/* ============================================================
   KKU PUBLIC WEBSITE — PREMIUM DESIGN SYSTEM
   ============================================================ */

/* --- Google Fonts (imported via header link) --- */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,700;0,800;1,700&display=swap');

/* --- CSS Custom Properties --- */
:root {
  --primary:        #003d99;
  --primary-light:  #1a5cce;
  --primary-dark:   #00257a;
  --gold:           #e8a020;
  --gold-light:     #f5c842;
  --accent:         #00b4d8;
  --dark:           #0d0f1a;
  --dark-2:         #151827;
  --surface:        #ffffff;
  --surface-2:      #f6f8fd;
  --text:           #1a1d2e;
  --text-light:     #5b6378;
  --border:         rgba(0, 61, 153, 0.12);
  --radius-sm:      8px;
  --radius:         16px;
  --radius-lg:      24px;
  --radius-xl:      40px;
  --shadow-sm:      0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  --shadow:         0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
  --shadow-lg:      0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
  --shadow-primary: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 61, 153, 0.25);
  --transition:     0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
  --transition-fast:0.18s ease;
}

/* ============================================================
   BASE
   ============================================================ */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  zoom: 90%;
}

body {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--surface);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: #060606;
}

/* ============================================================
   SCROLLBAR
   ============================================================ */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 8px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: #f0f2f8; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--primary); border-radius: 4px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: var(--primary-dark); }

/* ============================================================
   TOP BAR
   ============================================================ */
.top-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--primary) 100%);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 9px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.top-bar .container {
  max-width: 100% !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  padding-left: 4% !important;
  padding-right: 4% !important;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .top-bar .container {
    padding-left: 15px !important;
    padding-right: 15px !important;
  }
}
.top-bar a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}
.top-bar a:hover {
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}
.top-bar .portal-links a {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.20);
}

/* ============================================================
   NAVBAR
   ============================================================ */
.navbar-kku {
  padding: 0.6rem 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1030;
}
.navbar-kku .container {
  max-width: 100% !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  padding-left: 4% !important;
  padding-right: 4% !important;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .navbar-kku .container {
    padding-left: 15px !important;
    padding-right: 15px !important;
  }
}
.navbar-kku.scrolled {
  padding: 0.35rem 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
}
.navbar-kku .navbar-brand .brand-name {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.navbar-kku .navbar-brand small {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--text-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.navbar-kku .nav-link {
  color: var(--text) !important;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.91rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 1rem !important;
  position: relative;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.navbar-kku .nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.navbar-kku .nav-link:hover,
.navbar-kku .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--primary) !important;
}
.navbar-kku .nav-link:hover::after,
.navbar-kku .nav-link.active::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}
.navbar-kku .dropdown-menu {
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 0.75rem;
  animation: dropDown 0.2s ease;
}
@keyframes dropDown {
  from { opacity:0; transform: translateY(-8px); }
  to   { opacity:1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.navbar-kku .dropdown-item {
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.55rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.navbar-kku .dropdown-item:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,61,153,0.08), rgba(0,180,216,0.06));
  color: var(--primary);
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   BUTTONS
   ============================================================ */
.btn-kku-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
  color: #fff !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 12px 32px;
  border: none;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn-kku-primary::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-light), var(--accent));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
}
.btn-kku-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);
}
.btn-kku-primary:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.btn-kku-primary span { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.btn-kku-outline {
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  color: #fff !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 11px 32px;
  background: transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.btn-kku-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.btn-kku-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-light) 100%);
  color: var(--primary-dark) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 14px 40px;
  border: none;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(232,160,32,0.35);
}
.btn-kku-gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(232,160,32,0.5);
}

/* ============================================================
   SCROLL-REVEAL ANIMATIONS
   ============================================================ */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}
.reveal.reveal-left  { transform: translateX(-40px); }
.reveal.reveal-right { transform: translateX(40px); }
.reveal.reveal-scale { transform: scale(0.9); }
.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}
.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.reveal-delay-5 { transition-delay: 0.5s; }
.reveal-delay-6 { transition-delay: 0.6s; }

