/* ==========================================================================
   MICHAEL OYELAKIN - EXECUTIVE PERSONAL BRAND & EPIC SCHOLARSHIP HUB
   Design System: Dark Luxury + High-Tech Editorial Authority
   Inspirations: Dr. Sam Adeyemi (samadeyemi.com) + MT Scholarships (mtscholarships.org)
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. CSS VARIABLES & DESIGN TOKENS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* Colors - Pure Pitch Black Luxury (Dr. Sam Adeyemi Aesthetic) */
  --bg-primary: #000000;
  --bg-secondary: #050508;
  --bg-tertiary: #0B0C10;
  --bg-elevated: #121319;
  --bg-glass: rgba(5, 5, 8, 0.88);
  --bg-glass-card: rgba(11, 12, 16, 0.75);
  --bg-glass-hover: rgba(18, 19, 25, 0.92);

  /* Gold & Champagne Accents (Matching official Michael Oyelakin logo) */
  --gold-50: #FCF9EE;
  --gold-100: #F6F0D4;
  --gold-200: #E6D090;
  --gold-300: #C7A24B;
  --gold-400: #AF8937;       /* Official Client Logo Champagne Gold */
  --gold-500: #967328;
  --gold-600: #7A5B18;
  --gold-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #E6D090 0%, #AF8937 50%, #8A671F 100%);
  --gold-glow: rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.28);
  --gold-glow-subtle: rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.12);

  /* Unified Luxury Accents (Gold & Warm Platinum) */
  --emerald-400: #AF8937;
  --emerald-500: #967328;
  --emerald-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #E6D090 0%, #AF8937 50%, #8A671F 100%);
  --emerald-glow: rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.25);

  /* Text & Neutrals */
  --text-primary: #FFFFFF;
  --text-secondary: #B4B6C3;
  --text-muted: #7E8193;
  --text-inverted: #050608;

  /* Borders & Dividers */
  --border-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --border-medium: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  --border-gold: rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.35);
  --border-gold-strong: rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.7);

  /* Typography */
  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-display: 'Space Grotesk', -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* Spacing & Layout */
  --max-width: 1240px;
  --header-height: 84px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;
  --radius-xl: 32px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;

  /* Transitions & Shadows */
  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-normal: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-slow: 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  --shadow-gold: 0 8px 32px rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.22);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. RESET & BASE STYLES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 24px);
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

body.page-initiatives,
html:has(body.page-initiatives) {
  scroll-padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 80px);
}

body {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* Ambient Background Aura Lights */
body::before {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  top: -150px;
  left: 20%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(80px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

body::after {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  top: 45%;
  right: -100px;
  width: 550px;
  height: 550px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(90px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

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

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

button, input, textarea, select {
  font-family: inherit;
  color: inherit;
  outline: none;
  border: none;
}

/* Container */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. TYPOGRAPHY SYSTEM
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.24;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.serif-italic {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--gold-300);
  padding-bottom: 0.08em;
}

.text-gradient-gold {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
  padding-bottom: 0.14em;
  margin-bottom: -0.14em;
  vertical-align: bottom;
}

.text-gradient-emerald {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
  padding-bottom: 0.14em;
  margin-bottom: -0.14em;
  vertical-align: bottom;
}

.section-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  max-width: 100%;
  align-self: flex-start;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  background: var(--gold-glow-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  white-space: normal;
  word-break: break-word;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.section-header .section-label,
.text-center .section-label {
  align-self: center !important;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.section-label.emerald {
  color: var(--gold-400);
  background: var(--gold-glow-subtle);
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.24;
  padding-bottom: 0.08em;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.15rem);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.section-subtitle.center {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

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

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. NAVIGATION BAR (Dr. Sam Adeyemi style translucent glass)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: var(--header-height);
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(10, 11, 14, 0.92);
  border-bottom-color: var(--border-medium);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.header-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
}

/* Brand Logo Lockup */
.brand-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  height: 100%;
}

.brand-lockup {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.brand-emblem {
  height: 40px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), filter var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-logo:hover .brand-emblem {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 10px rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.45));
}

.brand-logo-img {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 220px;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), filter var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-logo:hover .brand-logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 14px rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.45));
}

.brand-monogram {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1C1D24 0%, #121317 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-400);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-logo:hover .brand-monogram {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2px;
}

.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.1;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.brand-sub,
.brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Navigation Links */
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  height: 100%;
}

