/* =================================================================
   SHARDA UNIVERSITY — LANDING PAGE STYLESHEET
   Mobile-first · CSS variables · Grid + Flex · clamp() fluid type
   ================================================================= */

/* ---------- Design tokens ---------- */
:root {
  --navy:        #16215b;   /* primary deep blue            */
  --navy-2:      #111b4d;   /* darker section bg            */
  --navy-3:      #0d1640;   /* footer                       */
  --orange:      #f47920;   /* primary accent               */
  --amber:       #f5a623;   /* announcement / highlights    */
  --red:         #e63312;   /* stat / package red           */
  --teal:        #00a99d;   /* stat teal                    */
  --blue:        #1d5fa8;   /* stat blue                    */
  --green:       #1f9d4d;   /* apply CTA                    */
  --ink:         #1d2433;   /* body text on light           */
  --muted:       #5b6273;   /* secondary text               */
  --line:        #e3e6ee;   /* borders                      */
  --bg:          #ffffff;
  --bg-soft:     #f3f4f7;
  --gray-sec:    #c9ccd3;   /* awards section bg            */

  --radius:      10px;
  --radius-lg:   16px;
  --shadow:      0 10px 30px rgba(16, 24, 64, .12);
  --shadow-sm:   0 4px 14px rgba(16, 24, 64, .10);

  --maxw:        1200px;
  --gutter:      clamp(16px, 4vw, 40px);

  --font-display: "Poppins", system-ui, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-body:    "Inter", system-ui, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;

  /* fluid type scale */
  --fs-700: clamp(2rem, 1.3rem + 3vw, 3.25rem);
  --fs-600: clamp(1.5rem, 1.1rem + 1.8vw, 2.25rem);
  --fs-500: clamp(1.25rem, 1rem + 1vw, 1.6rem);
  --fs-400: clamp(1.05rem, .95rem + .5vw, 1.25rem);
  --fs-300: clamp(.95rem, .9rem + .25vw, 1.05rem);
  --fs-200: .85rem;
}

/* ---------- Reset ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
* { margin: 0; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--bg);
  line-height: 1.55;
  font-size: var(--fs-300);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: 0; background: none; }
h1, h2, h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); line-height: 1.15; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: .001ms !important; transition-duration: .001ms !important; }
}

/* ---------- Helpers ---------- */
.container { width: min(100% - 2 * var(--gutter), var(--maxw)); margin-inline: auto; }

.skip-link {
  position: absolute; left: -999px; top: 0; z-index: 1000;
  background: var(--navy); color: #fff; padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 0 0 8px 0;
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 0; }

:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--amber); outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 4px; }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: var(--fs-200);
  padding: 11px 22px; border-radius: 8px; transition: transform .15s ease, filter .15s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn:hover { filter: brightness(1.05); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }
.btn--green  { background: var(--green); color: #fff; }
.btn--orange { background: var(--orange); color: #fff; }
.btn--outline {
  border: 1px solid var(--amber); color: var(--ink); background: #fff; padding: 9px 26px; border-radius: 4px;
}
.btn--outline:hover { background: var(--amber); color: #fff; }

/* ---------- Section heads ---------- */
.sec-head {
  font-size: var(--fs-600); font-weight: 700; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; line-height: 1.2;
}
.sec-head--light { color: #fff; }
.sec-head--center { justify-content: center; text-align: center; color: var(--navy); }
.bar { width: 4px; height: 1.1em; margin-top: .12em; background: var(--orange); border-radius: 2px; flex: none; }
.accent { color: var(--orange); }
.rule { display: block; width: 70px; height: 3px; background: var(--amber); margin: 12px auto 0; border-radius: 2px; }

/* =================================================================
   ANNOUNCEMENT BAR
   ================================================================= */
.announce {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f7b733, #f49a1a);
  color: #20243e; text-align: center; font-weight: 500; font-size: var(--fs-200);
  padding: 6px 12px;
}
.announce strong { font-weight: 700; }

/* =================================================================
   HEADER
   ================================================================= */
.header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100; background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
}
.header__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; min-height: 64px; }

.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-right: auto; }
.brand__text strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1rem; color: var(--navy); letter-spacing: .5px; line-height: 1; }
.brand__text small { font-size: .62rem; letter-spacing: 2px; color: var(--muted); }

/* hamburger */
.nav-toggle { width: 42px; height: 42px; display: grid; place-content: center; gap: 5px; }
.nav-toggle span { width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--navy); transition: .25s; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