/* ============================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.hero-slider {
  position: relative;
  height: 100vh;
  min-height: 650px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-slider .carousel,
.hero-slider .carousel-inner,
.hero-slider .carousel-item {
  height: 100%;
}
.hero-slider .carousel-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transform: scale(1.05);
  transition: transform 8s ease !important;
  filter: grayscale(100%) contrast(1.1) brightness(1.05); /* Black and white, sharper look */
}
.hero-slider .carousel-item.active img {
  transform: scale(1.0);
}
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.70) 0%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.40) 50%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-content {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 0 80px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-content a, .hero-content button {
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.hero-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(232,160,32,0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232,160,32,0.45);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}
.hero-title .gradient-word {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-light), #fff 60%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.hero-desc {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 540px;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}
.hero-stat-num {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.hero-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.hero-scroll-hint {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 30px;
  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: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.scroll-mouse {
  width: 26px;
  height: 44px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  border-radius: 13px;
  position: relative;
}
.scroll-mouse::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 6px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 4px;
  height: 8px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  border-radius: 2px;
  animation: scrollBounce 1.8s ease infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollBounce {
  0%   { opacity: 1; top: 6px; }
  100% { opacity: 0; top: 22px; }
}

/* Floating shapes */
.hero-float-shape {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-20px) rotate(8deg); }
}
.hero-carousel-indicators {
  position: absolute;
  right: 48px;
  bottom: 50%;
  transform: translateY(50%);
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.hero-carousel-indicators button {
  width: 6px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  border: none;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  padding: 0;
}
.hero-carousel-indicators button.active {
  height: 48px;
  background: var(--gold);
}

/* Hero Navigation Arrows */
.hero-immersive-wrap {
  position: relative;
}
.hero-nav-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 20;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  color: white;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.hero-nav-arrow:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}
.hero-nav-prev {
  left: 30px;
}
.hero-nav-next {
  right: 30px;
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero-nav-arrow {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .hero-nav-prev { left: 15px; }
  .hero-nav-next { right: 15px; }
}


/* ============================================================
   MARQUEE / ANNOUNCEMENTS
   ============================================================ */
.announcements-bar {
  background: var(--surface-2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 10px 0;
}
.announcements-label {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.announcements-label i { color: var(--gold-light); }
.marquee-track {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 5%, black 95%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 5%, black 95%, transparent);
}
.marquee-inner {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: marqueeScroll 40s linear infinite;
}
.marquee-inner:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes marqueeScroll {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.announcement-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 5px 16px 5px 8px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.announcement-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,61,153,0.12);
}
.announcement-pill .pill-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.announcement-pill .pill-tag {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   RESPONSIVE: Announcements (Tablet & Mobile)
   ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 769px) {
  /* Tablet-specific styles */
  .announcements-bar {
    padding: 6px 0;
  }
  .announcements-label {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
  }
  .announcement-pill {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 3px 12px 3px 5px;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .announcement-pill .pill-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
  }
  .announcement-pill .pill-tag {
    font-size: 0.58rem;
    padding: 1px 7px;
  }
  .marquee-inner {
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Mobile styles */
  .announcements-bar {
    padding: 5px 0;
  }
  .announcements-label {
    font-size: 0.58rem;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  }
  .announcement-pill {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    padding: 3px 10px 3px 4px;
    gap: 5px;
  }
  .announcement-pill .pill-dot {
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
  }
  .announcement-pill .pill-tag {
    font-size: 0.52rem;
    padding: 1px 6px;
  }
  .marquee-inner {
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   SECTION LABELS & TITLES
   ============================================================ */
.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.section-eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  width: 28px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
  border-radius: 1px;
}
.section-title-lg {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* ============================================================
   WHY KKU SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.why-kku-section { background: var(--surface); }

.feature-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.feature-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.feature-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0,61,153,0.2);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.feature-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.feature-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,61,153,0.08), rgba(0,180,216,0.08));
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.feature-card:hover .feature-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
  color: white;
}

/* Image mosaic */
.mosaic-wrapper { position: relative; }
.mosaic-main {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.mosaic-main img { transition: transform 6s ease; }
.mosaic-main:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.mosaic-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  right: -20px;
  width: 130px; height: 130px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);
  border: 5px solid white;
  animation: spin-slow 20s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes spin-slow { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
.mosaic-badge-inner { animation: spin-slow 20s linear infinite reverse; text-align: center;}
.mosaic-badge-num {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
}
.mosaic-badge-text { font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.85; }
.mosaic-sub { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; margin-top: 14px; }
.mosaic-sub-img {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
}
.mosaic-sub-img img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.mosaic-sub-img:hover img { transform: scale(1.08); }

/* Enhanced Mosaic Styles */
.mosaic-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}
.mosaic-grid-item {
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.mosaic-grid-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.mosaic-decor-shape {
  position: absolute;
  top: -30px;
  left: -30px;
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(232,160,32,0.1), rgba(0,61,153,0.05));
  border-radius: 30% 70% 70% 30% / 30% 30% 70% 70%;
  z-index: -1;
  animation: blob-animate 8s linear infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes blob-animate {
  from { border-radius: 30% 70% 70% 30% / 30% 30% 70% 70%; }
  to { border-radius: 70% 30% 30% 70% / 70% 70% 30% 30%; }
}

