* {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}
:root {
    --gold: #f4a825;
    --gold-light: #fbb93d;
    --gold-dim: rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.15);
    --gold-line: rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.25);
    --dark: #0f172a;
    --dark2: #0b1525;
    --dark3: #0f1d30;
    --light: #ffffff;
    --light2: antiquewhite;
    --surface: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    --border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    --border2: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.279);
    --txt: #ffffff;
    --txt2: rgba(43, 39, 39, 0.55);
    --txt3: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    --txt4: white;
    --font: "Plus Jakarta Sans", sans-serif;
    --display: "system-ui";
    --ease: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --ease2: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}
body {
    color: var(--txt4);
    font-family: var(--font);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}
img {
    display: block;
    max-width: 100%;
}
a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}
ul {
    list-style: none;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   UTILITIES
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 40px;
}
.tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    background: var(--gold-dim);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.tag::before {
    content: "";
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold);
}
.section-label {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.section-heading {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 52px);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: var(--txt4);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.section-sub {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: white;
    line-height: 1.75;
    max-width: 520px;
}

.about-main-card img {
    border-radius: 20px;
    max-width: 78%;
}
.gold-line-sep {
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent,
        var(--gold-line) 30%,
        var(--gold-line) 70%,
        transparent
    );
    margin: 0;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   REVEAL ANIMATION
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.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: 0.1s;
}
.reveal-delay-2 {
    transition-delay: 0.2s;
}
.reveal-delay-3 {
    transition-delay: 0.3s;
}
.reveal-delay-4 {
    transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   ① HERO
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 92vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--light2);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(
            ellipse 60% 70% at 65% 40%,
            rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.07) 0%,
            transparent 70%
        ),
        radial-gradient(
            ellipse 40% 50% at 20% 80%,
            rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.04) 0%,
            transparent 60%
        );
}
.hero-grid-lines {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%, black, transparent);
}
.hero-orbit {
    position: absolute;
    right: -120px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 700px;
    height: 700px;
    opacity: 0.18;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.4);
    animation: spin-slow 40s linear infinite;
}
.hero-orbit::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.3);
}
.hero-orbit::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 140px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.2);
}
@keyframes spin-slow {
    to {
        transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(360deg);
    }
}

.hero-dot {
    position: absolute;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold);
    top: 50%;
    right: -120px;
    transform: translateX(350px);
    animation: orbit-dot 40s linear infinite;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--gold);
}
@keyframes orbit-dot {
    to {
        transform: translateX(350px) rotate(-360deg);
    }
}

.hero-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 60px;
    padding: 50px 0;
}
.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 14px 6px 8px;
    background: rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.2);
    border-radius: 100px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero-badge-dot {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.hero-badge-dot svg {
    width: 11px;
    height: 11px;
    color: #0a1526;
}
.hero-badge span {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.hero-title {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: clamp(38px, 5vw, 68px);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.08;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hero-title em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gold);
}
.hero-desc {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--txt2);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    max-width: 490px;
}
.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.btn-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
    padding: 14px 30px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #0a1526;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition:
        background 0.2s,
        transform 0.2s,
        box-shadow 0.2s;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(244, 168, 37, 0);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--gold-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.28);
}
.btn-primary svg {
    transition: transform 0.18s;
}
.btn-primary:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}
.btn-ghost {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border2);
    color: black;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    color: #fff;
    background: var(--surface);
}

.hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 28px;
    margin-top: 40px;
    padding-top: 36px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.hero-stat {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}
.hero-stat-num {
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #000;
    line-height: 1;
}
.hero-stat-num span {
    color: var(--gold);
}
.hero-stat-label {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: black;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.hero-stat-sep {
    width: 1px;
    height: 36px;
    background: var(--border);
}

