:root {
  --primary: #1D4E9E;
  --primary-dark: #0F2347;
  --accent: #F4B91A;
  --secondary: #D4272E;
  --sky: #2F8FCE;
  --light-bg: #F3F7FC;
  --text: #1A1A1A;
  --muted: #5B6472;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --line: #e2e9f3;
  --radius: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 35, 71, .07);
  --shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(15, 35, 71, .12);
  --shadow-lg: 0 30px 70px rgba(15, 35, 71, .18);
  --font: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-head: 'Lexend', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  --max: 1280px;
}

* { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; overflow-x: clip; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font);
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-size: 16px;
  overflow-x: clip;
}

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

h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--font-head); line-height: 1.2; color: var(--primary-dark); font-weight: 700; }

.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--max); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: 22px; }

section { position: relative; }
.section { padding: 88px 0; }
.section--tight { padding: 60px 0; }
.section--light { background: var(--light-bg); }
.section--dark { background: var(--primary-dark); color: #dfe7f5; }
.section--dark h2, .section--dark h3, .section--dark h4 { color: #fff; }

/* ============ Preloader ============ */
.preloader {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9999;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 18px;
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  transition: opacity .5s ease, visibility .5s ease;
}
.preloader.is-hidden { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }
.preloader__img { width: 96px; height: auto; animation: pulse 1.6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.preloader__text { color: #9db4dd; font-family: var(--font-head); letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .78rem; }
@keyframes pulse { 0%,100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; } 50% { transform: scale(1.08); opacity: .7; } }

/* ============ Buttons ============ */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 9px;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem;
  padding: 13px 26px; border-radius: 999px; border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer; transition: all .25s ease; white-space: nowrap; line-height: 1;
}
.btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; fill: currentColor; }
.btn--sm { padding: 10px 20px; font-size: .85rem; }
.btn--lg { padding: 16px 34px; font-size: 1rem; }
.btn--accent { background: var(--accent); color: #241d00; box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(244,185,26,.35); }
.btn--accent:hover { background: #ffcf45; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(244,185,26,.45); }
.btn--primary { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; }
.btn--primary:hover { background: #16407f; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn--ghost { background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); backdrop-filter: blur(4px); }
.btn--ghost:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--primary-dark); }
.btn--outline { background: transparent; color: var(--primary); border-color: var(--primary); }
.btn--outline:hover { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; }
.btn--outline-light { background: transparent; color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); }
.btn--outline-light:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--primary-dark); }

/* ============ Utility bar ============ */
.utilitybar { background: var(--primary-dark); color: #c3d1ea; font-size: .82rem; position: relative; z-index: 60; }
.utilitybar__inner { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 12px; min-height: 42px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.utilitybar__left, .utilitybar__right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 22px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.utilitybar a { color: #c3d1ea; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; transition: color .2s; }
.utilitybar a:hover { color: #fff; }
.utilitybar svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; fill: currentColor; opacity: .85; }

/* ============ Header ============ */
.siteheader {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50; background: #fff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.siteheader.is-stuck { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.siteheader__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; min-height: 94px; gap: 20px; padding-inline: 28px; }

.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 13px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.brand__logo { height: 66px; width: auto; border-radius: 11px; }
.brand__text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.15; }
.brand__name { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.12rem; color: var(--primary-dark); }
.brand__sub { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: .02em; }

.mainnav { min-width: 0; }
.mainnav__list { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; flex-wrap: nowrap; }
.mainnav__item { position: relative; }
.mainnav__link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; padding: 11px 13px;
  color: var(--primary-dark); font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem; border-radius: 10px;
  position: relative; transition: color .2s; white-space: nowrap;
}
.mainnav__link .caret { width: 13px; height: 13px; fill: currentColor; transition: transform .25s; }
.mainnav__link::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 13px; right: 13px; bottom: 5px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--sky); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .25s;
}
.mainnav__link:hover, .mainnav__link.is-active { color: var(--primary); }
.mainnav__link:hover::after, .mainnav__link.is-active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.mainnav__item:hover .caret { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.mainnav__cta { margin-left: 8px; }

.dropdown {
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 8px); left: 0; min-width: 240px;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow); padding: 8px; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px); transition: all .25s ease;
}
.mainnav__item:hover .dropdown { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.dropdown li a { display: block; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 9px; color: var(--primary-dark); font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 500; }
.dropdown li a:hover { background: var(--light-bg); color: var(--primary); padding-left: 18px; }