/* Watermark Background */
.section-watermark-img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: -5%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 100%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.04;
  pointer-events: none;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to left, black, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to left, black, transparent);
}

.play-btn-wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
}
.play-btn {
  width: 68px; height: 68px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0,61,153,0.35);
  animation: pulse-ring 2.2s ease infinite;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.play-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,61,153,0.35);
}
@keyframes pulse-ring {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
  70%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 22px rgba(255,255,255,0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255,255,255,0); }
}

/* ============================================================
   STATS COUNTER SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.stats-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--primary) 60%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.stats-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.04'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.stat-card-glass {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px 30px;
  text-align: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.stat-card-glass::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
}
.stat-card-glass:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}
.stat-card-glass:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.stat-icon {
  width: 60px; height: 60px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.2rem;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.stat-num {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.stat-suffix { color: var(--gold-light); }
.stat-label {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ============================================================
   PROGRESS / OUTCOMES SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.outcomes-section { background: var(--surface-2); }

.kku-progress-bar {
  height: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
  border-radius: 4px;
  width: 0%;
  transition: width 1.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.progress-track {
  background: rgba(0,61,153,0.08);
  border-radius: 4px;
  height: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ============================================================
   EVENTS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.events-section { background: var(--surface); }
.event-card-featured {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}
.event-card-featured:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.15); }
.event-card-featured .event-img {
  height: 360px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.event-card-featured .event-img img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.event-card-featured:hover .event-img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.event-date-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  min-width: 62px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);
}
.event-date-badge .day {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
}
.event-date-badge .month { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.8; }

.event-card-mini {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 20px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.event-card-mini:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateX(6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.event-card-mini .img-thumb {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.event-card-mini .img-thumb img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }

/* ============================================================
   VICE CHANCELLOR SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.vc-section { background: var(--surface-2); }
.vc-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.vc-image-frame img { width:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }
.vc-image-frame::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 40%;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,37,122,0.7), transparent);
}
.vc-image-label {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px; left: 24px;
  z-index: 2;
  color: #fff;
}
.quote-mark {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 7rem;
  line-height: 0.5;
  color: var(--primary);
  opacity: 0.12;
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px; left: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Faculties card */
.faculties-card {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--primary) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.faculties-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -60px; right: -60px;
  width: 250px; height: 250px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.faculty-link {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  border-radius: 50px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.faculty-link:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  color: #fff !important;
  padding-right: 24px;
}
.faculty-link .arrow { transition: transform var(--transition); font-size: 0.75rem; }
.faculty-link:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(5px); }

/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ============================================================ */
.testimonials-section {
  background: var(--surface);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.testimonials-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: 0;
  width: 450px; height: 450px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,61,153,0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--surface-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 48px 52px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}
.testimonial-card .quote-icon {
  font-size: 4rem;
  line-height: 0.8;
  color: var(--primary);
  opacity: 0.12;
  font-family: serif;
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px; left: 36px;
}
.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--text);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 3px solid var(--primary);
  padding: 2px;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
}
.star-rating .fa-star { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--gold); }

/* ============================================================
   GALLERY SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.gallery-section { background: var(--surface-2); }
.gallery-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.gallery-pill {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 8px 22px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--surface);
  color: var(--text-light);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.gallery-pill:hover,
.gallery-pill.active {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
}
.gallery-grid-item {
  break-inside: avoid;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
}
.gallery-grid-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.55s ease;
}
.gallery-grid-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.gallery-grid-item-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,37,122,0.8) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 20px;
}
.gallery-grid-item:hover .gallery-grid-item-overlay { opacity: 1; }
.gallery-grid-item-overlay h6 { color: #fff; margin: 0; font-size: 0.88rem; }
.gallery-grid-item.hiding {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.85);
}
@media (max-width: 991px) { .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 575px) { .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr); } }

/* ============================================================
   CTA SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.cta-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--primary) 50%, #0070c0 100%);
  padding: 100px 0;
}
.cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 80% at 20% 50%, rgba(0,180,216,0.20) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 60% at 80% 50%, rgba(232,160,32,0.12) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.cta-shape {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
}
.cta-section .cta-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   NEWS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.news-section { background: var(--surface); }
.news-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  height: 100%;
}
.news-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(0,61,153,0.15);
}
.news-card .news-img-wrapper {
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.news-card .news-img-wrapper img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.55s ease;
}
.news-card:hover .news-img-wrapper img { transform: scale(1.07); }
.news-card .news-category {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px; left: 14px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
}
.news-card .news-body { padding: 24px; }
.news-card .news-date { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-light); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.news-card .news-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.news-card .news-read-more {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast);
}
.news-card .news-read-more:hover { gap: 12px; }