.nav-menu li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 100%;
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 100%;
  padding: 0 4px;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--gold-300);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  transition: width var(--transition-normal);
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.5);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-link-badge {
  background: var(--gold-500);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-left: 4px;
  vertical-align: middle;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* Desktop Submenu Handling (Desktop relies on docked subnav bar on initiatives pages) */
.nav-item-has-submenu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 100%;
}

.nav-link-dropdown-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 100%;
}

.submenu-toggle-btn {
  display: none !important;
}

.nav-submenu {
  display: none !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   INITIATIVES SECONDARY SUB-NAV BAR (Docked, Highlighted Pill Container)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.initiatives-subnav-bar {
  position: sticky;
  top: var(--header-height);
  z-index: 900;
  background: rgba(8, 9, 12, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.2);
  padding: 10px 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.subnav-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.subnav-pill-wrapper {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  background: rgba(18, 20, 26, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 5px 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 15px rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.1);
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}

.subnav-pill-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.subnav-label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  padding: 0 12px 0 10px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.subnav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.subnav-link:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.subnav-link.active {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #0A0B0E !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.45);
}

/* Header CTA Button */
.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 12px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 16px 36px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.btn-gold {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--bg-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
}

.btn-outline-gold {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gold-300);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
}

.btn-outline-gold:hover {
  background: var(--gold-glow-subtle);
  border-color: var(--gold-400);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-emerald {
  background: var(--emerald-gradient);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
}

.btn-emerald:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.5);
}

.btn-ghost {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Mobile Hamburger Toggle */
.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  padding: 8px;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-around;
  z-index: 1001;
}

.mobile-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--text-primary);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. HERO SECTION (Split Layout - Sam Adeyemi Editorial Style)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 90px);
  padding-bottom: 80px;
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 48px;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
}

.hero-greeting {
  font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 5.5vw, 4.5rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.hero-descriptor {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.hero-proof {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: 36px;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  width: 100%;
}

.proof-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
}

.proof-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1;
}

.proof-number span {
  color: var(--gold-400);
}

.proof-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-top: 6px;
  text-align: left;
}

/* Hero Portrait Visual Frame */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-visual-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 500px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 30px rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.16);
  background: #0C0E14;
}

.hero-visual-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border-radius: inherit;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.hero-visual-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.025);
}

.hero-visual-overlay {
  display: none;
}

/* Executive Portrait Frame & Visual Containers */
.hero-visual-unboxed {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 560px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-visual-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 520px;
  height: 520px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.18) 0%, rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.03) 55%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(60px);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-portrait-blend {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 500px;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 30px rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.16);
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow), box-shadow var(--transition-slow), border-color var(--transition-slow);
}

.hero-portrait-blend:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.01);
  border-color: var(--gold-400);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 40px rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.28);
}

/* Executive Editorial Framed Photo (Luxury Gallery Styling across all portrait placements) */
.editorial-framed-photo {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 30px rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.16);
  background: #0C0E14;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.editorial-framed-photo::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.22);
  border-radius: 23px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.editorial-framed-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border-radius: inherit;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.editorial-framed-photo:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--gold-400);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 40px rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.28);
}

.editorial-framed-photo:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.025);
}

.hero-portrait-frame {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 500px;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Floating Micro Badges (Authority Signals) */
.floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(14, 15, 20, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), 0 0 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 3;
  animation: floatSlow 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.floating-badge.badge-top {
  top: 30px;
  left: -20px;
}

.floating-badge.badge-bottom {
  bottom: 40px;
  right: -20px;
  animation-delay: -2s;
}

.badge-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-glow-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-400);
}

.badge-text-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.badge-text-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

@keyframes floatSlow {
  0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. BRAND PILLARS ("WHAT I DO" - Sam Adeyemi style Interactive Cards)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-padding {
  padding: 96px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.pillar-card {
  background: var(--bg-glass-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px 32px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.pillar-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  background: var(--bg-glass-hover);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), 0 0 30px var(--gold-glow-subtle);
}

.pillar-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.pillar-icon-box {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-icon-box {
  background: var(--gold-glow-subtle);
  border-color: var(--gold-400);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.pillar-title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.pillar-highlights {
  list-style: none;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.pillar-highlights li {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.pillar-highlights li::before {
  content: '✦';
  color: var(--gold-400);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.pillar-link {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-300);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast);
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-link {
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. ABOUT BIOGRAPHY SECTION (Sam Adeyemi Story Format)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-section {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.about-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

