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

        :root {
            --primary-purple: #6a0dad;
            --secondary-gold: #ffd700;
            --light-purple: #f3e8ff;
            --dark-purple: #4b0082;
            --light-gray: #f8f9fa;
            --medium-gray: #e9ecef;
            --dark-gray: #495057;
            --white: #ffffff;
            --shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
            --transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        body {
            font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
            line-height: 1.6;
            color: var(--dark-gray);
            background-color: var(--white);
            overflow-x: hidden;
        }

        h1, h2, h3, h4 {
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--dark-purple);
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        .container {
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 20px;
        }

        /* Header & Navigation */
        header {
            background-color: var(--white);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow);
            position: fixed;
            width: 100%;
            top: 0;
            z-index: 1000;
        }

        .header-container {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            padding: 15px 20px;
        }

        .logo {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 15px;
        }

        .logo-img {
            width: 60px;
            height: 60px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-purple), var(--dark-purple));
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: var(--secondary-gold);
            font-size: 24px;
            font-weight: bold;
        }

        .logo-text h2 {
            margin-bottom: 0;
            color: var(--primary-purple);
        }

        .logo-text p {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            color: var(--dark-gray);
        }

        nav ul {
            display: flex;
            list-style: none;
        }

        nav li {
            margin-left: 30px;
        }

        nav a {
            text-decoration: none;
            color: var(--dark-purple);
            font-weight: 500;
            transition: var(--transition);
            position: relative;
        }

        nav a:hover {
            color: var(--primary-purple);
        }

        nav a:after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            width: 0;
            height: 2px;
            background: var(--secondary-gold);
            left: 0;
            bottom: -5px;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        nav a:hover:after {
            width: 100%;
        }

        .mobile-menu-btn {
            display: none;
            background: none;
            border: none;
            font-size: 24px;
            color: var(--primary-purple);
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        /* Hero Section (premium, responsive, mobile-first) */
        .hero {
            position: relative;
            margin-top: 90px; /* account for fixed header */
            min-height: calc(100vh - 90px);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            color: var(--white);
            background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1709924168698-620ea32c3488?q=80&w=1170&auto=format&fit=crop&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D');
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        /* soft overlay for legibility with subtle warm tone */
        .hero::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,12,30,0.45), rgba(106,13,173,0.18));
            backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
            z-index: 0;
        }

        .hero-inner {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
            width: 100%;
            padding: 48px 20px;
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            gap: 28px;
            align-items: center;
            justify-items: center;
            text-align: center;
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        /* Hero media (image slider) */
        .hero-media { width:100%; height:100%; display:block; }

        .hero-slider { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 380px; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(16,24,40,0.12); }

        .hero-slide { position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0; transition: opacity 700ms ease, transform 700ms ease; transform: scale(1.03); }

        .hero-slide img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }

        .hero-slide.active { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); z-index: 2; }

        .slider-dots { display:flex; gap:8px; justify-content:center; margin-top:14px; }

        .slider-dots button { width:12px; height:12px; border-radius:50%; border:none; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.7); box-shadow:0 3px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); cursor:pointer; transition:transform 160ms ease, background 160ms ease; }

        .slider-dots button.active { background: var(--secondary-gold); transform: scale(1.15); }

        /* Headline & copy */
        .hero-title {
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 5vw, 3.6rem);
            line-height: 1.02;
            color: var(--white);
            letter-spacing: -0.01em;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
            text-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(10,10,30,0.45);
        }

        .hero-subtext {
            max-width: 820px;
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
            font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 2.2vw, 1.15rem);
            line-height: 1.6;
            margin: 0 auto 18px;
            padding: 0 6px;
        }

        /* CTA group */
        .hero-cta {
            display: flex;
            gap: 14px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            margin-top: 6px;
        }

        .btn {
            padding: 12px 26px;
            border-radius: 12px;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-decoration: none;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            transition: transform 260ms cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.2,1), box-shadow 260ms ease, opacity 200ms ease;
            cursor: pointer;
            border: none;
            font-size: 1rem;
            box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(12,12,30,0.18);
        }

        .btn-primary {
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary-gold), #ffdf6b);
            color: var(--dark-purple);
            border-radius: 14px;
            padding: 14px 28px;
        }

        .btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(16,24,40,0.18); }

        .btn-secondary {
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
            padding: 12px 24px;
        }

        .btn-secondary:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }

        /* subtle decorative accents */
        .hero-accent {
            position: absolute;
            right: 4%;
            bottom: 8%;
            width: 220px;
            height: 220px;
            opacity: 0.12;
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 0;
            filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15));
        }