.nav { position: fixed; inset: 0 0 0 30%; background: #fff; transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform .3s ease; z-index: 99; padding: 80px 24px 24px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px;
  box-shadow: -8px 0 30px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
}
.nav.is-open { transform: translateX(0); }
.nav-close {
  position: absolute; top: 16px; right: 18px; width: 42px; height: 42px;
  display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--navy); border-radius: 8px;
}
.nav-close:hover { background: var(--bg-soft); }
.nav__list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.nav__list a { display: block; padding: 10px 4px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.nav__list a.is-active { color: var(--orange); }
.nav__contact { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; font-size: var(--fs-200); color: var(--navy); }
.nav__phone { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-weight: 600; }
.nav__phone svg { color: var(--orange); }
.nav__cta { align-self: flex-start; }

/* =================================================================
   HERO
   ================================================================= */
.hero { position: relative; background: var(--navy); }
.hero__stage { position: relative; }
.hero__carousel { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.hero__track { display: flex; }
.hero__slide {
  position: relative; flex: 0 0 100%; min-height: clamp(400px, 60vw, 520px);
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
}
.hero__slide--1 {
  background:
    url("img/header_1.avif") center/cover no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(120deg, #1b2a6b, #2b3f8f);
}
.hero__slide--2 {
  background:
    /*linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10,16,48,.85), rgba(10,16,48,.4)),*/
    url("img/header_2.avif") center/cover no-repeat, linear-gradient(120deg, #11306b, #1d5fa8);
}

.hero__content { color: #282828; padding-block: 32px; }
.hero__content > * { max-width: 560px; margin-left: 100px; }
/*.hero__eyebrow { font-size: var(--fs-300); letter-spacing: .5px; }*/
/*.hero__title { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 1.4rem + 6vw, 5rem); font-weight: 800; line-height: .95; }
.hero__title--alt { font-size: var(--fs-700); }
.hero__title--alt span { color: var(--amber); }*/
.nxt i { font-style: normal; color: var(--c); }
/*.hero__tag { font-size: var(--fs-200); color: #d7dcf0; margin-bottom: 8px; }*/
/*.hero__upto { font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 4px; font-size: var(--fs-200); margin-top: 6px; }*/
/*.hero__big { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; color: var(--red); font-size: clamp(3rem, 1.8rem + 7vw, 6rem); line-height: .9; }
.hero__big span { font-size: .5em; vertical-align: super; }
.hero__sub { font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 3px; color: #fff; font-size: var(--fs-200); }
.hero__open { margin-top: 14px; color: var(--orange); font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--fs-400); }*/

/* arrows + dots */
.hero__arrow {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); z-index: 5; width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.85); color: var(--navy); font-size: 1.6rem; line-height: 1; display: grid; place-items: center; transition: background .2s;
}
.hero__arrow:hover { background: #fff; }
.hero__arrow--prev { left: 10px; }
.hero__arrow--next { right: 10px; }
.hero__dots { position: absolute; bottom: 14px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); display: flex; gap: 8px; z-index: 5; }
.hero__dots button { width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.5); }
.hero__dots button[aria-selected="true"] { background: #fff; width: 24px; border-radius: 6px; }

/* LEAD FORM */
.lead { background: var(--bg-soft); }
.lead__form {
  background: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: clamp(2px, 1vw, 4px); width: min(100% - 2 * var(--gutter), var(--maxw)); margin: -40px auto 0;
  display: grid; gap: 8px;
}


/* HERO STAT STRIP */
.stripstats__wrap { width: 100%; }
.stripstats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; }
.stripstats__item { padding: 16px clamp(12px, 3vw, 24px); color: #fff; }
.stripstats__item strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--fs-700); }
.stripstats__item span { font-size: var(--fs-200); }
.s-red    { background: var(--red); }
.s-orange { background: var(--orange); }
.s-blue   { background: var(--blue); }
.s-teal   { background: var(--teal); }

/* =================================================================
   WHY STUDY
   ================================================================= */
.why { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; padding: clamp(36px, 6vw, 64px) 0 clamp(24px, 4vw, 40px); }
.why__grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(20px, 4vw, 32px); }
.why__title { font-size: var(--fs-500); margin-bottom: 16px; display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start; line-height: 1.25; font-weight: bold;}
.why__title .bar { height: 1.05em; margin-top: .14em; }
.why__list { display: grid; gap: 10px; font-size: var(--fs-200); color: #d8ddf2; }
.why__list strong { color: #fff; }
.why__list li { padding-left: 0; }