/* Unboxed About Portrait & Editorial Presentation (Dr. Sam Adeyemi Style) */
.about-visual-unboxed {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.about-visual-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 40%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -40%);
  width: 440px;
  height: 440px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.2) 0%, rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.03) 55%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(50px);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-portrait-blend {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 30px rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.16);
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow), box-shadow var(--transition-slow), border-color var(--transition-slow);
}

.about-visual-unboxed:hover .about-portrait-blend {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.01);
  border-color: var(--gold-400);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 40px rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.28);
}

.about-editorial-quote {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  margin-top: 20px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  background: rgba(14, 15, 20, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-400);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.about-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 30px rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.16);
  background: #0C0E14;
}

.about-image-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border-radius: inherit;
  border: none !important;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.about-quote-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -28px;
  right: -24px;
  max-width: 320px;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.about-quote-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--gold-100);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.about-quote-author {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.about-story {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.about-story p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.milestones-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.milestone-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}

.milestone-bullet {
  color: var(--gold-400);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.milestone-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.milestone-desc {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. EPIC SCHOLARSHIP SECTION (MT Scholarships Inspiration)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.epic-section {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 20%, rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%), var(--bg-primary);
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.epic-banner {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 30px rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.1);
}

.epic-banner-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: brightness(0.7);
}

.epic-banner-content {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(4, 5, 7, 0.98) 0%, rgba(4, 5, 7, 0.88) 55%, rgba(4, 5, 7, 0.6) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 48px;
}

.epic-banner-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.epic-banner-desc {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #E2E4EC;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.epic-banner-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* MT Scholarships-Style Quick Links (3 Pillars) */
.epic-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.epic-pillar-card {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
}

.epic-pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 20px rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.15);
}

.epic-pillar-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  background: var(--gold-glow-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.epic-pillar-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.epic-pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.epic-pillar-points {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top: 16px;
}

.epic-pillar-points li {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.epic-pillar-points li::before {
  content: '✓';
  color: var(--gold-400);
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* MT Scholarships-Style Impact Metrics Counter Grid */
.epic-metrics-bar {
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px 32px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
  text-align: center;
}

.metric-card,
.metric-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  background: rgba(18, 20, 26, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.metric-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2px;
}

.metric-value span {
  color: var(--gold-400);
}

.metric-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  text-align: center;
}

.metric-desc {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 220px;
}

/* Step-by-Step Selection Pathway */
.pathway-section {
  margin-bottom: 72px;
}

.pathway-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

.pathway-card {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  position: relative;
}

.pathway-step {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.pathway-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.pathway-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Executive Editorial Scholar & Fellow Story Cards */
.scholar-stories-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

.scholar-story-card {
  background: rgba(14, 16, 22, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.scholar-story-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--gold-400);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 30px rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.15);
}

.scholar-story-image {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #000000;
}

.scholar-story-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.scholar-story-card:hover .scholar-story-image img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.scholar-story-content {
  padding: 32px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.scholar-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  width: fit-content;
  max-width: max-content;
  background: rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  color: var(--gold-300);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.scholar-name {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.scholar-quote {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-left: 16px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-400);
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.scholar-achievement {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.achievement-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.25);
  color: var(--gold-200);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.story-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.story-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.story-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--gold-300);
}

.story-meta {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. RESEARCH & SCHOLARSHIP ARCHIVE SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.research-section {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
}

.filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.tab-btn {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.tab-btn:hover {
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
}

.tab-btn.active {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--bg-primary);
  border-color: transparent;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.research-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.research-card {
  background: var(--bg-glass-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
}

.research-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 20px rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.12);
}

.research-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.research-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.research-card:hover .research-title {
  color: var(--gold-200);
}

.research-abstract {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.research-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top: 16px;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.research-link {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-300);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.research-card:hover .research-link {
  color: var(--gold-100);
}

.research-link:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. WRITINGS (Pathfinder's Quest Preview)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.writings-section {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.writings-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.writing-card {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.writing-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.writing-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.writing-category {
  color: var(--gold-400);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.writing-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.writing-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.writing-read-more {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-300);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. SPEAKING & CONNECT / CONTACT SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.connect-section {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.07) 0%, transparent 50%), var(--bg-primary);
}

