/* ============================================================
   GDB INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL — HOME v3
   Colors strictly from school logo:
     Yellow  #F5D000  (shield top-left)
     Red     #CC1111  (shield top-right & ribbon)
     Green   #1A7A1A  (shield bottom)
     Black   #111111  (shield outline, text)
     White   #FFFFFF  (ribbon text, contrast)
   ============================================================ */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,400;0,700;0,900;1,400;1,700;1,900&family=Montserrat:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Lato:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,700;1,300;1,400&display=swap');

:root {
  /* ── Logo palette ── */
  --yellow:      #F5D000;
  --green:       #1A7A1A;
  --green-bright:#22A022;
  --green-pale:  #C6EAC6;
  --green-dim:   #145C14;
  --red:         #CC1111;
  --red-dim:     #9B0B0B;
  --red-light:   #E83333;
  --black:       #111111;
  --black-2:     #1A1A1A;
  --black-3:     #222222;
  --black-4:     #2E2E2E;
  --white:       #FFFFFF;
  --off-white:   #FAFAF5;
  --cream:       #FFFDF0;
  --light-grey:  #D8D4C8;
  --mid-grey:    #888880;

  --font-display: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans:    'Montserrat', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-body:    'Lato', system-ui, sans-serif;

  --ease:    cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --r:       10px;
  --rlg:     18px;

  --shadow-green:  0 8px 32px rgba(26,122,26,0.32);
  --shadow-dark:   0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
  --shadow-red:    0 8px 32px rgba(204,17,17,0.3);
}

/* ── RESET ── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--off-white);
  color: var(--black);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
a  { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font-family: inherit; }

/* ── SHARED ── */
.tag-line {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--green-dim);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.tag-line--light { color: var(--green); }
.tag-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; background: var(--green-dim); border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0; }
.tag-dot--yellow { background: var(--green); }

.btn-see-all {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: var(--red);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--red);
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  transition: background 0.25s, color 0.25s;
}
.btn-see-all:hover { background: var(--red); color: var(--white); }

/* Scroll reveal */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease), transform 0.7s var(--ease); }
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.24s; }

/* Back to top */
.back-top {
  position: fixed; bottom: 32px; right: 32px;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: var(--green); color: var(--black);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
  z-index: 900; box-shadow: var(--shadow-green);
}
.back-top.visible { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }
.back-top:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   TICKER BAR
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.ticker-bar {
  background: var(--black);
  display: flex; align-items: center; height: 36px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--green);
}
.ticker-label {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--red);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.63rem; font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  padding: 0 14px; height: 100%;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
}
.ticker-track {
  flex: 1; overflow: hidden;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 4%, black 96%, transparent 100%);
}
.ticker-inner {
  display: flex; white-space: nowrap;
  animation: ticker 32s linear infinite;
  color: var(--light-grey);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  padding: 0 20px; align-items: center; height: 36px;
}
.ticker-inner span { padding-right: 8px; }
@keyframes ticker { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
.ticker-cta {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--green); color: var(--black);
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.72rem;
  padding: 0 18px; height: 100%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.ticker-cta:hover { background: var(--green-bright); }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   NAVBAR
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.navbar {
  position: sticky; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(17,17,17,0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(26,122,26,0.18);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.navbar.scrolled { box-shadow: 0 4px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.7); }
.nav-inner {
  max-width: 1440px; margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(20px,4vw,56px);
  height: 68px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 32px;
}
.nav-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.nav-logo img {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--green);
}
.nav-logo-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.nav-school-name { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); line-height: 1; }
.nav-school-tag { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.58rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--green); letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 3px; }

.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px; flex: 1; justify-content: center; }
.nav-links li { position: relative; }
.nav-links a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  color: var(--light-grey);
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 500;
  padding: 8px 13px; border-radius: 6px;
  transition: color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active { color: var(--green); background: rgba(26,122,26,0.1); }
.nav-links .fa-chevron-down { font-size: 0.55rem; opacity: 0.65; }

