@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Caveat:wght@700&family=Outfit:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Rubik:wght@400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');


/* Brand Design Tokens (Approved Colors & Rubik Font Only) */
:root {
  --color-purple: #C3B8FC;
  --color-blue: #A1CEFB;
  --color-yellow: #FFF1AB;
  --color-pink: #FFABAB;
  --color-green: #A7FF92;
  
  --color-white: #FDFDFD;
  --color-base-bg: #FDFDFD;       /* Matches image background exactly (#FDFDFD) */
  --color-neutral-light: #FDFDFD; /* Matches image background exactly (#FDFDFD) */
  --color-dark: #3C3333;          /* Charcoal for premium readable typography */
  --color-dark-light: #5E5454;
  
  --font-primary: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  --font-secondary: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  
  /* Soft Premium Outlines and Custom Asymmetric Corner Radii */
  --border-radius-xl: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  --border-radius-lg: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2rem);
  --border-radius-md: 1.25rem;
  --border-radius-sm: 0.8rem;
  --border-subtle: 1px solid rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.08); /* Soft light border */
  --border-accent: 1px solid rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.08); /* Soft light border replacing dark outlines */
  
  --transition-smooth: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

/* Reset and Base Styles */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-snap-type: y proximity; /* Snaps sections perfectly to viewport top */
}

section.section, .final-cta, .hero {
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  scroll-margin-top: 75px; /* Offset to keep fixed header from overlapping the content snap */
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

p {
  font-weight: 400;
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  color: var(--color-dark-light);
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

li {
  list-style: none;
}

/* Utility Classes */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1340px; /* Increased from 1180px for a fuller layout on full screen */
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1rem, 3vw, 1.75rem); /* Reduced side padding to utilize width */
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

/* Section Configurations (Strictly Off-White or White backgrounds, fluid scale padding) */
.section {
  padding: clamp(3rem, 5.5vw, 6.5rem) 0; /* Reduced to make sure sections fit inside one screen */
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.section-alt {
  background-color: var(--color-base-bg);
}

.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}

/* Elegant Soft Badges (Solid brand background accent, no dark outlines) */
.badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.03);
}

.badge-purple { background-color: var(--color-purple); color: var(--color-dark); }
.badge-blue { background-color: var(--color-blue); color: var(--color-dark); }
.badge-yellow { background-color: var(--color-yellow); color: var(--color-dark); }
.badge-pink { background-color: var(--color-pink); color: var(--color-dark); }
.badge-green { background-color: var(--color-green); color: var(--color-dark); }

/* Title box header style (White background with solid brand border - no derived/opacity shades) */
.title-box {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.8rem 2.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  background-color: var(--color-white); /* Enforced white card background */
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.04);
}

.title-box-purple { border: 2px solid var(--color-purple); }
.title-box-blue { border: 2px solid var(--color-blue); }
.title-box-yellow { border: 2px solid var(--color-yellow); }
.title-box-pink { border: 2px solid var(--color-pink); }
.title-box-green { border: 2px solid var(--color-green); }

.title-box h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.2rem);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Rectangle buttons — same style as hero section across all pages */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-dark);
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
}

.btn:hover {
  transform: translate(-2px, -2px);
}

.btn:active {
  transform: translate(1px, 1px);
}

/* Purple — lilac bg, yellow border + yellow pop shadow (matches hero) */
.btn-purple {
  background-color: #C3B8FC;
  color: #3C3333;
  border: 2px solid #FFF1AB !important;
  box-shadow: 4px 4px 0px 0px #FFF1AB;
}
.btn-purple:hover {
  transform: translate(-2px, -2px);
  box-shadow: 6px 6px 0px 0px #FFF1AB;
}
.btn-purple:active {
  transform: translate(1px, 1px);
  box-shadow: 2px 2px 0px 0px #FFF1AB;
}

/* Yellow — yellow bg, purple border + purple pop shadow */
.btn-yellow {
  background-color: #FFF1AB;
  color: #3C3333;
  border: 2px solid #C3B8FC !important;
  box-shadow: 4px 4px 0px 0px #C3B8FC;
}
.btn-yellow:hover {
  transform: translate(-2px, -2px);
  box-shadow: 6px 6px 0px 0px #C3B8FC;
}
.btn-yellow:active {
  transform: translate(1px, 1px);
  box-shadow: 2px 2px 0px 0px #C3B8FC;
}

/* Blue — blue bg, pink border + pink pop shadow */
.btn-blue {
  background-color: #A1CEFB;
  color: #3C3333;
  border: 2px solid #FFABAB !important;
  box-shadow: 4px 4px 0px 0px #FFABAB;
}
.btn-blue:hover {
  transform: translate(-2px, -2px);
  box-shadow: 6px 6px 0px 0px #FFABAB;
}
.btn-blue:active {
  transform: translate(1px, 1px);
  box-shadow: 2px 2px 0px 0px #FFABAB;
}