        /* larger screens: two-column layout */
        @media (min-width: 900px) {
            .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; text-align: left; justify-items: start; padding: 72px 28px; }
            .hero-title { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 3.6vw, 4.2rem); }
            .hero-subtext { margin: 0 0 20px 0; }
            .hero-cta { justify-content: flex-start; }
            .hero-accent { right: 6%; bottom: 6%; width: 280px; height: 280px; opacity: 0.14; }
            .hero-slider { height: 420px; }
        }

        @media (min-width: 1200px) {
            .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 520px; }
            .hero-slider { height: 480px; }
        }

        /* Section Styling */
        section {
            padding: 80px 20px;
        }

        .section-title {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 50px;
            position: relative;
        }

        /* Explore buttons (compact home CTAs for removed sections) */
        .explore-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
            gap: 24px;
            align-items: stretch;
        }

        .explore-card {
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff, #fbf7ff);
            border-radius: 16px;
            padding: 28px;
            box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(16,24,40,0.06);
            text-align: center;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 18px;
            justify-content: space-between;
        }

        .explore-card h3 { color: var(--dark-purple); margin: 0; }
        .explore-card p { color: var(--dark-gray); margin: 0; }

        .explore-btn {
            display: inline-block;
            margin-top: 8px;
            padding: 14px 22px;
            border-radius: 12px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary-gold), #ffdf6b);
            color: var(--dark-purple);
            font-weight: 700;
            text-decoration: none;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(106,13,173,0.12);
            transition: transform 220ms ease, box-shadow 220ms ease;
        }

        .explore-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(106,13,173,0.14); }

        .section-title:after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            width: 80px;
            height: 4px;
            background: var(--secondary-gold);
            bottom: -10px;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
        }

        .about-content, .academics-content, .admissions-content, .activities-content {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
            gap: 40px;
            align-items: start;
        }

        /* Process / About-Us visual (three-step with dashed connector) */
        .process-wrapper { position: relative; padding-top: 36px; }
        .process-label { text-align: center; color: #2b7bf6; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 10px; }
        .process-main-title { text-align: center; font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem); margin-bottom: 34px; color: var(--dark-purple); }
        
        /* About Image Section */
        .about-image-section {
            margin: 40px 0;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .about-image-container {
            position: relative;
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 800px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
        }

        .about-image {
            width: 100%;
            height: auto;
            display: block;
            border-radius: 20px;
            transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
            object-fit: cover;
            min-height: 350px;
        }

        .about-image-container:hover .about-image {
            transform: scale(1.05);
        }

        .about-image-overlay {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(106, 13, 173, 0.1), rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.08));
            border-radius: 20px;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        /* Responsive about image */
        @media (max-width: 1024px) {
            .about-image-container {
                max-width: 100%;
                border-radius: 16px;
            }
            
            .about-image {
                min-height: 300px;
                border-radius: 16px;
            }

            .about-image-overlay {
                border-radius: 16px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .about-image-section {
                margin: 40px 0;
            }

            .about-image-container {
                border-radius: 14px;
            }

            .about-image {
                min-height: 250px;
                border-radius: 14px;
            }

            .about-image-overlay {
                border-radius: 14px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 576px) {
            .about-image-section {
                margin: 30px 0;
            }

            .about-image-container {
                border-radius: 12px;
            }

            .about-image {
                min-height: 200px;
                border-radius: 12px;
            }

            .about-image-overlay {
                border-radius: 12px;
            }
        }

        .process {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 28px;
            align-items: start;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .process-step { text-align: center; padding-top: 36px; background: transparent; }
        .step-number {
            width: 68px; height: 68px; border-radius: 50%; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-weight:700; color:#fff; margin:0 auto 18px; box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(43,123,246,0.12);
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, #2b7bf6, #1538b3);
            font-size: 1.1rem;
        }

        .step-number.alt { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffd700, #ffb84d); color: #222; box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(255,183,28,0.12); }

        .process-step h3 { margin-top: 0; color: var(--dark-purple); margin-bottom: 12px; }
        .process-step p { color: var(--dark-gray); max-width: 320px; margin: 0 auto; }

        /* dashed connector as SVG background */
        .process-connector { position: absolute; left: 5%; right: 5%; top: 48px; height: 120px; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0; }
        .process-connector svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display:block; }

        @media (max-width: 900px) {
            .process { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 18px; }
            .process-connector { display: none; }
            .process-step { padding-top: 8px; }
        }

        .card {
            background-color: var(--white);
            border-radius: 10px;
            padding: 30px;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow);
            transition: var(--transition);
            height: 100%;
        }

