/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Elford University — About page
   Pure CSS (no frameworks)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

:root {
  --color-blue-900: #0c2340;
  --color-blue-800: #123a5c;
  --color-blue-700: #1a4d7a;
  --color-blue-600: #2563a8;
  --color-blue-500: #2f6fad;
  --color-blue-100: #e8f0f9;
  --color-blue-200: #bfdbfe;
  --color-red-700: #b00020;
  --color-red-600: #c1121f;
  --color-red-100: #fde8ea;
  --color-white: #ffffff;
  --color-gray-50: #f8fafc;
  --color-gray-100: #f1f5f9;
  --color-gray-200: #e2e8f0;
  --color-gray-500: #64748b;
  --color-gray-600: #475569;
  --color-gray-700: #334155;
  --color-gray-900: #0f172a;
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 14px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.1);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 40px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.14);
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --container: 1320px;
  --header-h: 72px;
  --transition: 0.25s ease;
  --font: "Outfit", "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
}

*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-gray-700);
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
p { font-size: 16px; }

main,
#main-content,
.page-main {
  display: block;
  margin: 0;
  padding-top: 0;
}
ul,ol{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}


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


.container {
    width: 92%;
    max-width: var(--container);
/*    margin: 0 auto;*/
/*    padding: 0 1.25rem;*/
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .container {
/*        padding: 0 1.5rem;*/
    }
}


/* ----- Hero ----- */

.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: clamp(320px, 55vh, 520px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--color-blue-900) 0%,
    var(--color-blue-700) 45%,
    var(--color-red-600) 100%
  );
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 3rem 0;
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06), transparent 40%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 58rem;
}

.hero-title {
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  font-size: calc(clamp(1.875rem, 4vw + 1rem, 2.75rem) + 0.375rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.hero-subtext {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: calc(clamp(1rem, 1.5vw + 0.75rem, 1.25rem) + 0.1875rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  max-width: 42rem;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* ----- Sections ----- */

.section {
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem) 0;
}

.section--alt {
  background: var(--color-gray-50);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
}

.section-title {
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  font-size: calc(clamp(1.5rem, 2vw + 1rem, 2rem) + 0.375rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-blue-900);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  text-align: center;
}

.section-lead {
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
  font-size: calc(1.0625rem + 0.1875rem);
  color: var(--color-gray-600);
  max-width: 72ch;
}

.list-heading {
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-gray-900);
}

.section-footnote {
  margin: 1.5rem 0 0;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-600);
  max-width: 72ch;
}

.prose p {
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  max-width: 72ch;
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  line-height: 1.74;
}

.prose p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* A Global Perspective: center subtext */
section[aria-labelledby="global-title"] .prose p{
  text-align:center;
  margin-left:auto;
  margin-right:auto;
  max-width: 96ch;
}

/* ----- Who We Are (split + campus photo) ----- */

.who-we-are__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .who-we-are__inner {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.08fr) minmax(260px, 0.72fr);
    gap: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.25rem);
  }
}

.who-we-are .section-title {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.who-we-are__media {
  margin: 0;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 540px;
  justify-self: center;
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .who-we-are__media {
    justify-self: end;
    max-width: min(560px, 44vw);
  }
}

.who-we-are__frame {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow:
    0 18px 44px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.14),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) inset;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(18, 58, 92, 0.12),
    rgba(193, 18, 31, 0.1)
  );
  transform: translateZ(0);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.who-we-are__frame::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  pointer-events: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.08) inset;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  opacity: 0.35;
}

.who-we-are__frame:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow:
    0 26px 58px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.18),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75) inset;
}

.who-we-are__photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transform: scale(1.06);
  transition: transform 0.55s ease;
}

.who-we-are__frame:hover .who-we-are__photo {
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .who-we-are__frame,
  .who-we-are__photo {
    transition: none;
  }
  .who-we-are__frame:hover {
    transform: none;
  }
  .who-we-are__frame:hover .who-we-are__photo {
    transform: scale(1.06);
  }
}