/* Pink — pink bg, purple border + purple pop shadow */
.btn-pink {
  background-color: #FFABAB;
  color: #3C3333;
  border: 2px solid #C3B8FC !important;
  box-shadow: 4px 4px 0px 0px #C3B8FC;
}
.btn-pink:hover {
  transform: translate(-2px, -2px);
  box-shadow: 6px 6px 0px 0px #C3B8FC;
}
.btn-pink:active {
  transform: translate(1px, 1px);
  box-shadow: 2px 2px 0px 0px #C3B8FC;
}

/* Green — green bg, purple border + purple pop shadow */
.btn-green {
  background-color: #A7FF92;
  color: #3C3333;
  border: 2px solid #C3B8FC !important;
  box-shadow: 4px 4px 0px 0px #C3B8FC;
}
.btn-green:hover {
  transform: translate(-2px, -2px);
  box-shadow: 6px 6px 0px 0px #C3B8FC;
}
.btn-green:active {
  transform: translate(1px, 1px);
  box-shadow: 2px 2px 0px 0px #C3B8FC;
}

/* Floating Navigation Header (Full width, Sleek & Creative) */
.header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 0.5rem 0; /* Reduced overall header height */
  background-color: rgba(253, 253, 253, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.05);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.header.scrolled {
  padding: 0.35rem 0;
  background-color: rgba(253, 253, 253, 0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.02);
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.logo-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 58px;
}

.logo-img {
  height: 100%;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.85rem;
}

.nav-links a {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.2rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  color: var(--color-dark-light);
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  position: relative;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-dark);
  background-color: transparent;
}

.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background-color: var(--color-purple);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.nav-links a:nth-child(1)::after { background-color: var(--color-purple); }
.nav-links a:nth-child(2)::after { background-color: var(--color-blue); }
.nav-links a:nth-child(3)::after { background-color: var(--color-yellow); }
.nav-links a:nth-child(4)::after { background-color: var(--color-pink); }
.nav-links a:nth-child(5)::after { background-color: var(--color-green); }
.nav-links a:nth-child(6)::after { background-color: var(--color-purple); }

.nav-links a:hover::after,
.nav-links a.active-link::after {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  bottom: -6px;
}

.nav-links a.active-link {
  color: var(--color-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  background-color: transparent;
}

/* Header CTA — rectangular, matching brand buttons */
.header-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.45rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  border: 2px solid #FFF1AB;
  background-color: var(--color-purple);
  color: var(--color-dark) !important;
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  box-shadow: 4px 4px 0px 0px #FFF1AB;
}

.header-cta:hover {
  transform: translate(-2px, -2px);
  box-shadow: 6px 6px 0px 0px #FFF1AB;
}
.header-cta:active {
  transform: translate(1px, 1px);
  box-shadow: 2px 2px 0px 0px #FFF1AB;
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1100;
}

.mobile-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-dark);
  border-radius: 1px;
  position: absolute;
  left: 10px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.mobile-toggle span:nth-child(1) { top: 14px; }
.mobile-toggle span:nth-child(2) { top: 19px; }
.mobile-toggle span:nth-child(3) { top: 24px; }

/* 
 * BRAND DECORATIVE SOLID ACCENTS (Crisp solid brand dots, no opacities/tints)
 */
.brand-circle {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 1; /* Enforced solid exact hex colors */
}

.circle-lg { width: 32px; height: 32px; }
.circle-md { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.circle-sm { width: 12px; height: 12px; }

.brand-circle-purple { background-color: var(--color-purple); }
.brand-circle-blue { background-color: var(--color-blue); }
.brand-circle-pink { background-color: var(--color-pink); }
.brand-circle-green { background-color: var(--color-green); }
.brand-circle-yellow { background-color: var(--color-yellow); }

/*
 * HAND-DRAWN DOODLE KIT (irregular/wobbly SVG accents — replaces plain circle dots with interactive float animations)
 */
@keyframes float-slow {
  0% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(3deg); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
}

@keyframes float-medium {
  0% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-12px) rotate(-3deg); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
}

@keyframes wiggle-slow {
  0%, 100% { transform: rotate(-2.5deg); }
  50% { transform: rotate(2.5deg); }
}

.doodle {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3; /* above .hero-bg-img (1) / .hero-overlay (2), below .container content (5) */
  animation: float-slow 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Alternate animations across doodles for organic, staggered movement */
.doodle:nth-of-type(2n) {
  animation: float-medium 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.doodle:nth-of-type(3n) {
  animation: wiggle-slow 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.doodle-sm { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.doodle-md { width: 52px; height: 52px; }
.doodle-lg { width: 84px; height: 84px; }
.doodle-xl { width: 120px; height: 120px; }

.doodle-scribble { width: 110px; height: auto; }
.doodle-scribble.doodle-sm { width: 70px; }

.doodle-purple { color: var(--color-purple); }
.doodle-blue { color: var(--color-blue); }
.doodle-yellow { color: var(--color-yellow); }
.doodle-pink { color: var(--color-pink); }
.doodle-green { color: var(--color-green); }