.megamenu {
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 8px); left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, 10px);
  width: min(920px, 92vw); background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); padding: 26px;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: all .28s ease;
}
.mainnav__item:hover .megamenu { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translate(-50%, 0); }
.megamenu__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr 0.9fr; gap: 26px; }
.megamenu__title { font-size: .78rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .12em; color: var(--sky); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.megamenu__col ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.megamenu__col ul a { display: block; padding: 7px 10px; border-radius: 8px; color: var(--primary-dark); font-size: .89rem; font-weight: 500; transition: all .2s; }
.megamenu__col ul a:hover { background: var(--light-bg); color: var(--primary); transform: translateX(4px); }
.megamenu__promo {
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-dark));
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 22px; color: #dbe5f7; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; gap: 12px;
}
.megamenu__promo-tag { display: inline-block; align-self: flex-start; background: var(--secondary); color: #fff; font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 999px; }
.megamenu__promo p { font-size: .84rem; line-height: 1.5; }
.megamenu__promo .btn { align-self: flex-start; }

.hamburger { display: none; width: 46px; height: 46px; border: 1px solid var(--line); background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; cursor: pointer; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 5px; }
.hamburger span { width: 22px; height: 2.5px; background: var(--primary-dark); border-radius: 3px; transition: all .3s; }
.hamburger.is-open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.is-open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.is-open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

.overlay { position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(15,35,71,.5); z-index: 45; }

/* ============ Banner carousel ============ */
.banner { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--primary-dark); }
.banner__track { position: relative; display: grid; }
.banner__slide {
  grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1;
  position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center;
  min-height: clamp(460px, 68vh, 620px);
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .9s ease, visibility .9s ease;
  background:
    var(--banner-image) center/cover no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(160deg, #0F2347, #1D4E9E);
}
.banner__slide.is-active { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; pointer-events: auto; z-index: 2; }
.banner__slide.is-active .banner__content > * { animation: bannerIn .8s both; }
.banner__slide.is-active .banner__content > *:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .1s; }
.banner__slide.is-active .banner__content > *:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .2s; }
.banner__slide.is-active .banner__content > *:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: .3s; }
@keyframes bannerIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

.banner__overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(15,35,71,.94) 0%, rgba(15,35,71,.74) 42%, rgba(29,78,158,.35) 100%);
}
.banner__overlay::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: .4;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 26px 26px;
}
.banner__content { position: relative; z-index: 2; width: 100%; color: #fff; padding: 60px clamp(72px, 5vw, 96px); }
.banner__title, .banner__lead { max-width: 720px; }
.banner__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25); padding: 7px 16px; border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .05em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.banner__eyebrow svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; fill: var(--accent); }
.banner__title { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4.2vw, 3.2rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.banner__title .accent { color: var(--accent); }
.banner__lead { margin-top: 20px; font-size: 1.06rem; color: #cddaf0; max-width: 560px; }
.banner__actions { margin-top: 32px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; }

.banner__arrow {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); z-index: 5;
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%; cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px); transition: background .25s, transform .25s;
}
.banner__arrow svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; fill: #fff; }
.banner__arrow:hover { background: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent); }
.banner__arrow:hover svg { fill: #241d00; }
.banner__arrow--prev { left: 16px; }
.banner__arrow--next { right: 16px; }
.banner__arrow:hover { transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08); }

.banner__dots { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 24px; z-index: 5; display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 11px; }
.banner__dot {
  width: 11px; height: 11px; border-radius: 50%; border: 0; padding: 0; cursor: pointer;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.45); transition: all .3s;
}
.banner__dot:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.8); }
.banner__dot.is-active { background: var(--accent); width: 30px; border-radius: 999px; }
.banner__dot:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid #fff; outline-offset: 3px; }

/* ============ Marquee / trust strip ============ */
.truststrip { background: var(--light-bg); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.truststrip__inner { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-around; gap: 18px; padding: 20px 0; }
.truststrip__item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px; font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary-dark); }
.truststrip__item svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; fill: var(--primary); flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ============ Section headings ============ */
.sectionhead { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto 52px; text-align: center; }
.sectionhead--left { text-align: left; margin-inline: 0; }
.sectionhead__tag { display: inline-block; color: var(--sky); font-weight: 700; font-size: .8rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.sectionhead__title { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.35rem); }
.sectionhead__text { margin-top: 16px; color: var(--muted); font-size: 1rem; }
.section--dark .sectionhead__text { color: #a9bcdd; }