/* ----- Mission / Vision cards ----- */

.mission-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .mission-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

.card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}

.card::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  opacity:0;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.68) 35%, transparent 70%);
  transform:translateX(-120%);
  transition:transform .85s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), opacity var(--transition);
}

.card:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff, rgba(248,250,252,.92));
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.92) inset,
    0 22px 54px rgba(12,35,64,.16);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(37,99,168,.24);
}

.card:hover::after{
  opacity:.9;
  transform:translateX(120%);
}

.card-title {
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
  font-size: clamp(1.28rem, 1.6vw, 1.46rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-blue-800);
}

.card-text {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--color-gray-600);
  font-size: 1.14rem;
  line-height: 1.76;
}

.card--mission {
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-red-600);
}

.card--vision {
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-blue-600);
}

/* ----- Countries panel (premium map + pill flags) ----- */

.countries-panel {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.2rem 1.1rem 1.25rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 90% at 15% 0%, rgba(193, 18, 31, 0.10), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(120% 90% at 95% 10%, rgba(37, 99, 168, 0.12), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92), rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.88));
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) inset,
    0 18px 54px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.10);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.countries-panel::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.55;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.10) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 16px 16px;
  mask: radial-gradient(120% 90% at 50% 0%, #000 0%, transparent 70%);
  -webkit-mask: radial-gradient(120% 90% at 50% 0%, #000 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.countries-panel::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(193, 18, 31, 0.35),
    rgba(18, 58, 92, 0.18),
    rgba(37, 99, 168, 0.35)
  );
  opacity: 0.55;
  filter: blur(0.15px);
  mask:
    linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box,
    linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask:
    linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box,
    linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  padding: 1px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
}

.countries-panel__head {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

.countries-panel__kicker {
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--color-blue-900);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.countries-panel__hint {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--color-gray-600);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-align: right;
  max-width: 46ch;
}

.countries-pill-grid {
  position: relative;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(190px, 1fr));
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.country-pill {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.7rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.92);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) inset,
    0 12px 26px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
  transform: translateZ(0);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}

.country-pill::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) 35%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  transform: translateX(-120%);
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), opacity var(--transition);
}

.country-pill__flag {
  width: 44px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow:
    0 12px 26px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.16),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.10);
}

.country-pill__name {
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--color-blue-900);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.country-pill:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(37, 99, 168, 0.28);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.90) inset,
    0 22px 50px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.14);
}

.country-pill:hover::before {
  opacity: 0.9;
  transform: translateX(120%);
}

.country-pill:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid rgba(37, 99, 168, 0.35);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .countries-panel__head {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .countries-panel__hint {
    text-align: left;
  }
  .countries-pill-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .country-pill,
  .country-pill::before {
    transition: none;
  }
  .country-pill:hover {
    transform: none;
  }
  .country-pill:hover::before {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-120%);
  }
}

/* ----- Feature grids ----- */

.feature-grid {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}

@media (min-width: 600px) {
  .feature-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.feature-grid--two {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

@media (min-width: 600px) {
  .feature-grid--two {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.feature-grid--three {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

@media (min-width: 600px) {
  .feature-grid--three {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.feature-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.125rem;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-gray-700);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.feature-card::before {
  content: "";
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  margin-top: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(37,99,168,.75);
}

.feature-card:hover {
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.92) inset,
    0 18px 46px rgba(12,35,64,.14);
  border-color: rgba(37,99,168,.24);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.section--alt .feature-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
}

/* ----- Insight cards (richer than simple blocks) ----- */

.insight-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .insight-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1.1rem;
  }
}

.insight-grid--two {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .insight-grid--two {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

.insight-grid--three {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .insight-grid--three {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

.insight-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.9));
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.98);
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) inset,
    0 10px 26px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.07);
  padding: 1.15rem 1.15rem 1.05rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}

