:root{
  --tl-btn-bg: #F4B826;
  --tl-blue: #01295C;
  --white: #fff;
  --ligh-yellow: #DADE1C;
  --yellow-2: #F5D064;
  --tl-1-bg-coffee: #F7F3EB;

  /* slider-specific derived tokens */
  --hc-slide-h: 540px;
  --hc-ease: cubic-bezier(.65,.05,.36,1);
  --hc-dur: 700ms;
}

*{box-sizing:border-box;}
body{margin:0;font-family:'Poppins',Arial,sans-serif;background:var(--tl-1-bg-coffee);}

/* ---------- SLIDER SHELL ---------- */
.hc-slider{
  position:relative;
  width:100%;
  height:550px;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--tl-blue);
  user-select:none;
  touch-action:pan-y;
  cursor:grab;
}
.hc-slider.is-dragging{cursor:grabbing;}

.hc-slider__track{
  display:flex;
  height:100%;
  width:100%;
  will-change:transform;
  transition:transform var(--hc-dur) var(--hc-ease);
}
.hc-slider__track.no-transition{transition:none;}

/* ---------- SINGLE SLIDE ---------- */
.hc-slide{
  position:relative;
  flex:0 0 100%;
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
}

.hc-slide__img{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background-size:cover;
  background-position:center;
  background-repeat:no-repeat;
  transform:scale(1.08);
  transition:transform 6000ms linear;
}
/* subtle ken-burns drift on the active slide */
.hc-slide.is-active .hc-slide__img{transform:scale(1);}

.hc-slide__overlay{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(1,41,92,.92) 0%, rgba(1,41,92,.72) 32%, rgba(1,41,92,.28) 58%, rgba(1,41,92,.08) 100%);
}

.hc-slide__content{
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
  max-width:640px;
  padding:0 6vw;
  color:var(--white);
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateY(24px);
  transition:opacity .6s ease .15s, transform .6s ease .15s;
}
.hc-slide.is-active .hc-slide__content{
  opacity:1;
  transform:translateY(0);
}

.hc-eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  background:rgba(244,184,38,.16);
  border:1px solid var(--tl-btn-bg);
  color:var(--yellow-2);
  font-size:13px;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.04em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:6px 14px;
  border-radius:999px;
  margin-bottom:18px;
}



.hc-title{
  font-size:clamp(28px, 4.2vw, 50px);
  line-height:1.15;
  font-weight:700;
  margin:0 0 16px;
  color:var(--white);
}
.hc-title span{color:var(--tl-btn-bg);}

.hc-desc{
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.6;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  margin:0 0 28px;
  max-width:520px;
}

.hc-cta-group{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;}

.hc-btn{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  padding:14px 26px;
  border-radius:8px;
  font-size:15px;
  font-weight:600;
  text-decoration:none;
  transition:transform .25s ease, background .25s ease, color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.hc-btn--primary{
  background:var(--tl-btn-bg);
  color:var(--tl-blue);
  box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(244,184,38,.35);
}
.hc-btn--primary:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 12px 24px rgba(244,184,38,.45);}
.hc-btn--ghost{
  background:transparent;
  color:var(--white);
  border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55);
}
.hc-btn--ghost:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-color:var(--white);transform:translateY(-2px);}

/* ---------- ARROWS ---------- */
.hc-arrow{
  position:absolute;
  top:50%;
  transform:translateY(-50%);
  z-index:5;
  width:48px;height:48px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  background:rgba(1,41,92,.35);
  backdrop-filter:blur(4px);
  color:var(--white);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:background .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.hc-arrow:hover{background:var(--tl-btn-bg);border-color:var(--tl-btn-bg);color:var(--tl-blue);}
.hc-arrow--prev{left:24px;}
.hc-arrow--next{right:24px;}
.hc-arrow:active{transform:translateY(-50%) scale(.92);}

/* ---------- PROGRESS BAR ---------- */
.hc-progress{
  position:absolute;
  left:0;right:0;bottom:0;
  height:3px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  z-index:5;
}
.hc-progress span{
  display:block;
  height:100%;
  width:0%;
  background:var(--tl-btn-bg);
}
.hc-progress span.is-running{
  transition:width linear;
}

/* ---------- DOTS ---------- */
.hc-dots{
  position:absolute;
  z-index:5;
  bottom:22px;
  right:28px;
  display:flex;
  gap:10px;
}
.hc-dot{
  width:10px;height:10px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  border:none;
  cursor:pointer;
  padding:0;
  transition:background .25s ease, transform .25s ease, width .25s ease;
}
.hc-dot.is-active{
  background:var(--tl-btn-bg);
  width:26px;
  border-radius:6px;
}