.why__stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px 24px; align-content: start; }
.why__stats li { display: flex; align-items: normal; gap: 12px; }
.why__ico { width: 38px; height: 38px; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.6rem;}
.why__stats strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--fs-500); }
.why__stats small { color: #b9c0de; font-size: .78rem; }

/* AI TOUR BANNER */
.tour {
  margin-top: 28px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1c2a6b 0%, #f5a623 60%, #f47920 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: clamp(18px, 4vw, 28px); overflow: hidden; color: #fff;
  position: relative; isolation: isolate;
}
.tour::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
  background: url("assets/campus-tour.jpg") center/cover no-repeat; opacity: .25;
}
.tour__play { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--red); display: grid; place-items: center; }
.tour__brand { font-size: .7rem; letter-spacing: 2px; opacity: .9; display: block; }
.tour__head { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: var(--fs-500); line-height: 1.05; display: block; }
.tour__views { text-align: right; font-weight: 600; font-size: var(--fs-200); }
.tour__views strong { font-size: 2rem; display: inline-block; }

/* =================================================================
   PLACEMENTS
   ================================================================= */
.campus__fan {
  position: absolute; left: -120px; bottom: -120px; width: 520px; height: 520px; z-index: -1;
  background: repeating-radial-gradient(circle at 0 100%,
              rgba(244,121,32,0) 0 34px, rgba(244,121,32,.45) 34px 38px);
  -webkit-mask: radial-gradient(circle at 0 100%, #000 0 60%, transparent 78%);
          mask: radial-gradient(circle at 0 100%, #000 0 60%, transparent 78%);
  opacity: .7; pointer-events: none;
}
.campus__glow {
  position: absolute; right: 14%; top: 12%; width: min(46vw, 560px); aspect-ratio: 1; z-index: -1;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245,166,35,.30), rgba(245,166,35,0) 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.placements { background: var(--navy-2); padding: clamp(36px, 6vw, 64px) 0; position: relative; isolation: isolate; overflow: hidden; }
.placements .sec-head { margin-bottom: 28px; }
.place__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 18px; }
.place__card {
  background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); min-height: 120px;
}
.place__info { padding: 16px 18px; display: grid; align-content: center; gap: 2px; }
.place__info h3 { font-size: var(--fs-400); color: var(--navy); }
.place__info p { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--muted); }
.place__pkg { color: var(--orange); font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--fs-500); margin-top: 6px; }
.place__photo { width: 120px; background: linear-gradient(160deg, #e9edf7, #c9d2ea); }
.place__photo img { width: 120px; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; filter: grayscale(1); }

/*company1*/
.company_png {background:url(img/company.png) no-repeat center top;}
.company_img {width: 93px; height: 41px; display: block;}
.company1 {background-position: -5px 0px; }
.company2 {background-position: -94px 0px; }
.company3 {background-position: -188px 0px; }
.company4 {background-position: -282px 0px; }
.company5 {background-position: -99px -39px; }
.company6 {background-position: -470px 0px; }
.company7 {background-position: -384px -43px; }
.company8 {background-position: -477px -43px; }
/*company1*/

/* =================================================================
   AWARDS
   ================================================================= */
.awards { background: var(--gray-sec); padding: clamp(36px, 6vw, 64px) 0; line-height: 1.3;}
.awards__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; margin-top: 28px; }
.award {
  background: var(--navy); color: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 22px 24px;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
}
.award.is-hidden { display: none; }
.award__medal {width: 104px; height: 83px;}
.award strong { background: -webkit-linear-gradient(#fadca4, #9c6e47); -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; font-size: var(--fs-300); }
.award p { font-size: .9rem; color: #cdd3ec; margin-top: 10px;}
.awards__more { text-align: center; margin-top: 26px; }

/* =================================================================
   RECRUITERS
   ================================================================= */   
/*recruiters*/
.recr_png {background:url(img/recruiters.png) no-repeat center top;}
.recr_img {width: 163px; height: 71px; display: block; margin: auto;}
.recr1 {background-position: -8px 0;}
.recr2 {background-position: -179px 0;}
.recr3 {background-position: -354px 0;}
.recr4 {background-position: -8px -71px;}
.recr5 {background-position: -179px -71px;}
.recr6 {background-position: -350px -71px;}
.recr7 {background-position: -8px -144px;}
.recr8 {background-position: -179px -144px;}
.recr9 {background-position: -355px -144px;}
.recr10 {background-position: -16px -216px;}