.connect-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.connect-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.connect-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
  margin: 32px 0;
}

.connect-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
}

.connect-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.connect-label {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.connect-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.social-links-bar {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.social-btn {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--bg-primary);
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Contact Form */
.contact-form-card {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* Ensure 2-column fields align horizontally regardless of label wrapping */
.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}

.form-row .form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.form-row .form-label {
  min-height: 2.85rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.form-input,
.form-textarea,
.form-select {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input,
.form-select {
  height: 52px;
}

.form-row .form-input,
.form-row .form-select,
.form-row .custom-dropdown {
  margin-top: auto;
  height: 52px;
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-textarea:focus,
.form-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold-400);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--gold-glow-subtle);
}

.form-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 130px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   MODERN CUSTOM LUXURY DROPDOWN (Replaces raw browser select popovers)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.form-select.custom-replaced {
  position: absolute !important;
  width: 1px !important;
  height: 1px !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: -1px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0) !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  border: 0 !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.custom-dropdown {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.custom-dropdown-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  height: 52px;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0 18px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
  user-select: none;
  text-align: left;
}

.custom-dropdown-trigger:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.custom-dropdown.active .custom-dropdown-trigger {
  border-color: var(--gold-400);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--gold-glow-subtle);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.03);
}

.custom-dropdown-trigger:focus-visible {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold-400);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--gold-glow);
}

.custom-dropdown-value {
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  flex: 1;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.custom-dropdown-chevron {
  color: var(--gold-400);
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-left: 12px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.custom-dropdown.active .custom-dropdown-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.custom-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 6px);
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: #14151C;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  padding: 6px;
  z-index: 1000;
  max-height: 280px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, visibility 0.2s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.custom-dropdown.active .custom-dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Custom Slim Scrollbar for Dropdown Menu */
.custom-dropdown-menu::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 5px;
}

.custom-dropdown-menu::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--gold-500);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.custom-dropdown-item {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: #D1D3DC;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
  user-select: none;
}

.custom-dropdown-item:hover,
.custom-dropdown-item.highlighted {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

.custom-dropdown-item.selected {
  color: var(--gold-200);
  font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.16);
}

.custom-dropdown-check {
  color: var(--gold-400);
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  margin-left: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.custom-dropdown-item.selected .custom-dropdown-check {
  display: inline-flex;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. INTERACTIVE MODAL (EPIC Application & Support Dialog)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 11, 14, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
  z-index: 2000;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
}

.modal-backdrop.active {
  display: flex;
  opacity: 1;
}

.modal-dialog {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 640px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 60px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  padding: 40px;
  position: relative;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.modal-backdrop.active .modal-dialog {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
}

/* Success Modal Styles */
.success-dialog {
  max-width: 480px;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 48px 36px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.success-icon-wrapper {
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2) 0%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05) 70%);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-400);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  animation: pulseSuccess 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulseSuccess {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.05); box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45); }
}

.success-title {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.success-message {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 380px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. FOOTER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
  background: #07080A;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 68px 0 32px;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.footer-grid:has(> :nth-child(3):last-child),
.footer-grid.footer-grid-3col {
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr;
}

.footer-brand .brand-lockup {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-brand p,
.footer-tagline {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 340px;
  margin: 0 0 18px 0;
}

.footer-social-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.footer-col-title,
.footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-300);
  transform: translateX(3px);
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-300);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS (Mobile & Tablet Optimization)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid,
  .about-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }

  .hero-visual,
  .about-hero-visual {
    order: -1;
  }

  .about-hero-content {
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding-bottom: 40px;
  }

  .about-hero-lead {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .about-hero-actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero-visual-card {
    max-width: 380px;
  }

  .pillars-grid,
  .epic-pillars-grid,
  .writings-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .about-grid,
  .connect-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }

  .epic-metrics-bar {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
  }

  .pathway-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .site-header {
    backdrop-filter: none !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
    background: #08090C !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  }

  body.menu-open {
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    padding: 0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10001;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    touch-action: manipulation;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
  }

  .mobile-toggle:hover {
    border-color: var(--border-gold);
  }

  .mobile-toggle span {
    display: block;
    width: 22px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--text-primary);
    border-radius: 2px;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.2s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
  }

  .mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(1),
  .mobile-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
    background: var(--gold-400);
  }

  .mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(2),
  .mobile-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scaleX(0);
  }