/* ---------- RESPONSIVE ---------- */
@media (max-width: 991px){
  :root{ --hc-slide-h: 560px; }
  .hc-slide__content{max-width:100%;}
  .hc-stats__inner{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);row-gap:24px;}
  .hc-stat{border-right:1px solid #eee;}
  .hc-stat:nth-child(2n){border-right:none;}
}

@media (max-width: 600px){
  :root{ --hc-slide-h: 92vh; }
  .hc-slide__overlay{
    background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(1,41,92,.55) 0%, rgba(1,41,92,.75) 55%, rgba(1,41,92,.95) 100%);
  }
  .hc-slide{align-items:flex-end;}
  .hc-slide__content{padding:0 20px 40px;}
  .hc-title{font-size:clamp(26px,7vw,32px);}
  .hc-desc{font-size:14.5px;}
  .hc-arrow{width:38px;height:38px;}
  .hc-arrow--prev{left:12px;}
  .hc-arrow--next{right:12px;}
  .hc-dots{right:50%;transform:translateX(50%);bottom:14px;}
  .hc-cta-group{width:100%;}
  .hc-btn{flex:1 1 auto;justify-content:center;}
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .hc-slider__track,
  .hc-slide__img,
  .hc-slide__content,
  .hc-btn,
  .hc-arrow{transition:none !important;}
}


























/* ============================================
   FEATURE / STATS CARDS STRIP
   Custom-prefixed (hcf-) to avoid clashing
   with slider (hc-) classes.
   ============================================ */

.hcf-features{
  position:relative;
  z-index:6;
  margin-top:-60px;      /* pulls the strip up to overlap the slider bottom edge */
  padding:0 24px;
}

.hcf-features__inner{
  max-width:1200px;
  margin:0 auto;
  display:flex;
  gap:16px;
}

.hcf-card{
  flex:1 1 0;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:12px;
  background:var(--white, #fff);
  border-radius:14px;
  padding:16px 14px;
  box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(1,41,92,.12);
  min-width:0; /* allow text truncation on narrow tracks */
}

.hcf-card__icon{
  flex:0 0 auto;
  width:44px;
  height:44px;
  border-radius:10px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
}

.hcf-card__text{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:2px;
  min-width:0;
}

.hcf-card__text strong{
  font-size:14px;
  font-weight:600;
  color:var(--tl-blue, #01295C);
  line-height:1.25;
  white-space:nowrap;
  overflow:hidden;
  text-overflow:ellipsis;
}

.hcf-card__text small{
  font-size:12px;
  font-weight:400;
  color:#7A8699;
  line-height:1.3;
  white-space:nowrap;
  overflow:hidden;
  text-overflow:ellipsis;
}

/* ---------- RESPONSIVE ---------- */

@media (max-width: 991px){
  .hcf-features{margin-top:-40px;}
  .hcf-features__inner{
    flex-wrap:wrap;
  }
  .hcf-card{
    flex:1 1 calc(50% - 8px);
  }
  .hcf-card__text strong,
  .hcf-card__text small{
    white-space:normal;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px){
  .hcf-features{
    margin-top:-24px;
    padding:0 16px;
  }
  .hcf-features__inner{
    flex-direction:column;
    gap:10px;
  }
  .hcf-card{
    flex:1 1 100%;
    padding:14px;
  }
  .hcf-card__icon{
    width:40px;
    height:40px;
  }
}













/* ============================================
   ABOUT / INTRO SECTION
   Custom-prefixed (hca-) to avoid class clashes.
   ============================================ */

.hca-about{
  padding:70px 24px;
  background:var(--white, #fff);
}

.hca-about__inner{
  max-width:1200px;
  margin:0 auto;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:0.85fr 1.15fr;
  gap:56px;
  align-items:center;
}

/* ---------- text side ---------- */
.hca-eyebrow{
  display:inline-block;
  font-size:13px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.06em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--tl-btn-bg, #F4B826);
  margin-bottom:14px;
}

.hca-title{
  font-size:clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 40px);
  line-height:1.2;
  font-weight:700;
  color:var(--tl-blue, #01295C);
  margin:0 0 18px;
}
.hca-title span{color:var(--tl-btn-bg, #F4B826);}

.hca-desc{
  font-size:15.5px;
  line-height:1.7;
  color:#5B6472;
  max-width:460px;
  margin:0 0 30px;
}

.hca-btn{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  background:var(--tl-blue, #01295C);
  color:var(--white, #fff);
  font-size:13px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.04em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  text-decoration:none;
  padding:16px 26px;
  border-radius:8px;
  transition:background .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}
.hca-btn:hover{
  background:#013a82;
  transform:translateY(-2px);
}