/* Hero visual card */
.hero-visual {
    position: relative;
}
.hero-card {
    background: var(--dark3);
    border: 1px solid var(--border2);
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}
.hero-card-header {
    padding: 20px 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}
.hch-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
}
.hch-dot:nth-child(1) {
    background: #ff5f57;
}
.hch-dot:nth-child(2) {
    background: #febc2e;
}
.hch-dot:nth-child(3) {
    background: #28c840;
}
.hero-card-title {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
    margin-left: 8px;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.hero-card-body {
    padding: 28px 24px;
}
.hcb-world {
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.06),
        rgba(15, 29, 48, 0.6)
    );
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.hcb-world-label {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.hcb-world-val {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1;
}
.hcb-world-sub {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--txt3);
    margin-top: 4px;
}
.hcb-world-globe {
    position: absolute;
    right: -20px;
    top: -20px;
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0.5;
}
.hcb-world-globe::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.15);
}
.hcb-members {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
}
.hcb-mini {
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 16px;
}
.hcb-mini-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: var(--gold-dim);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.hcb-mini-icon svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    color: var(--gold);
}
.hcb-mini-num {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
}
.hcb-mini-label {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    color: var(--txt3);
    margin-top: 2px;
}
.member-avatars {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 20px;
}
.m-avatar {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--dark3);
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.3),
        rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.1)
    );
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-left: -10px;
}
.m-avatar:first-child {
    margin-left: 0;
}
.m-avatar-more {
    background: var(--gold-dim);
    border-color: var(--gold-line);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
}
.m-avatar-label {
    margin-left: 12px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--txt2);
}
.m-avatar-label strong {
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   ② WHY JOIN US
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.why-section {
    padding: 50px 0;
    background: var(--dark);
    position: relative;
}
.why-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent,
        var(--gold-line) 30%,
        var(--gold-line) 70%,
        transparent
    );
}
.why-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 64px;
}
.why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}
.why-card {
    background: var(--dark3);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 36px 32px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition:
        border-color 0.3s,
        transform 0.3s;
}
.why-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.why-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.why-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}
.why-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: var(--gold-dim);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    transition: background 0.3s;
}
.why-icon svg {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    color: var(--gold);
}
.why-card:hover .why-icon {
    background: rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.22);
}
.why-num {
    position: absolute;
    top: 28px;
    right: 28px;
    font-size: 56px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgb(255, 255, 255);
    font-family: var(--display);
    line-height: 1;
}
.why-title {
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.why-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--txt4);
    line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   ③ ABOUT US
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.about-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--light2);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.about-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent,
        var(--gold-line) 30%,
        var(--gold-line) 70%,
        transparent
    );
}
.about-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
}
.about-visual {
    position: relative;
}
.about-main-card {
    background: var(--dark3);
    border: 1px solid var(--border2);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    min-height: 360px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 32px;
}
.about-main-card-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.08) 0%,
        transparent 50%,
        rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.04) 100%
    );
}
.about-main-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -60px;
    right: -60px;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.15);
}
.about-main-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -30px;
    right: -30px;
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.08);
}
.amc-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px;
    left: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    background: rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.2);
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}
.amc-tag::before {
    content: "";
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold);
    animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
    }
    50% {
        opacity: 0.4;
    }
}
.amc-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.amc-num {
    font-size: 64px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1;
    font-family: var(--display);
}
.amc-num span {
    color: var(--gold);
}
.amc-label {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--txt2);
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.about-float-card {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -24px;
    right: -24px;
    background: var(--dark3);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 18px 22px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    min-width: 200px;
}
.afc-icon {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: var(--gold-dim);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.afc-icon svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    color: var(--gold);
}
.afc-num {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1;
}
.afc-label {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--txt3);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.about-points {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 36px;
}
.about-point {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 20px;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 14px;
    transition:
        border-color 0.2s,
        background 0.2s;
}
.about-point:hover {
    border-color: rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.2);
    background: rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.04);
}
.ap-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: var(--gold-dim);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 2px;
}
.ap-icon svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    color: var(--gold);
}
.ap-text {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: rgb(47, 47, 47);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   ④ STATS BANNER
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.stats-banner {
    background: grey;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    padding: 60px 0;
}
.stats-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
}
.stat-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 24px;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--border2);
}
.stat-item:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}
.stat-num {
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--display);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.stat-num span {
    color: var(--gold);
}
.stat-label {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--txt4);
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   ⑤ GLOBAL NETWORK CTA
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.network-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--dark);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.network-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent,
        var(--gold-line) 30%,
        var(--gold-line) 70%,
        transparent
    );
}
.network-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(
        ellipse 50% 80% at 80% 50%,
        rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.06),
        transparent 70%
    );
}
.network-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.network-content .section-sub {
    max-width: 460px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   ⑥ STORIES
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.stories-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--light2);
    position: relative;
}
.stories-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent,
        var(--gold-line) 30%,
        var(--gold-line) 70%,
        transparent
    );
}
.stories-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.stories-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
}
.story-card {
    background: var(--dark3);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition:
        border-color 0.3s,
        transform 0.3s;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.story-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.story-img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.12),
        rgba(15, 29, 48, 0.8)
    );
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.story-img-inner {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.3);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.story-img-inner svg {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    color: var(--gold);
}
.story-img-date {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    background: rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.25);
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.story-body {
    padding: 22px;
}
.story-title {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    font-family: var(--display);
}
.story-excerpt {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--txt4);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.story-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    transition: gap 0.2s;
}
.story-card:hover .story-link {
    gap: 10px;
}
.story-link svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   7 NEW ALUMNI
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.alumni-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: var(--dark);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.alumni-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent,
        var(--gold-line) 30%,
        var(--gold-line) 70%,
        transparent
    );
}
/* faint ambient glow behind the heading */
.alumni-section::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -200px;
    left: 50%;
    width: 680px;
    height: 680px;
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.08),
        transparent 70%
    );
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* live "new" indicator dot on the eyebrow tag */
.alumni-section .tag {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 22px;
}
.alumni-section .tag::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 7px;
    top: 50%;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.5);
    animation: alumniPulse 2.4s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes alumniPulse {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.45);
    }
    70% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(244, 168, 37, 0);
    }
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(244, 168, 37, 0);
    }
}