/* ============================================================
   NEWSLETTER / SUBSCRIBE
   ============================================================ */
.subscribe-section {
  background: var(--surface-2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.subscribe-input-group {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 6px 6px 6px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.subscribe-input-group:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0,61,153,0.1);
}
.subscribe-input-group input {
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  flex: 1;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text);
  background: transparent;
}
.subscribe-input-group input::placeholder { color: var(--text-light); }

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   RESPONSIVE: Subscribe Section (Tablet & Mobile)
   ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

/* ============================================================
   PARTNERS STRIP
   ============================================================ */
.partners-strip {
  background: var(--surface);
  padding: 40px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.partner-logo-wrap {
  opacity: 0.45;
  filter: grayscale(100%);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.partner-logo-wrap:hover { opacity: 0.85; filter: grayscale(0%); }
.partner-logo-wrap img { max-height: 55px; object-fit: contain; }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
footer .footer-brand { font-size: 1.5rem; }

/* ============================================================
   UTILITY
   ============================================================ */
.z-1  { z-index: 1; }
.z-2  { z-index: 2; }
.z-5  { z-index: 5; }
.z-10 { z-index: 10; }
.overflow-hidden { overflow: hidden !important; }
.object-cover { object-fit: cover !important; }
.section-py { padding-top: 96px; padding-bottom: 96px; }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-stats { gap: 1.5rem; }
  .hero-carousel-indicators { display: none; }
  .section-py { padding-top: 64px; padding-bottom: 64px; }
  .mosaic-badge { display: none; }
  /* Keep mosaic grid as two columns */
  .mosaic-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .mosaic-grid-item img {
    height: 180px !important;
  }
  .mosaic-main video {
    height: 350px !important;
  }
  /* Subscribe section responsive */
  .subscribe-input-group {
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 5px 5px 5px 18px;
  }
  .subscribe-input-group input {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }
  .subscribe-input-group button {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    padding: 10px 20px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero-slider { height: 75vh; min-height: 500px; }
  .hero-stats { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1.2rem; }
  .hero-stats > div { flex: 1 1 40%; }
  .stat-num { font-size: 2.2rem; }
  .testimonial-card { padding: 36px 24px; }
  /* Keep mosaic grid as two columns */
  .mosaic-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .mosaic-grid-item img {
    height: 140px !important;
  }
  .mosaic-main video {
    height: 280px !important;
  }
  /* Subscribe section responsive */
  .subscribe-input-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: 8px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
  .subscribe-input-group input {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    padding: 12px 8px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .subscribe-input-group button {
    width: 100%;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    padding: 12px;
    margin-top: 8px;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   NESTED DROPDOWNS
   ============================================================ */
.dropdown-menu li {
  position: relative;
}
.dropdown-menu .dropdown-submenu {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  left: 100%;
  top: -7px;
}
.dropdown-menu .dropdown-submenu-left {
  right: 100%;
  left: auto;
}
.dropdown-menu > li:hover > .dropdown-submenu {
  display: block;
}

/* ============================================================
   MOBILE RESPONSIVE ADJUSTMENTS (FACULTIES & BUTTONS)
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .faculties-card {
    padding: 24px 16px !important;
  }
  .faculty-link {
    padding: 10px 14px !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important; /* rectangular corners look better when multi-line wrapping occurs */
    gap: 10px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
  }
  .faculty-link span {
    flex: 1 !important;
    text-align: left !important;
    padding-right: 4px !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
  }
  .faculty-link .arrow {
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    font-size: 0.7rem !important;
  }
  .btn-kku-primary, .btn-kku-outline, .btn-kku-gold {
    padding: 10px 20px !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    word-break: keep-all !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .faculties-card {
    padding: 16px 12px !important;
  }
  .faculty-link {
    padding: 8px 10px !important;
    font-size: 0.76rem !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
  }
  .btn-kku-primary, .btn-kku-outline, .btn-kku-gold {
    padding: 8px 14px !important;
    font-size: 0.76rem !important;
  }
}

/* Custom Opacity Utilities & Mobile Quote Adjustments */
.opacity-5 { opacity: 0.05 !important; }
.opacity-10 { opacity: 0.10 !important; }
.opacity-15 { opacity: 0.15 !important; }
.opacity-20 { opacity: 0.20 !important; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .quote-mark {
    display: none !important;
  }
}