.doodle-purple path, .doodle-purple polygon { fill: var(--color-purple); }
.doodle-blue path, .doodle-blue polygon { fill: var(--color-blue); }
.doodle-yellow path, .doodle-yellow polygon { fill: var(--color-yellow); }
.doodle-pink path, .doodle-pink polygon { fill: var(--color-pink); }
.doodle-green path, .doodle-green polygon { fill: var(--color-green); }

.doodle-scribble.doodle-purple path { stroke: var(--color-purple); fill: none; }
.doodle-scribble.doodle-blue path { stroke: var(--color-blue); fill: none; }
.doodle-scribble.doodle-yellow path { stroke: var(--color-yellow); fill: none; }
.doodle-scribble.doodle-pink path { stroke: var(--color-pink); fill: none; }
.doodle-scribble.doodle-green path { stroke: var(--color-green); fill: none; }

/* 
 * HERO SECTION - PREMIUM SPLIT LAYOUT (Soft, Elegant Wobbly Mask)
 */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 7.5rem 0 5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.hero-container {
  max-width: 1340px; /* Matched to main container for full screen balance */
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1rem, 3vw, 1.75rem); /* Reduced side padding */
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  align-items: stretch;
  width: 100%;
}

/* On mobile/tablet, stack them naturally */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-split-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

.hero-direct-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-direct-content {
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 6.2vw, 4.65rem); /* Refine size slightly for premium balance */
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0 0 24px 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em; /* Slightly tighter tracking for editorial look */
  color: var(--color-dark);
  font-weight: 800; /* Extra bold for stronger emotional presence */
  text-align: left;
}

.hero-subtitle-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: var(--color-yellow);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin: 0 0 20px 0;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-dark);
  box-shadow: 2px 2px 0px var(--color-dark);
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  text-align: left;
}

.hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin: 0 0 32px 0;
  max-width: 520px;
  color: var(--color-dark-light);
  text-align: left;
}

.hero-buttons {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin: 0 0 36px 0;
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.hero-buttons .btn {
  padding: 0.95rem 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: #3C3333;
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

/* Book a Visit — Lilac bg, yellow border, yellow pop shadow */
.hero-buttons .btn-purple {
  background-color: #C3B8FC;
  border: 2px solid #FFF1AB !important;
  box-shadow: 4px 4px 0px 0px #FFF1AB;
}
.hero-buttons .btn-purple:hover {
  transform: translate(-2px, -2px);
  box-shadow: 6px 6px 0px 0px #FFF1AB;
}
.hero-buttons .btn-purple:active {
  transform: translate(1px, 1px);
  box-shadow: 2px 2px 0px 0px #FFF1AB;
}

/* Explore Programs — Yellow bg, lavender border + lavender pop shadow */
.hero-buttons .btn-yellow {
  background-color: #FFF1AB;
  border: 2px solid #C3B8FC !important;
  box-shadow: 4px 4px 0px 0px #C3B8FC;
}
.hero-buttons .btn-yellow:hover {
  transform: translate(-2px, -2px);
  box-shadow: 6px 6px 0px 0px #C3B8FC;
}
.hero-buttons .btn-yellow:active {
  transform: translate(1px, 1px);
  box-shadow: 2px 2px 0px 0px #C3B8FC;
}

.trust-chips-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 0;
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.trust-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.08); /* Clean neutral outline */
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-xl);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-dark-light);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.02);
  position: relative;
}

.trust-chip::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-right: 0.5rem;
}

.trust-chip:nth-child(1)::before { background-color: var(--color-purple); }
.trust-chip:nth-child(2)::before { background-color: var(--color-blue); }
.trust-chip:nth-child(3)::before { background-color: var(--color-pink); }

/*
 * UNIFIED GRAPHIC ASSET LAYOUT (Seamless Integration)
 */
.hero-graphic-container {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 5;
}

.hero-graphic-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: block;
}

/* Mobile responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-graphic-container {
    height: auto;
  }
  .hero-graphic-img {
    height: auto;
    max-height: 380px;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   WELCOME SECTION — ARCH VISUAL (Concept 1, Finalized)
   ============================================================ */

/* PART 1: Visual arch panel (full-viewport height, sky-blue bg) */
.welcome-visual {
  height: 100svh;
  min-height: 720px;
  background: #A1CEFB;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 52px 24px 0;
}

.welcome-visual .wv-cloud,
.welcome-visual .wv-sparkle {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Outer arch wrapper — fills full height of visual panel */
.arch-wrap {
  width: min(920px, 92vw);
  height: calc(100svh - 52px);
  min-height: 668px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}

/* Cream outer arch */
.welcome-arch {
  --arch-radius: 430px;
  --arch-inset: 34px;
  background: #FFFEF7;
  border-radius: var(--arch-radius) var(--arch-radius) 0 0;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 860px;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Curved SVG text on arch */
.welcome-curve-title {
  position: absolute;
  top: 44px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: min(760px, 86%);
  height: 150px;
  z-index: 5;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.welcome-curve-title svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
  overflow: visible;
}