  .mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(3),
  .mobile-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
    background: var(--gold-400);
  }

  /* Full Screen Solid Luxury Dark Drawer */
  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed !important;
    top: var(--header-height) !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    width: 100vw !important;
    width: 100dvw !important;
    height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height)) !important;
    height: calc(100dvh - var(--header-height)) !important;
    background: #050608 !important;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    padding: 36px 20px 60px !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    overflow-y: auto !important;
    z-index: 9999 !important;
    opacity: 0 !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    transform: translateY(-12px) !important;
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.25s !important;
  }

  .nav-menu.open {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
    transform: translateY(0) !important;
  }

  .nav-menu li {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    margin: 0;
  }

  .nav-menu .nav-link {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 48px !important;
    min-height: 48px !important;
    max-height: 48px !important;
    padding: 0 20px !important;
    font-size: 1.1rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em !important;
    color: var(--text-secondary) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast) !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
  }

  .nav-menu .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary) !important;
    background: rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.08) !important;
    border-color: rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.2) !important;
  }

  .nav-menu .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--gold-300) !important;
    background: rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.12) !important;
    border-color: var(--border-gold) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.15) !important;
  }

  .nav-menu .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .header-actions .btn {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Subnav Mobile/Tablet Compact Wrapped Container (All 5 Links Visible & Non-Noisy) */
  .subnav-label {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .subnav-pill-wrapper {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 4px 6px !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg) !important;
    padding: 5px 8px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    max-width: 96% !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    overflow-x: visible !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) !important;
  }

  .subnav-pill-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .subnav-link {
    font-size: 0.74rem !important;
    padding: 4px 10px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill) !important;
    min-height: 27px !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .pillars-grid,
  .epic-pillars-grid,
  .writings-grid,
  .research-grid,
  .scholar-stories-container,
  .pathway-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
  }

  .form-row .form-label {
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .floating-badge.badge-top {
    left: 8px;
  }

  .floating-badge.badge-bottom {
    right: 8px;
  }

  .epic-metrics-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .timeline-item {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. DEDICATED SUBPAGE SYSTEM (Multi-page Architecture)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.subpage-hero {
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 68px);
  padding-bottom: 56px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%), var(--bg-secondary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
}

.subpage-hero .section-subtitle {
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.subpage-hero.emerald-theme {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%), var(--bg-secondary);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

/* About Page Beginning - Dr. Sam Adeyemi Executive Hero */
.about-hero-section {
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 40px);
  padding-bottom: 0;
  position: relative;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 35%, rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.18) 0%, transparent 60%), var(--bg-primary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 48px;
}

.about-hero-content {
  padding-bottom: 56px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.about-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 5.5vw, 4.5rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 540px;
}

.about-hero-pillars {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.about-hero-pillar-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--gold-100);
}

.about-hero-pillar-item .bullet {
  color: var(--gold-400);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.about-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

.about-hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-end;
  width: 100%;
}

.about-hero-visual .hero-portrait-blend {
  max-height: 640px;
}

/* Initiatives Grand Page Beginning Hero */
.initiatives-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 520px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 50px);
  padding-bottom: 70px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  background: var(--bg-primary);
}

.initiatives-hero-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
}

.initiatives-hero-bg-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 30%;
  filter: brightness(0.42);
}

.initiatives-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.88) 75%, #000000 100%),
              linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) 0%, transparent 40%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95) 90%, #000000 100%);
}

.initiatives-hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.initiatives-hero-title {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.initiatives-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.breadcrumbs {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.breadcrumbs a {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-400);
}

.breadcrumbs span {
  color: var(--gold-500);
}

.timeline-container {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 48px auto 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 32px;
}

.timeline-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 140px 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 32px;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.timeline-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

.timeline-year {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-400);
}

.timeline-content h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.timeline-content p {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.eligibility-box {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.faq-accordion {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px 24px;
}

.faq-question {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.faq-answer {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. THREE DIMENSIONS OF IMPACT & INITIATIVES EXPANSION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.dimensions-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.dimension-card {
  background: var(--bg-glass-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 42px 32px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.dimension-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
}

.dimension-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  background: var(--bg-glass-hover);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), 0 0 35px var(--gold-glow-subtle);
}