/*global*/	   
.recruiters { background: var(--bg-soft); padding: clamp(36px, 6vw, 64px) 0 clamp(24px, 4vw, 40px); }
.recruiters__lead { text-align: center; color: var(--muted); max-width: 720px; margin: 12px auto 30px; font-size: var(--fs-200); }
.recruiters__stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 26px; text-align: center; }
.recruiters__stats strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; color: var(--red); font-size: var(--fs-600); }
.recruiters__stats span { font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); font-size: .8rem; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.recruiters__stats small { display: block; color: var(--muted); font-size: .72rem; margin-top: 4px; }
.recruiters__stats .fortune { position: relative; }
.recruiters__stats li:nth-child(3) span { display: block; order: -1; color: var(--red); }

/* infinite marquee */
.marquee { margin-top: 36px; overflow: hidden; background: #fff; border-block: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 18px 0; }
.marquee__track { display: flex; gap: clamp(28px, 6vw, 70px); width: max-content; animation: scroll-x 28s linear infinite; align-items: center; }
.marquee:hover .marquee__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.logo { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; color: var(--muted); font-size: var(--fs-400); white-space: nowrap; opacity: .8; }
@keyframes scroll-x { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* =================================================================
   SUAT + MoUs
   ================================================================= */
.suat { background: #fff; padding: clamp(36px, 6vw, 64px) 0; }
.suat__grid { display: grid; gap: 28px; }
.suat__title { color: var(--navy); font-size: var(--fs-600); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.suat__badge { margin-bottom: 14px; width: 190px; }
.suat__text { color: var(--muted); font-size: var(--fs-200); }
.suat__text strong { color: var(--ink); }
.suat__tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 18px; }
.suat__tags li { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 4px; padding: 6px 10px; font-size: .72rem; color: var(--muted); }

.suat__col--mou { background: var(--bg-soft); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: clamp(18px, 4vw, 30px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.mou__title { color: var(--navy); font-size: var(--fs-500); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.mou__text { color: var(--muted); font-size: var(--fs-200); margin-bottom: 18px; margin-top: 18px; }
.mou__logos { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
.mou__logos li { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 8px; min-height: 60px; display: grid; place-items: center; text-align: center; padding: 8px; font-size: .62rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); }

/* =================================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ================================================================= */
.testi { background: #fff; padding: clamp(36px, 6vw, 64px) 0; }
.testi__viewport { overflow: hidden; margin-top: 30px; }
.testi__track { display: flex; transition: transform .4s ease; }
.testi__card {
  flex: 0 0 100%; padding: 22px clamp(16px, 3vw, 26px); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  margin-right: 18px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); background: #fff; display: grid; gap: 14px; align-content: start;
}
.testi__stars { color: var(--amber); font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.testi__card blockquote { font-style: italic; color: var(--muted); font-size: var(--fs-200); }
.testi__person { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: center; }
.testi__person img { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; flex: none; background: var(--bg-soft); }
.testi__person strong { display: block; color: var(--ink); font-size: var(--fs-300); }
.testi__person small { display: block; font-size: .68rem; color: var(--muted); }
.testi__nav { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 14px; margin-top: 24px; }
.round-arrow { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--navy); color: var(--navy); font-size: 1.4rem; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.round-arrow--solid { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; }
.testi__dots { display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.testi__dots button { width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; background: #cfd4e2; }
.testi__dots button[aria-selected="true"] { background: var(--navy); }

/* =================================================================
   FAQs
   ================================================================= */
.faq { background: var(--bg-soft); padding: clamp(36px, 6vw, 64px) 0; }
.faq__list { max-width: 820px; margin: 30px auto 0; display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.faq__item { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; }
.faq__q {
  width: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px;
  text-align: left; padding: 16px 18px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); font-size: var(--fs-300);
}
.faq__q:hover { background: #fafbfe; }
.faq__icon { position: relative; width: 18px; height: 18px; flex: none; }
.faq__icon::before, .faq__icon::after { content: ""; position: absolute; background: var(--orange); border-radius: 2px; transition: transform .3s ease; }
.faq__icon::before { top: 8px; left: 0; width: 18px; height: 2px; }
.faq__icon::after { left: 8px; top: 0; width: 2px; height: 18px; }
.faq__item.is-open .faq__icon::after { transform: scaleY(0); }
.faq__a { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .3s ease; }
.faq__a p { padding: 0 18px 16px; color: var(--muted); font-size: var(--fs-200); }
.faq__item.is-open .faq__q { color: var(--orange); }