/* Inner image arch — shares same bottom baseline, inset from outer */
.welcome-arch-image {
  position: absolute;
  left: var(--arch-inset);
  right: var(--arch-inset);
  bottom: 0;
  top: var(--arch-inset);
  border-radius: calc(var(--arch-radius) - var(--arch-inset)) calc(var(--arch-radius) - var(--arch-inset)) 0 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 8px solid #FFFFFF;
}
.welcome-arch-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
}
.welcome-arch-image .wai-outline {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border: 5px solid #A7FF92;
  border-radius: inherit;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* PART 2: Content block below arch */
.welcome-content {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: clamp(64px, 7vw, 96px) 24px;
}
.welcome-content-wrap {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.welcome-content-head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 42px;
}
/* Small 'Welcome to' line */
.welcome-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  color: #3C3333;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
/* Larger 'Ariko Early Learning' line */
.welcome-content-head h2 {
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  line-height: 1.0;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: #3C3333;
}
.welcome-content-head p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #3C3333;
}

/* Stats row */
.welcome-stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}
.welcome-stat {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: 1.8rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.05);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.03);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.welcome-stat:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.06);
}
.welcome-stat .ws-num {
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}
.welcome-stat .ws-label {
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}
.welcome-stat .ws-sub {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.3rem;
  color: var(--color-dark-light);
}

/* Color Palette Mappings & Text Contrasts */
.welcome-stat.ws-blue {
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-blue);
}
.welcome-stat.ws-pink {
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-pink);
}
.welcome-stat.ws-green {
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-green);
}
.welcome-stat.ws-purple {
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-purple);
}

/* Feature cards row */
.welcome-feats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
}
.welcome-feat-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-yellow);
}
.welcome-feat-card:nth-child(2) { border-color: var(--color-pink); }
.welcome-feat-card:nth-child(3) { border-color: var(--color-blue); }
.welcome-feat-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 1.5rem;
  width: 42px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;
  background: var(--color-yellow);
}
.welcome-feat-card:nth-child(2)::before { background: var(--color-pink); }
.welcome-feat-card:nth-child(3)::before { background: var(--color-blue); }
.welcome-feat-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.03rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: #3C3333;
}
.welcome-feat-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #3C3333;
}

/* Responsive breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .welcome-visual {
    min-height: 640px;
    padding: 40px 16px 0;
  }
  .arch-wrap {
    width: 96vw;
    height: calc(100svh - 40px);
    min-height: 600px;
  }
  .welcome-arch {
    --arch-radius: 999px;
    --arch-inset: 18px;
    border-radius: 999px 999px 0 0;
  }
  .welcome-curve-title {
    top: 26px;
    width: 92%;
    height: 120px;
  }
  .welcome-arch-image {
    border-width: 6px;
  }
  .welcome-stats-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .welcome-feats-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}





/* 
 * THE ARIKO PHILOSOPHY WAY (Scalable Grid, white cards with brand details)
 */
.ariko-way-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.ariko-way-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.05);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: 2.2rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.03); /* Soft standard neutral shadow */
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Accent top border rules instead of solid card colors */
.ariko-way-card:nth-child(1) { border-top: 4px solid var(--color-purple); }
.ariko-way-card:nth-child(2) { border-top: 4px solid var(--color-blue); }
.ariko-way-card:nth-child(3) { border-top: 4px solid var(--color-yellow); }
.ariko-way-card:nth-child(4) { border-top: 4px solid var(--color-pink); }
.ariko-way-card:nth-child(5) { border-top: 4px solid var(--color-green); }

/* Letters as wobbly solid brand badges - no colored shadows */
.ariko-way-letter {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem auto;
  line-height: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.04);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.ariko-way-card:nth-child(1) .ariko-way-letter {
  background-color: var(--color-purple);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 42% 58% 70% 30% / 45% 55% 45% 55%;
}

.ariko-way-card:nth-child(2) .ariko-way-letter {
  background-color: var(--color-blue);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 70% 30% 52% 48% / 60% 40% 60% 40%;
}

.ariko-way-card:nth-child(3) .ariko-way-letter {
  background-color: var(--color-yellow);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  border-radius: 40% 60% 45% 55% / 50% 50% 50% 50%;
}

.ariko-way-card:nth-child(4) .ariko-way-letter {
  background-color: var(--color-pink);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 50% 50% 30% 70% / 50% 60% 40% 50%;
}

.ariko-way-card:nth-child(5) .ariko-way-letter {
  background-color: var(--color-green);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  border-radius: 30% 70% 60% 40% / 40% 60% 40% 60%;
}

.ariko-way-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.ariko-way-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-dark-light); /* Readable charcoal grey on white background */
}

/* Staggered offsets for ARIKO Philosophy cards to create a playful wave layout */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .ariko-way-card:nth-child(2n) {
    transform: translateY(1.5rem);
  }
  .ariko-way-card:nth-child(1):hover,
  .ariko-way-card:nth-child(3):hover,
  .ariko-way-card:nth-child(5):hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.1);
  }
  .ariko-way-card:nth-child(2n):hover {
    transform: translateY(1.1rem);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.1);
  }
  /* Extra bottom padding to prevent stagger overlap */
  .ariko-way-grid {
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ariko-way-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.1);
  }
}

