/*
  bkit main stylesheet
  theme: maroon/gold, fraunces + inter + plex mono
  author: Arventiq Labs (beerappa@fortifyhub.net)
  last updated: 03-07-2026
*/
:root {
  --ink:        #1A1D23;
  --ink-2:      #242A33;
  --body:       #3D4551;
  --muted:      #6A7280;
  --line:       #E4E3DD;
  --line-2:     #D2D1C9;
  --bg:         #FFFFFF;
  --bg-2:       #F7F7F3;
  --bg-3:       #EFEFE9;
  --maroon:     #7D2231;
  --maroon-2:   #96293B;
  --maroon-3:   #5E1A25;
  --gold:       #B9903C;
  --gold-2:     #D4AE5B;
  --gold-soft:  #F1E7D2;
  --green-ok:   #1E7B4D;
  --shadow:     0 1px 3px rgba(26,29,35,.06), 0 8px 28px rgba(26,29,35,.08);
  --shadow-lg:  0 4px 18px rgba(26,29,35,.10), 0 24px 60px rgba(26,29,35,.16);
  --radius:     12px;
  --font-display: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body:  'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-mono:  'IBM Plex Mono', ui-monospace, monospace;
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
html, body { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--body); background: var(--bg);
  font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.68;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: var(--maroon); text-decoration: none; transition: color .15s; }
a:hover { color: var(--maroon-2); }
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.16;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em; font-weight: 600; margin: 0 0 .5em;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(34px, 5vw, 58px); font-weight: 640; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 3.4vw, 40px); }
h3 { font-size: 20px; }
p  { margin: 0 0 1em; }
.wrap        { max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
.wrap-narrow { max-width: 840px;  margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }

::selection { background: var(--gold-soft); color: var(--ink); }
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--maroon); outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 4px; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation: none !important; transition: none !important; scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
}

/* section label chips (drafting style) */
.tblock {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--maroon); border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
  padding: 6px 14px; position: relative; background: var(--bg);
}
.tblock::before, .tblock::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-color: var(--gold); border-style: solid;
}
.tblock::before { top: -1px; left: -1px; border-width: 2px 0 0 2px; }
.tblock::after  { bottom: -1px; right: -1px; border-width: 0 2px 2px 0; }
.tblock .tb-code { color: var(--muted); }
.tblock.on-dark { background: transparent; color: var(--gold-2); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.22); }
.tblock.on-dark .tb-code { color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); }

/* top bar */
.topbar { background: var(--ink); color: #A8ADB8; font-size: 12.5px; }
.topbar-inner {
  max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 7px 24px;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.topbar-left, .topbar-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.topbar a { color: #C9CDD6; }
.topbar a:hover { color: #fff; }
.topbar .tb-tag { color: var(--gold-2); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .08em; }

/* nav */
.nav {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 500;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.97);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: box-shadow .2s;
}
.nav.scrolled { box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(26,29,35,.10); }
.nav-inner {
  max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; height: 72px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 10px;
}
.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.brand-mark {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border: 1.5px solid var(--maroon); border-radius: 4px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: var(--maroon);
  position: relative; background: var(--bg);
}
.brand-mark::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 2.5px; border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 2px; opacity: .55;
}
.brand-text { line-height: 1.15; }
.brand-text .bt-1 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 640; font-size: 17px; color: var(--ink); display: block; }
.brand-text .bt-2 { font-size: 10.5px; color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; display: block; }

.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 2px; align-items: center; }
.nav-links > a, .nav-dropdown-toggle {
  padding: 8px 13px; border-radius: 7px;
  color: var(--body); font-weight: 500; font-size: 14px;
  transition: background .13s, color .13s; white-space: nowrap;
  background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
}
.nav-links > a:hover, .nav-dropdown-toggle:hover { background: var(--bg-2); color: var(--ink); }
.nav-links > a.active { color: var(--maroon); font-weight: 600; }
.nav-dropdown { position: relative; }
.caret { transition: transform .2s ease; }
.nav-dropdown[data-open] .nav-dropdown-toggle { background: var(--bg-2); color: var(--ink); }
.nav-dropdown[data-open] .caret { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.nav-dropdown-menu {
  display: none; position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 8px); left: 0;
  min-width: 300px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); padding: 6px; z-index: 600;
  max-height: 70vh; overflow-y: auto;
}
.nav-dropdown[data-open] .nav-dropdown-menu { display: block; }
.nav-dropdown-menu a { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1px; padding: 9px 12px; border-radius: 8px; color: var(--body); }
.nav-dropdown-menu a:hover { background: var(--bg-2); color: var(--ink); }
.dd-name { font-weight: 600; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ink); }
.dd-desc { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); font-family: var(--font-mono); }
.nav-cta {
  padding: 9px 18px; border-radius: 8px; background: var(--maroon); color: #fff !important;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; white-space: nowrap; transition: background .15s, transform .15s;
}
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--maroon-2); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.nav-burger { display: none; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; padding: 8px; }
.nav-burger span { display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--ink); margin: 5px 0; transition: transform .2s, opacity .2s; }

