* Card styling for mobile */
      .timeline-content {
        flex: 1;
        padding: 14px 16px;
        border-radius: 14px;
        background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
        margin: 0 !important;
      }
      .timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-content { text-align: left; }
      .timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-content { text-align: right; }
      .timeline-item:nth-child(n) .timeline-content { align-self: auto; }

      .timeline-icon { font-size: 1.3rem; }
      .timeline-year { font-size: 1.05rem; }
      .timeline-desc { font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }

      /* Glow backdrop behind last item's dot */
      .timeline-item:last-child .timeline-dot::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        inset: -8px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244,162,97,0.25), transparent 70%);
        z-index: -1;
        animation: sunPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
      }
    }

    /* ========================================
       THROUGH OUR LENS — Articles (Holo Cards)
       ======================================== */
    .articles-section {
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, #030810 0%, #0D1B2A 50%, #060e18 100%);
      padding: 90px 0 80px;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    /* Ambient floating orbs */
    .articles-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 20%;
      left: 10%;
      width: 300px;
      height: 300px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(139,92,246,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
      border-radius: 50%;
      animation: orbFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .articles-section::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 10%;
      right: 15%;
      width: 250px;
      height: 250px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244,162,97,0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
      border-radius: 50%;
      animation: orbFloat 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    @keyframes orbFloat {
      0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
      100% { transform: translate(30px, -20px) scale(1.2); }
    }

    .articles-section .section-label { color: var(--amber); }
    .articles-section .section-title { color: var(--white); }
    .articles-section .section-subtitle { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }

    .articles-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: 24px;
      padding-top: 10px;
      perspective: 1200px;
    }

    /* Holo card — glass + aurora border */
    .holo-card {
      position: relative;
      border-radius: 20px;
      padding: 2px;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
      transform-style: preserve-3d;
    }

    /* Animated aurora border */
    .holo-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      border-radius: 20px;
      padding: 2px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(139,92,246,0.4), rgba(59,130,246,0.4), rgba(16,185,129,0.3), rgba(244,162,97,0.4), rgba(139,92,246,0.4));
      background-size: 300% 300%;
      animation: auroraShift 6s ease infinite;
      -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
      -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
      mask-composite: exclude;
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
    }

    .holo-card:hover::before {
      opacity: 1;
    }

    @keyframes auroraShift {
      0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
      50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
      100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
    }

    .holo-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-8px);
      box-shadow:
        0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.4),
        0 0 30px rgba(139,92,246,0.08);
    }

    /* Inner card body */
    .holo-inner {
      background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(15,25,45,0.95), rgba(10,20,35,0.98));
      border-radius: 18px;
      padding: 32px 24px 28px;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      height: 100%;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    }

    /* Subtle shimmer overlay on hover */
    .holo-inner::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(105deg,
        transparent 40%,
        rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 45%,
        rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 50%,
        rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 55%,
        transparent 60%
      );
      background-size: 200% 100%;
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
      pointer-events: none;
      animation: shimmerSlide 3s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    .holo-card:hover .holo-inner::after {
      opacity: 1;
    }

    @keyframes shimmerSlide {
      0% { background-position: 200% 0; }
      100% { background-position: -200% 0; }
    }

    /* Large glowing icon */
    .holo-icon {
      font-size: 3rem;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
      display: block;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
      filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(139,92,246,0.3));
      transition: transform 0.4s ease, filter 0.4s ease;
    }

    .holo-card:hover .holo-icon {
      transform: scale(1.15) translateY(-4px);
      filter: drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(244,162,97,0.5));
    }

    /* Glow orb behind icon */
    .holo-icon::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      width: 60px;
      height: 60px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      z-index: -1;
      transition: all 0.4s ease;
    }

    .holo-card[data-article="ai-transforming"] .holo-icon::after {
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(139,92,246,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    }
    .holo-card[data-article="braille-digital"] .holo-icon::after {
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244,162,97,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    }

    /* Braille card — photo background */
    .holo-card[data-article="braille-digital"] .holo-inner {
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,18,30,0.55) 0%, rgba(10,18,30,0.85) 60%, rgba(10,18,30,0.97) 100%),
                  url('album/home/home_slide7.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
    }
    .holo-card[data-article="braille-digital"] .holo-icon {
      font-size: 2.2rem;
      filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(244,162,97,0.5));
    }
    .holo-card[data-article="assistive-tech"] .holo-icon::after {
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(16,185,129,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    }
    .holo-card[data-article="inclusive-education"] .holo-icon::after {
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59,130,246,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    }

    .holo-card:hover .holo-icon::after {
      width: 80px;
      height: 80px;
    }