/* ============ About split ============ */
.split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center; }
.split--reverse .split__media { order: 2; }
.split__media { position: relative; }
.split__figure {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-dark));
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3.4; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; position: relative;
}
.split__figure::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15,35,71,.05), rgba(15,35,71,.28));
}
.split__figure img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; position: relative; z-index: 0; }
.split__badge {
  position: absolute; right: -18px; bottom: -18px; background: var(--accent); color: #241d00;
  border-radius: 16px; padding: 18px 22px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); text-align: center; z-index: 2;
}
.split__badge strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.7rem; line-height: 1; }
.split__badge span { font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600; }
.split__body p { color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.split__body .btn { margin-top: 12px; }
.split__list { margin-top: 20px; display: grid; gap: 11px; }
.split__list li { display: flex; gap: 11px; align-items: flex-start; color: var(--text); font-size: .94rem; }
.split__list svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; fill: var(--primary); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }

/* ============ About section (image box) ============ */
.aboutsection .container { padding-inline: 22px; }
.aboutsection .split__media { padding-left: clamp(12px, 4vw, 54px); }
.aboutbox {
  position: relative; background: #fff; border: 2px solid var(--primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 14px; box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.aboutbox img {
  width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3.3; object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) - 12px); display: block;
}

/* ============ Vision / Mission cards ============ */
.vm-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 26px; }
.vm-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 34px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s;
}
.vm-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.vm-card::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 5px; background: var(--accent); }
.vm-card--mission::before { background: var(--sky); }
.vm-card__icon { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 14px; background: var(--light-bg); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.vm-card__icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; fill: var(--primary); }
.vm-card h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.vm-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .96rem; }

/* ============ Stats band ============ */
.stats { background: var(--primary-dark); color: #fff; }
.stats__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.stat { text-align: center; padding: 14px; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13); }
.stat:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.stat__num { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.9rem); font-weight: 700; color: var(--accent); line-height: 1; }
.stat__label { margin-top: 10px; font-size: .88rem; color: #b9c9e6; }

/* ============ Programs tabs ============ */
.tabs { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.tab {
  padding: 12px 24px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  background: #fff; color: var(--primary-dark); font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem;
  cursor: pointer; font-family: var(--font-head); transition: all .25s;
}
.tab:hover { border-color: var(--sky); color: var(--primary); }
.tab.is-active { background: var(--primary); border-color: var(--primary); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(29,78,158,.28); }
.tabpanel { display: none; animation: fade .4s ease; }
.tabpanel.is-active { display: block; }
@keyframes fade { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

.cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px; transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s, border-color .3s; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: transparent; }
.card__icon { width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 13px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--primary), var(--sky)); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.card__icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; fill: #fff; }
.card h3 { font-size: 1.12rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .91rem; flex-grow: 1; }
.card__meta { margin-top: 16px; padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px dashed var(--line); font-size: .82rem; color: var(--primary-dark); font-weight: 600; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; }
.card__meta svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; fill: var(--secondary); }
.card__link { margin-top: 16px; font-weight: 600; font-size: .88rem; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.card__link svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; fill: currentColor; transition: transform .2s; }
.card__link:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

.pill-list { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
.pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 999px; padding: 11px 20px; font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary-dark);
  transition: all .25s;
}
.pill:hover { border-color: var(--sky); color: var(--primary); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.pill svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; fill: var(--sky); }

/* ============ Hospital highlights ============ */
.highlights { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.highlight {
  display: flex; gap: 18px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 24px; transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s;
}
.highlight:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.highlight__icon { width: 54px; height: 54px; flex-shrink: 0; border-radius: 14px; background: var(--light-bg); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.highlight__icon svg { width: 27px; height: 27px; fill: var(--primary); }
.highlight h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.highlight p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .89rem; }

/* ============ Uniqueness grid ============ */
.unique-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.unique {
  display: flex; gap: 13px; align-items: flex-start; background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 20px;
  transition: background .25s, transform .25s;
}
.unique:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.11); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.unique svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; fill: var(--accent); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.unique span { font-size: .92rem; color: #e3ebfa; font-weight: 500; }