.ariko-way-card:hover .ariko-way-letter {
  transform: rotate(6deg) scale(1.03); /* Subtle, elegant scale and rotation */
}

/* 
 * WHY ARIKO SECTION (Strictly White Background, solid backdrop circles peaking out)
 */
.why-ariko {
  background-color: var(--color-base-bg);
  padding-top: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 8.5rem);
  padding-bottom: 0; /* Zero padding at bottom so image connects seamlessly with next section */
}

.why-ariko-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr; /* 1:1 ratio or slightly wider content */
  gap: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  align-items: end; /* Align columns to the bottom edge of the grid */
}

.why-ariko-visual {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-end;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  align-self: end; /* Force visual column to stick to the very bottom */
}

.why-ariko-child-rect {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 525px; /* Matches Canva exact width */
  aspect-ratio: 525 / 504; /* Matches Canva exact aspect ratio to prevent cut-off */
  height: auto; /* Dynamically scales down proportionally */
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  background-color: transparent;
  z-index: 5;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  display: block;
}

.why-ariko-child-rect img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* Removed decorative backdrop circles since the image already has built-in circles/doodles */
.why-ariko-visual::before {
  display: none;
}

.why-ariko-visual::after {
  display: none;
}

/* Right side Stacked Hover Tabs */
.why-ariko-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-self: end; /* Align to the bottom, keeping it in perfect sync with the child image */
  padding-bottom: 0; /* Remove bottom padding so it sits flush at the bottom line */
}

.why-ariko-tab {
  background-color: var(--color-blue); /* Restored locked brand blue (#A1CEFB) background */
  border-radius: 100px; /* Pill shape */
  border: 1px solid rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.03);
  padding: 1.25rem 2.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.why-ariko-tab-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.why-ariko-tab-check {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--color-blue);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.why-ariko-tab-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.why-ariko-tab-desc {
  max-height: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease, opacity 0.3s ease, margin-top 0.3s ease;
  padding-left: 3.25rem;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.why-ariko-tab:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-purple); /* Changes to Lavender on hover */
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.08); /* Clean neutral hover shadow */
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.why-ariko-tab:hover .why-ariko-tab-check {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-purple);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.why-ariko-tab:hover .why-ariko-tab-desc {
  max-height: 120px;
  opacity: 1;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

/* Programs Snapshot Section (Solid Brand Yellow background matching Canva design) */
.programs-snapshot {
  background-color: var(--color-yellow);
}

/* Programs Snaphot - Side-by-Side Split Column Layout */
.programs-split-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 33% 67%;
  gap: 2rem;
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.programs-images-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  height: 100%;
}

.program-layout-img-card {
  flex: 1;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 120px;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.05);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.03);
}

.program-layout-img-card.img-card-top {
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-purple);
}

.program-layout-img-card.img-card-bottom {
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-green);
}

.program-layout-img-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.programs-content-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  height: 100%;
}

.program-content-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.05);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.03);
  padding: 0.9rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.program-content-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.06);
}

.program-content-card.border-purple {
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-purple);
}

.program-content-card.border-green {
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-green);
}

.program-card-header {
  border-bottom: 1.5px dashed rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.08);
  padding-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.program-title-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.program-title {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
}

.program-age {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  background-color: var(--color-neutral-light);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  border: var(--border-subtle);
}

.program-timings {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark-light);
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.program-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* Unified program tags list grid - Solid color palette fills */
.program-tags {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin: 0.5rem 0;
}

.program-tag {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.08);
}


.program-tag.ws-blue   { background-color: var(--color-blue); color: var(--color-white) !important; border-left: none !important; }
.program-tag.ws-pink   { background-color: var(--color-pink); color: var(--color-white) !important; border-left: none !important; }
.program-tag.ws-yellow { background-color: var(--color-yellow); color: var(--color-dark); border-left: none !important; }
.program-tag.ws-green  { background-color: var(--color-green); color: var(--color-dark); border-left: none !important; }
.program-tag.ws-purple { background-color: var(--color-purple); color: var(--color-white) !important; border-left: none !important; }


/* Program card button overrides — match hero rectangle style */
.program-content-card .btn {
  border: 2px solid var(--color-dark) !important;
  border-radius: 12px;
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.program-content-card .btn-yellow {
  background-color: var(--color-yellow);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  border: 2px solid #C3B8FC !important;
  box-shadow: 4px 4px 0px var(--color-purple) !important;
}
.program-content-card .btn-yellow:hover {
  transform: translate(-2px, -2px);
  box-shadow: 6px 6px 0px var(--color-purple) !important;
}
.program-content-card .btn-yellow:active {
  transform: translate(1px, 1px);
  box-shadow: 2px 2px 0px var(--color-purple) !important;
}