    /* Category pill */
    .holo-category {
      display: inline-block;
      padding: 3px 10px;
      border-radius: 20px;
      font-size: 0.6rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
      width: fit-content;
    }

    .holo-category.cat-ai { background: rgba(139,92,246,0.15); border: 1px solid rgba(139,92,246,0.25); color: #b794f6; }
    .holo-category.cat-education { background: rgba(59,130,246,0.15); border: 1px solid rgba(59,130,246,0.25); color: #7db8f6; }
    .holo-category.cat-health { background: rgba(16,185,129,0.15); border: 1px solid rgba(16,185,129,0.25); color: #6ee7b7; }

    .holo-title {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 10px;
      line-height: 1.35;
      flex-grow: 0;
    }

    .holo-excerpt {
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
      line-height: 1.6;
      flex-grow: 1;
      display: -webkit-box;
      -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
      -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: color 0.3s ease;
    }

    .holo-card:hover .holo-excerpt {
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    }

    .holo-footer {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
      margin-top: 18px;
      padding-top: 14px;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    }

    .holo-read-time {
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    .holo-cta {
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--amber);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 4px;
      opacity: 0.6;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    .holo-cta::after {
      content: '→';
      transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    }

    .holo-card:hover .holo-cta {
      opacity: 1;
    }

    .holo-card:hover .holo-cta::after {
      transform: translateX(4px);
    }

    /* Card-specific accent lines */
    .holo-card[data-article="ai-transforming"] .holo-inner { border-top: 2px solid rgba(139,92,246,0.3); }
    .holo-card[data-article="braille-digital"] .holo-inner { border-top: 2px solid rgba(244,162,97,0.3); }
    .holo-card[data-article="assistive-tech"] .holo-inner { border-top: 2px solid rgba(16,185,129,0.3); }
    .holo-card[data-article="inclusive-education"] .holo-inner { border-top: 2px solid rgba(59,130,246,0.3); }

    @media (max-width: 1024px) {
      .articles-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    }
    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .articles-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .holo-inner { padding: 24px 20px 22px; }
    }

    /* Article modal/expanded view */
    .article-modal-overlay {
      position: fixed;
      inset: 0;
      background: rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
      z-index: 2000;
      opacity: 0;
      visibility: hidden;
      transition: all 0.4s ease;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      padding: 40px 20px;
    }

    .article-modal-overlay.active {
      opacity: 1;
      visibility: visible;
    }

    .article-modal {
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0f2035 0%, #0D1B2A 100%);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      border-radius: 20px;
      max-width: 780px;
      width: 100%;
      max-height: 85vh;
      overflow-y: auto;
      transform: translateY(30px) scale(0.95);
      transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
      position: relative;
    }

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

    .article-modal-close {
      position: sticky;
      top: 16px;
      float: right;
      margin: 16px 16px 0 0;
      width: 36px;
      height: 36px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
      background: rgba(13,27,42,0.8);
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
      color: var(--white);
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      cursor: pointer;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      z-index: 10;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    .article-modal-close:hover {
      background: rgba(244,162,97,0.2);
      border-color: rgba(244,162,97,0.4);
    }

    .article-modal-hero {
      width: 100%;
      height: 250px;
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center;
      border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0;
      position: relative;
    }

    .article-modal-hero::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      height: 100px;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f2035, transparent);
    }

    .article-modal-body {
      padding: 30px 40px 40px;
    }

    .article-modal-body h2 {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 1.8rem;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 8px;
      line-height: 1.3;
    }

    .article-modal-meta {
      display: flex;
      gap: 16px;
      margin-bottom: 24px;
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    }

    .article-modal-body p {
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
      font-size: 1rem;
      line-height: 1.8;
      margin-bottom: 18px;
    }

    .article-modal-body h3 {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      color: var(--amber);
      margin: 28px 0 12px;
    }

    .article-modal-body ul {
      list-style: none;
      padding: 0;
      margin-bottom: 18px;
    }

    .article-modal-body ul li {
      padding: 6px 0 6px 20px;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      line-height: 1.6;
      position: relative;
    }

    .article-modal-body ul li::before {
      content: '👁️';
      position: absolute;
      left: 0;
      font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .articles-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .lens-card.featured { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
      .lens-card.featured .lens-aperture,
      .lens-card.featured:hover .lens-aperture {
        background: radial-gradient(circle at center,
          transparent 60px, rgba(10,21,37,0.85) 61px,
          rgba(10,21,37,0.92) 80px, rgba(10,21,37,0.97) 120px);
      }
      .lens-card.featured:hover .lens-aperture {
        background: radial-gradient(circle at center,
          transparent 140px, rgba(10,21,37,0.6) 141px,
          rgba(10,21,37,0.8) 200px, rgba(10,21,37,0.95) 300px);
      }
      .lens-card.featured .lens-ring { left: 50%; width: 130px; height: 130px; }
      .lens-card.featured:hover .lens-ring { width: 290px; height: 290px; }
      .lens-card.featured .lens-title { font-size: 1.2rem; }
      .article-modal-body { padding: 20px 24px 30px; }
      .article-modal-body h2 { font-size: 1.4rem; }
    }