/* ---------- media side ---------- */
.hca-about__media{width:100%;}

.hca-video{
  position:relative;
  width:100%;
  aspect-ratio:16/9;
  border-radius:20px;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:#0a1c3d;
  box-shadow:0 20px 45px rgba(1,41,92,.18);
}

.hca-video__thumb{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  display:block;
}

.hca-video__play{
  position:absolute;
  top:50%;
  left:50%;
  transform:translate(-50%, -50%);
  width:72px;
  height:72px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--tl-btn-bg, #F4B826);
  border:none;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  cursor:pointer;
  box-shadow:0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
  transition:transform .25s ease, background .25s ease;
}
.hca-video__play:hover{
  transform:translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.08);
}
.hca-video__play svg{margin-left:3px;} /* optical centering for the triangle */

/* iframe gets injected by JS with this class */
.hca-video__frame{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  border:0;
}

/* ---------- RESPONSIVE ---------- */
@media (max-width: 991px){
  .hca-about__inner{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    gap:40px;
  }
  .hca-desc{max-width:100%;}
}

@media (max-width: 600px){
  .hca-about{padding:50px 18px;}
  .hca-video__play{width:58px;height:58px;}
  .hca-video__play svg{width:18px;height:18px;}
}













/* ============================================
   WHY CHOOSE US SECTION
   Custom-prefixed (hcw-) to avoid class clashes.
   ============================================ */

.hcw-why{
  padding:70px 24px;
  background:var(--tl-1-bg-coffee, #F7F3EB);
}

.hcw-why__inner{
  max-width:1200px;
  margin:0 auto;
}

/* ---------- heading ---------- */
.hcw-head{
  text-align:center;
  margin-bottom:36px;
}
.hcw-eyebrow{
  display:block;
  font-size:13px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.06em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--tl-btn-bg, #F4B826);
  margin-bottom:10px;
}
.hcw-title{
  font-size:clamp(24px, 3vw, 34px);
  font-weight:700;
  color:var(--tl-blue, #01295C);
  margin:0;
}
.hcw-title span{color:var(--tl-btn-bg, #F4B826);}

/* ---------- pill cards ---------- */
.hcw-pills{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap:16px;
  margin-bottom:28px;
}
.hcw-pill{
  background:var(--white, #fff);
  border-radius:14px;
  padding:18px 16px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:12px;
  box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(1,41,92,.06);
}
.hcw-pill__icon{
  flex:0 0 auto;
  width:38px;
  height:38px;
  border-radius:10px;
  background:#EDF2FB;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
}
.hcw-pill__text{
  font-size:13.5px;
  font-weight:600;
  line-height:1.35;
  color:var(--tl-blue, #01295C);
}

/* ---------- large image cards ---------- */
.hcw-cards{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  gap:24px;
}

.hcw-card{
  position:relative;
  min-height:340px;
  border-radius:20px;
  overflow:hidden;
  background-size:cover;
  background-position:center;
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-end;
}

.hcw-card__shade{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(1,41,92,.94) 0%, rgba(1,41,92,.8) 30%, rgba(1,41,92,.35) 60%, rgba(1,41,92,.05) 100%);
}

.hcw-card__content{
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
  padding:32px;
  max-width:70%;
  color:var(--white, #fff);
}

.hcw-card__eyebrow{
  display:block;
  font-size:12px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.05em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--tl-btn-bg, #F4B826);
  margin-bottom:10px;
}

.hcw-card__title{
  font-size:clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 26px);
  font-weight:700;
  line-height:1.25;
  margin:0 0 12px;
}

.hcw-card__desc{
  font-size:14px;
  line-height:1.6;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  margin:0 0 22px;
}

.hcw-card__btn{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  background:var(--tl-btn-bg, #F4B826);
  color:var(--tl-blue, #01295C);
  font-size:12.5px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.04em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  text-decoration:none;
  padding:13px 22px;
  border-radius:8px;
  transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.hcw-card__btn:hover{
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:0 10px 22px rgba(244,184,38,.4);
}

/* ---------- RESPONSIVE ---------- */
@media (max-width: 991px){
  .hcw-pills{
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .hcw-cards{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }
  .hcw-card__content{max-width:85%;}
}

@media (max-width: 600px){
  .hcw-why{padding:50px 16px;}
  .hcw-pills{
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap:12px;
  }
  .hcw-pill{padding:14px 12px;}
  .hcw-pill__text{font-size:12.5px;}
  .hcw-card{min-height:300px;}
  .hcw-card__content{max-width:100%;padding:24px;}
  .hcw-card__title{font-size:20px;}
}