.drop-menu {
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 8px); left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
  background: var(--black-2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26,122,26,0.22); border-radius: var(--r);
  min-width: 220px; padding: 8px;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.2s, transform 0.2s var(--ease);
  z-index: 100; box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
}
.has-drop:hover .drop-menu { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
.drop-menu a {
  display: flex !important; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  color: var(--light-grey) !important; padding: 10px 14px !important;
  border-radius: 6px; font-size: 0.8rem; background: transparent !important;
}
.drop-menu a:hover { background: rgba(26,122,26,0.12) !important; color: var(--green) !important; }
.drop-menu a i { color: var(--green); font-size: 0.78rem; width: 16px; }

.nav-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.nav-portal {
  color: var(--light-grey); font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 7px 14px; border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18); border-radius: 6px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.nav-portal:hover { border-color: var(--green); color: var(--green); }
.nav-apply {
  background: var(--green); color: var(--black);
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 9px 20px; border-radius: 6px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.nav-apply:hover { background: var(--green-bright); transform: translateY(-1px); }

.hamburger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; padding: 6px; margin-left: auto; }
.hamburger span { display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--light-grey); border-radius: 2px; transition: 0.3s; }

.mobile-nav { display: none; background: var(--black-2); padding: 16px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(26,122,26,0.12); }
.mobile-nav.open { display: block; }
.mob-link {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  color: var(--light-grey);
  padding: 12px 16px; border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.mob-link i { color: var(--green); width: 18px; }
.mob-link:hover { background: rgba(26,122,26,0.12); color: var(--green); }
.mob-apply {
  display: block; background: var(--green); color: var(--black);
  text-align: center; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 700;
  padding: 14px; border-radius: 8px; margin-top: 12px; font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO — FULL-SCREEN CINEMATIC SLIDER
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero {
  position: relative; width: 100%;
  height: 100vh; min-height: 620px; max-height: 960px;
  overflow: hidden; background: var(--black);
}
.hero-slider { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 100%; }

.hero-slide {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.1s;
}
.hero-slide.active { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }

.slide-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.slide-bg img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  transition: transform 7s ease-out;
}
.hero-slide.active .slide-bg img { transform: scale(1); }

.slide-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(17,17,17,0.88) 0%, rgba(17,17,17,0.62) 52%, rgba(17,17,17,0.2) 100%);
}
.slide-overlay--green {
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, rgba(10,30,10,0.92) 0%, rgba(10,30,10,0.62) 55%, rgba(10,30,10,0.18) 100%);
}
.slide-overlay--dark {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(17,17,17,0.28) 0%, rgba(17,17,17,0.75) 60%, rgba(17,17,17,0.97) 100%);
}

.slide-content {
  position: relative; z-index: 10;
  max-width: 1440px; width: 100%; margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(28px,7vw,100px);
  padding-bottom: 120px;
  padding-top: 60px;
}
.slide-content--right { text-align: right; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-end; }
.slide-content--center { text-align: center; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }

.slide-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--green);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s 0.2s var(--ease), transform 0.6s 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.hero-slide.active .slide-tag { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
@keyframes pulse { 0%,100%{transform:scale(1);opacity:.5} 50%{transform:scale(1.4);opacity:0} }

.slide-title { display: flex; flex-direction: column; margin-bottom: 28px; gap: 4px; }
.title-line {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 7.5vw, 7rem);
  font-weight: 900; line-height: 1.0;
  color: var(--white); letter-spacing: -1px;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease), transform 0.7s var(--ease);
}
.title-line:nth-child(1){ transition-delay: 0.35s; }
.title-line:nth-child(2){ transition-delay: 0.5s; }
.title-line:nth-child(3){ transition-delay: 0.65s; }
.hero-slide.active .title-line { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.title-line--green { font-style: italic; color: var(--green); text-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(26,122,26,0.4); }
.title-line--red    { font-style: italic; color: var(--red-light); }
.slide-title--big .title-line { font-size: clamp(3rem, 6.5vw, 6.5rem); }