    /* ========================================
       EVENT CALENDAR — "Upcoming Light"
       ======================================== */
    .events-section {
      background: var(--navy);
      padding: 100px 0;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .events-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      left: 50%;
      width: 600px;
      height: 600px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244,162,97,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .events-section .section-title { color: var(--white); }
    .events-section .section-subtitle { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
    .events-section .section-label { color: var(--amber); border-color: var(--amber); }

    .event-filters {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 10px;
      justify-content: center;
      margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .event-filter {
      padding: 8px 20px;
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
      border-radius: 50px;
      background: transparent;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    .event-filter:hover { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); color: var(--white); }
    .event-filter.active { background: var(--amber); color: var(--navy); border-color: var(--amber); }

    /* Horizon line */
    .events-horizon-wrap {
      position: relative;
      padding: 20px 0;
    }

    .events-horizon-line {
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      height: 2px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--amber) 15%, var(--amber) 85%, transparent 100%);
      opacity: 0.4;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    /* Scroll container */
    .events-scroll-wrap {
      position: relative;
    }

    .events-scroll {
      display: flex;
      gap: 24px;
      overflow-x: auto;
      scroll-behavior: smooth;
      padding: 40px 10px;
      scrollbar-width: none;
      -ms-overflow-style: none;
    }

    .events-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

    .event-scroll-btn {
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
      z-index: 5;
      width: 44px;
      height: 44px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
      background: rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.9);
      color: var(--white);
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      cursor: pointer;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    }

    .event-scroll-btn:hover {
      background: var(--amber);
      color: var(--navy);
      border-color: var(--amber);
    }

    .event-scroll-btn.left { left: -10px; }
    .event-scroll-btn.right { right: -10px; }

    /* Event card */
    .event-card {
      flex: 0 0 280px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      border-radius: 16px;
      padding: 24px 20px;
      position: relative;
      transition: all 0.4s ease;
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      cursor: default;
    }

    .event-card:nth-child(odd) { transform: translateY(-20px); }
    .event-card:nth-child(even) { transform: translateY(20px); }

    .event-card:hover {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    }

    .event-card:nth-child(odd):hover { transform: translateY(-28px); }
    .event-card:nth-child(even):hover { transform: translateY(12px); }

    /* Next-up highlight pulse */
    .event-card.next-up {
      border-color: var(--amber);
      box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(244, 162, 97, 0.15);
      animation: nextEventPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    @keyframes nextEventPulse {
      0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(244, 162, 97, 0.15); }
      50% { box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(244, 162, 97, 0.3); }
    }

    .event-card.next-up::after {
      content: 'NEXT UP';
      position: absolute;
      top: -10px;
      right: 16px;
      background: var(--amber);
      color: var(--navy);
      font-size: 0.6rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      padding: 3px 10px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
    }

    .event-date-badge {
      width: 56px;
      height: 56px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
      border: 2px solid;
      position: relative;
    }

    .event-date-badge .event-day {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      line-height: 1;
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .event-date-badge .event-month {
      font-size: 0.6rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    }

    /* Category colors */
    .event-card[data-category="education"] .event-date-badge { border-color: var(--blue-bright); background: rgba(59,130,246,0.15); }
    .event-card[data-category="health"] .event-date-badge { border-color: var(--amber); background: rgba(244,162,97,0.15); }
    .event-card[data-category="celebration"] .event-date-badge { border-color: var(--coral); background: rgba(231,111,81,0.15); }

    .event-category-tag {
      display: inline-block;
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 1.5px;
      padding: 3px 10px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    .event-card[data-category="education"] .event-category-tag { background: rgba(59,130,246,0.15); color: var(--blue-bright); }
    .event-card[data-category="health"] .event-category-tag { background: rgba(244,162,97,0.15); color: var(--amber); }
    .event-card[data-category="celebration"] .event-category-tag { background: rgba(231,111,81,0.15); color: var(--coral); }

    .event-card h4 {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
      margin: 0 0 8px;
      line-height: 1.3;
    }

    .event-card p {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
      line-height: 1.5;
      margin: 0 0 10px;
    }

    .event-location {
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 4px;
    }