/* ============================================
   LIFE AT SCHOOL — ACTIVITY GALLERY STRIP
   Custom-prefixed (hcg-) to avoid class clashes.
   ============================================ */

.hcg-life{
  padding:70px 24px;
  background:var(--white, #fff);
}

.hcg-life__inner{
  max-width:1200px;
  margin:0 auto;
}

/* ---------- head row ---------- */
.hcg-head{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  margin-bottom:28px;
}

.hcg-title{
  font-size:clamp(22px, 2.6vw, 30px);
  font-weight:700;
  color:var(--tl-blue, #01295C);
  margin:0;
}

.hcg-view-link{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  font-size:14px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.03em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--tl-btn-bg, #F4B826);
  text-decoration:none;
  white-space:nowrap;
  transition:gap .25s ease;
}
.hcg-view-link:hover{gap:12px;}

/* ---------- grid ---------- */
.hcg-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap:20px;
}

.hcg-card{
  background:var(--white, #fff);
  border-radius:14px;
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(1,41,92,.08);
}

.hcg-card__img{
  aspect-ratio:4/3;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.hcg-card__img img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  display:block;
  transition:transform .4s ease;
}
.hcg-card:hover .hcg-card__img img{
  transform:scale(1.06);
}

.hcg-card__caption{
  margin:0;
  padding:12px 10px;
  text-align:center;
  font-size:13.5px;
  font-weight:600;
  color:var(--tl-blue, #01295C);
}

/* ---------- RESPONSIVE ---------- */
@media (max-width: 991px){
  .hcg-grid{
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px){
  .hcg-life{padding:50px 16px;}
  .hcg-head{
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:flex-start;
    gap:12px;
  }
  .hcg-grid{
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap:14px;
  }
  .hcg-card__caption{font-size:12.5px;padding:10px 8px;}
}

@media (max-width: 400px){
  .hcg-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  }
}











/* ============================================
   CTA BAND — APPLY FOR ADMISSION
   Custom-prefixed (hcc-) to avoid class clashes.
   ============================================ */

.hcc-cta{
  background:var(--tl-blue, #01295C);
  padding:50px 24px;
}

.hcc-cta__inner{
  max-width:1200px;
  margin:0 auto;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:24px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}

/* ---------- text side ---------- */
.hcc-cta__title{
  font-size:clamp(24px, 3vw, 32px);
  font-weight:700;
  color:var(--white, #fff);
  margin:0 0 8px;
}

.hcc-cta__desc{
  font-size:15px;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  margin:0;
}

/* ---------- action side ---------- */
.hcc-cta__action{
  flex:0 0 auto;
}

.hcc-cta__btn{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  background:var(--tl-btn-bg, #F4B826);
  color:var(--tl-blue, #01295C);
  font-size:14px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.03em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  text-decoration:none;
  padding:16px 32px;
  border-radius:8px;
  white-space:nowrap;
  transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.hcc-cta__btn:hover{
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:0 12px 26px rgba(244,184,38,.35);
}

/* ---------- RESPONSIVE ---------- */
@media (max-width: 767px){
  .hcc-cta__inner{
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:flex-start;
    text-align:left;
  }
  .hcc-cta__action{
    width:100%;
  }
  .hcc-cta__btn{
    width:100%;
    justify-content:center;
  }
}


















/* ============================================
   TESTIMONIALS + LATEST NEWS
   Custom-prefixed: hct- (testimonial), hcn- (news)
   ============================================ */

.hctn-wrap{ padding:70px 24px; background:var(--tl-1-bg-coffee, #F7F3EB); }
.hctn-inner{
  max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:24px;
}

/* ---------------- TESTIMONIAL BOX ---------------- */
.hct-box{
  position:relative; border-radius:18px; overflow:hidden;
  min-height:280px; display:flex; align-items:stretch;
  box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(1,41,92,.08);
}
.hct-box__bg{
  position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover;
}
.hct-box__shade{
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--white,#fff) 0%, var(--white,#fff) 42%, rgba(255,255,255,.85) 55%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 75%);
}
.hct-box__content{
  position:relative; z-index:2; padding:34px 30px; width:60%;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
}
.hct-title{ font-size:22px; font-weight:700; color:var(--tl-blue,#01295C); margin:0 0 4px; }
.hct-quote{ font-size:44px; line-height:1; color:var(--tl-btn-bg,#F4B826); font-weight:700; margin-bottom:6px; }