/* =================================================================
   FOOTER
   ================================================================= */
.footer { background: var(--navy-3); color: #c5cae0; padding: 26px 0; text-align: center; }
.footer__inner { display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.footer__links { display: flex; gap: 10px; justify-content: center; font-size: var(--fs-200); }
.footer__links a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer__phones { font-size: var(--fs-200); }
.footer__phones a:hover { color: var(--orange); }
.footer__copy { font-size: .72rem; color: #8a90b3; }

/* =================================================================
   MODALS (native dialog)
   ================================================================= */
.inline-link { color: var(--blue); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: underline; }
.modal {
  width: min(92vw, 640px); max-height: 85vh; padding: 0; border: 0; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  inset: 0; margin: auto;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(8, 14, 44, .45); overflow: hidden; color: var(--ink);
}
.modal::backdrop { background: rgba(10, 16, 44, .55); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(3px); backdrop-filter: blur(3px); }
.modal[open] { animation: modalIn .25s ease both; }
.modal[open]::backdrop { animation: backdropIn .25s ease both; }
@keyframes modalIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px) scale(.98); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
@keyframes backdropIn { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .modal[open], .modal[open]::backdrop { animation: none; } }

.modal__head {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px;
  padding: 16px 20px; background: var(--navy); color: #fff; position: sticky; top: 0;
}
.modal__head h2 { font-size: var(--fs-400); }
.modal__close {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1; color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); display: grid; place-items: center; flex: none; transition: background .2s;
}
.modal__close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.25); }
.modal__body { padding: 20px clamp(16px, 4vw, 24px) 24px; overflow-y: auto; max-height: calc(85vh - 68px); }
.modal__body h3 { font-size: var(--fs-300); color: var(--navy); margin: 16px 0 4px; }
.modal__body p { font-size: var(--fs-200); color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.modal__body em { color: var(--muted); }
/* lock background scroll while a modal is open */
body.modal-open { overflow: hidden; }

/* =================================================================
   RESPONSIVE — TABLET (>=768px)
   ================================================================= */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .stripstats { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .place__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; }
  .awards__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; }
  .recruiters__stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .why__grid { grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr; }
  .suat__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .testi__card { flex-basis: calc(50% - 9px); }     /* 2 cards on tablet */
  .mou__logos { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

/* =================================================================
   RESPONSIVE — DESKTOP (>=992px)
   ================================================================= */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  /* nav becomes inline */
  .nav-toggle { display: none; }
  .nav-close { display: none; }
  .nav {
    position: static; transform: none; inset: auto; box-shadow: none; background: none;
    flex-direction: row; align-items: center; gap: 22px; padding: 0;
  }
  .nav__list { flex-direction: row; gap: 22px; }
  .nav__list a { border: 0; padding: 6px 0; font-size: var(--fs-200); }
  .nav__contact { flex-direction: row; gap: 18px; align-items: center; }

  /* hero side-by-side with form */
  .hero { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__carousel { min-height: 680px; }
  .hero__slide { min-height: 680px; align-items: flex-start; }
  .lead { position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); right: var(--gutter); width: 400px; z-index: 20; background: none; }
  .lead__form { margin: 0; width: 100%; }
  .hero__content { padding-top: 56px; }
  .stripstats { position: relative; z-index: 25; }
  .testi__card { flex-basis: calc(33.333% - 12px); } /* 3 cards on desktop */
  .campus__fan { width: 640px; height: 640px; }
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .lead { right: calc((100vw - var(--maxw)) / 2); }
}

/* tiny phones */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .field__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .recruiters__stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__content > img { max-width: 80%; margin: auto;}
  .hero__content { padding-top: 0px; }
}

/* =================================================================
   RESPONSIVE — MOBILE FIXES (<=767px)
   ================================================================= */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero__content > img { max-width: 80%; margin: auto;}
  .hero__slide--2 {
  background:
    /*linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10,16,48,.85), rgba(10,16,48,.4)),*/
    url("img/header_2_mobile.avif") center/100% no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(120deg, #11306b, #1d5fa8);
}
  /* arrows were overlapping the hero headline — rely on swipe + dots */
  .hero__arrow { display: none; }
  .hero__dots { bottom: 10px; }

  /* lead form: no negative pull (it hid the dark title over the hero) */
  .lead { background: var(--bg-soft); padding: 16px 0 6px; }
  .lead__form { margin-top: 0; }

  /* tighter Why grid so the column→column gap isn't cavernous */
  .why__grid { gap: 18px; }
  .why { padding-bottom: 28px; }
}