.program-content-card .btn-purple {
  background-color: var(--color-purple);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  border: 2px solid #FFF1AB !important;
  box-shadow: 4px 4px 0px var(--color-yellow) !important;
}
.program-content-card .btn-purple:hover {
  transform: translate(-2px, -2px);
  box-shadow: 6px 6px 0px var(--color-yellow) !important;
}
.program-content-card .btn-purple:active {
  transform: translate(1px, 1px);
  box-shadow: 2px 2px 0px var(--color-yellow) !important;
}

.btn-white-accent {
  background-color: var(--color-white) !important;
  color: var(--color-dark) !important;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-dark) !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  box-shadow: 4px 4px 0px var(--color-yellow) !important;
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-white-accent:hover {
  transform: translate(-2px, -2px);
  box-shadow: 6px 6px 0px var(--color-yellow) !important;
}
.btn-white-accent:active {
  transform: translate(1px, 1px);
  box-shadow: 2px 2px 0px var(--color-yellow) !important;
}

/* Safety Section */
.safety-section {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.safety-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.safety-content h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.safety-desc {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.safety-bullets {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.2rem;
}

.safety-bullet {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.safety-bullet-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-green);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.safety-bullet-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.safety-bullet-text span {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-dark-light);
}

.safety-image-container {
  height: 420px;
  position: relative;
}

.safety-image-container::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  left: -10px;
  width: calc(100% + 20px);
  height: calc(100% + 20px);
  border-radius: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-yellow);
  z-index: 1;
}

.safety-image-container img {
  border: 1px solid rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.05);
}

/* Stat overlay on safety container */
.safety-stat-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: -30px;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-purple); /* Solid brand accent border outline */
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.06);
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}

.safety-stat-num {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 1;
}

.safety-stat-label {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-dark-light);
}

/* 
 * STORY HIGHLIGHT SECTION
 */
.story-highlight {
  background-color: var(--color-blue); /* Restored brand blue (#A1CEFB) */
  color: var(--color-white); /* Text changed to white */
  padding: 2.5rem 0; /* Compact padding */
}

.story-highlight .section-header p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
}

.story-grid {
  display: block;
  max-width: 600px; /* Half-page width container */
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.story-content-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.story-quote-text {
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.8vw, 1.7rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-white) !important;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* 
 * GALLERY / LIFE AT ARIKO (Visually stronger Polaroid grid layout)
 */
.gallery-preview {
  padding: 5rem 0 4.5rem; /* Reduced padding for cleaner single screen viewport snap */
  background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); /* Always lock to 3 columns forming exactly 2 rows */
  gap: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}



/* Washi tape graphic effect on polaroids for custom designer scrapbook look */
.gallery-card {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-white) !important;
}

.gallery-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(-3deg);
  width: 60px;
  height: 18px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.02);
  z-index: 10;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.gallery-card:nth-child(even)::before {
  transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(2deg);
}

.gallery-card:nth-child(1) { border-top: 4px solid var(--color-blue); }
.gallery-card:nth-child(2) { border-top: 4px solid var(--color-pink); }
.gallery-card:nth-child(3) { border-top: 4px solid var(--color-green); }
.gallery-card:nth-child(4) { border-top: 4px solid var(--color-yellow); }
.gallery-card:nth-child(5) { border-top: 4px solid var(--color-purple); }
.gallery-card:nth-child(6) { border-top: 4px solid var(--color-blue); }

/* Tilted polaroid card layout for desktop — very subtle and premium rotations */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .gallery-card:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(-1deg); }
  .gallery-card:nth-child(2) { transform: rotate(0.8deg); }
  .gallery-card:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-1.2deg); }
  .gallery-card:nth-child(4) { transform: rotate(1deg); }
  .gallery-card:nth-child(5) { transform: rotate(-0.6deg); }
  .gallery-card:nth-child(6) { transform: rotate(1.2deg); }

  .gallery-card:nth-child(1):hover { transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(0deg) scale(1.02); }
  .gallery-card:nth-child(2):hover { transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(0deg) scale(1.02); }
  .gallery-card:nth-child(3):hover { transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(0deg) scale(1.02); }
  .gallery-card:nth-child(4):hover { transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(0deg) scale(1.02); }
  .gallery-card:nth-child(5):hover { transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(0deg) scale(1.02); }
  .gallery-card:nth-child(6):hover { transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(0deg) scale(1.02); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .gallery-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
  }
}

.gallery-card {
  border: 1px solid rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.05);
  padding: 1rem 1rem 2.2rem 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.03);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.gallery-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.12);
}

.gallery-card-img-wrap {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.03);
  border-radius: 4px;
  position: relative;
}

.gallery-card-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.gallery-card:hover .gallery-card-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Hover Zoom Overlay */
.gallery-hover-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  z-index: 3;
}

.gallery-card:hover .gallery-hover-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-zoom-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  transform: scale(0.85);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.15);
}

.gallery-card:hover .gallery-zoom-icon {
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* Scrapbook handwriting-style caption fallback */
.gallery-card-caption {
  font-family: 'Caveat', 'Just Another Hand', 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

/* 
 * ADMISSIONS PROCESS SNAPSHOT SECTION (Scalable grid)
 */
.admissions-intro {
  padding: 4.5rem 0 5.5rem; /* Reduced padding to make it more compact */
  background-color: var(--color-green);
}