.hct-track{ position:relative; min-height:96px; }
.hct-slide{
  position:absolute; inset:0; opacity:0; transform:translateY(10px);
  transition:opacity .5s ease, transform .5s ease; pointer-events:none;
}
.hct-slide.is-active{ position:relative; opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); pointer-events:auto; }
.hct-text{ font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.7; color:#4A5568; margin:0 0 12px; }
.hct-author{ font-size:13.5px; font-weight:600; color:var(--tl-blue,#01295C); }

.hct-dots{ display:flex; gap:8px; margin-top:18px; }
.hct-dot{ width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; background:#D8DCE3; border:none; cursor:pointer; padding:0; transition:background .25s ease, width .25s ease; }
.hct-dot.is-active{ background:var(--tl-btn-bg,#F4B826); width:22px; border-radius:5px; }

/* ---------------- NEWS / NOTICE BOX ---------------- */
.hcn-box{
  background:var(--white,#fff); border-radius:18px; padding:26px 24px;
  box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(1,41,92,.08); display:flex; flex-direction:column;
}
.hcn-head{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; margin-bottom:16px; }
.hcn-title{ font-size:20px; font-weight:700; color:var(--tl-blue,#01295C); margin:0; }
.hcn-viewall{ font-size:12.5px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.03em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--tl-blue,#01295C); text-decoration:none; }
.hcn-viewall:hover{ color:var(--tl-btn-bg,#F4B826); }

/* fixed-height viewport that clips the auto-scrolling list */
.hcn-board{ position:relative; height:220px; overflow:hidden; }
.hcn-board::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; height:36px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0), var(--white,#fff));
  pointer-events:none; z-index:2;
}
.hcn-list{ position:absolute; left:0; right:0; top:0; will-change:transform; }

.hcn-item{
  display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:14px;
  padding:12px 0; border-bottom:1px solid #F0F0F0;
}
.hcn-item:last-child{ border-bottom:none; }

.hcn-item__date{
  flex:0 0 auto; width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:10px;
  background:var(--tl-blue,#01295C); color:var(--white,#fff);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center; line-height:1;
}
.hcn-item__date strong{ font-size:15px; }
.hcn-item__date small{ font-size:9px; letter-spacing:.04em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-top:2px; }

.hcn-item__body{ flex:1 1 auto; min-width:0; }
.hcn-item__title{ font-size:14px; font-weight:600; color:var(--tl-blue,#01295C); margin:0 0 3px; }
.hcn-item__desc{ font-size:12.5px; color:#7A8699; margin:0; overflow:hidden; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap; }

.hcn-item__arrow{
  flex:0 0 auto; color:var(--tl-btn-bg,#F4B826); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  width:22px; height:22px; margin-top:4px;
}

/* NEW tag, injected by JS for notices within 7 days */
.hcn-new-tag{
  display:inline-block; margin-left:8px; font-size:9px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.03em;
  background:var(--tl-btn-bg,#F4B826); color:var(--tl-blue,#01295C); padding:2px 6px; border-radius:4px; vertical-align:middle;
}

/* ---------------- RESPONSIVE ---------------- */
@media (max-width: 900px){
  .hctn-inner{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .hct-box__content{ width:100%; }
  .hct-box__shade{ background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--white,#fff) 40%, rgba(255,255,255,.4) 75%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%); }
  .hct-box{ min-height:340px; align-items:flex-end; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px){
  .hcn-item__desc{ white-space:normal; }
  .hcn-board{ height:260px; }
}













/* ============================================
   CONTACT / GET IN TOUCH SECTION — LIGHT THEME
   Custom-prefixed (hcct-) to avoid class clashes.
   ============================================ */

.hcct-contact{
  background:var(--tl-1-bg-coffee, #F7F3EB);
  padding:80px 24px;
}

.hcct-contact__inner{
  max-width:1200px;
  margin:0 auto;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 0.85fr;
  gap:40px;
  align-items:center;
}

/* ---------- left info side ---------- */
.hcct-info__eyebrow{
  display:block;
  font-size:13px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.06em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--tl-btn-bg, #F4B826);
  margin-bottom:12px;
}

.hcct-info__title{
  font-size:clamp(26px, 3.2vw, 38px);
  font-weight:700;
  line-height:1.2;
  color:var(--tl-blue, #01295C);
  margin:0 0 16px;
}
.hcct-info__title span{ color:var(--tl-btn-bg, #F4B826); }

.hcct-info__desc{
  font-size:15px;
  line-height:1.7;
  color:#5B6472;
  max-width:440px;
  margin:0 0 28px;
}

.hcct-info__img{
  width:100%;
  max-width:480px;
  aspect-ratio:16/10;
  object-fit:cover;
  border-radius:18px;
  box-shadow:0 20px 45px rgba(1,41,92,.12);
  display:block;
}