        .card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
        }

        .card-icon {
            width: 70px;
            height: 70px;
            background-color: var(--light-purple);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            color: var(--primary-purple);
            font-size: 28px;
        }

        .academics-list, .admissions-list, .activities-list {
            list-style: none;
        }

        .academics-list li, .admissions-list li, .activities-list li {
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            padding-left: 30px;
            position: relative;
        }

        .academics-list li:before, .admissions-list li:before, .activities-list li:before {
            content: '✓';
            position: absolute;
            left: 0;
            color: var(--secondary-gold);
            font-weight: bold;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
        }

        /* Contact/Enquiry Section */
        .contact-container {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
            gap: 50px;
        }

        .contact-info {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 30px;
        }

        .contact-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 15px;
        }

        .contact-icon {
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
            background-color: var(--light-purple);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: var(--primary-purple);
            font-size: 20px;
        }

        .contact-item a {
            color: var(--dark-purple);
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .contact-item a:hover {
            color: var(--primary-purple);
        }

        .form-group {
            margin-bottom: 25px;
        }

        .form-group label {
            display: block;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
            font-weight: 500;
            color: var(--dark-purple);
        }

        .form-control {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 15px;
            border: 1px solid var(--medium-gray);
            border-radius: 8px;
            font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
            font-size: 1rem;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .form-control:focus {
            outline: none;
            border-color: var(--primary-purple);
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(106, 13, 173, 0.1);
        }

        .btn-submit {
            background-color: var(--primary-purple);
            color: var(--white);
            width: 100%;
            padding: 16px;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
        }

        .btn-submit:hover {
            background-color: var(--dark-purple);
        }

        /* Footer */
        footer {
            background-color: var(--dark-purple);
            color: var(--white);
            padding: 60px 20px 30px;
        }

        .footer-content {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
            gap: 40px;
            margin-bottom: 40px;
        }

        .footer-logo .logo-img {
            width: 80px;
            height: 80px;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .footer-links h3, .footer-contact h3 {
            color: var(--secondary-gold);
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            font-size: 1.3rem;
        }

        .footer-links ul {
            list-style: none;
        }

        .footer-links li {
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }

        .footer-links a {
            color: var(--light-gray);
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .footer-links a:hover {
            color: var(--secondary-gold);
            padding-left: 5px;
        }

        .social-icons {
            display: flex;
            gap: 15px;
            margin-top: 20px;
        }

        .social-icon {
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: var(--white);
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .social-icon:hover {
            background-color: var(--secondary-gold);
            color: var(--dark-purple);
            transform: translateY(-5px);
        }

        .copyright {
            text-align: center;
            padding-top: 30px;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
            font-size: 0.9rem;
        }

        /* Responsive Design */
        @media (max-width: 992px) {
            .hero h1 {
                font-size: 2.8rem;
            }
            
            .hero {
                padding: 140px 20px 80px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .header-container {
                padding: 15px;
            }

            nav {
                position: fixed;
                top: 90px;
                left: 0;
                width: 100%;
                background-color: var(--white);
                box-shadow: 0 10px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
                padding: 20px;
                transform: translateY(-100%);
                opacity: 0;
                transition: var(--transition);
                z-index: 999;
            }

            nav.active {
                transform: translateY(0);
                opacity: 1;
            }

            nav ul {
                flex-direction: column;
            }

            nav li {
                margin: 0 0 15px 0;
            }

            .mobile-menu-btn {
                display: block;
            }

            .hero h1 {
                font-size: 2.3rem;
            }

            .hero p {
                font-size: 1.1rem;
            }

            .cta-buttons {
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: center;
            }

            .btn {
                width: 100%;
                max-width: 300px;
                text-align: center;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 576px) {
            .hero h1 {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }

            section {
                padding: 60px 20px;
            }

            .card {
                padding: 20px;
            }
        }

        /* Additional decorative elements */
        .flourish {
            position: absolute;
            font-size: 2rem;
            color: var(--secondary-gold);
            opacity: 0.2;
            z-index: -1;
        }

        .flourish-1 {
            top: 10%;
            left: 5%;
            transform: rotate(45deg);
        }

        .flourish-2 {
            bottom: 10%;
            right: 5%;
            transform: rotate(-45deg);
        }

        .highlight {
            color: var(--primary-purple);
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        .quote {
            font-style: italic;
            background-color: var(--light-purple);
            padding: 25px;
            border-radius: 10px;
            border-left: 5px solid var(--secondary-gold);
            margin: 30px 0;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
        }

        .quote-author {
            text-align: right;
            font-weight: 500;
            color: var(--dark-purple);
            margin-top: 10px;
        }