.dimension-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.dimension-icon-box {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.dimension-card:hover .dimension-icon-box {
  background: var(--gold-glow-subtle);
  border-color: var(--gold-400);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.dimension-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.dimension-title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.dimension-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Initiatives Umbrella Multi-Program Architecture */
.initiatives-programs-grid,
.dimensions-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.initiative-program-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.initiative-program-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--gold-400);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

.initiative-program-visual {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 230px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #080c14;
}

.initiative-program-visual img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.initiative-program-card:hover .initiative-program-visual img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.initiative-program-gradient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(13, 17, 23, 0.95) 0%, rgba(13, 17, 23, 0.3) 50%, transparent 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.initiative-program-badge-floating {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  z-index: 2;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.initiative-program-badge-floating.badge-emerald,
.initiative-program-badge-floating.badge-gold,
.initiative-program-badge-floating.badge-blue {
  background: rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.18);
  color: var(--gold-200);
  border: 1px solid rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.4);
}

.initiative-program-content {
  padding: 24px 28px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.initiative-program-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.initiative-program-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.initiative-program-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.initiative-program-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.program-micro-pill {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.initiative-program-action {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  margin-top: auto;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.initiative-program-action .action-label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.initiative-program-card:hover .action-label {
  color: var(--gold-400);
}

.initiative-program-action .action-circle-btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-subtle);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.initiative-program-card:hover .initiative-program-action .action-circle-btn {
  background: var(--gold-400);
  border-color: var(--gold-400);
  color: #0b0f17;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* Document Upload & Eligibility Checklist */
.checklist-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  max-width: 1040px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.checklist-card {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px 26px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.checklist-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.3);
  color: var(--gold-400);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.checklist-content {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.checklist-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.checklist-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Faith & Instagram Reels Cards */
.faith-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
}

.faith-reel-card {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.faith-reel-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), 0 0 25px rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.15);
}

.faith-reel-media {
  position: relative;
  height: 220px;
  background: #14151D;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faith-reel-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.faith-reel-card:hover .faith-reel-media img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.faith-play-btn {
  position: absolute;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.9);
  color: var(--bg-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.faith-reel-card:hover .faith-play-btn {
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

.faith-reel-body {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.faith-reel-topic {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.faith-reel-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.faith-reel-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .dimensions-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Executive Speaking & Collaboration Banner (Dr. Sam Adeyemi Editorial Style) */
.executive-cta-banner {
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gold-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold-subtle);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12) 0%, rgba(13, 17, 23, 0.98) 70%), #080c14;
  padding: 100px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}

.executive-cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  opacity: 0.25;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.executive-cta-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.executive-cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.executive-cta-desc {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.executive-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.executive-cta-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.executive-cta-meta span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. INITIATIVES WORKFLOW & PROGRAM HUBS (Client Specification)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.initiatives-brand-title {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1;
}

.initiatives-brand-title img {
  display: block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.initiatives-brand-title span {
  color: var(--gold-400);
}

/* Two Programs Hub Grid (programs.html) */
.programs-duo-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 36px;
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.program-card-executive {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 48px 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.program-card-executive::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.program-card-executive:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--gold-400);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 30px rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.18);
}

.program-card-icon {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  color: var(--gold-300);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.program-card-title {
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.program-card-desc {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* 3-Column Program Sub-pages (scholarship.html & fellowship.html) */
.program-subcolumns-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

.program-subcolumn-card {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.program-subcolumn-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.program-subcolumn-media {
  height: 190px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.program-subcolumn-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.program-subcolumn-card:hover .program-subcolumn-media img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.program-subcolumn-body {
  padding: 32px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.program-subcolumn-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.program-subcolumn-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.program-subcolumn-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top: 20px;
}

.program-subcolumn-links a {
  color: var(--gold-200);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(18, 20, 26, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.25);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.program-subcolumn-links a:hover {
  background: rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--gold-400);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.program-subcolumn-links a::before {
  content: '→';
  color: var(--gold-400);
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* Apply Closed Status Box (mtscholarships.org style - Image 3) */
.apply-status-card {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 56px 40px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 35px rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.12);
  position: relative;
}

.apply-status-icon {
  width: 84px;
  height: 84px;
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  color: var(--gold-400);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.apply-status-title {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.apply-status-notice {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
  padding: 20px 28px;
  background: rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

/* Donate / Partner Modal */
#donateModal,
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  bottom: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.88) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
  display: none;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  z-index: 99999 !important;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
  padding: 24px;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

#donateModal.active,
.modal-overlay.active {
  display: flex !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
}