/* Mobile menu */
.mobile-menu {
  display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0; top: 0; z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(26,29,35,.4); backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
}
.mobile-menu[data-open] { display: block; }
.mobile-panel {
  position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; width: min(340px, 88vw); height: 100%;
  background: #fff; padding: 22px; overflow-y: auto; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.mobile-panel a { display: block; padding: 11px 12px; border-radius: 8px; color: var(--body); font-weight: 500; }
.mobile-panel a:hover { background: var(--bg-2); color: var(--ink); }
.mobile-panel .mp-group { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin: 16px 0 4px; padding: 0 12px; }
.mp-close { background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; font-size: 22px; color: var(--muted); float: right; padding: 4px 10px; }

/* hero */
.hero {
  background: var(--ink); color: #D6D9E0; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 80% at 60% 20%, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 80% at 60% 20%, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
}
.hero-frame {
  position: relative; max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 84px 24px 64px;
}
.hero-frame::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 40px 24px 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10); pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-frame::after {
  content: "SHEET 01 · BKIT/BHALKI · EST. 1982";
  position: absolute; right: 40px; bottom: 34px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: .18em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.30); background: var(--ink); padding: 0 10px;
}
.hero-grid { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.25fr .85fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center; padding: 24px 32px; }
.hero h1 { color: #fff; margin: 18px 0 16px; }
.hero h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-2); font-weight: 500; }
.hero-lead { font-size: 17.5px; color: #AEB4C0; max-width: 56ch; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.hero-ctas { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px 26px; border-radius: 8px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px;
  transition: transform .15s, background .15s, border-color .15s; cursor: pointer; border: 0; font-family: inherit;
}
.btn-primary { background: var(--maroon); color: #fff !important; }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--maroon-2); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-gold { background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink) !important; }
.btn-gold:hover { background: var(--gold-2); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-ghost { background: transparent; color: #fff !important; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28); }
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-outline { background: #fff; color: var(--ink) !important; border: 1px solid var(--line-2); }
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--maroon); color: var(--maroon) !important; transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* hero side card */
.hero-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.045); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 22px 22px 8px; position: relative;
}
.hero-card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; width: 9px; height: 9px; top: -1px; left: -1px;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--gold); border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
}
.hero-card h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 15px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 12px; font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600; }
.hero-card h3 .dot { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold-2); animation: pulse 2s infinite; }
@keyframes pulse { 0%,100%{opacity:1} 50%{opacity:.35} }
.hero-notice { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); padding: 11px 2px; display: block; color: #C6CBD5; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.45; }
.hero-notice:first-of-type { border-top: 0; }
.hero-notice:hover { color: #fff; }
.hero-notice .hn-date { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 10.5px; color: var(--gold-2); display: block; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 2px; }

/* stats strip */
.stats { background: var(--bg); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.stats-inner {
  max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 34px 24px;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 18px;
}
.stat { border-left: 1px solid var(--line-2); padding-left: 20px; }
.stat .s-num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 34px; font-weight: 640; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1; }
.stat .s-num span { color: var(--maroon); }
.stat .s-label { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 7px; }

/* sections */
.section { padding: 84px 0; }
.section.alt { background: var(--bg-2); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.section-head { max-width: 720px; margin-bottom: 44px; }
.section-head h2 { margin-top: 16px; }
.section-head p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 16.5px; }
.section-head.center { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; }

/* cards */
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 26px; transition: transform .18s, box-shadow .18s, border-color .18s;
  position: relative;
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: var(--line-2); }
.card .c-code {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .12em;
  color: var(--gold); text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 10px; display: block;
}
.card h3 { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.card p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }
.card .c-meta { margin-top: 16px; padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); display: flex; justify-content: space-between; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 12px; color: var(--body); }
.card .c-meta strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }
a.card { display: block; color: inherit; }
a.card:hover h3 { color: var(--maroon); }

/* icon chip (line icons only) */
.chip {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 10px; border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: var(--maroon); background: var(--bg-2);
}
.chip svg { width: 21px; height: 21px; }