/* two-tone heading treatment */
.section-heading.gold-text {
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, #fff 45%, var(--gold) 110%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
}

.alumni-view-all {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    padding: 11px 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    border-radius: 100px;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition:
        background 0.25s,
        border-color 0.25s;
}
.alumni-view-all svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    transition: transform 0.25s;
}
.alumni-view-all:hover {
    background: var(--gold-dim);
    border-color: var(--gold);
}
.alumni-view-all:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}
.alumni-view-all:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--gold);
    outline-offset: 3px;
}

.alumni-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
    margin-top: 48px;
}

.alumni-card {
    background: var(--dark3);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 24px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition:
        border-color 0.25s,
        transform 0.25s,
        box-shadow 0.25s;
}
/* thin gold accent line, echoes the section's top divider, grows in on hover */
.alumni-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    transition: width 0.35s ease;
}
.alumni-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}
.alumni-card:hover::before {
    width: 60%;
}

.alumni-avatar {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin: 0 auto 14px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.alumni-avatar img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}
/* slow ambient rotation on the dashed ring */
.alumni-avatar::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -4px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.15);
    animation: alumniSpin 16s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes alumniSpin {
    to {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
}

.alumni-name {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.alumni-dept {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--txt3);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}
.alumni-dept svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    opacity: 0.65;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.alumni-batch {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    margin-top: 10px;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    background: var(--gold-dim);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-left: 20px;
}
.alumni-batch svg {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
}

/* ---- newest-member spotlight card (first item in the list) ---- */
.alumni-card.featured {
    grid-column: span 2;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 22px;
    text-align: left;
    padding: 28px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--dark3) 60%,
        rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.07)
    );
}
.alumni-card.featured .alumni-avatar {
    width: 88px;
    height: 88px;
    font-size: 26px;
    margin: 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.alumni-card.featured .alumni-name {
    font-size: 16px;
}
.alumni-card.featured .alumni-dept {
    justify-content: flex-start;
}
.alumni-card.featured .alumni-batch {
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.featured-ribbon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    right: 18px;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    background: var(--gold-dim);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 100px;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
    .alumni-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .alumni-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .alumni-card.featured {
        grid-column: span 1;
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 14px;
    }
    .alumni-card.featured .alumni-dept {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .alumni-card.featured .alumni-avatar {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
        margin-top: 30px;
    }

    .alumni-name {
        font-size: 12px;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .alumni-section .tag::before,
    .alumni-avatar::after {
        animation: none;
    }
}