.modal-dialog {
  background: #0E0F14;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  max-width: 580px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 40px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 40px rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.2);
  animation: modalPop 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  margin: auto;
}

@keyframes modalPop {
  from { transform: scale(0.94) translateY(20px); opacity: 0; }
  to { transform: scale(1) translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-400);
  color: var(--bg-primary);
}

/* Floating Share / Copy Toast */
.share-toast {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 32px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(40px);
  background: rgba(18, 20, 26, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-400);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 20px rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.3);
  z-index: 100000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.share-toast.show {
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COMPACT TOP NAV & SUBNAV FOR INITIATIVES PAGES
   ========================================================================== */
body.page-initiatives {
  --header-height: 64px;
}

body.page-initiatives .site-header {
  height: var(--header-height);
}

body.page-initiatives .site-header .brand-emblem {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
}

body.page-initiatives .site-header .brand-name {
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  font-weight: 700;
}

body.page-initiatives .site-header .brand-sub {
  display: none !important;
}

body.page-initiatives .initiatives-subnav-bar {
  top: var(--header-height);
  padding: 8px 0;
}

/* Universal Clickable Cards */
.pillar-card,
.dimension-card,
.initiative-program-card,
.writing-card,
.faith-reel-card,
.research-card,
.scholar-story-card,
.program-card-executive,
.program-subcolumn-card,
.explore-work-card {
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Meet Michael New Sections */
.mission-vision-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

.mission-vision-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 32px;
}

.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.value-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 24px;
}

.value-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-200);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.value-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.explore-work-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.explore-work-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.explore-work-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  background: rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.05);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.initiatives-header-logo {
  height: 32px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 280px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.faith-four-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.initiatives-footer-logo {
  height: 36px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 260px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.initiatives-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}

.principles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}

.principle-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 24px;
}

.principle-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.principle-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.principle-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.editorial-letter-wrapper {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 48px 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.editorial-letter-wrapper p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.editorial-letter-wrapper p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.eligibility-six-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.eligibility-six-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 24px;
}

.eligibility-six-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.eligibility-six-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.eligibility-six-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.roadmap-four-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.roadmap-four-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 24px;
}

.roadmap-four-phase {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.roadmap-four-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.roadmap-four-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.tiers-three-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.tier-three-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.tier-three-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-300);
  background: rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-subtle);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.tier-three-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.tier-three-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS (Mobile & Tablet Perfection)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-grid,
  .about-hero-grid,
  .about-grid,
  .connect-grid,
  .programs-duo-grid,
  .program-subcolumns-grid,
  .scholar-stories-container,
  .explore-work-grid,
  .research-grid,
  .initiatives-hero-grid,
  .tiers-three-grid,
  .roadmap-four-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 36px !important;
  }

  .eligibility-six-grid,
  .values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  }

  .hero-content,
  .about-hero-content {
    align-items: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    padding-bottom: 28px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .hero-greeting,
  .about-hero-title {
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .hero-descriptor,
  .hero-lead,
  .about-hero-lead {
    margin-left: auto !important;
    margin-right: auto !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .hero-actions,
  .about-hero-actions {
    justify-content: center !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .hero-visual,
  .about-hero-visual {
    order: -1 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 480px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }

  .hero-visual-unboxed,
  .about-visual-unboxed {
    max-width: 480px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }

  .hero-portrait-blend,
  .about-portrait-blend {
    max-height: 540px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }

  .epic-metrics-bar {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mission-vision-grid,
  .values-grid,
  .faith-four-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .hero-visual-glow,
  .about-visual-glow {
    width: 280px !important;
    height: 280px !important;
    max-width: 85vw !important;
    max-height: 85vw !important;
  }

  .timeline-container {
    gap: 20px !important;
    margin-top: 32px !important;
  }

  .timeline-item {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    padding: 22px 20px !important;
  }

  .timeline-year {
    font-size: 1.15rem !important;
    color: var(--gold-400) !important;
  }

  .timeline-content h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    word-break: normal !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
  }

  .timeline-content p {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    word-break: normal !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
  }

