/* ==========================================================
   Aakash School Plugin — Main Stylesheet v1.0
   All styles scoped to .ssp-* — zero theme conflict
   Primary: #01A0E2  Secondary: #FF6B35  Accent: #00C896
   ========================================================== */

:root {
    --ssp-primary:        #01A0E2;
    --ssp-secondary:      #FF6B35;
    --ssp-accent:         #00C896;
    --ssp-text:           #1a1a2e;
    --ssp-light-text:     #5a6472;
    --ssp-bg:             #ffffff;
    --ssp-light-bg:       #f0f9ff;
    --ssp-nav-bg:         #ffffff;
    --ssp-nav-text:       #1a1a2e;
    --ssp-footer-bg:      #0d1b2a;
    --ssp-footer-text:    #c8d8e8;
    --ssp-primary-dark:   #0082b8;
    --ssp-secondary-dark: #e05520;
    --ssp-radius:         10px;
    --ssp-radius-lg:      18px;
    --ssp-shadow:         0 4px 24px rgba(1,160,226,0.10);
    --ssp-shadow-hover:   0 12px 40px rgba(1,160,226,0.18);
    --ssp-transition:     all 0.3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}

/* ---------- Reset ---------- */
.ssp-body * { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.ssp-body img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
.ssp-body a { text-decoration: none; transition: var(--ssp-transition); }
.ssp-body ul { list-style: none; }

/* ---------- Layout ---------- */
.ssp-container { max-width: 1220px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
.ssp-section { padding: 90px 0; }
.ssp-light-bg { background: var(--ssp-light-bg); }

/* ---------- Section Headers ---------- */
.ssp-section-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 56px; }

.ssp-section-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ssp-primary) 0%, #0082b8 100%);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ssp-section-title {
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ssp-text);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.ssp-section-subtitle {
    font-size: 17px;
    color: var(--ssp-light-text);
    max-width: 620px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

.ssp-section-cta { text-align: center; margin-top: 48px; }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.ssp-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 15px 36px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 15px;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: var(--ssp-transition);
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.ssp-btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ssp-secondary) 0%, #e05520 100%);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: transparent;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(255,107,53,0.35);
}
.ssp-btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(255,107,53,0.45);
    color: #fff;
}

.ssp-btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--ssp-primary);
    border-color: var(--ssp-primary);
}
.ssp-btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--ssp-primary);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(1,160,226,0.3);
}

.ssp-btn-white {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--ssp-primary);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
.ssp-btn-white:hover {
    background: var(--ssp-secondary);
    border-color: var(--ssp-secondary);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.ssp-btn-full { width: 100%; display: flex; }

/* ---------- Top Bar ---------- */
.ssp-topbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0d1b2a 0%, #01A0E2 100%);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 9px 0;
    font-size: 13px;
}
.ssp-topbar .ssp-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
}
.ssp-topbar-left, .ssp-topbar-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.ssp-topbar-link { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-size: 13px; }
.ssp-topbar-link:hover { color: #fff; }
.ssp-social-icon {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 30px; height: 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    transition: var(--ssp-transition);
}
.ssp-social-icon:hover { background: var(--ssp-secondary); color: #fff; }
.ssp-topbar-apply {
    background: var(--ssp-secondary);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 5px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.ssp-topbar-apply:hover { background: var(--ssp-secondary-dark); color: #fff; }

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.ssp-header {
    background: var(--ssp-nav-bg);
    padding: 14px 0;
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(1,160,226,0.10);
    transition: var(--ssp-transition);
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--ssp-primary);
}
.ssp-header.ssp-scrolled { padding: 8px 0; box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.12); }
.ssp-header-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; }

.ssp-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; gap: 12px; }
.ssp-logo-img { height: 64px; width: auto; }
.ssp-logo-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.ssp-logo-name { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--ssp-primary); line-height: 1.25; max-width: 220px; }
.ssp-logo-tagline { font-size: 11px; color: var(--ssp-light-text); margin-top: 2px; }

.ssp-nav-list { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px; }
.ssp-nav-list > li > a {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
    color: var(--ssp-nav-text);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 9px 14px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: var(--ssp-transition);
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.ssp-nav-list > li > a:hover,
.ssp-nav-list > li.ssp-active > a {
    color: var(--ssp-primary);
    background: rgba(1,160,226,0.08);
}
.ssp-dropdown-arrow { font-size: 9px; opacity: 0.6; }
.ssp-has-dropdown { position: relative; }

.ssp-dropdown {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 10px);
    left: 0;
    background: #fff;
    min-width: 230px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
    padding: 10px 0;
    margin: 0;
    opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(12px);
    transition: var(--ssp-transition);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--ssp-primary);
    z-index: 999;
}
.ssp-has-dropdown:hover .ssp-dropdown { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.ssp-dropdown li a {
    display: block;
    padding: 11px 22px;
    color: var(--ssp-text);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: var(--ssp-transition);
}
.ssp-dropdown li a:hover { background: var(--ssp-light-bg); color: var(--ssp-primary); padding-left: 28px; }

.ssp-hamburger {
    display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px;
    background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 8px;
}
.ssp-hamburger span {
    display: block; width: 25px; height: 2px;
    background: var(--ssp-text);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: var(--ssp-transition);
}
.ssp-nav-overlay {
    display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.55); z-index: 99;
}