.slide-body {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: clamp(1rem,1.6vw,1.18rem);
  font-weight: 300; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  max-width: 560px; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 40px;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s 0.7s var(--ease), transform 0.7s 0.7s var(--ease);
}
.hero-slide.active .slide-body { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.slide-content--center .slide-body { max-width: 600px; }

.slide-actions {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s 0.85s var(--ease), transform 0.6s 0.85s var(--ease);
}
.hero-slide.active .slide-actions { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

.hero-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 15px 30px; border-radius: 4px;
  transition: transform 0.25s, background 0.25s, color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.hero-btn--green { background: var(--green); color: var(--black); box-shadow: var(--shadow-green); }
.hero-btn--green:hover { background: var(--green-bright); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(26,122,26,0.45); }
.hero-btn--ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--white); border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }
.hero-btn--ghost:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.slide-label {
  position: absolute; bottom: 44px; right: clamp(28px,5vw,80px); z-index: 10;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.6s 1s var(--ease);
}
.hero-slide.active .slide-label { opacity: 1; }
.slide-label span {
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--green); padding-left: 10px;
}

/* Controls */
.hero-controls {
  position: absolute; bottom: 44px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 20; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.hctrl-dots { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.hdot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 100px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  border: none; padding: 0; cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.3s, width 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.hdot.active { background: var(--green); width: 32px; }

/* Progress bar */
.hero-progress { position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); z-index: 20; }
.hero-progress-bar { height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--green-dim), var(--green-bright)); width: 0%; transition: width linear; }

/* Floating stats */
.hero-float-card {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; right: clamp(28px,5vw,80px);
  z-index: 20;
  background: rgba(17,17,17,0.78);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26,122,26,0.35);
  border-radius: var(--r); padding: 28px 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px); min-width: 180px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(20px);
  animation: floatCardIn 0.8s 1.2s forwards var(--ease);
}
@keyframes floatCardIn { to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0); } }
.hfc-inner { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
.hfc-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.hfc-num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.9rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--green); line-height: 1; }
.hfc-lbl { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); text-align: center; }
.hfc-div { height: 1px; background: rgba(26,122,26,0.22); width: 100%; }

/* Scroll hint */
.hero-scroll-hint {
  position: absolute; left: clamp(28px,5vw,80px); bottom: 44px; z-index: 20;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp 0.8s 1.4s forwards;
}
@keyframes fadeUp { to { opacity: 1; } }
.hero-scroll-hint span { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.63rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); writing-mode: vertical-rl; }
.scroll-line { width: 1px; height: 40px; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--green), transparent); animation: scrollPulse 2s infinite; }
@keyframes scrollPulse { 0%,100%{opacity:1;transform:scaleY(1)} 50%{opacity:.4;transform:scaleY(.6)} }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   MARQUEE BAND
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.marquee-band {
  background: var(--black);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--green);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--green);
  overflow: hidden; height: 50px;
}
.marquee-track { overflow: hidden; mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 5%, black 95%, transparent 100%); }
.marquee-inner {
  display: flex; white-space: nowrap;
  animation: ticker 28s linear infinite;
  align-items: center; height: 50px;
}
.marquee-inner span { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(200,208,200,0.8); padding: 0 6px; }
.mx-dot { color: var(--green); }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   SCHOOL LEVELS
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.levels-section {
  padding: clamp(80px,10vw,140px) clamp(20px,5vw,80px);
  background: var(--off-white); max-width: 1440px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.levels-header { margin-bottom: 64px; }
.levels-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2.4rem,4vw,3.8rem); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.15; color: var(--black); }
.levels-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--red); }

