/* ==========================================================================
   Swami Vivekananda College of Education - Master Design System
   Fully Responsive & Mobile Optimized
   ========================================================================== */

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

:root {
  /* Color Palette */
  --primary-navy: #0A1E3F;
  --primary-dark: #061226;
  --primary-light: #16325C;
  --primary-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A1E3F 0%, #173666 100%);
  
  --accent-gold: #D9822B;
  --accent-gold-light: #F4A247;
  --accent-gold-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #E58D2D 0%, #F5AB48 100%);
  
  --secondary-crimson: #9E2A2B;
  --accent-emerald: #10B981;
  --accent-blue: #2563EB;
  
  --bg-main: #F8FAFD;
  --bg-card: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-alt: #F1F5F9;
  
  --text-main: #1E293B;
  --text-muted: #64748B;
  --text-light: #94A3B8;
  --text-white: #FFFFFF;
  
  --border-subtle: #E2E8F0;
  --border-strong: #CBD5E1;
  
  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  
  /* Shadows & Elevation */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(10, 30, 63, 0.08), 0 4px 6px -4px rgba(10, 30, 63, 0.04);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(10, 30, 63, 0.12), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(10, 30, 63, 0.06);
  --shadow-gold: 0 8px 20px -4px rgba(217, 130, 43, 0.25);
  
  /* Radii & Transitions */
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
  
  --transition-fast: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-normal: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-smooth: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--bg-main);
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  width: 100%;
}

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

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

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

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

/* Utility Containers */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  padding-right: 1.25rem;
}

.container-fluid {
  width: 100%;
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  padding-right: 1.25rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Top Header Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.top-bar {
  background-color: var(--primary-dark);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.top-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.top-bar-left, .top-bar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.top-info-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.top-info-item i {
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.portal-badge {
  background: rgba(217, 130, 43, 0.2);
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 130, 43, 0.4);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Main Branding Header
   ========================================================================== */
.main-header {
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 1rem 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
}

.header-brand-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.brand-identity {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.brand-crest {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  background: var(--primary-gradient);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(10, 30, 63, 0.2);
  border: 3px solid var(--accent-gold-light);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-titles h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.brand-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.brand-trust {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--secondary-crimson);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.header-accreditations {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.accred-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
  background: var(--bg-main);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-align: left;
}

.accred-icon {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.accred-text {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.accred-text strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Navigation Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.main-nav-bar {
  background-color: var(--primary-navy);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(10, 30, 63, 0.15);
}

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

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 1rem 1rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.nav-link.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--accent-gold-gradient);
}

.nav-cta-btn {
  background: var(--accent-gold-gradient);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-cta-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px -3px rgba(217, 130, 43, 0.4);
}

/* Mobile Toggle */
.mobile-nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-nav-toggle:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Notice Marquee Ticker
   ========================================================================== */
.ticker-wrap {
  background: #FFF7ED;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #FED7AA;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 42px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ticker-title {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 0 1.25rem;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  z-index: 2;
}

.ticker-content {
  flex-grow: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
}

.ticker-items {
  display: inline-block;
  padding-left: 100%;
  animation: tickerScroll 55s linear infinite;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #9A3412;
  font-weight: 500;
}

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

.ticker-item-span {
  margin-right: 3.5rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.ticker-item-span i {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

@keyframes tickerScroll {
  0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(-100%, 0, 0); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  color: var(--text-white);
  padding: 4.5rem 0 3.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(6, 18, 38, 0.95) 0%, rgba(10, 30, 63, 0.85) 55%, rgba(10, 30, 63, 0.65) 100%),
              url('../assets/images/campus.svg') center/cover no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.hero-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(217, 130, 43, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 130, 43, 0.5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.75px;
}

.hero-title span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F5AB48 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-tagline {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--accent-gold-gradient);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -4px rgba(217, 130, 43, 0.4);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

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

.hero-quote-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.quote-icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  opacity: 0.6;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.hero-quote-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.quote-author {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
}

.quote-author span {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Quick Stats Ribbon
   ========================================================================== */
.stats-ribbon {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  margin-top: -2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.stat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 0.5rem;
}

.stat-item-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: rgba(217, 130, 43, 0.12);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.stat-item-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  line-height: 1;
}

.stat-item-content p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section Headers & Common Layout
   ========================================================================== */
.section-padding {
  padding: 4rem 0;
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.75rem;
}

.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.section-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Cards & Grids
   ========================================================================== */
.courses-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.course-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold-light);
}

.course-card-header {
  background: var(--primary-gradient);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  position: relative;
}

.course-code-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.course-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.course-card-body {
  padding: 2rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.course-specs {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--bg-main);
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.course-spec-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.course-spec-item span {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.feature-list {
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.feature-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.feature-list li i {
  color: var(--accent-emerald);
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Principal / President Message Banner
   ========================================================================== */
.desk-message-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.desk-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
}

.desk-photo-wrap {
  background: var(--primary-gradient);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.desk-avatar-circle {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 4px solid var(--accent-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.desk-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.desk-designation {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.desk-qualification {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.desk-content {
  padding: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.desk-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.desk-content p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--primary-dark);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  padding-top: 4rem;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--accent-gold);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 0.8fr 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-col h4::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
}

.footer-about p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.footer-contact-item i {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.footer-bottom {
  background: #030a16;
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.footer-bottom-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Comprehensive Responsive Breakpoints (Tablet & Mobile)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    row-gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .courses-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .desk-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .desk-photo-wrap {
    padding: 2rem;
  }
}

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

  .main-header {
    padding: 0.85rem 0;
  }

  .brand-identity {
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .brand-crest {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .brand-titles h1 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .brand-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  .header-accreditations {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Mobile Nav Drawer */
  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  .nav-container {
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--primary-navy);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
  }

  .nav-menu.open {
    display: flex;
    animation: slideDown 0.3s ease forwards;
  }

  @keyframes slideDown {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-10px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .nav-link {
    padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    width: 100%;
  }

  .nav-link.active::after {
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 4px;
    height: 100%;
  }

  .nav-cta-btn {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Announcements Ticker Mobile: Title on Top, Scrolling Content Below */
  .ticker-wrap {
    flex-direction: column;
    height: auto;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .ticker-title {
    width: 100%;
    height: 32px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

  .ticker-content {
    width: 100%;
    height: 36px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: #FFF7ED;
  }

  .ticker-items {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    animation-duration: 65s; /* extra relaxed, slow readable speed on mobile */
  }

  /* Hero Mobile */
  .hero-section {
    padding: 3rem 0 2.5rem;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .hero-tagline {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .btn-primary, .btn-outline {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .stats-ribbon {
    margin-top: 0;
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }

  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .section-padding {
    padding: 3rem 0;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }

  .course-card-header {
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }

  .course-card-body {
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }

  .course-specs {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .desk-content {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

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

  .footer-bottom-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .brand-titles h1 {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .brand-subtitle, .brand-trust {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }
}