/* ---------- Page Hero ---------- */
.ssp-page-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d1b2a 0%, var(--ssp-primary) 100%);
    position: relative;
    padding: 90px 0 70px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.ssp-page-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='80' height='80' viewBox='0 0 80 80' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.04'%3E%3Ccircle cx='40' cy='40' r='20'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.ssp-page-hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(255,255,255,0.06), transparent);
}
.ssp-page-hero-overlay { display: none; }
.ssp-page-hero-title {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 46px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    position: relative;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}
.ssp-breadcrumb { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; position: relative; }
.ssp-breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 14px; }
.ssp-breadcrumb a:hover { color: #fff; }
.ssp-breadcrumb span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); font-size: 14px; }
.ssp-breadcrumb span:last-child { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }

/* ---------- Hero Slider ---------- */
.ssp-hero { position: relative; width: 100%; }
.ssp-slider { position: relative; overflow: hidden; height: 620px; }
.ssp-slide {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-size: cover; background-position: center;
    display: flex; align-items: center;
    opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.9s ease;
}
.ssp-slide.ssp-slide-active { opacity: 1; }
.ssp-slide-overlay {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(13,27,42,0.78) 35%, rgba(1,160,226,0.25) 100%);
}
.ssp-slide-content {
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
    padding: 40px; max-width: 720px; margin-left: 8%;
}
.ssp-slide-title { color: #fff; font-size: 52px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.12; margin-bottom: 18px; letter-spacing: -1px; }
.ssp-slide-subtitle { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88); font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 32px; line-height: 1.65; }

.ssp-slider-prev, .ssp-slider-next {
    position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
    color: #fff; width: 54px; height: 54px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 28px; cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--ssp-transition); z-index: 3;
}
.ssp-slider-prev { left: 24px; }
.ssp-slider-next { right: 24px; }
.ssp-slider-prev:hover, .ssp-slider-next:hover { background: var(--ssp-secondary); border-color: var(--ssp-secondary); }

.ssp-slider-dots { position: absolute; bottom: 28px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); display: flex; gap: 10px; z-index: 3; }
.ssp-dot { width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); border: none; cursor: pointer; transition: var(--ssp-transition); }
.ssp-dot.ssp-dot-active { background: #fff; transform: scale(1.4); }

/* Hero Fallback */
.ssp-hero-fallback {
    position: relative; min-height: 580px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d1b2a 0%, var(--ssp-primary) 100%);
    display: flex; align-items: center; overflow: hidden;
}
.ssp-hero-fallback-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0.06;
    background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='100' height='100' viewBox='0 0 100 100' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M11 18c3.866 0 7-3.134 7-7s-3.134-7-7-7-7 3.134-7 7 3.134 7 7 7zm48 25c3.866 0 7-3.134 7-7s-3.134-7-7-7-7 3.134-7 7 3.134 7 7 7zm-43-7c1.657 0 3-1.343 3-3s-1.343-3-3-3-3 1.343-3 3 1.343 3 3 3zm63 31c1.657 0 3-1.343 3-3s-1.343-3-3-3-3 1.343-3 3 1.343 3 3 3zM34 90c1.657 0 3-1.343 3-3s-1.343-3-3-3-3 1.343-3 3 1.343 3 3 3zm56-76c1.657 0 3-1.343 3-3s-1.343-3-3-3-3 1.343-3 3 1.343 3 3 3z' fill='%23fff'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.ssp-hero-fallback-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding: 60px 0; }
.ssp-hero-title { color: #fff; font-size: 54px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.12; margin-bottom: 22px; letter-spacing: -1.5px; }
.ssp-hero-subtitle { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88); font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 36px; max-width: 600px; line-height: 1.7; }
.ssp-hero-btns { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ---------- Notice Bar ---------- */
.ssp-notice-bar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ssp-secondary) 0%, #e05520 100%);
    color: #fff; padding: 11px 0; overflow: hidden;
}
.ssp-notice-bar .ssp-container { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; }
.ssp-notice-label {
    white-space: nowrap; font-weight: 700; font-size: 12px;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.18); padding: 4px 14px; border-radius: 4px; flex-shrink: 0;
    letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.ssp-notice-ticker { flex: 1; overflow: hidden; }
.ssp-notice-track {
    display: flex; gap: 60px;
    animation: ssp-scroll 32s linear infinite;
    width: max-content;
}
.ssp-notice-item { font-size: 13.5px; white-space: nowrap; }
@keyframes ssp-scroll { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ---------- Stats ---------- */
.ssp-stats { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ssp-primary) 0%, #0082b8 100%); padding: 60px 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.ssp-stats::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.05'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.ssp-stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 0; position: relative; }
.ssp-stat-item { text-align: center; color: #fff; padding: 28px 20px; position: relative; }
.ssp-stat-item::after { content: ''; position: absolute; right: 0; top: 20%; bottom: 20%; width: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }
.ssp-stat-item:last-child::after { display: none; }
.ssp-stat-icon { font-size: 36px; margin-bottom: 12px; display: block; }
.ssp-stat-number { font-size: 44px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 8px; letter-spacing: -1px; }
.ssp-stat-label { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px; }