.insight-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(85% 80% at 10% 0%, rgba(37, 99, 168, 0.10), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(85% 85% at 95% 10%, rgba(18, 58, 92, 0.10), transparent 58%);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.insight-card__icon {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(18, 58, 92, 0.14), rgba(37, 99, 168, 0.14));
  border: 1px solid rgba(31, 79, 132, 0.18);
  color: var(--color-blue-900);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.08);
}

.insight-card__title {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0 0 0.45rem;
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--color-blue-900);
}

.insight-card__text {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--color-gray-600);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.insight-card--compact {
  padding: 1.05rem 1.1rem;
}

.insight-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(31, 79, 132, 0.22);
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) inset,
    0 24px 56px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.15);
}

/* Icon alignment by card shape
   - wide cards: icon on the left, vertically centered
   - square cards: icon on top, horizontally centered
*/
@media (min-width: 640px){
  .insight-grid--two .insight-card{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:52px 1fr;
    gap:.9rem;
    align-items:center;
    text-align:left;
  }
  .insight-grid--two .insight-card__icon{
    margin:0;
    grid-row:1 / span 2;
    align-self:center;
  }
  .insight-grid--two .insight-card__title{margin:0}
  .insight-grid--two .insight-card__text{margin:.35rem 0 0}
}

/* Why Our Approach Works: keep icon top-left to reduce title gap */
section[aria-labelledby="why-title"] .insight-grid--two .insight-card{
  display:block;
  text-align:left;
}
section[aria-labelledby="why-title"] .insight-grid--two .insight-card .insight-card__icon{
  margin:0 0 .35rem;
}
section[aria-labelledby="why-title"] .insight-grid--two .insight-card .insight-card__title{
  margin:0 0 .3rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px){
  .insight-grid--three .insight-card{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:52px 1fr;
    gap:.9rem;
    align-items:center;
    text-align:left;
  }
  .insight-grid--three .insight-card__icon{
    margin:0;
    grid-row:1 / span 2;
    align-self:center;
  }
  .insight-grid--three .insight-card__title{margin:0}
  .insight-grid--three .insight-card__text{margin:.35rem 0 0}
}

/* Partnerships & Collaboration: icon on top, centered */
section[aria-labelledby="partners-title"] .insight-grid--three .insight-card{
  display:block;
  text-align:center;
}
section[aria-labelledby="partners-title"] .insight-grid--three .insight-card .insight-card__icon{
  margin:0 auto .8rem;
}
section[aria-labelledby="partners-title"] .insight-grid--three .insight-card .insight-card__title{
  margin:0 0 .45rem;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .insight-card { transition: none; }
  .insight-card:hover { transform: none; }
}

/* ----- CTA ----- */

.cta-section {
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 5rem) 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-blue-800) 0%, var(--color-blue-900) 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  text-align: center;
}

.cta-inner {
  max-width: 40rem;
}

.cta-title {
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  font-size: calc(clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw + 1rem, 2.125rem) + 0.375rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.cta-subtext {
  margin: 0 0 2rem;
  font-size: calc(1.0625rem + 0.1875rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
}

.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.btn-about {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 48px;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.btn--primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-red-700), var(--color-red-600));
  color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(176, 0, 32, 0.22);
}

.btn--primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7f0d1d, var(--color-red-700));
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(176, 0, 32, 0.28);
}

.btn--primary:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.btn--outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.btn--outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-white);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}


/* Global hero consistency */
.hero{
  position:relative;
  min-height:70vh;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  text-align:center;
  color:#fff;
  background:url("https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1541339907198-e08756dedf3f?auto=format&fit=crop&w=2000&q=80") center/cover no-repeat;
}
.hero-overlay{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(rgba(12,35,64,.7),rgba(12,35,64,.55));
}
.hero-content{position:relative;z-index:1}
.hero-title{font-size:calc(clamp(2rem,4vw,3.4rem) + 0.375rem)}
.hero-subtext{max-width:68ch}

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