    .event-empty {
      text-align: center;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
      padding: 60px 20px;
      font-style: italic;
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .events-scroll {
        flex-direction: column;
        overflow-x: visible;
        padding: 20px 0;
        gap: 16px;
      }
      .event-card {
        flex: none;
        width: 100%;
        transform: none !important;
      }
      .event-card:hover { transform: none !important; }
      .event-scroll-btn { display: none; }
      .events-horizon-line { display: none; }
    }

    /* ========================================
       GALLERY — "Moments of Light"
       ======================================== */
    .gallery {
      background: var(--off-white);
    }

    .gallery-filters {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 10px;
      justify-content: center;
      margin-bottom: 32px;
    }

    .gallery-filter {
      padding: 10px 22px;
      border: 2px solid var(--blue);
      border-radius: 50px;
      background: transparent;
      color: var(--blue);
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    .gallery-filter:hover,
    .gallery-filter.active {
      background: var(--blue);
      color: #fff;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.3);
    }

    .gallery-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: 16px;
    }

    .gallery-item.hidden {
      display: none;
    }

    .gallery-item {
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      overflow: hidden;
      cursor: pointer;
      position: relative;
      aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    }

    .gallery-item:nth-child(1) { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 2; aspect-ratio: auto; }
    .gallery-item:nth-child(6) { grid-column: span 2; aspect-ratio: 2/1; }

    .gallery-item img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      filter: sepia(20%) saturate(80%) brightness(95%);
      transition: all 0.6s ease;
    }

    .gallery-item:hover img {
      filter: sepia(0%) saturate(120%) brightness(100%);
      transform: scale(1.05);
    }

    .gallery-item::after {
      content: attr(data-label);
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      padding: 12px 16px;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(13,27,42,0.8), transparent);
      color: var(--white);
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      transform: translateY(100%);
      transition: transform var(--transition);
    }

    .gallery-item:hover::after { transform: translateY(0); }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
      .gallery-item:nth-child(1) { grid-column: span 2; }
    }

    /* Lightbox */
    .lightbox {
      position: fixed;
      inset: 0;
      z-index: 9999;
      background: rgba(0,0,0,0.92);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      padding: 40px;
      opacity: 0;
      visibility: hidden;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
      cursor: pointer;
    }

    .lightbox.active { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }

    .lightbox img {
      max-width: 90vw;
      max-height: 85vh;
      object-fit: contain;
      border-radius: 8px;
      box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    }

    .lightbox-close {
      position: absolute;
      top: 20px;
      right: 30px;
      width: 48px;
      height: 48px;
      border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: none;
      color: var(--white);
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      cursor: pointer;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      transition: all var(--transition);
    }

    .lightbox-close:hover {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      border-color: var(--white);
    }

    /* ========================================
       TEAM
       ======================================== */
    .team {
      background: var(--white);
    }

    .team-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 32px;
      max-width: 800px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .team-card {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 36px 24px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      transition: all var(--transition);
      background: var(--off-white);
    }

    .team-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
      background: var(--white);
    }

    .team-avatar {
      width: 80px;
      height: 80px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      margin: 0 auto 16px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--white);
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--navy));
      box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(30, 86, 160, 0.3);
    }

    .team-card h4 {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--navy);
      margin-bottom: 4px;
    }

    .team-card .role {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: var(--blue);
      font-weight: 600;
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 300px; }
    }

    /* ========================================
       CONTACT / VOLUNTEER
       ======================================== */
    .contact {
      background: var(--off-white);
      position: relative;
    }

    .contact::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(30,86,160,0.03) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
      background-size: 20px 20px;
    }

    .contact-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
      gap: 60px;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    .contact-info h3 {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 1.6rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--navy);
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .contact-info > p {
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: var(--gray-600);
      margin-bottom: 32px;
      line-height: 1.8;
    }

    .contact-ways {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 16px;
    }

    .contact-way {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 14px;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: var(--gray-700);
    }

    .way-icon {
      width: 44px;
      height: 44px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--blue);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      color: var(--white);
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    /* How to help cards */
    .help-cards {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 16px;
      margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .help-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 24px 16px;
      text-align: center;
      border: 2px solid var(--gray-200);
      transition: all var(--transition);
    }

    .help-card:hover {
      border-color: var(--blue);
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    }

    .help-card-icon { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
    .help-card h4 { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); }

    /* Form */
    .contact-form {
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 40px;
      box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    }

    .form-row {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 16px;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
    .form-group:last-child { margin-bottom: 16px; }

    .form-group label {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--gray-700);
    }

    .form-group input,
    .form-group select,
    .form-group textarea {
      padding: 12px 16px;
      border: 2px solid var(--gray-200);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: var(--gray-800);
      transition: border-color var(--transition);
      background: var(--white);
    }

    .form-group input:focus,
    .form-group select:focus,
    .form-group textarea:focus {
      border-color: var(--blue);
      outline: none;
    }