/* ---------- About Preview ---------- */
.ssp-about-preview { background: #fff; }
.ssp-about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr; gap: 72px; align-items: center; }
.ssp-about-content { }
.ssp-about-text { color: var(--ssp-light-text); font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.ssp-about-values { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.ssp-value-item { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; }
.ssp-value-icon {
    font-size: 22px; flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    background: var(--ssp-light-bg);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    border: 2px solid rgba(1,160,226,0.12);
}
.ssp-value-item strong { display: block; color: var(--ssp-text); font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 4px; font-weight: 700; }
.ssp-value-item p { color: var(--ssp-light-text); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; }
.ssp-about-img { width: 100%; border-radius: var(--ssp-radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--ssp-shadow-hover); }
.ssp-about-placeholder {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ssp-light-bg), #daf0fb);
    border-radius: var(--ssp-radius-lg); height: 400px;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 18px;
    border: 2px dashed rgba(1,160,226,0.25);
}
.ssp-about-placeholder-icon { font-size: 90px; opacity: 0.25; }
.ssp-established { font-size: 24px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--ssp-primary); letter-spacing: -0.5px; }

/* ---------- Why Aakash Strip ---------- */
.ssp-why-strip { background: var(--ssp-primary); padding: 40px 0; }
.ssp-why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 0; }
.ssp-why-item { text-align: center; color: #fff; padding: 20px; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }
.ssp-why-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.ssp-why-icon { font-size: 32px; margin-bottom: 10px; display: block; }
.ssp-why-title { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }

/* ---------- Programs ---------- */
.ssp-programs-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
.ssp-program-card {
    background: #fff; border-radius: var(--ssp-radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--ssp-shadow);
    transition: var(--ssp-transition); border: 1px solid rgba(1,160,226,0.08);
}
.ssp-program-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--ssp-shadow-hover); border-color: rgba(1,160,226,0.2); }
.ssp-program-img { height: 210px; background-size: cover; background-position: center; }
.ssp-program-img-default { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ssp-primary) 0%, #0082b8 100%); }
.ssp-program-level-badge { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); color: #fff; padding: 8px 20px; border-radius: 50px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.ssp-program-body { padding: 26px; }
.ssp-program-tag { display: inline-block; background: rgba(1,160,226,0.1); color: var(--ssp-primary); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1px; padding: 3px 12px; border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.ssp-program-title { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ssp-text); margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.3; }
.ssp-program-desc { color: var(--ssp-light-text); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.72; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.ssp-program-features { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 7px; }
.ssp-program-features li { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ssp-light-text); padding-left: 20px; position: relative; }
.ssp-program-features li::before { content: '✓'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--ssp-accent); font-weight: 700; }

/* ---------- Clubs ---------- */
.ssp-clubs-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.ssp-club-card {
    background: #fff; border-radius: var(--ssp-radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--ssp-shadow);
    transition: var(--ssp-transition);
}
.ssp-club-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--ssp-shadow-hover); }
.ssp-club-img { height: 170px; background-size: cover; background-position: center; position: relative; }
.ssp-club-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 40%, rgba(13,27,42,0.5)); }
.ssp-club-img-default { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ssp-primary) 0%, #0082b8 100%); }
.ssp-club-default-icon { font-size: 56px; }
.ssp-club-body { padding: 20px; text-align: center; }
.ssp-club-icon { font-size: 26px; display: block; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ssp-club-title { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ssp-text); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.ssp-club-tagline { font-size: 13px; color: var(--ssp-light-text); line-height: 1.5; }

/* ---------- Events ---------- */
.ssp-events-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
.ssp-event-card { background: #fff; border-radius: var(--ssp-radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--ssp-shadow); transition: var(--ssp-transition); }
.ssp-event-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--ssp-shadow-hover); }
.ssp-event-card.ssp-event-past { opacity: 0.72; }
.ssp-event-img { height: 190px; background-size: cover; background-position: center; position: relative; display: flex; align-items: flex-end; padding: 14px; justify-content: space-between; }
.ssp-event-img-default { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: var(--ssp-light-bg); flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.ssp-event-category { background: var(--ssp-secondary); color: #fff; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 4px; }
.ssp-event-past-badge { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.55); color: #fff; font-size: 11px; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 4px; }
.ssp-event-body { padding: 22px; display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: flex-start; }
.ssp-event-date-badge { background: var(--ssp-primary); color: #fff; border-radius: var(--ssp-radius); padding: 12px 16px; text-align: center; flex-shrink: 0; min-width: 60px; }
.ssp-event-day { display: block; font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1; }
.ssp-event-month { display: block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 3px; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.ssp-event-title { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ssp-text); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ssp-event-meta { font-size: 13px; color: var(--ssp-light-text); margin-bottom: 4px; }

/* ---------- Testimonials ---------- */
.ssp-testimonials { background: var(--ssp-light-bg); }
.ssp-testimonials-slider { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0 56px; }
.ssp-testimonials-track { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; transition: var(--ssp-transition); }
.ssp-testimonial-card {
    background: #fff; border-radius: var(--ssp-radius-lg);
    padding: 34px; box-shadow: var(--ssp-shadow);
    position: relative; border-top: 4px solid var(--ssp-primary);
}
.ssp-testimonial-card::before {
    content: '"'; font-size: 90px; color: var(--ssp-primary); opacity: 0.08;
    position: absolute; top: 6px; left: 18px; line-height: 1;
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
}
.ssp-testimonial-rating { color: #f39c12; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 14px; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.ssp-testimonial-text { font-size: 15px; color: var(--ssp-light-text); line-height: 1.82; margin-bottom: 22px; font-style: italic; position: relative; }
.ssp-testimonial-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.ssp-testimonial-avatar { width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; }
.ssp-testimonial-avatar-placeholder {
    width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ssp-primary), #0082b8);
    color: #fff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800; font-size: 20px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ssp-testimonial-name { display: block; font-size: 15px; color: var(--ssp-text); font-weight: 700; }
.ssp-testimonial-class { display: block; font-size: 12px; color: var(--ssp-primary); font-weight: 600; margin-top: 2px; }