/* ---------- form card ---------- */
.hcct-form-wrap{
  background:var(--white, #fff);
  border:1px solid #ECE7DC;
  border-radius:18px;
  padding:36px 32px;
  box-shadow:0 15px 40px rgba(1,41,92,.08);
}

.hcct-form__title{
  font-size:21px;
  font-weight:700;
  color:var(--tl-blue, #01295C);
  margin:0 0 6px;
}

.hcct-form__sub{
  font-size:13.5px;
  color:#8A93A3;
  margin:0 0 22px;
}

.hcct-form__row{ margin-bottom:14px; }
.hcct-form__row:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }

.hcct-form input,
.hcct-form textarea{
  width:100%;
  border:1px solid #E3E7EE;
  background:var(--tl-1-bg-coffee, #F7F3EB);
  border-radius:8px;
  padding:13px 16px;
  font-size:14px;
  font-family:inherit;
  color:var(--tl-blue, #01295C);
  outline:none;
  transition:border-color .25s ease, background .25s ease;
  resize:none;
}
.hcct-form input::placeholder,
.hcct-form textarea::placeholder{ color:#9AA5B4; }

.hcct-form input:focus,
.hcct-form textarea:focus{
  border-color:var(--tl-btn-bg, #F4B826);
  background:var(--white, #fff);
}

.hcct-form__btn{
  width:100%;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:10px;
  background:var(--tl-btn-bg, #F4B826);
  color:var(--tl-blue, #01295C);
  font-size:14px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.03em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  border:none;
  border-radius:8px;
  padding:15px 20px;
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.hcct-form__btn:hover{
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:0 12px 26px rgba(244,184,38,.3);
}

/* ---------- RESPONSIVE ---------- */
@media (max-width: 991px){
  .hcct-contact__inner{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }
  .hcct-info{ text-align:left; }
  .hcct-info__img{ max-width:100%; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px){
  .hcct-contact{ padding:56px 16px; }
  .hcct-form-wrap{ padding:26px 22px; border-radius:14px; }
  .hcct-info__title{ font-size:24px; }
}












/* ============================================
   FOOTER
   Custom-prefixed (hcft-) to avoid class clashes.
   ============================================ */

.hcft-footer{
  background:var(--tl-blue, #01295C);
  padding:60px 24px 0;
}

.hcft-inner{
  max-width:1200px;
  margin:0 auto;
}

/* ---------- top grid ---------- */
.hcft-top{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1.4fr 1fr 1.6fr;
  gap:32px;
  padding-bottom:44px;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}

.hcft-logo{ width:150px; display:block; margin-bottom:20px; }

.hcft-socials{
  display:flex;
  gap:10px;
  list-style:none;
  padding:0;
  margin:0;
}
.hcft-socials a{
  width:36px; height:36px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  color:var(--white,#fff);
  font-size:14px;
  text-decoration:none;
  transition:background .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, color .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}
.hcft-socials a:hover{
  background:var(--tl-btn-bg,#F4B826);
  border-color:var(--tl-btn-bg,#F4B826);
  color:var(--tl-blue,#01295C);
  transform:translateY(-2px);
}

.hcft-title-link{ text-decoration:none; }
.hcft-title{
  font-size:16.5px;
  font-weight:700;
  color:var(--white,#fff);
  margin:0 0 14px;
  line-height:1.35;
}

.hcft-about-text{
  font-size:13.5px;
  line-height:1.75;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  margin:0;
}

.hcft-links{ list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0; }
.hcft-links li{ margin-bottom:11px; }
.hcft-links li:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }
.hcft-links a{
  font-size:13.5px;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  text-decoration:none;
  transition:color .25s ease, padding-left .25s ease;
}
.hcft-links a:hover{
  color:var(--tl-btn-bg,#F4B826);
  padding-left:4px;
}

.hcft-contact-item{
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  gap:10px;
  font-size:13.5px;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  margin:0 0 14px;
  line-height:1.6;
}
.hcft-contact-item:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }
.hcft-contact-item i{
  color:var(--tl-btn-bg,#F4B826);
  margin-top:3px;
  flex:0 0 auto;
  width:16px;
  text-align:center;
}
.hcft-contact-item a{
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  text-decoration:none;
  transition:color .25s ease;
}
.hcft-contact-item a:hover{ color:var(--tl-btn-bg,#F4B826); }

/* ---------- bottom bar ---------- */
.hcft-bottom{
  padding:22px 0;
  text-align:center;
}
.hcft-copyright{
  font-size:13px;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  margin:0;
}
.hcft-copyright a{
  color:var(--white,#fff);
  font-weight:600;
  text-decoration:none;
}
.hcft-copyright a:hover{ color:var(--tl-btn-bg,#F4B826); }