    .btn-submit {
      width: 100%;
      padding: 14px;
      background: var(--blue);
      color: var(--white);
      border: none;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 1rem;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all var(--transition);
    }

    .btn-submit:hover {
      background: var(--navy);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.3);
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .help-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .contact-form { padding: 24px; }
    }

    /* ========================================
       AUDIT REPORTS
       ======================================== */
    .audits {
      background: var(--white);
    }

    .audit-tabs {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 8px;
      margin-bottom: 40px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .audit-tab {
      padding: 10px 24px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      border: 2px solid var(--gray-200);
      background: var(--white);
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: var(--gray-600);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all var(--transition);
    }

    .audit-tab:hover { border-color: var(--blue); color: var(--blue); }
    .audit-tab.active { background: var(--blue); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--blue); }

    .audit-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
      gap: 20px;
    }

    .audit-card {
      background: var(--off-white);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 28px;
      border-left: 4px solid var(--blue);
      transition: all var(--transition);
    }

    .audit-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    }

    .audit-year {
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--blue);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 2px;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .audit-card h4 {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--navy);
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .audit-card p {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: var(--gray-500);
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .audit-link {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: var(--blue);
    }

    .audit-link:hover { color: var(--navy); gap: 10px; }
    .audit-link svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

    .audit-note {
      text-align: center;
      margin-top: 32px;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: var(--gray-500);
    }

    .audit-note a {
      color: var(--blue);
      font-weight: 600;
    }

    .audit-note a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

    /* ========================================
       RESULTS SECTION
       ======================================== */
    .results-section {
      padding: 100px 0;
      background: #f4f7fb;
    }

    .results-section .section-label { color: var(--blue); }
    .results-section .section-title { color: var(--navy); }
    .results-section .section-subtitle { color: var(--gray-500); }

    .results-year-group {
      margin-bottom: 16px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(13,27,42,0.1);
      border-radius: 16px;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
      background: var(--white);
    }

    .results-year-group:hover {
      box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(59,130,246,0.12);
    }

    .results-year-header {
      width: 100%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 16px;
      padding: 20px 28px;
      background: var(--white);
      border: none;
      cursor: pointer;
      text-align: left;
      transition: background 0.2s ease;
    }

    .results-year-header:hover { background: #f0f5ff; }

    .results-year-badge {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 900;
      color: var(--amber);
      background: rgba(244,162,97,0.1);
      border: 1px solid rgba(244,162,97,0.2);
      padding: 4px 14px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      white-space: nowrap;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .results-year-summary {
      flex: 1;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 20px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .results-year-title {
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--navy);
    }

    .results-year-meta {
      display: flex;
      gap: 12px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .results-meta-pill {
      font-size: 0.68rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
      padding: 3px 10px;
      border-radius: 50px;
    }

    .pill-pass  { background: rgba(52,211,153,0.12); color: #34d399; }
    .pill-inter { background: rgba(59,130,246,0.12);  color: #7dd3fc; }
    .pill-deg   { background: rgba(244,162,97,0.12);  color: var(--amber); }

    .results-year-chevron {
      color: rgba(13,27,42,0.3);
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.2s ease;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .results-year-group.open .results-year-chevron {
      transform: rotate(180deg);
      color: var(--amber);
    }

    /* Collapsible body */
    .results-year-body {
      max-height: 0;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: max-height 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
    }

    .results-year-group.open .results-year-body {
      max-height: 1200px;
    }

    .results-year-body-inner {
      padding: 8px 24px 24px;
      background: var(--white);
    }

    /* Category sub-heading */
    .results-cat-label {
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 1.5px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 4px 12px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      display: inline-block;
      margin: 16px 0 10px;
    }

    .results-cat-label.inter1 { background: rgba(59,130,246,0.12); color: #7dd3fc; }
    .results-cat-label.inter2 { background: rgba(139,92,246,0.12); color: #c4b5fd; }
    .results-cat-label.degree { background: rgba(244,162,97,0.12); color: var(--amber); }

    /* Student rows in results */
    .results-student-row {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 14px;
      padding: 12px 16px;
      border-radius: 10px;
      background: #f8fafd;
      border: 1px solid rgba(13,27,42,0.06);
      margin-bottom: 7px;
      transition: background 0.2s ease;
    }

    .results-student-row:hover { background: #eef3fb; }

    .results-rank {
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: rgba(13,27,42,0.25);
      width: 22px;
      text-align: center;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .results-student-row:first-of-type .results-rank,
    .results-student-row.rank-1 .results-rank { color: var(--amber); }

    .results-name {
      flex: 1;
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      color: var(--navy);
    }

    .results-subjects {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      color: rgba(13,27,42,0.4);
    }

    .results-score {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      font-weight: 900;
    }