.admissions-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.admission-step-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 2.2rem 1.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.02);
  z-index: 2; /* Sit on top of the connection line */
}

.admission-step-card:nth-of-type(1):hover { border-color: var(--color-blue); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.admission-step-card:nth-of-type(2):hover { border-color: var(--color-pink); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.admission-step-card:nth-of-type(3):hover { border-color: var(--color-yellow); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.admission-step-card:nth-of-type(4):hover { border-color: var(--color-purple); transform: translateY(-4px); }

/* Wobbly border radius and custom brand backdrops for steps */
.admission-step-num {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  border: 1px solid rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.05);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.03);
}

.admission-step-card:nth-of-type(1) .admission-step-num {
  border-radius: 40% 60% 70% 30% / 40% 50% 60% 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-blue);
}

.admission-step-card:nth-of-type(2) .admission-step-num {
  border-radius: 60% 40% 50% 50% / 50% 60% 40% 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-pink);
}

.admission-step-card:nth-of-type(3) .admission-step-num {
  border-radius: 50% 50% 30% 70% / 50% 40% 60% 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-yellow);
}

.admission-step-card:nth-of-type(4) .admission-step-num {
  border-radius: 30% 70% 70% 30% / 50% 60% 40% 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-purple);
}

/* Alternating Curved Connecting arrows on desktop */
.step-connector-doodle {
  position: absolute;
  width: clamp(50px, 6.5vw, 90px);
  height: 40px;
  z-index: 5;
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .step-connector-doodle {
    display: block;
  }
  .step-connector-1 {
    top: 3.5rem;
    left: 21%;
  }
  .step-connector-2 {
    top: 3.5rem;
    left: 47%;
  }
  .step-connector-3 {
    top: 3.5rem;
    left: 73%;
  }
  .admissions-grid {
    position: relative;
  }
}

.admission-step-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.admission-step-card p {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* FAQ Accordion Section */
.faq-section {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.faq-accordion-wrap {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.05);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.03);
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(161, 206, 251, 0.06);
  background-color: rgba(161, 206, 251, 0.02); /* Soft sky blue tint background */
}

.faq-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.35rem 2rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.faq-trigger-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.05);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-trigger-icon {
  background-color: var(--color-blue);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-content {
  max-height: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}

.faq-content p {
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-dark-light);
  margin: 0;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-content {
  max-height: 200px;
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Final CTA Section */
.final-cta {
  background-color: var(--color-purple);
}

.cta-box {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-yellow); /* Solid brand yellow border replacing derived shadow offsets */
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-xl);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.03);
}

.cta-text h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cta-text p {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Enquiry Form Styling */
.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  height: 52px;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-purple);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(195, 184, 252, 0.2);
}

select.form-control {
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' fill='none' viewBox='0 0 24 24' stroke='%233C3333'%3E%3Cpath stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' stroke-width='2' d='M19 9l-7 7-7-7'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 1.2rem center;
  background-size: 1.2rem;
  padding-right: 2.5rem;
}

.trust-pills-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.trust-pill-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark-light);
}

.trust-pill-item::before {
  content: '•';
  color: var(--color-pink);
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* 
 * FOOTER (Soft, premium, off-white/pastel style only)
 */
.footer {
  background-color: var(--color-base-bg);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  padding: 5.5rem 0 3.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.05);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Faint, elegant brand star watermark in footer background - extremely low opacity */
.footer::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -30px;
  right: -30px;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 100 100' fill='%23C3B8FC'%3E%3Cpath d='M50,4 C54,26 58,40 74,44 C82,46 88,47 80,50 C60,54 56,66 54,96 C50,70 44,58 22,52 C14,50 10,49 18,46 C36,42 44,28 50,4 Z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: contain;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.06; /* Extremely faint watermark */
  z-index: 1;
}

.footer-social-wrap {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: 1.2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.social-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--color-white) !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.social-icon.icon-blue {
  background-color: var(--color-blue);
  border-radius: 42% 58% 70% 30% / 45% 55% 45% 55%;
}

.social-icon.icon-pink {
  background-color: var(--color-pink);
  border-radius: 70% 30% 52% 48% / 60% 40% 60% 40%;
}

.social-icon.icon-purple {
  background-color: var(--color-purple);
  border-radius: 40% 60% 45% 55% / 50% 50% 50% 50%;
}

.social-icon:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) rotate(6deg);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 12px rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.08);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

.footer-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.2rem;
}

.footer-logo {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  align-self: flex-start;
  display: block;
}

.footer-tagline {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-dark-light);
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.footer-col h4::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-pink);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.footer-col:nth-child(2) h4::after { background-color: var(--color-blue); }
.footer-col:nth-child(3) h4::after { background-color: var(--color-yellow); }
.footer-col:nth-child(4) h4::after { background-color: var(--color-purple); }

.footer-links-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.7rem;
}

.footer-links-list a {
  color: var(--color-dark-light);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.footer-links-list a:hover {
  color: var(--color-dark);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-contact-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-dark-light);
}