/* split / about */
.split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center; }
.split h2 { margin-top: 14px; }
.checklist { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 18px 0 0; }
.checklist li { padding: 9px 0 9px 30px; position: relative; color: var(--body); font-size: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.checklist li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.checklist li::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 4px; top: 16px;
  width: 12px; height: 7px; border-left: 2px solid var(--green-ok); border-bottom: 2px solid var(--green-ok);
  transform: rotate(-45deg);
}
.panel-ink {
  background: var(--ink); color: #C9CDD6; border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 34px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.panel-ink::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10); border-radius: 8px; pointer-events: none;
}
.panel-ink h3 { color: #fff; }
.panel-ink .pi-row { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 14px; padding: 12px 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); font-size: 14px; }
.panel-ink .pi-row:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.panel-ink .pi-row b { color: var(--gold-2); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 500; font-size: 13px; white-space: nowrap; }

/* notice / events lists */
.list-rows { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); background: #fff; overflow: hidden; }
.list-row {
  display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: baseline; padding: 16px 22px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--body); transition: background .13s;
}
.list-row:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.list-row:hover { background: var(--bg-2); }
.list-row .lr-date { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 12px; color: var(--maroon); white-space: nowrap; min-width: 92px; }
.list-row .lr-title { font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); }
.list-row .lr-tag {
  margin-left: auto; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
  padding: 2px 9px; border-radius: 99px; white-space: nowrap;
}

/* recruiter strip */
.recruiters { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.recruiter {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--body);
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 8px; padding: 8px 14px; background: #fff;
}

/* tables */
.table-wrap { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow-x: auto; background: #fff; }
table.data { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px; min-width: 640px; }
table.data th {
  text-align: left; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 500;
  padding: 13px 18px; background: var(--bg-2); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
table.data td { padding: 13px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--body); }
table.data tr:last-child td { border-bottom: 0; }
table.data td strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }
.mono { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 13px; }

/* inner page banner */
.page-head { background: var(--ink); color: #C9CDD6; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.page-head::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 100% at 70% 0%, #000 20%, transparent 70%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 100% at 70% 0%, #000 20%, transparent 70%);
}
.page-head-inner { position: relative; max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 62px 24px 54px; }
.page-head h1 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 46px); margin: 16px 0 10px; }
.page-head p { color: #A8ADB8; max-width: 62ch; margin: 0; font-size: 16.5px; }
.crumbs { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11.5px; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.crumbs a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }
.crumbs a:hover { color: #fff; }

/* forms */
.form-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 32px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.form-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.field.full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.field label { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
.field label .req { color: var(--maroon); }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  font-family: inherit; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ink);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius: 8px; padding: 11px 14px;
  background: var(--bg); transition: border-color .15s, box-shadow .15s; width: 100%;
}
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--maroon); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(125,34,49,.10);
}
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 110px; }
.field .hint { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); }
.form-msg { display: none; padding: 13px 16px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.form-msg.ok { display: block; background: #EDF7F1; color: var(--green-ok); border: 1px solid #C4E3D2; }
.form-msg.err { display: block; background: #FBEFEF; color: #A03030; border: 1px solid #ECCFCF; }
.hp-field { position: absolute; left: -9999px; opacity: 0; height: 0; overflow: hidden; }

/* cta band */
.cta-band { background: var(--maroon); color: #F3E4E7; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.cta-band::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16); pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-inner { max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 64px 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 28px; flex-wrap: wrap; position: relative; }
.cta-inner h2 { color: #fff; margin: 0 0 6px; }
.cta-inner p { margin: 0; color: #E7CCD1; }

/* footer */
.footer { background: var(--ink); color: #A8ADB8; font-size: 14px; }
.footer-inner { max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 62px 24px 26px; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 36px; padding-bottom: 40px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09); }
.footer h4 { color: #fff; font-size: 13px; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer a { color: #A8ADB8; display: block; padding: 4px 0; }
.footer a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer .f-brand { font-family: var(--font-display); color: #fff; font-size: 19px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.footer .f-about { font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.7; max-width: 34ch; }
.footer-bottom { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; padding-top: 22px; font-size: 12.5px; color: #7A8090; }
.footer-bottom a { display: inline; color: var(--gold-2); }

/* reveal */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); transition: opacity .55s ease, transform .55s ease; }
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* department detail */
.dept-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px; gap: 40px; align-items: start; }
.dept-side { position: sticky; top: 96px; }
.side-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 22px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.side-card h3 { font-size: 15px; font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600; }
.side-card .pi-row { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); font-size: 13.5px; }
.side-card .pi-row:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.side-card .pi-row b { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); font-size: 12.5px; text-align: right; }
.prose h3 { margin-top: 34px; }
.prose ul { padding-left: 20px; color: var(--body); }
.prose ul li { margin-bottom: 6px; }

/* responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .nav-burger { display: block; }
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 34px; padding: 16px 8px; }
  .hero-frame::before { inset: 28px 16px 20px; }
  .hero-frame::after { right: 30px; }
  .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .stats-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 26px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .dept-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .dept-side { position: static; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .section { padding: 60px 0; }
  .grid-3, .grid-4, .grid-2, .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-frame { padding: 56px 18px 48px; }
  .hero-lead { font-size: 16px; }
  .stats-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stat .s-num { font-size: 27px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .list-row { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px 14px; }
  .list-row .lr-tag { margin-left: 0; }
  .brand-text .bt-1 { font-size: 15px; }
}

/* announcement ticker (below hero, like bmsit) */
.ticker {
  background: var(--gold-soft); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  overflow: hidden; position: relative;
}
.ticker-label {
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 2;
  display: flex; align-items: center; padding: 0 18px;
  background: var(--maroon); color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .12em;
}
.ticker-track {
  display: flex; gap: 46px; white-space: nowrap; padding: 10px 0 10px 140px;
  animation: tickmove 38s linear infinite; width: max-content;
}
.ticker:hover .ticker-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes tickmove { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
.ticker-track a { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; }
.ticker-track a:hover { color: var(--maroon); text-decoration: underline; }
.ticker-track .t-new {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 9.5px; color: #fff; background: var(--maroon);
  border-radius: 3px; padding: 1px 5px; margin-right: 7px; vertical-align: 2px;
}

/* course finder widget */
.finder {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); padding: 22px 26px;
  display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: end; flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 26px;
}
.finder .field { flex: 1; min-width: 200px; margin: 0; }
.finder .btn { flex-shrink: 0; }
.finder-title {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--maroon); width: 100%; margin: 0 0 -4px;
}

/* counters block */
.counters { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.counter {
  text-align: center; padding: 26px 14px; background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.counter .cn { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 38px; font-weight: 640; color: var(--maroon); line-height: 1; }
.counter .cl { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 9px; }

/* accolades / accreditation logos strip */
.accolades { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; }
.accolade {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px 18px; flex: 1; min-width: 210px;
}
.accolade .a-badge {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold); color: var(--maroon);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 12px;
}
.accolade .a-name { font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.3; }
.accolade .a-sub { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); }

/* placed student spotlight cards */
.spot-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.spot {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 22px; text-align: center;
}
.spot .sp-avatar {
  width: 62px; height: 62px; border-radius: 50%; margin: 0 auto 14px;
  background: var(--bg-3); border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 20px; color: var(--maroon);
}
.spot .sp-name { font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); font-size: 15px; }
.spot .sp-branch { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px; color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: .08em; margin: 3px 0 10px; }
.spot .sp-co {
  display: inline-block; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--maroon);
  background: var(--gold-soft); border-radius: 99px; padding: 4px 14px;
}

/* testimonials */
.testi-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.testi {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 26px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.testi .tq {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 30px; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.testi p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--body); flex: 1; }
.testi .t-who { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding-top: 14px; margin-top: 6px; }
.testi .t-name { font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); font-size: 14px; }
.testi .t-role { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px; color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: .06em; }

/* quick access tiles */
.quick-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: 14px; }
.quick {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 18px 12px; text-align: center; color: var(--body);
  transition: transform .15s, border-color .15s, box-shadow .15s;
}
.quick:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--maroon); box-shadow: var(--shadow); color: var(--maroon); }
.quick svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; margin: 0 auto 8px; display: block; color: var(--maroon); }
.quick span { font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; display: block; }

/* footer socials + helpline */
.f-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 14px; }
.f-social a {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 0;
}
.f-social a:hover { border-color: var(--gold-2); }
.f-social svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }
.helpline {
  background: var(--maroon-3); color: #E7CCD1; font-size: 12.5px;
}
.helpline-inner {
  max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 9px 24px;
  display: flex; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; text-align: center;
}
.helpline a { color: var(--gold-2); }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .spot-grid, .counters { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .quick-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .quick-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .counters { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .spot-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .ticker-track { padding-left: 120px; animation-duration: 26s; }
}

/* ---- premium polish pass, 04-07-2026 ---- */

/* thin gold keyline on top of the page */
.topbar { border-top: 3px solid var(--gold); }