    .results-grade-badge {
      width: 26px; height: 26px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: var(--navy);
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .inter1 .results-score { color: #7dd3fc; }
    .inter1 .results-grade-badge { background: #7dd3fc; }
    .inter2 .results-score { color: #c4b5fd; }
    .inter2 .results-grade-badge { background: #c4b5fd; }
    .degree .results-score { color: var(--amber); }
    .degree .results-grade-badge { background: var(--amber); }

    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .results-year-header { padding: 16px 18px; }
      .results-year-body-inner { padding: 8px 12px 18px; }
      .results-subjects { display: none; }
      .results-year-meta { display: none; }
    }

    /* ========================================
       FOOTER
       ======================================== */
    .footer {
      background: #060e18;
      padding: 60px 0 0;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
      border-top: 2px solid rgba(59,130,246,0.15);
    }

    .footer-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 48px;
      padding-bottom: 48px;
    }

    .footer-logo-row {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .footer-logo-row img {
      height: 48px;
      width: auto;
      filter: brightness(1.2);
    }

    .footer-logo-text {
      font-family: var(--font-brand);
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      color: var(--blue-bright);
      letter-spacing: 2px;
    }

    .footer-logo-text .eye-text { color: var(--blue-bright); }

    .footer-brand p {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      line-height: 1.7;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      max-width: 340px;
    }

    .social-links {
      display: flex;
      gap: 10px;
    }

    .social-link {
      width: 40px;
      height: 40px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
      transition: all var(--transition);
    }

    .social-link:hover {
      background: var(--blue);
      border-color: var(--blue);
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .footer h4 {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .footer-links {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 10px;
    }

    .footer-links a {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    }

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

    .footer-bottom {
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      padding: 20px 0;
      text-align: center;
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
    }

    /* ========================================
       ACCESSIBILITY — High Contrast Toggle
       ======================================== */
    .a11y-toggle {
      position: fixed;
      bottom: 24px;
      right: 24px;
      z-index: 900;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 8px;
    }

    .a11y-btn {
      width: 48px;
      height: 48px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
      background: var(--navy);
      color: var(--white);
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      cursor: pointer;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      transition: all var(--transition);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    }

    .a11y-btn:hover {
      background: var(--blue);
      border-color: var(--blue);
      transform: scale(1.1);
    }

    /* High contrast mode */
    body.high-contrast {
      --navy: #000000;
      --navy-light: #111111;
      --gray-600: #CCCCCC;
      --gray-500: #BBBBBB;
      --gray-700: #DDDDDD;
      --gray-800: #FFFFFF;
      --off-white: #111111;
      --white: #000000;
      --gray-200: #333333;
      background: #000000;
      color: #FFFFFF;
    }

    body.high-contrast .navbar.scrolled { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.95); }
    body.high-contrast .initiative-card,
    body.high-contrast .story-card,
    body.high-contrast .team-card,
    body.high-contrast .contact-form,
    body.high-contrast .audit-card { background: #111; color: #fff; border: 1px solid #333; }
    body.high-contrast .form-group input,
    body.high-contrast .form-group select,
    body.high-contrast .form-group textarea { background: #111; color: #fff; border-color: #444; }

    /* Text resize */
    body.text-large { font-size: 20px; }
    body.text-large .hero-content h1 { font-size: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 5.5rem); }

    /* ========================================
       THEME SONG — Pulse Ring Player
       ======================================== */
    .music-player {
      position: fixed;
      bottom: 28px;
      left: 24px;
      z-index: 900;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0;
    }

    .music-pulse-btn {
      width: 54px;
      height: 54px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: none;
      background: radial-gradient(circle at 40% 40%, #1e3a5f, var(--navy));
      cursor: pointer;
      position: relative;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 0 15px rgba(59,130,246,0.15);
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
      z-index: 3;
    }

    .music-pulse-btn:hover {
      transform: scale(1.08);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 20px rgba(59,130,246,0.25);
    }

    .music-pulse-btn .play-icon {
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      color: var(--white);
      z-index: 2;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
      margin-left: 2px;
    }

    .music-player.playing .play-icon { margin-left: 0; }

    /* Iris rings — concentric animated rings around the button */
    .iris-pulse {
      position: absolute;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1px solid rgba(59,130,246,0.25);
      top: 50%;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      pointer-events: none;
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
    }

    .iris-pulse:nth-child(1) { width: 68px; height: 68px; }
    .iris-pulse:nth-child(2) { width: 84px; height: 84px; }
    .iris-pulse:nth-child(3) { width: 100px; height: 100px; }