.ssp-tslider-prev, .ssp-tslider-next {
    position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: #fff; border: 2px solid var(--ssp-primary);
    color: var(--ssp-primary); width: 46px; height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%; font-size: 26px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer; transition: var(--ssp-transition); z-index: 2;
}
.ssp-tslider-prev { left: 0; }
.ssp-tslider-next { right: 0; }
.ssp-tslider-prev:hover, .ssp-tslider-next:hover { background: var(--ssp-primary); color: #fff; }

/* ---------- Gallery ---------- */
.ssp-gallery-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); grid-auto-rows: 210px; gap: 14px; }
.ssp-gallery-item { border-radius: var(--ssp-radius); overflow: hidden; position: relative; cursor: pointer; }
.ssp-gallery-featured { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 2; }

/* Home gallery trigger link fills the full cell */
.ssp-home-gallery-trigger {
    display: block;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
}

.ssp-gallery-img { width: 100%; height: 100%; background-size: cover; background-position: center; transition: transform 0.45s ease; }
.ssp-gallery-item:hover .ssp-gallery-img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.ssp-gallery-overlay {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: rgba(1,160,226,0.82);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
    opacity: 0; transition: var(--ssp-transition);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.ssp-gallery-item:hover .ssp-gallery-overlay { opacity: 1; }
.ssp-gallery-caption { color: #fff; font-size: 13px; text-align: center; padding: 0 14px; font-weight: 600; }
.ssp-gallery-zoom { color: #fff; font-size: 28px; }

/* Gallery Page */
.ssp-gallery-filters { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 44px; }
.ssp-filter-btn {
    padding: 9px 22px; border-radius: 50px;
    border: 2px solid var(--ssp-primary); color: var(--ssp-primary);
    font-weight: 600; font-size: 13.5px;
    transition: var(--ssp-transition); cursor: pointer; background: transparent;
}
.ssp-filter-btn:hover, .ssp-filter-btn.ssp-filter-active { background: var(--ssp-primary); color: #fff; }

.ssp-gallery-masonry { columns: 4; column-gap: 16px; }
.ssp-gallery-masonry-item { break-inside: avoid; margin-bottom: 16px; border-radius: var(--ssp-radius); overflow: hidden; position: relative; cursor: pointer; }
.ssp-gallery-photo { width: 100%; display: block; transition: transform 0.42s ease; }
.ssp-gallery-masonry-item:hover .ssp-gallery-photo { transform: scale(1.04); }
.ssp-gallery-item-overlay {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: rgba(1,160,226,0.86);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
    opacity: 0; transition: var(--ssp-transition);
}
.ssp-gallery-masonry-item:hover .ssp-gallery-item-overlay { opacity: 1; }
.ssp-gallery-zoom-icon { font-size: 30px; color: #fff; }
.ssp-gallery-item-caption { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); font-size: 13px; text-align: center; padding: 0 16px; }

/* Lightbox */
.ssp-lightbox { display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9999; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.ssp-lightbox.ssp-lightbox-open { display: flex; }
.ssp-lightbox-backdrop { display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.93); z-index: 9998; }
.ssp-lightbox-backdrop.ssp-lightbox-open { display: block; }
.ssp-lightbox-inner { position: relative; z-index: 9999; max-width: 92vw; max-height: 92vh; text-align: center; }
.ssp-lightbox-image { max-width: 90vw; max-height: 80vh; border-radius: var(--ssp-radius); object-fit: contain; }
.ssp-lightbox-caption { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); font-size: 14px; margin-top: 14px; }
.ssp-lightbox-close { position: fixed; top: 22px; right: 26px; background: none; border: none; color: #fff; font-size: 30px; cursor: pointer; z-index: 10000; }
.ssp-lightbox-prev, .ssp-lightbox-next { position: fixed; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border: none; color: #fff; font-size: 38px; width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 50%; cursor: pointer; z-index: 10000; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.ssp-lightbox-prev { left: 18px; }
.ssp-lightbox-next { right: 18px; }

/* ---------- Blog ---------- */
.ssp-blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
.ssp-blog-card { background: #fff; border-radius: var(--ssp-radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--ssp-shadow); transition: var(--ssp-transition); }
.ssp-blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--ssp-shadow-hover); }
.ssp-blog-img { height: 220px; background-size: cover; background-position: center; transition: transform 0.4s ease; }
.ssp-blog-img-link:hover .ssp-blog-img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.ssp-blog-img-link { display: block; overflow: hidden; }
.ssp-blog-img-default { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: var(--ssp-light-bg); font-size: 52px; }
.ssp-blog-body { padding: 26px; }
.ssp-blog-category { background: rgba(1,160,226,0.1); color: var(--ssp-primary); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; padding: 3px 12px; border-radius: 4px; margin-right: 8px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
.ssp-blog-date { font-size: 12px; color: var(--ssp-light-text); }
.ssp-blog-title { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; margin: 12px 0; line-height: 1.4; }
.ssp-blog-title a { color: var(--ssp-text); }
.ssp-blog-title a:hover { color: var(--ssp-primary); }
.ssp-blog-excerpt { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ssp-light-text); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.ssp-blog-footer { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; }
.ssp-blog-author { font-size: 13px; color: var(--ssp-light-text); }
.ssp-read-more { font-size: 13px; color: var(--ssp-primary); font-weight: 700; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.ssp-read-more:hover { color: var(--ssp-secondary); }