/* Avatar color palette */
.av-1 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a5f, #2a5298);
}
.av-2 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2d1b69, #5b3ea6);
}
.av-3 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a3a2a, #2d6a4f);
}
.av-4 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5c1a1a, #a33333);
}
.av-5 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a3a4a, #2e7d9a);
}
.av-6 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3a2a0a, #8b6914);
}
.av-7 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a2a4a, #2e4f8b);
}
.av-8 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2a1a3a, #6b3fa6);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   ⑧ GALLERY
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.gallery-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--light2);
    position: relative;
}
.gallery-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent,
        var(--gold-line) 30%,
        var(--gold-line) 70%,
        transparent
    );
}
.gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    grid-template-rows: auto auto;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 48px;
}
.gallery-item {
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    background: var(--dark3);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: border-color 0.3s;
}
.gallery-item:hover {
    border-color: rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.3);
}
.gallery-item.wide {
    grid-column: span 2;
    aspect-ratio: 2/1;
}
.gallery-item.tall {
    grid-row: span 2;
    aspect-ratio: unset;
}
.gallery-item-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-item-bg {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}
.g-bg-1 {
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.15),
        rgba(20, 40, 70, 0.9)
    );
}
.g-bg-2 {
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(30, 60, 100, 0.8),
        rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.08)
    );
}
.g-bg-3 {
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(50, 20, 80, 0.8),
        rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.1)
    );
}
.g-bg-4 {
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(20, 60, 40, 0.8),
        rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.06)
    );
}
.g-bg-5 {
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(80, 30, 20, 0.8),
        rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.1)
    );
}
.g-bg-6 {
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(20, 40, 80, 0.8),
        rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.08)
    );
}
.gallery-item-icon {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background 0.2s;
}
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-item-icon {
    background: rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.22);
}
.gallery-item-icon svg {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    color: var(--gold);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   ⑨ BLOGS
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.blogs-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--dark);
    position: relative;
}
.blogs-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent,
        var(--gold-line) 30%,
        var(--gold-line) 70%,
        transparent
    );
}
.blogs-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.blogs-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}
.blog-card {
    background: var(--dark3);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition:
        border-color 0.3s,
        transform 0.3s;
}
.blog-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.blog-img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-cat {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    background: rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(244, 168, 37, 0.25);
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.blog-body {
    padding: 24px;
}
.blog-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.blog-meta-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    color: var(--txt3);
}
.blog-meta-item svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
}
.blog-title {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}
.blog-excerpt {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--txt4);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.blog-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.blog-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}
.ba-av {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold-dim);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
}
.ba-name {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--txt4);
    font-weight: 500;
}
.blog-read-more {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold);
    transition: gap 0.2s;
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-read-more {
    gap: 9px;
}
.blog-read-more svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .hero-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 48px;
    }
    .hero-orbit,
    .hero-dot {
        display: none;
    }
    .hero-visual {
        display: none;
    }
    .about-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 48px;
    }
    .alumni-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .blogs-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 24px;
    }
    .why-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .stories-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .stats-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
    }
    .stat-item {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border2);
        padding-bottom: 24px;
    }
    .stat-item:nth-child(2n) {
        border-right: none;
    }
    .stat-item:last-child {
        border-bottom: none;
    }
    .network-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
    .gallery-item.wide {
        grid-column: span 1;
        aspect-ratio: 1;
    }
    .gallery-item.tall {
        grid-row: span 1;
    }
    .blogs-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .stories-header,
    .blogs-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 16px;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .hero {
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 40px 0;
    }
    .hero-inner {
        padding: 60px 0 40px;
    }
    .alumni-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
    .hero-stats {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 16px;
    }
}

/* =============================================================
   FLASH TOAST — append to your global/public CSS (e.g. wherever
   layouts.app's other inline styles or global CSS file lives)
============================================================= */

.app-toast {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 24px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, 16px);
    z-index: 2000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    max-width: calc(100vw - 32px);
    background: #1c2331;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    opacity: 0;
    transition:
        opacity 0.25s ease,
        transform 0.25s ease;
}

.app-toast.show {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate(-50%, 0);
}

.app-toast__icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.app-toast--success .app-toast__icon {
    color: #4ade80;
}
.app-toast--info .app-toast__icon {
    color: #60a5fa;
}
.app-toast--error .app-toast__icon {
    color: #f87171;
}

.app-toast__message {
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.app-toast__close {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1;
    cursor: pointer;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    padding: 0 0 0 4px;
}
.app-toast__close:hover {
    color: #fff;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .app-toast {
        left: 16px;
        right: 16px;
        transform: translateY(16px);
        max-width: none;
    }
    .app-toast.show {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}