    /* Idle gentle pulse — attracts attention */
    .music-player:not(.playing) .iris-pulse {
      opacity: 1;
      animation: idlePulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    .music-player:not(.playing) .iris-pulse:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0s; }
    .music-player:not(.playing) .iris-pulse:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
    .music-player:not(.playing) .iris-pulse:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.8s; }

    @keyframes idlePulse {
      0%, 100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); opacity: 0.3; }
      50% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.08); opacity: 0.6; }
    }

    /* Playing — rings pulse to music with amber glow */
    .music-player.playing .iris-pulse {
      opacity: 1;
      border-color: rgba(244,162,97,0.35);
      animation: musicPulse 1.2s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    .music-player.playing .iris-pulse:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0s; animation-duration: 1.0s; }
    .music-player.playing .iris-pulse:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.15s; animation-duration: 1.3s; }
    .music-player.playing .iris-pulse:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; animation-duration: 1.6s; }

    @keyframes musicPulse {
      0%, 100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); opacity: 0.2; border-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.3); }
      50% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.15); opacity: 0.7; border-color: rgba(244,162,97,0.5); }
    }

    .music-player.playing .music-pulse-btn {
      background: radial-gradient(circle at 40% 40%, #2a1a0a, #1a0f05);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 0 20px rgba(244,162,97,0.2);
    }

    /* Expandable info strip */
    .music-info {
      background: rgba(13,27,42,0.95);
      backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      border-radius: 0 25px 25px 0;
      padding: 8px 18px 8px 12px;
      margin-left: -8px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 3px;
      max-width: 0;
      overflow: hidden;
      opacity: 0;
      transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
      white-space: nowrap;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    .music-player.expanded .music-info {
      max-width: 220px;
      opacity: 1;
      padding: 8px 18px 8px 16px;
    }

    .music-song-title {
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
      letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    }

    .music-artist {
      font-size: 0.6rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    }

    /* Progress bar */
    .music-progress-wrap {
      width: 100%;
      height: 3px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      border-radius: 3px;
      margin-top: 4px;
      cursor: pointer;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .music-progress-bar {
      height: 100%;
      width: 0%;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue-bright), var(--amber));
      border-radius: 3px;
      transition: width 0.3s linear;
    }

    /* Equalizer bars inside button when playing */
    .music-eq {
      display: none;
      align-items: flex-end;
      gap: 2px;
      height: 16px;
    }

    .music-player.playing .music-eq { display: flex; }
    .music-player.playing .play-icon-wrap { display: none; }
    .music-player:not(.playing) .music-eq { display: none; }
    .music-player:not(.playing) .play-icon-wrap { display: flex; }

    .eq-bar {
      width: 3px;
      border-radius: 2px;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--blue-bright), var(--amber));
      animation: eqBounce 0.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    }
    .eq-bar:nth-child(1) { height: 6px; animation-delay: 0s; animation-duration: 0.7s; }
    .eq-bar:nth-child(2) { height: 12px; animation-delay: 0.15s; animation-duration: 0.9s; }
    .eq-bar:nth-child(3) { height: 8px; animation-delay: 0.3s; animation-duration: 0.6s; }
    .eq-bar:nth-child(4) { height: 14px; animation-delay: 0.1s; animation-duration: 1.0s; }
    .eq-bar:nth-child(5) { height: 5px; animation-delay: 0.25s; animation-duration: 0.75s; }

    @keyframes eqBounce {
      0% { height: 4px; }
      100% { height: 16px; }
    }

    /* Tooltip on hover when collapsed */
    .music-pulse-btn::after {
      content: '🎵 Theme Song';
      position: absolute;
      left: calc(100% + 10px);
      top: 50%;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
      background: rgba(13,27,42,0.95);
      color: var(--white);
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      padding: 5px 12px;
      border-radius: 8px;
      white-space: nowrap;
      opacity: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    }

    .music-player:not(.expanded) .music-pulse-btn:hover::after {
      opacity: 1;
    }

    .music-player.expanded .music-pulse-btn::after { display: none; }

    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .music-player { bottom: 20px; left: 16px; }
      .music-pulse-btn { width: 46px; height: 46px; }
      .iris-pulse:nth-child(1) { width: 58px; height: 58px; }
      .iris-pulse:nth-child(2) { width: 72px; height: 72px; }
      .iris-pulse:nth-child(3) { width: 86px; height: 86px; }
    }

    /* ========================================
       SCROLL PROGRESS BAR
       ======================================== */
    .scroll-progress {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      height: 3px;
      background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--blue), var(--amber));
      z-index: 1001;
      transition: width 0.1s linear;
    }

    /* ========================================
       BRAILLE NAV HOVER ANIMATION
       ======================================== */
    .nav-links a {
      position: relative;
      overflow: visible;
    }

    .nav-links a .nav-text {
      display: inline-block;
      transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
    }