/* ---------- RESPONSIVE ---------- */
@media (max-width: 991px){
  .hcft-top{
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    row-gap:36px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px){
  .hcft-footer{ padding:44px 16px 0; }
  .hcft-top{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    gap:30px;
    text-align:left;
  }
  .hcft-bottom{ padding:18px 0; }
  .hcft-copyright{ font-size:12px; line-height:1.6; }
}










/* ============================================================
   HOLLY CHILD SCHOOL — GLOBAL REUSABLE DESIGN SYSTEM
   Prefix: hcx-  (use across every inner page)
   Load this file once, sitewide, after any CSS reset.
   ============================================================ */

:root{
  --tl-btn-bg: #F4B826;
  --tl-blue: #01295C;
  --white: #fff;
  --ligh-yellow: #DADE1C;
  --yellow-2: #F5D064;
  --tl-1-bg-coffee: #F7F3EB;

  /* derived tokens, reused across components */
  --hcx-text-dark:   #1C2A3A;
  --hcx-text-muted:  #5B6472;
  --hcx-text-soft:   #8A93A3;
  --hcx-border:      #E7E2D6;
  --hcx-border-blue: #E3E7EE;
  --hcx-radius-sm:   8px;
  --hcx-radius-md:   14px;
  --hcx-radius-lg:   20px;
  --hcx-shadow-sm:   0 6px 20px rgba(1,41,92,.08);
  --hcx-shadow-md:   0 15px 40px rgba(1,41,92,.10);
  --hcx-shadow-lg:   0 25px 55px rgba(1,41,92,.18);
  --hcx-ease:        cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}

/* ============================================================
   1. SECTION SHELL
   ============================================================ */
.hcx-section{
  padding:70px 24px;
}
.hcx-section--tight{ padding:44px 24px; }
.hcx-section--white{ background:var(--white); }
.hcx-section--cream{ background:var(--tl-1-bg-coffee); }
.hcx-section--navy{ background:var(--tl-blue); }

.hcx-container{
  max-width:1200px;
  margin:0 auto;
}
.hcx-container--narrow{ max-width:840px; }

/* ============================================================
   2. SECTION TITLES / EYEBROW / DESCRIPTION
   ============================================================ */
.hcx-head{ margin-bottom:36px; }
.hcx-head--center{ text-align:center; }

.hcx-eyebrow{
  display:inline-block;
  font-size:13px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.06em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--tl-btn-bg);
  margin-bottom:12px;
}

.hcx-title{
  font-size:clamp(24px, 3vw, 36px);
  font-weight:700;
  line-height:1.22;
  color:var(--tl-blue);
  margin:0 0 14px;
}
.hcx-title span{ color:var(--tl-btn-bg); }
.hcx-title--sm{ font-size:clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 26px); }
.hcx-title--on-dark{ color:var(--white); }

.hcx-desc{
  font-size:15px;
  line-height:1.75;
  color:var(--hcx-text-muted);
  max-width:640px;
}
.hcx-head--center .hcx-desc{ margin:0 auto; }
.hcx-desc--on-dark{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.75); }

/* ============================================================
   3. BUTTONS
   Base + modifiers. Use on <a> or <button>.
   ============================================================ */
.hcx-btn{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:9px;
  font-size:14px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.03em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  text-decoration:none;
  border:none;
  border-radius:var(--hcx-radius-sm);
  padding:15px 28px;
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:transform .25s var(--hcx-ease), box-shadow .25s var(--hcx-ease), background .25s var(--hcx-ease), color .25s var(--hcx-ease), border-color .25s var(--hcx-ease);
}
.hcx-btn svg, .hcx-btn i{ font-size:14px; }

.hcx-btn--primary{
  background:var(--tl-btn-bg);
  color:var(--tl-blue);
  box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(244,184,38,.3);
}
.hcx-btn--primary:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 12px 26px rgba(244,184,38,.42); }

.hcx-btn--dark{
  background:var(--tl-blue);
  color:var(--white);
}
.hcx-btn--dark:hover{ background:#013a82; transform:translateY(-2px); }

.hcx-btn--outline{
  background:transparent;
  color:var(--tl-blue);
  border:1.5px solid var(--tl-blue);
}
.hcx-btn--outline:hover{ background:var(--tl-blue); color:var(--white); }

.hcx-btn--ghost{
  background:transparent;
  color:var(--white);
  border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55);
}
.hcx-btn--ghost:hover{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.12); border-color:var(--white); }