/* ============ Research ============ */
.research-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr; gap: 50px; align-items: start; }
.timeline { position: relative; padding-left: 30px; }
.timeline::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 8px; top: 6px; bottom: 6px; width: 2px; background: var(--line); }
.timeline__item { position: relative; padding-bottom: 26px; }
.timeline__item:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
.timeline__item::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: -30px; top: 5px; width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%; background: #fff; border: 3px solid var(--sky); }
.timeline__item h4 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.timeline__item p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .88rem; }
.timeline__item .tag { display: inline-block; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .05em; padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 999px; margin-bottom: 7px; }
.tag--done { background: #e6f4ec; color: #1e7a45; }
.tag--live { background: #fdeaea; color: var(--secondary); }

/* ============ Affiliated ============ */
.affiliated { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.aff-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 30px; text-align: center; transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s; }
.aff-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.aff-card__icon { width: 64px; height: 64px; margin: 0 auto 18px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--light-bg); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.aff-card__icon svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; fill: var(--primary); }
.aff-card h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 5px; }
.aff-card p { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* ============ Placements ============ */
.placement-banner {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--secondary), #a51d23); color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 30px 36px; margin-bottom: 44px; box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.placement-banner strong { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.6vw, 1.9rem); display: block; }
.placement-banner span { font-size: .95rem; opacity: .92; }
.placement-banner .btn { background: #fff; color: var(--secondary); }
.placement-banner .btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }

.recruiters { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 16px; margin-top: 40px; }
.recruiter {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 14px;
  text-align: center; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--primary-dark);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-height: 78px;
  transition: all .25s; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .02em;
}
.recruiter:hover { border-color: var(--sky); color: var(--primary); transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }

/* ============ Contact ============ */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 44px; }
.contact-cards { display: grid; gap: 18px; }
.contact-card { display: flex; gap: 16px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 22px; }
.contact-card__icon { width: 48px; height: 48px; flex-shrink: 0; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--light-bg); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.contact-card__icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; fill: var(--primary); }
.contact-card h4 { font-size: .98rem; margin-bottom: 3px; }
.contact-card p, .contact-card a { color: var(--muted); font-size: .88rem; }
.contact-card a:hover { color: var(--primary); }

.form { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 32px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.form__row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.form__group { margin-bottom: 16px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 7px; }
.form__group label { font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary-dark); }
.form__group input, .form__group select, .form__group textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: 13px 15px; border: 1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius: 11px;
  font-family: var(--font); font-size: .92rem; color: var(--text); background: #fff; transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.form__group input:focus, .form__group select:focus, .form__group textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--sky); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(47,143,206,.13);
}
.form__note { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 12px; }

/* ============ CTA band ============ */
.ctaband { background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-dark)); color: #fff; padding: 56px 0; }
.ctaband__inner { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px; }
.ctaband__title { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.8vw, 2rem); }
.ctaband__text { color: #cddaf0; margin-top: 8px; }
.ctaband__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; }

/* ============ Footer ============ */
.sitefooter { background: var(--primary-dark); color: #a9bcdd; padding: 66px 0 0; }
.sitefooter__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.3fr; gap: 40px; padding-bottom: 48px; }
.sitefooter__logo { height: 60px; width: auto; background: #fff; padding: 8px 12px; border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.sitefooter__tagline { font-family: var(--font-head); color: var(--accent); font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.sitefooter__about { font-size: .86rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.sitefooter__heading { color: #fff; font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.sitefooter__links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 11px; }
.sitefooter__links a { color: #a9bcdd; font-size: .88rem; transition: color .2s, padding-left .2s; }
.sitefooter__links a:hover { color: #fff; padding-left: 5px; }
.sitefooter__contact { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.sitefooter__contact li { display: flex; gap: 11px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: .86rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.sitefooter__contact svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; fill: var(--sky); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 3px; }
.sitefooter__contact a { color: #a9bcdd; }
.sitefooter__contact a:hover { color: #fff; }
.sitefooter__social { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 20px; }
.sitefooter__social a { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: background .25s, transform .25s; }
.sitefooter__social a:hover { background: var(--primary); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.sitefooter__social svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; fill: #fff; }
.sitefooter__bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); padding: 20px 0; }
.sitefooter__bottom-inner { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; font-size: .82rem; }
.sitefooter__legal { display: flex; gap: 22px; }
.sitefooter__legal a { color: #a9bcdd; }
.sitefooter__legal a:hover { color: #fff; }