.ssp-pagination { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 52px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.ssp-pagination .page-numbers { padding: 10px 18px; border: 2px solid var(--ssp-primary); color: var(--ssp-primary); border-radius: var(--ssp-radius); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; transition: var(--ssp-transition); }
.ssp-pagination .page-numbers.current,
.ssp-pagination .page-numbers:hover { background: var(--ssp-primary); color: #fff; }

/* ---------- CTA Banner ---------- */
.ssp-cta-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d1b2a 0%, var(--ssp-primary) 100%);
    padding: 90px 0; text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.ssp-cta-banner::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='80' height='80' viewBox='0 0 80 80' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.04'%3E%3Ccircle cx='40' cy='40' r='20'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.ssp-cta-content { position: relative; }
.ssp-cta-title { color: #fff; font-size: 38px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 16px; letter-spacing: -0.5px; }
.ssp-cta-subtitle { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 36px; line-height: 1.7; }

/* ---------- About Page ---------- */
.ssp-vms-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
.ssp-vms-card {
    background: #fff; border-radius: var(--ssp-radius-lg);
    padding: 38px; box-shadow: var(--ssp-shadow);
    text-align: center;
    border-bottom: 4px solid var(--ssp-primary);
    transition: var(--ssp-transition);
}
.ssp-vms-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--ssp-shadow-hover); }
.ssp-vms-icon { font-size: 52px; margin-bottom: 18px; display: block; }
.ssp-vms-title { font-size: 21px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ssp-text); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ssp-vms-text { font-size: 15px; color: var(--ssp-light-text); line-height: 1.78; }

/* Management / Principal Message Cards */
.ssp-message-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
.ssp-message-card {
    background: #fff; border-radius: var(--ssp-radius-lg);
    padding: 36px; box-shadow: var(--ssp-shadow);
    border-left: 5px solid var(--ssp-primary);
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.ssp-message-card::before {
    content: '"'; font-size: 120px; color: var(--ssp-primary); opacity: 0.06;
    position: absolute; top: -10px; left: 16px; line-height: 1;
    font-family: Georgia, serif; pointer-events: none;
}
.ssp-message-role {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--ssp-primary); color: #fff;
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase; padding: 4px 14px;
    border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.ssp-message-text { font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--ssp-light-text); line-height: 1.88; font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 24px; position: relative; }
.ssp-message-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.ssp-message-img { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; border: 3px solid var(--ssp-primary); }
.ssp-message-img-placeholder {
    width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ssp-primary), #0082b8);
    color: #fff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800; font-size: 22px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ssp-message-name { display: block; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ssp-text); }
.ssp-message-designation { display: block; font-size: 13px; color: var(--ssp-primary); font-weight: 600; margin-top: 2px; }

.ssp-team-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.ssp-team-card { background: #fff; border-radius: var(--ssp-radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--ssp-shadow); text-align: center; padding-bottom: 22px; transition: var(--ssp-transition); }
.ssp-team-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--ssp-shadow-hover); }
.ssp-team-img { width: 100%; height: 210px; object-fit: cover; }
.ssp-team-img-placeholder { width: 100%; height: 210px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ssp-primary), #0082b8); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 64px; font-weight: 800; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }
.ssp-team-info { padding: 18px 14px 0; }
.ssp-team-name { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ssp-text); margin-bottom: 5px; }
.ssp-team-designation { font-size: 13px; color: var(--ssp-primary); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 3px; }
.ssp-team-dept { font-size: 12px; color: var(--ssp-light-text); margin-bottom: 3px; }
.ssp-team-qual { font-size: 12px; color: var(--ssp-light-text); }

.ssp-infra-icons-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(8, 1fr); gap: 16px; margin-top: 40px; }
.ssp-infra-icon-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 22px 10px; background: #fff; border-radius: var(--ssp-radius); box-shadow: var(--ssp-shadow); text-align: center; transition: var(--ssp-transition); border: 1px solid transparent; }
.ssp-infra-icon-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--ssp-primary); }
.ssp-infra-icon { font-size: 34px; }
.ssp-infra-label { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ssp-text); }

.ssp-affil-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
.ssp-affil-card { background: #fff; border-radius: var(--ssp-radius-lg); padding: 38px; box-shadow: var(--ssp-shadow); text-align: center; border-top: 4px solid var(--ssp-secondary); transition: var(--ssp-transition); }
.ssp-affil-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.ssp-affil-badge { font-size: 34px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--ssp-primary); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ssp-affil-name { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ssp-text); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ssp-affil-number { font-size: 13px; color: var(--ssp-light-text); }

.ssp-achieve-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.ssp-achieve-card { background: #fff; border-radius: var(--ssp-radius-lg); padding: 30px; box-shadow: var(--ssp-shadow); text-align: center; transition: var(--ssp-transition); border-bottom: 3px solid var(--ssp-primary); }
.ssp-achieve-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--ssp-shadow-hover); }
.ssp-achieve-icon { font-size: 42px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.ssp-achieve-year { display: inline-block; background: rgba(1,160,226,0.1); color: var(--ssp-primary); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; padding: 3px 12px; border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.ssp-achieve-title { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ssp-text); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.ssp-achieve-cat { font-size: 12px; color: var(--ssp-secondary); font-weight: 600; }