  .checklist-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
  }

  /* Compact Header & Subnav for Initiatives on Mobile */
  body.page-initiatives {
    --header-height: 52px;
  }

  body.page-initiatives .site-header {
    height: var(--header-height) !important;
    padding: 4px 0 !important;
  }

  body.page-initiatives .site-header .brand-emblem {
    width: 26px !important;
    height: 26px !important;
  }

  body.page-initiatives .site-header .brand-name {
    font-size: 0.825rem !important;
  }

  body.page-initiatives .site-header .brand-sub {
    display: none !important;
  }

  body.page-initiatives .mobile-toggle {
    width: 38px !important;
    height: 38px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    align-items: center !important;
  }

  body.page-initiatives .initiatives-subnav-bar {
    display: block !important;
    top: var(--header-height) !important;
    padding: 4px 0 !important;
  }

  body.page-initiatives .initiatives-hero-section {
    padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 70px + 20px) !important;
  }

  body.page-initiatives .subpage-hero {
    padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 70px + 20px) !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero-section,
  .about-hero-section {
    padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 32px) !important;
    padding-bottom: 48px !important;
  }

  .hero-portrait-blend,
  .about-portrait-blend {
    max-height: 420px !important;
    max-width: 320px !important;
  }

  .hero-greeting,
  .about-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem !important;
    line-height: 1.15 !important;
  }

  .hero-lead,
  .about-hero-lead {
    font-size: 1rem !important;
    line-height: 1.65 !important;
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
  }

  .hero-proof {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .proof-item {
    align-items: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .epic-metrics-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    padding: 24px 18px !important;
  }

  .checklist-card {
    padding: 20px 16px !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
  }

  .modal-dialog {
    padding: 24px 16px !important;
    margin: 12px !important;
    max-height: 85vh !important;
  }

  .epic-banner-content {
    padding: 24px 18px !important;
  }

  .container {
    padding-left: 18px !important;
    padding-right: 18px !important;
  }

  body.page-initiatives .initiatives-hero-section {
    padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 75px + 20px) !important;
    padding-bottom: 40px !important;
  }

  .initiatives-hero-actions,
  .hero-action-buttons {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }

  .initiatives-hero-actions .btn,
  .hero-action-buttons .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .eligibility-six-grid,
  .tiers-three-grid,
  .roadmap-four-grid,
  .faith-four-grid,
  .mission-vision-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}




/* Hard Safety Constraints for Personal Brand Monograms */
.brand-lockup .brand-emblem,
.brand-emblem,
.brand-emblem-img,
.brand-lockup img {
  height: 40px !important;
  max-height: 40px !important;
  width: auto !important;
  max-width: 50px !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
}

.brand-lockup {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
}

/* Initiatives Brand Header & Footer Logos */
.initiatives-brand-logo {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.initiatives-header-logo,
img.initiatives-header-logo,
.brand-logo img.initiatives-header-logo,
.initiatives-brand-logo img {
  height: 42px !important;
  max-height: 42px !important;
  width: auto !important;
  max-width: 280px !important;
  min-width: 170px !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  display: block !important;
}

.initiatives-footer-logo {
  height: 38px !important;
  max-height: 38px !important;
  width: auto !important;
  max-width: 260px !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  display: block !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .initiatives-header-logo,
  img.initiatives-header-logo,
  .brand-logo img.initiatives-header-logo,
  .initiatives-brand-logo img {
    height: 34px !important;
    max-height: 34px !important;
    max-width: 210px !important;
    min-width: 140px !important;
  }
}

/* Journey Spotlight Grid */
.journey-spotlight-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 360px 1fr;
  align-items: stretch;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .journey-spotlight-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}

/* Footer Social Row */
.footer-social,
.footer-social-row {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: row !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  margin-top: 16px !important;
}

.footer-social .social-btn,
.footer-social-row .social-btn {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
}

/* Interactive Article Reader Modal */
.article-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(5, 6, 8, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  z-index: 10000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.article-modal.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.article-modal-card {
  background: #0E0F14;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  max-width: 820px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 85vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 48px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 50px rgba(175, 137, 55, 0.15);
  animation: modalSlideUp 0.35s ease-out;
}

@keyframes modalSlideUp {
  from { transform: translateY(24px) scale(0.98); opacity: 0; }
  to { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}

.article-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.article-modal-close:hover {
  background: var(--gold-400);
  color: var(--bg-primary);
}

.article-body-content p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: #D1D5DB;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.article-body-content blockquote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-400);
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin: 28px 0;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold-300);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Share Toast */
.share-toast {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 32px;
  right: 32px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-400);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  z-index: 10001;
  transform: translateY(100px);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.share-toast.show {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}