.levels-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; }

.level-card {
  border-radius: var(--rlg); overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--black-2);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.level-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); }
.level-card--featured { position: relative; }
.level-card--featured::after {
  content: 'Featured';
  position: absolute; top: 20px; right: 20px;
  background: var(--green); color: var(--black);
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2px; padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 100px;
}
.level-card-img { height: 240px; position: relative; flex-shrink: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.level-card-img img { transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease); }
.level-card:hover .level-card-img img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.level-overlay { position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 60%; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(17,17,17,1), transparent); }
.level-card-body { padding: 28px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.level-number { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 3rem; font-weight: 900; color: rgba(26,122,26,0.14); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.level-badge { display: inline-block; background: rgba(26,122,26,0.14); color: var(--green); font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.63rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2px; padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 100px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.level-card-body h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.level-card-body p { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.87rem; color: var(--light-grey); line-height: 1.72; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.level-features { list-style: none; margin-bottom: 24px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.level-features li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(216,212,200,0.85); }
.level-features li .fa-check { color: var(--red-light); font-size: 0.65rem; }
.level-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--green); letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-top: auto; transition: gap 0.2s; }
.level-link:hover { gap: 14px; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT SPLIT
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.about-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; min-height: 680px; background: var(--black); overflow: hidden; }
.about-img-side { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.about-img-stack { position: relative; height: 100%; min-height: 520px; }
.about-img-main { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.about-img-accent {
  position: absolute; bottom: 40px; right: -40px;
  width: 55%; height: 45%;
  border: 4px solid var(--black); border-radius: var(--r);
  z-index: 2; box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark); object-fit: cover;
}
.about-years-badge {
  position: absolute; top: 40px; right: -20px; z-index: 3;
  background: var(--green); color: var(--black);
  border-radius: 50%; width: 110px; height: 110px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-green);
}
.years-num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 900; line-height: 1; }
.years-text { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.56rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: center; line-height: 1.3; }

.about-content-side { padding: clamp(60px,8vw,120px) clamp(40px,6vw,100px); display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
.about-heading { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2rem,3vw,3rem); font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.about-heading em { font-style: italic; color: var(--green); }
.about-lead { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 1.02rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.about-body { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--light-grey); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.about-pillars { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.pillar { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; }
.pillar-icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(26,122,26,0.14); border-radius: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--green); font-size: 1.1rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.pillar h4 { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.pillar p { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--light-grey); line-height: 1.6; }
.btn-about { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700; background: var(--green); color: var(--black); padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: 4px; align-self: flex-start; transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s; }
.btn-about:hover { background: var(--green-bright); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   GALLERY MOSAIC
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.gallery-mosaic { padding: clamp(80px,10vw,130px) clamp(20px,5vw,80px); max-width: 1440px; margin: 0 auto; }
.gallery-header { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 48px; gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.gallery-header h2 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2rem,3.5vw,3.2rem); font-weight: 700; color: var(--black); line-height: 1.2; }
.gallery-header h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--red); }
.mosaic-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); grid-template-rows: 280px 240px; gap: 16px; }
.mosaic-tile { position: relative; border-radius: var(--r); overflow: hidden; cursor: pointer; }
.mosaic-tile img { transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease); }
.mosaic-tile:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.mosaic-tall { grid-row: 1 / 3; }
.mosaic-wide { grid-column: 2 / 4; }
.mosaic-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(17,17,17,0.87) 0%, transparent 60%); display: flex; align-items: flex-end; padding: 20px; opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.3s; }
.mosaic-tile:hover .mosaic-overlay { opacity: 1; }
.mosaic-overlay span { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); letter-spacing: 1px; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   WHY GDB
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.why-section { background: var(--black); padding: clamp(80px,10vw,140px) clamp(20px,5vw,80px); }
.why-header { max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto 64px; }
.why-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2.2rem,3.5vw,3.5rem); font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.why-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--green); }
.why-intro { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 1rem; color: var(--light-grey); max-width: 520px; line-height: 1.75; }
.why-grid { max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.why-card { background: var(--black-3); border: 1px solid rgba(26,122,26,0.12); border-radius: var(--rlg); padding: 36px 30px; transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s, background 0.3s; }
.why-card:hover { border-color: rgba(26,122,26,0.4); transform: translateY(-4px); background: var(--black-4); }
.why-icon { width: 52px; height: 52px; background: rgba(26,122,26,0.12); border-radius: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--green); font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.why-card h4 { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.why-card p { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--light-grey); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE — V2 STYLE
   Full-bleed photo left, fade to dark, name card overlay
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.principal-section {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 420px 1fr;
  min-height: 560px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--black-2);
}
.principal-img-side {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.principal-img-side img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  filter: grayscale(25%);
}
/* Gradient fade from photo into the dark content side */
.principal-img-side::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 55%, var(--black-2) 100%);
}
.principal-name-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 28px;
  left: 28px;
  z-index: 2;
  background: var(--green);
  color: var(--black);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-green);
}
.pname { display: block; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.92rem; }
.prole { display: block; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.74rem; margin-top: 2px; opacity: 0.75; }