/* ---------- Admissions ---------- */
.ssp-steps-wrap { display: flex; flex-direction: column; max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; }
.ssp-step { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 64px auto 1fr; gap: 28px; align-items: start; padding: 0 0 36px; position: relative; }
.ssp-step-number { width: 64px; height: 64px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ssp-primary), #0082b8); color: #fff; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 800; flex-shrink: 0; position: relative; z-index: 2; box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(1,160,226,0.35); }
.ssp-step-connector { width: 2px; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--ssp-primary), rgba(1,160,226,0.15)); position: absolute; left: 31px; top: 64px; bottom: 0; }
.ssp-step:last-child .ssp-step-connector { display: none; }
.ssp-step-content { padding-top: 14px; }
.ssp-step-title { font-size: 19px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ssp-text); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ssp-step-desc { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ssp-light-text); line-height: 1.72; }

.ssp-age-table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; }
.ssp-age-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background: #fff; border-radius: var(--ssp-radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--ssp-shadow); }
.ssp-age-table th { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ssp-primary), #0082b8); color: #fff; padding: 15px 26px; text-align: left; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
.ssp-age-table td { padding: 13px 26px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--ssp-text); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ssp-light-bg); }
.ssp-age-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.ssp-age-table tr:nth-child(even) { background: var(--ssp-light-bg); }
.ssp-age-table tr:hover td { background: rgba(1,160,226,0.05); }

/* Enquiry Form */
.ssp-enquiry-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr; gap: 64px; align-items: start; }
.ssp-enquiry-highlights { margin: 28px 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.ssp-eq-highlight { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; font-size: 15px; color: var(--ssp-text); }
.ssp-eq-highlight span:first-child { font-size: 20px; }
.ssp-enquiry-contact { margin-top: 22px; }
.ssp-enquiry-contact p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--ssp-text); }
.ssp-enquiry-contact a { color: var(--ssp-primary); font-weight: 700; }

.ssp-enquiry-form-wrap { background: #fff; border-radius: var(--ssp-radius-lg); padding: 42px; box-shadow: var(--ssp-shadow-hover); border-top: 4px solid var(--ssp-primary); }
.ssp-enquiry-form .ssp-form-row { display: flex; gap: 16px; }
.ssp-enquiry-form .ssp-form-row-2 > * { flex: 1; }
.ssp-form-group { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.ssp-form-group label { display: block; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ssp-text); margin-bottom: 7px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; }
.ssp-enquiry-form input,
.ssp-enquiry-form select,
.ssp-enquiry-form textarea {
    width: 100%; padding: 13px 18px;
    border: 2px solid #dde6ef;
    border-radius: var(--ssp-radius);
    font-size: 14px; color: var(--ssp-text);
    background: #fff; transition: var(--ssp-transition);
    outline: none; font-family: inherit;
}
.ssp-enquiry-form input:focus,
.ssp-enquiry-form select:focus,
.ssp-enquiry-form textarea:focus { border-color: var(--ssp-primary); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(1,160,226,0.1); }
.ssp-form-success { text-align: center; padding: 52px 24px; }
.ssp-success-icon { font-size: 60px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.ssp-form-success h3 { font-size: 26px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ssp-accent); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.ssp-form-success p { color: var(--ssp-light-text); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; }

/* ---------- Contact ---------- */
.ssp-contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr; gap: 64px; align-items: start; }
.ssp-contact-cards { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; margin: 28px 0; }
.ssp-contact-card { display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: flex-start; background: #fff; border-radius: var(--ssp-radius); padding: 22px; box-shadow: var(--ssp-shadow); border-left: 4px solid var(--ssp-primary); }
.ssp-contact-card-icon { font-size: 30px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.ssp-contact-card h4 { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ssp-primary); margin-bottom: 5px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px; }
.ssp-contact-card p { margin: 0; font-size: 15px; color: var(--ssp-text); line-height: 1.6; }
.ssp-contact-card a { color: var(--ssp-text); }
.ssp-contact-card a:hover { color: var(--ssp-primary); }

.ssp-contact-social h4 { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ssp-text); margin-bottom: 14px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px; }
.ssp-contact-social-icons { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.ssp-social-btn { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 9px 16px; border: 2px solid var(--ssp-primary); border-radius: var(--ssp-radius); color: var(--ssp-primary); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; transition: var(--ssp-transition); }
.ssp-social-btn:hover { background: var(--ssp-primary); color: #fff; }

.ssp-contact-form-wrap { background: #fff; border-radius: var(--ssp-radius-lg); padding: 42px; box-shadow: var(--ssp-shadow-hover); border-top: 4px solid var(--ssp-primary); }
.ssp-map-section { height: 460px; }
.ssp-map-section iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none; display: block; }

/* ---------- Careers ---------- */
.ssp-career-perks { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 40px; }
.ssp-perk-card { background: #fff; border-radius: var(--ssp-radius-lg); padding: 30px; box-shadow: var(--ssp-shadow); text-align: center; transition: var(--ssp-transition); border-bottom: 3px solid var(--ssp-primary); }
.ssp-perk-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--ssp-shadow-hover); }
.ssp-perk-icon { font-size: 44px; margin-bottom: 14px; display: block; }
.ssp-perk-title { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ssp-text); margin-bottom: 9px; }
.ssp-perk-desc { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ssp-light-text); line-height: 1.65; }