    .nav-links a .nav-braille-dots {
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.85);
      display: flex;
      gap: 3px;
      opacity: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }

    .nav-links a:hover .nav-text,
    .nav-links a:focus-visible .nav-text {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(-4px);
    }

    .nav-links a:hover .nav-braille-dots,
    .nav-links a:focus-visible .nav-braille-dots {
      opacity: 1;
    }

    .nav-braille-char {
      display: inline-grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 1.5px;
      width: 9px;
      height: 16px;
    }

    .nav-braille-dot {
      width: 3px;
      height: 3px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      justify-self: center;
      align-self: center;
      transition: all 0.15s ease;
      transform: scale(0);
    }

    .nav-braille-dot.active {
      background: var(--amber);
      box-shadow: 0 0 4px rgba(244, 162, 97, 0.6);
    }

    .nav-braille-dot.inactive {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    }

    .nav-links a:hover .nav-braille-dot,
    .nav-links a:focus-visible .nav-braille-dot {
      transform: scale(1);
    }

    /* Stagger the dot pop-in */
    .nav-braille-dot:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.02s; }
    .nav-braille-dot:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.04s; }
    .nav-braille-dot:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.06s; }
    .nav-braille-dot:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
    .nav-braille-dot:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.10s; }
    .nav-braille-dot:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.12s; }

    .nav-braille-tooltip {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -32px;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      background: rgba(0,0,0,0.85);
      color: var(--amber);
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      padding: 3px 8px;
      border-radius: 4px;
      white-space: nowrap;
      opacity: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      transition: opacity 0.3s ease 0.2s;
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }

    .nav-links a:hover .nav-braille-tooltip,
    .nav-links a:focus-visible .nav-braille-tooltip {
      opacity: 1;
    }

    /* ========================================
       SCREEN READER MODE OVERLAY
       ======================================== */
    .sr-mode-toggle {
      position: fixed;
      top: 180px;
      right: 20px;
      z-index: 998;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      background: rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.92);
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      padding: 10px 18px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(244, 162, 97, 0.3);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
      font-family: var(--font-body);
    }

    .sr-mode-toggle:hover {
      border-color: var(--amber);
      box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(244, 162, 97, 0.15);
    }

    .sr-mode-toggle .sr-icon {
      font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .sr-mode-toggle .sr-label {
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    }

    .sr-mode-toggle .sr-switch {
      width: 36px;
      height: 20px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
      border-radius: 10px;
      position: relative;
      transition: background 0.3s ease;
    }

    .sr-mode-toggle .sr-switch::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 2px;
      left: 2px;
      width: 16px;
      height: 16px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: #fff;
      transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
    }

    .sr-mode-toggle.active .sr-switch {
      background: var(--amber);
    }

    .sr-mode-toggle.active .sr-switch::after {
      transform: translateX(16px);
      background: var(--navy);
    }

    /* Screen Reader Mode Overlay */
    .sr-overlay {
      position: fixed;
      inset: 0;
      background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.97);
      z-index: 9998;
      display: none;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      padding: 40px;
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 0.8s ease;
    }

    .sr-overlay.active {
      display: flex;
      opacity: 1;
    }

    .sr-overlay-inner {
      max-width: 700px;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .sr-overlay .sr-eye-icon {
      font-size: 4rem;
      margin-bottom: 24px;
      animation: srPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    @keyframes srPulse {
      0%, 100% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(1); }
      50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.05); }
    }

    .sr-overlay h2 {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 2rem;
      color: var(--amber);
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .sr-overlay .sr-description {
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      line-height: 1.9;
      max-height: 50vh;
      overflow-y: auto;
      padding: 0 20px;
    }

    .sr-overlay .sr-description .sr-line {
      display: block;
      padding: 8px 0;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(10px);
      animation: srFadeIn 0.5s ease forwards;
    }

    @keyframes srFadeIn {
      to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    }

    .sr-overlay .sr-waveform {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 3px;
      margin: 24px 0 12px;
      height: 30px;
    }

    .sr-overlay .sr-wave-bar {
      width: 3px;
      background: var(--amber);
      border-radius: 2px;
      animation: srWave 0.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    }

    @keyframes srWave {
      0% { height: 4px; opacity: 0.4; }
      100% { height: 24px; opacity: 1; }
    }

    .sr-overlay .sr-hint {
      margin-top: 30px;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
      font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .sr-overlay .sr-hint kbd {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      padding: 2px 8px;
      border-radius: 4px;
      font-family: monospace;
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .sr-mode-toggle {
        top: auto;
        bottom: 80px;
        right: 14px;
        padding: 8px 14px;
      }
      .sr-mode-toggle .sr-label { display: none; }
      .nav-braille-tooltip { display: none; }
    }