.footer-contact-info span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.footer-divider {
  border: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.06);
  margin: 0 0 2rem 0;
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--color-dark-light);
}

.footer-bottom p {
  margin: 0;
}

/* Admissions Page Layout */
.admissions-intro-page {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.steps-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.step-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 60px 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.05);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.02);
}

.step-item:nth-child(1) { border: 2.5px solid var(--color-blue); }
.step-item:nth-child(2) { border: 2.5px solid var(--color-pink); }
.step-item:nth-child(3) { border: 2.5px solid var(--color-green); }

.step-badge {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.05);
  background-color: var(--color-neutral-light);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.step-details h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.admissions-sidebar {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  border: 2.5px solid var(--color-purple); /* Solid brand purple border */
  align-self: flex-start;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.03);
}

.admissions-sidebar h3 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.admissions-sidebar ul {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.admissions-sidebar li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.admissions-sidebar li::before {
  content: '✓';
  color: var(--color-purple);
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* Contact Us Page Grid */
.contact-page {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.contact-page-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 4.5rem;
}

.contact-card-info {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 3rem;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  border: 2.5px solid var(--color-green); /* Solid brand green border outline */
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.03);
}

.contact-item-box {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-item-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.05);
  background-color: var(--color-neutral-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-item-details h4 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.map-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 260px;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.05);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-direct-content {
    max-width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
    align-items: flex-start;
    background: rgba(253, 253, 253, 0.95); /* Matches theme base background */
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 3rem);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    border: var(--border-subtle);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.05);
    margin-left: 0; /* Reset desktop offset on mobile/tablet */
  }
  .hero-buttons {
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
  .trust-chips-wrap {
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
  .welcome-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }
  .ariko-way-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .why-ariko-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
  }
  .why-ariko-visual {
    order: 2;
  }
  .why-ariko-list {
    order: 1;
    padding-bottom: 0; /* Reset bottom padding when stacked vertically on tablets/mobiles */
  }
  .programs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .safety-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }
  .story-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .cta-box {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  html {
    font-size: 15px;
  }
  .section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 3.35rem;
  }
  .ariko-way-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .admissions-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .gallery-card {
    padding: 0.65rem 0.65rem 0.85rem !important;
  }
  .gallery-card::before {
    width: 35px !important;
    height: 10px !important;
    top: -5px !important;
  }
  .gallery-card-caption {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    margin-top: 0.4rem !important;
  }
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
  }
  .header-cta {
    display: none;
  }
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: block;
  }
  
  /* Mobile Menu overlay drawer */
  .nav-links.active {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 250px;
    height: 100vh;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border-left: var(--border-accent);
    padding: 6rem 2rem 2rem;
    z-index: 1000;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  
}

/* Accessibility: Support prefers-reduced-motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  * {
    animation: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
}

/*
 * HERO SECTION - VIDEO LAYOUT MODE
 */
.hero-video-mode {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100vh;
  min-height: 600px;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background-color: var(--color-dark);
}

.hero-video-bg-container {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-video-element {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}

.hero-video-element.crop-cover { object-fit: cover; }
.hero-video-element.crop-contain { object-fit: contain; }
.hero-video-element.crop-fill { object-fit: fill; }

.hero-video-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(60, 51, 51, 0.45); /* Tinted charcoal overlay */
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-video-content-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 900px;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-video-card-overlay {
  background: rgba(253, 253, 253, 0.92); /* Pure Brand Off-White background */
  border: 4px solid var(--color-dark);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem;
  box-shadow: 8px 8px 0px var(--color-dark);
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-video-card-overlay .hero-title {
  color: var(--color-dark);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-video-card-overlay .hero-subtitle-pill {
  background-color: var(--color-yellow);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-dark);
  padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: center;
}

.hero-video-card-overlay .hero-desc {
  color: var(--color-dark-light);
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.hero-video-card-overlay .hero-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Hide desktop video on mobile and vice versa */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero-video-element.desktop-only {
    display: none !important;
  }
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .hero-video-element.mobile-only {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/*
 * WHY ARIKO - IMAGE ANIMATION LAYOUT
 */
.why-ariko-image-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.why-ariko-animated-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 3px solid var(--color-dark);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 6px 6px 0px var(--color-dark);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.why-ariko-animated-card:nth-child(odd) {
  transform: rotate(-1.5deg);
}

.why-ariko-animated-card:nth-child(even) {
  transform: rotate(1.5deg);
}

.why-ariko-animated-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02) rotate(0deg);
  box-shadow: 12px 12px 0px var(--color-dark);
}

.why-ariko-card-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-dark);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.why-ariko-card-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.why-ariko-animated-card:hover .why-ariko-card-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.why-ariko-card-caption-title {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.why-ariko-card-caption-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-dark-light);
  line-height: 1.45;
  text-align: left;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .programs-split-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .programs-images-column {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    height: auto;
  }
  .program-layout-img-card {
    min-height: 180px;
  }
  .programs-content-column {
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .program-content-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .program-tags {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
}