.ssp-careers-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
.ssp-career-card { background: #fff; border-radius: var(--ssp-radius-lg); padding: 30px 34px; box-shadow: var(--ssp-shadow); transition: var(--ssp-transition); border-left: 5px solid var(--ssp-primary); }
.ssp-career-card.ssp-career-closed { border-left-color: #ccc; opacity: 0.72; }
.ssp-career-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--ssp-shadow-hover); }
.ssp-career-header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.ssp-career-title { font-size: 21px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ssp-text); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.ssp-career-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.ssp-career-tag { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 4px; }
.ssp-career-dept { background: var(--ssp-light-bg); color: var(--ssp-text); }
.ssp-career-type { background: rgba(1,160,226,0.1); color: var(--ssp-primary); }
.ssp-career-open { background: rgba(0,200,150,0.12); color: var(--ssp-accent); }
.ssp-career-closed-tag { background: #f5f5f5; color: #999; }
.ssp-career-details { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px 32px; margin-bottom: 14px; padding-bottom: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ssp-light-bg); }
.ssp-career-detail { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ssp-light-text); }
.ssp-career-detail strong { color: var(--ssp-text); }
.ssp-career-desc { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ssp-light-text); line-height: 1.72; }

/* ---------- Franchisee ---------- */
.ssp-franchise-benefits { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 40px; }
.ssp-franchise-benefit-card { background: #fff; border-radius: var(--ssp-radius-lg); padding: 30px; box-shadow: var(--ssp-shadow); text-align: center; transition: var(--ssp-transition); border-top: 4px solid var(--ssp-primary); }
.ssp-franchise-benefit-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--ssp-shadow-hover); }
.ssp-franchise-icon { font-size: 44px; margin-bottom: 14px; display: block; }
.ssp-franchise-benefit-card h4 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ssp-text); margin-bottom: 9px; }
.ssp-franchise-benefit-card p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ssp-light-text); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ---------- Campus Life ---------- */
.ssp-sports-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(8, 1fr); gap: 14px; margin-top: 32px; }
.ssp-sport-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 20px 10px; background: #fff; border-radius: var(--ssp-radius); box-shadow: var(--ssp-shadow); text-align: center; transition: var(--ssp-transition); border: 2px solid transparent; }
.ssp-sport-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--ssp-shadow-hover); border-color: var(--ssp-primary); }
.ssp-sport-icon { font-size: 36px; }
.ssp-sport-name { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ssp-text); }

/* ---------- Empty State ---------- */
.ssp-empty-state { text-align: center; padding: 80px 20px; }
.ssp-empty-icon { font-size: 68px; margin-bottom: 22px; opacity: 0.45; display: block; }
.ssp-empty-state h3 { font-size: 22px; color: var(--ssp-text); margin-bottom: 12px; font-weight: 700; }
.ssp-empty-state p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--ssp-light-text); }

/* ---------- Animations ---------- */
.ssp-reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease; }
.ssp-reveal.ssp-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.ssp-animate-up { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(32px); animation: ssp-up 0.85s ease forwards; }
.ssp-animate-up:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.18s; }
.ssp-animate-up:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.36s; }
@keyframes ssp-up { to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.ssp-footer { background: var(--ssp-footer-bg); color: var(--ssp-footer-text); }
.ssp-footer-top { padding: 70px 0 48px; }
.ssp-footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.6fr; gap: 44px; }
.ssp-footer-logo { height: 62px; width: auto; margin-bottom: 16px; filter: brightness(10); }
.ssp-footer-logo-text { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 1.3; }
.ssp-footer-tagline { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; opacity: 0.72; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.ssp-footer-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.ssp-footer-social-icon { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: var(--ssp-transition); }
.ssp-footer-social-icon:hover { background: var(--ssp-primary); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }

.ssp-footer-heading { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 22px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--ssp-primary); display: inline-block; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
.ssp-footer-links { }
.ssp-footer-links li { margin-bottom: 11px; }
.ssp-footer-links a { color: var(--ssp-footer-text); font-size: 14px; transition: var(--ssp-transition); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.ssp-footer-links a::before { content: '›'; color: var(--ssp-primary); font-size: 18px; line-height: 1; }
.ssp-footer-links a:hover { color: #fff; padding-left: 4px; }

.ssp-footer-contact { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.ssp-footer-contact-row { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; }
.ssp-footer-contact-row svg { flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 3px; color: var(--ssp-primary); }
.ssp-footer-contact-row a { color: var(--ssp-footer-text); }
.ssp-footer-contact-row a:hover { color: #fff; }

.ssp-footer-bottom { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.25); padding: 18px 0; text-align: center; }
.ssp-footer-bottom p { margin: 0; font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }

/* ==========================================================
   Photo Slider — Full-Width Aakash Event Images
   ========================================================== */
.ssp-photo-slider-section {
    width: 100%;
    background: #0d1b2a;
    padding: 0;
    line-height: 0;
}
.ssp-photo-slider-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.ssp-photo-slider {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0d1b2a;
    line-height: 0;
}
.ssp-photo-track {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}
.ssp-photo-slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
    line-height: 0;
}
.ssp-photo-slide.ssp-photo-active {
    position: relative;
    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 1;
}
/* Keep slider height by making first slide always occupy space */
.ssp-photo-slide:not(.ssp-photo-active) {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
}
.ssp-photo-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 520px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 6s ease;
}
.ssp-photo-slide.ssp-photo-active .ssp-photo-img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}
/* Caption bar */
.ssp-photo-caption-bar {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(13,27,42,0.88) 0%, transparent 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 40px 28px 22px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}
.ssp-photo-caption-text {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.ssp-photo-counter {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-left: 20px;
    background: rgba(1,160,226,0.25);
    padding: 3px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
}
/* Prev / Next buttons */
.ssp-photo-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    color: #fff;
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 30px;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--ssp-transition);
    line-height: 1;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.ssp-photo-btn:hover {
    background: var(--ssp-primary);
    border-color: var(--ssp-primary);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(1,160,226,0.4);
}
.ssp-photo-prev { left: 24px; }
.ssp-photo-next { right: 24px; }
/* Dots */
.ssp-photo-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 18px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    z-index: 10;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    max-width: 240px;
}
.ssp-pdot {
    width: 8px; height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--ssp-transition);
    padding: 0;
}
.ssp-pdot.ssp-pdot-active {
    background: var(--ssp-primary);
    width: 22px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(1,160,226,0.6);
}
/* Pause indicator */
.ssp-photo-play-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    background: rgba(1,160,226,0.22);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 32px; height: 32px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 11px;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: var(--ssp-transition);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
}
.ssp-photo-play-badge:hover { background: rgba(1,160,226,0.5); color: #fff; }
.ssp-photo-slider:hover .ssp-photo-btn { opacity: 1; }

/* Scroll to Top */
.ssp-scroll-top {
    position: fixed; bottom: 28px; right: 28px;
    width: 46px; height: 46px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ssp-primary), #0082b8);
    color: #fff; border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px; z-index: 999;
    opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
    transition: var(--ssp-transition);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(1,160,226,0.4);
}
.ssp-scroll-top.ssp-visible { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }
.ssp-scroll-top:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(1,160,226,0.5); color: #fff; }

/* ==========================================================
   RESPONSIVE — Mobile Navigation (max-width: 992px)
   ========================================================== */

@media (max-width: 992px) {

    /* Show hamburger */
    .ssp-hamburger {
        display: flex;
        z-index: 1001;
        position: relative;
    }

    /* Animated hamburger → X */
    .ssp-hamburger.ssp-ham-open span:nth-child(1) {
        transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
    }
    .ssp-hamburger.ssp-ham-open span:nth-child(2) {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scaleX(0);
    }
    .ssp-hamburger.ssp-ham-open span:nth-child(3) {
        transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
    }

    /* Nav panel slides in from right */
    .ssp-nav {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: -320px;
        width: 300px;
        height: 100vh;
        background: #fff;
        z-index: 1000;
        overflow-y: auto;
        padding: 80px 0 40px;
        box-shadow: -8px 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
        transition: right 0.35s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
    }
    .ssp-nav.ssp-nav-open {
        right: 0;
    }

    /* Overlay */
    .ssp-nav-overlay {
        display: block;
        opacity: 0;
        pointer-events: none;
        transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
    }
    .ssp-nav-overlay.ssp-nav-open {
        opacity: 1;
        pointer-events: all;
    }

    /* Nav list: vertical stack */
    .ssp-nav-list {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: 0;
        padding: 0 0 20px;
    }

    .ssp-nav-list > li > a {
        padding: 14px 24px;
        font-size: 15px;
        border-radius: 0;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
        color: #1a1a2e;
    }
    .ssp-nav-list > li > a:hover,
    .ssp-nav-list > li.ssp-active > a {
        background: rgba(1,160,226,0.07);
        color: var(--ssp-primary);
    }

    /* Dropdown arrow becomes a tap target */
    .ssp-dropdown-arrow {
        font-size: 13px;
        opacity: 0.7;
        transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        display: inline-block;
        padding: 4px 8px;
        margin: -4px -8px;
    }
    .ssp-has-dropdown.ssp-open > a .ssp-dropdown-arrow {
        transform: rotate(180deg);
        opacity: 1;
        color: var(--ssp-primary);
    }

    /* Dropdown: hidden by default, expands on .ssp-open */
    .ssp-dropdown {
        position: static;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: hidden;
        transform: none;
        box-shadow: none;
        border-radius: 0;
        border-top: none;
        border-left: 3px solid var(--ssp-primary);
        background: #f7fbff;
        padding: 0;
        max-height: 0;
        overflow: hidden;
        transition: max-height 0.35s ease, visibility 0s 0.35s;
        min-width: unset;
        margin: 0;
    }
    .ssp-has-dropdown.ssp-open > .ssp-dropdown {
        visibility: visible;
        max-height: 400px;
        transition: max-height 0.35s ease, visibility 0s 0s;
    }

    .ssp-dropdown li a {
        padding: 11px 24px 11px 28px;
        font-size: 14px;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(1,160,226,0.08);
        display: block;
        color: #444;
    }
    .ssp-dropdown li a:hover {
        background: rgba(1,160,226,0.1);
        color: var(--ssp-primary);
        padding-left: 34px;
    }
    .ssp-dropdown li:last-child a {
        border-bottom: none;
    }

    /* Disable desktop hover-based dropdown */
    .ssp-has-dropdown:hover .ssp-dropdown {
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: hidden;
        max-height: 0;
    }
    .ssp-has-dropdown.ssp-open:hover .ssp-dropdown {
        visibility: visible;
        max-height: 400px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .ssp-nav { width: 280px; right: -290px; }
    .ssp-topbar { display: none; }
    .ssp-logo-img { height: 48px; }
    .ssp-page-hero-title { font-size: 30px; }
    .ssp-section-title { font-size: 26px; }
    .ssp-slider { height: 340px; }
    .ssp-slide-title { font-size: 28px; }
    .ssp-slide-subtitle { font-size: 15px; }
}