.principal-content {
  padding: clamp(60px,8vw,100px) clamp(40px,6vw,90px);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
}
.principal-quote-mark { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 8rem; color: var(--green); opacity: 0.12; line-height: 0.6; margin-bottom: 24px; font-weight: 900; }
.principal-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem,1.8vw,1.35rem);
  font-style: italic; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  line-height: 1.78; margin-bottom: 24px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--green);
  padding-left: 24px;
}
.principal-sig { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--light-grey); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.btn-principal {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--green); border: 1.5px solid rgba(26,122,26,0.4);
  padding: 12px 24px; border-radius: 4px; align-self: flex-start;
  transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.btn-principal:hover { background: rgba(26,122,26,0.12); border-color: var(--green); }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   NEWS
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.news-section { padding: clamp(80px,10vw,130px) clamp(20px,5vw,80px); max-width: 1440px; margin: 0 auto; }
.news-header { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; align-items: end; margin-bottom: 48px; gap: 20px; }
.news-header h2 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2rem,3.5vw,3.2rem); font-weight: 700; color: var(--black); line-height: 1.2; }
.news-header h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--red); }
.news-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; }
.news-card { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--rlg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06); transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s; }
.news-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.12); }
.news-img { position: relative; height: 220px; overflow: hidden; }
.news-card--featured .news-img { height: 280px; }
.news-img img { transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease); }
.news-card:hover .news-img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.news-cat { position: absolute; top: 16px; left: 16px; background: var(--black); color: var(--white); font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.5px; padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 100px; }
.news-cat--gold { background: var(--green); color: var(--black); }
.news-cat--red   { background: var(--red); color: var(--white); }
.news-body { padding: 24px; }
.news-body time { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1px; color: var(--red); text-transform: uppercase; display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.news-body h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--black); line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.news-card--featured .news-body h3 { font-size: 1.32rem; }
.news-body p { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--mid-grey); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.news-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.76rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--black); transition: gap 0.2s, color 0.2s; }
.news-link:hover { gap: 14px; color: var(--red); }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   TESTIMONIALS
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.testi-section { background: var(--cream); padding: clamp(80px,10vw,130px) clamp(20px,5vw,80px); }
.testi-header { max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto 56px; }
.testi-header h2 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2rem,3.5vw,3.2rem); font-weight: 700; color: var(--black); line-height: 1.2; }
.testi-header h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--red); }
.testi-track-wrap { max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto; overflow: hidden; }
.testi-track { display: flex; gap: 24px; transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease); }
.testi-card { flex-shrink: 0; width: calc(33.333% - 16px); background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--rlg); padding: 36px 32px; box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.07); border-top: 3px solid var(--green); }
.testi-stars { color: var(--green-dim); font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 20px; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.testi-card p { font-family: var(--font-body); font-style: italic; font-size: 0.92rem; color: #444; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.testi-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.testi-author img { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; flex-shrink: 0; }
.testi-author strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--black); }
.testi-author span { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--mid-grey); }
.testi-controls { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 16px; margin-top: 40px; }
.testi-btn { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px solid rgba(17,17,17,0.2); color: var(--black); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 0.85rem; transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s; }
.testi-btn:hover { background: var(--black); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--black); }
.testi-dots { display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; }
.testi-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(17,17,17,0.2); transition: background 0.3s, width 0.3s; }
.testi-dot.active { background: var(--black); width: 24px; border-radius: 100px; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   CTA SECTION
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.cta-section { background: var(--black); position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: clamp(80px,12vw,160px) clamp(20px,5vw,80px); text-align: center; }
.cta-bg-text { position: absolute; inset: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(200px,30vw,360px); font-weight: 900; color: rgba(26,122,26,0.04); pointer-events: none; user-select: none; letter-spacing: -10px; }