/* ============ Floating actions ============ */
.floatingactions { position: fixed; right: 20px; bottom: 22px; z-index: 40; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-end; }
.floatingactions__btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-radius: 999px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; }
.floatingactions__btn--call { width: 52px; height: 52px; background: var(--primary); }
.floatingactions__btn--call svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; fill: #fff; }
.floatingactions__btn--apply { background: var(--accent); color: #241d00; padding: 14px 22px; font-size: .9rem; }
.floatingactions__btn--apply:hover { background: #ffcf45; }
.floatingactions__btn--top { width: 44px; height: 44px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity .3s, visibility .3s; }
.floatingactions__btn--top.is-visible { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.floatingactions__btn--top svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; fill: var(--primary-dark); }

/* ============ Reveal on scroll ============ */
[data-reveal] { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(26px); transition: opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease; }
[data-reveal].is-revealed { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
[data-reveal][data-delay="1"] { transition-delay: .1s; }
[data-reveal][data-delay="2"] { transition-delay: .2s; }
[data-reveal][data-delay="3"] { transition-delay: .3s; }

/* ============ Responsive ============ */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .megamenu { width: min(760px, 94vw); }
  .megamenu__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .megamenu__promo { grid-column: 1 / -1; flex-direction: row; align-items: center; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .research-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .recruiters { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .brand__text { display: none; }
  .banner__arrow { width: 46px; height: 46px; }
  .banner__arrow--prev { left: 12px; }
  .banner__arrow--next { right: 12px; }
  .mainnav {
    position: fixed; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; width: min(360px, 86vw); max-width: 100vw; z-index: 60;
    background: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); padding: 24px; overflow-y: auto;
    transform: translateX(105%); visibility: hidden;
    transition: transform .35s ease, visibility .35s ease;
  }
  .mainnav.is-open { transform: translateX(0); visibility: visible; }
  .mainnav__close {
    position: absolute; top: 18px; right: 18px; width: 40px; height: 40px; border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 50%; background: #fff; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary-dark);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; cursor: pointer;
  }
  .mainnav__close:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--sky); outline-offset: 2px; }
}
@media (min-width: 901px) {
  .mainnav__close { display: none !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .mainnav__list { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 2px; margin-top: 56px; }
  .mainnav__link { justify-content: space-between; padding: 14px 12px; font-size: 1rem; }
  .mainnav__link::after { display: none; }
  .dropdown, .megamenu {
    position: static; transform: none; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; box-shadow: none;
    border: 0; border-left: 2px solid var(--line); border-radius: 0; width: auto;
    padding: 4px 0 8px 14px; margin: 0 0 6px; display: none;
  }
  .mainnav__item.is-expanded .dropdown, .mainnav__item.is-expanded .megamenu { display: block; }
  .megamenu__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; }
  .megamenu__promo { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .mainnav__cta { margin: 14px 0 0; }
  .mainnav__cta .btn { width: 100%; }
  .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .split--reverse .split__media { order: 0; }
  .aboutsection .split__media { padding-left: 0; }
  .vm-grid, .highlights { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stat:nth-child(2) { border-right: 0; }
  .cards, .unique-grid, .affiliated { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .section { padding: 60px 0; }
  .utilitybar__left { display: none; }
  .utilitybar__inner { justify-content: center; }
  .banner__slide { min-height: 480px; }
  .banner__content { padding: 48px 24px 66px 62px; }
  .banner__arrow { width: 40px; height: 40px; }
  .banner__arrow--prev { left: 8px; }
  .banner__arrow--next { right: 8px; }
  .banner__actions .btn { flex: 1; }
  .truststrip__inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; }
  .cards, .unique-grid, .affiliated, .recruiters { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ctaband__actions { width: 100%; }
  .ctaband__actions .btn { flex: 1; }
  .sitefooter__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
  .placement-banner { padding: 24px; }
  .floatingactions__btn--apply { display: none; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  * { animation: none !important; transition: none !important; scroll-behavior: auto; }
}