/* hero entrance, staggered */
.hero-grid > div > * { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); animation: rise .7s ease forwards; }
.hero-grid > div > .tblock { animation-delay: .05s; }
.hero-grid > div > h1 { animation-delay: .15s; }
.hero-grid > div > .hero-lead { animation-delay: .3s; }
.hero-grid > div > .hero-ctas { animation-delay: .45s; }
.hero-card { opacity: 0; animation: rise .7s ease .55s forwards; }
@keyframes rise { to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-grid > div > *, .hero-card { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* rotating institute seal, sits in the hero corner */
.seal {
  position: absolute; right: 44px; top: 26px; width: 96px; height: 96px;
  opacity: .9; pointer-events: none;
}
.seal .seal-ring { animation: sealspin 40s linear infinite; transform-origin: center; }
@keyframes sealspin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
.seal text { fill: var(--gold-2); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 7.6px; letter-spacing: 2.4px; }
.seal .seal-core { fill: none; stroke: rgba(255,255,255,.25); }
.seal .seal-bk { fill: #fff; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0; }
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .seal { display: none; } }

/* gold hairline under section headings */
.section-head h2 { position: relative; padding-bottom: 16px; }
.section-head h2::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 56px; height: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-2));
}
.section-head.center h2::after { left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); }
.page-head h1 { position: relative; padding-bottom: 14px; }
.page-head h1::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 48px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold);
}

/* cards get a gold accent that draws in on hover */
.card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 100%;
  height: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--maroon), var(--gold));
  border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
  transition: right .3s ease;
}
.card:hover::before { right: 0; }

/* button sheen sweep */
.btn { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.btn::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; left: -70%; width: 45%;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.28), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-18deg); transition: left .45s ease;
}
.btn:hover::after { left: 125%; }
.btn-outline::after { background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent, rgba(125,34,49,.10), transparent); }

/* nav links: gold underline slide */
.nav-links > a { position: relative; }
.nav-links > a::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 13px; right: 13px; bottom: 4px;
  height: 2px; background: var(--gold); transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left; transition: transform .22s ease;
}
.nav-links > a:hover::after, .nav-links > a.active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav-links > a.active { background: none; }

/* dropdown fade + lift */
.nav-dropdown-menu { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); transition: opacity .18s ease, transform .18s ease; pointer-events: none; display: block; visibility: hidden; }
.nav-dropdown[data-open] .nav-dropdown-menu { opacity: 1; transform: none; pointer-events: auto; visibility: visible; }

/* dark band variant, used for testimonials */
.section.ink { background: var(--ink); border: 0; }
.section.ink .section-head h2, .section.ink h2 { color: #fff; }
.section.ink .section-head p { color: #A8ADB8; }
.section.ink .testi { background: rgba(255,255,255,.045); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.section.ink .testi p { color: #C6CBD5; }
.section.ink .testi .t-name { color: #fff; }
.section.ink .testi .t-who { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.section.ink .testi .t-role { color: #8A93A5; }
.section.ink .testi:hover { border-color: rgba(212,174,91,.45); }
.testi { transition: border-color .2s, transform .2s; }
.testi:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* quiet watermark behind the footer brand */
.footer-inner { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.footer-watermark {
  position: absolute; right: -30px; bottom: -60px;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 220px; line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.025); pointer-events: none; user-select: none;
}

/* stat numbers: gold tick before each */
.stat { position: relative; }
.stat::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: -1px; top: 0; width: 1px; height: 22px; background: var(--gold);
}

/* accolade + quick tiles polish */
.accolade { transition: transform .18s, border-color .18s, box-shadow .18s; }
.accolade:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.spot { transition: transform .18s, box-shadow .18s, border-color .18s; }
.spot:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: var(--gold); }

/* smoother reveal curve */
.reveal { transition: opacity .6s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1), transform .6s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1); }

/* arch photo frame, used on about + campus pages
   drop real images in via the img tag, the placeholder div can then be removed */
.arch-fig { display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.arch-frame {
  width: min(340px, 80vw); height: 460px; position: relative;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold); border-radius: 170px 170px 0 0;
  padding: 12px; background: var(--bg-2);
}
.arch-frame .inner {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; border-radius: 158px 158px 0 0; overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-2); position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(170deg, #3a2f24, #241d15);
}
.arch-frame img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.arch-frame .ph {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(243,237,226,.45); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; text-align: center; padding: 0 30px;
}
.arch-cap {
  text-align: center; margin-top: 14px; font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11.5px; letter-spacing: .1em; color: var(--muted); text-transform: uppercase;
}