.cta-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto; }
.cta-headline { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2.8rem,5vw,5rem); font-weight: 900; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.cta-headline em { font-style: italic; color: var(--green); }
.cta-body { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 1rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 44px; max-width: 540px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.cta-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.cta-btn-primary { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; background: var(--green); color: var(--black); font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 16px 34px; border-radius: 4px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-green); transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s; }
.cta-btn-primary:hover { background: var(--green-bright); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.cta-btn-ghost { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; background: transparent; color: var(--white); font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 16px 34px; border-radius: 4px; border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3); transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s; }
.cta-btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.cta-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 32px; flex-wrap: wrap; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); font-weight: 500; }
.cta-meta i { color: var(--green); margin-right: 6px; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.footer { background: var(--black-2); }
.footer-top { max-width: 1440px; margin: 0 auto; padding: clamp(60px,8vw,100px) clamp(20px,5vw,80px); display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; }
.footer-brand p { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--light-grey); line-height: 1.8; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 24px; max-width: 280px; }
.footer-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.footer-logo img { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; border: 2px solid var(--green); }
.fl-name { display: block; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); line-height: 1; }
.fl-tag { display: block; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.58rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--green); letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 3px; }
.social-links { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.social-links a { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--light-grey); font-size: 0.9rem; transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s; }
.social-links a:hover { background: var(--green); border-color: var(--green); color: var(--black); }
.footer-col h5 { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--green); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.footer-col a { display: block; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--light-grey); margin-bottom: 10px; transition: color 0.2s, padding-left 0.2s; }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--green); padding-left: 6px; }
.footer-contact .fc-item { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer-contact i { color: var(--green); font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 3px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.footer-contact span, .footer-contact a { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--light-grey); line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 0; padding-left: 0 !important; }
.footer-contact a:hover { color: var(--green); }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07); padding: 24px clamp(20px,5vw,80px); max-width: 1440px; margin: 0 auto; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; }
.footer-bottom p { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(200,200,200,0.4); }
.footer-bottom-links { display: flex; gap: 20px; }
.footer-bottom-links a { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.7rem; color: rgba(200,200,200,0.35); transition: color 0.2s; }
.footer-bottom-links a:hover { color: var(--green); }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .levels-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .levels-grid .level-card:last-child { grid-column: 1 / 3; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .news-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .news-card--featured { grid-column: 1 / 3; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .principal-section { grid-template-columns: 360px 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .nav-links, .nav-actions .nav-apply { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .hero-float-card, .hero-scroll-hint { display: none; }
  .about-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-img-side { height: 380px; }
  .principal-section { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .principal-img-side { min-height: 360px; }
  .principal-img-side::after { background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--black-2) 0%, transparent 60%); }
  .testi-card { width: 100%; }
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .levels-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .levels-grid .level-card:last-child { grid-column: auto; }
  .mosaic-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; grid-template-rows: auto; }
  .mosaic-tall { grid-row: auto; }
  .mosaic-wide { grid-column: auto; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .news-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .news-card--featured { grid-column: auto; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .hero-controls { bottom: 28px; }
  .slide-content { padding: 0 24px; padding-bottom: 80px; }
  .title-line { font-size: clamp(2.8rem,10vw,4.5rem); }
}


/* Make header/footer wrappers invisible to layout so sticky works */
#gdb-header, #gdb-footer { display: contents; }