.hcx-btn--link{
  background:none;
  color:var(--tl-blue);
  padding:0;
  text-transform:none;
  letter-spacing:0;
  font-weight:600;
}
.hcx-btn--link:hover{ color:var(--tl-btn-bg); }

.hcx-btn--sm{ padding:10px 20px; font-size:12.5px; }
.hcx-btn--lg{ padding:18px 34px; font-size:15px; }
.hcx-btn--block{ width:100%; }
.hcx-btn:disabled{ opacity:.55; cursor:not-allowed; transform:none !important; }

/* ============================================================
   4. CARDS
   Generic card shell used for info blocks, staff, events, etc.
   ============================================================ */
.hcx-card{
  background:var(--white);
  border-radius:var(--hcx-radius-md);
  box-shadow:var(--hcx-shadow-sm);
  overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .3s var(--hcx-ease), box-shadow .3s var(--hcx-ease);
}
.hcx-card--hover:hover{
  transform:translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow:var(--hcx-shadow-md);
}
.hcx-card--bordered{
  box-shadow:none;
  border:1px solid var(--hcx-border-blue);
}

.hcx-card__img{
  aspect-ratio:4/3;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.hcx-card__img img{
  width:100%; height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  display:block;
  transition:transform .4s var(--hcx-ease);
}
.hcx-card--hover:hover .hcx-card__img img{ transform:scale(1.06); }

.hcx-card__body{ padding:22px 20px; }
.hcx-card__eyebrow{
  display:block;
  font-size:11.5px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.05em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--tl-btn-bg);
  margin-bottom:8px;
}
.hcx-card__title{
  font-size:17px;
  font-weight:700;
  color:var(--tl-blue);
  margin:0 0 8px;
  line-height:1.35;
}
.hcx-card__text{
  font-size:13.5px;
  line-height:1.65;
  color:var(--hcx-text-muted);
  margin:0;
}
.hcx-card__footer{
  padding:14px 20px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--hcx-border-blue);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
}

/* icon variant — used for feature/pill style cards */
.hcx-card--icon{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:14px;
  padding:18px 16px;
}
.hcx-card__icon{
  flex:0 0 auto;
  width:44px; height:44px;
  border-radius:10px;
  background:#EDF2FB;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}

/* ============================================================
   5. BADGES / TAGS / PILLS
   ============================================================ */
.hcx-badge{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:6px;
  font-size:11.5px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.03em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:5px 12px;
  border-radius:999px;
}
.hcx-badge--gold{ background:#FFF4DA; color:#8A5E00; }
.hcx-badge--blue{ background:#E9F0FF; color:var(--tl-blue); }
.hcx-badge--dark{ background:var(--tl-blue); color:var(--white); }
.hcx-badge--outline{ background:transparent; border:1px solid var(--tl-btn-bg); color:#8A5E00; }

/* ============================================================
   6. LISTS
   ============================================================ */
.hcx-list{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; }

.hcx-list--check li{
  position:relative;
  padding-left:30px;
  margin-bottom:12px;
  font-size:14.5px;
  line-height:1.6;
  color:var(--hcx-text-muted);
}
.hcx-list--check li:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }
.hcx-list--check li::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  left:0; top:3px;
  width:18px; height:18px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--tl-btn-bg);
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%2301295C' stroke-width='3' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M20 6L9 17l-5-5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size:11px;
  background-repeat:no-repeat;
  background-position:center;
}

.hcx-list--arrow li{
  position:relative;
  padding-left:22px;
  margin-bottom:10px;
  font-size:14.5px;
  color:var(--hcx-text-muted);
}
.hcx-list--arrow li::before{
  content:'\2192';
  position:absolute;
  left:0; top:0;
  color:var(--tl-btn-bg);
  font-weight:700;
}

.hcx-list--links li{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--hcx-border-blue); }
.hcx-list--links li:last-child{ border-bottom:none; }
.hcx-list--links a{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  padding:14px 0;
  font-size:14.5px;
  font-weight:600;
  color:var(--tl-blue);
  text-decoration:none;
  transition:color .25s ease, padding-left .25s ease;
}
.hcx-list--links a:hover{ color:var(--tl-btn-bg); padding-left:4px; }

/* ============================================================
   7. BREADCRUMB / PAGE HEADER BAR
   ============================================================ */
.hcx-pagehead{
  background:var(--tl-blue);
  padding:64px 24px 40px;
  text-align:center;
}
.hcx-pagehead__title{
  font-size:clamp(26px, 3.4vw, 40px);
  font-weight:700;
  color:var(--white);
  margin:0 0 12px;
}
.hcx-breadcrumb{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  list-style:none;
  margin:0; padding:0;
  font-size:13px;
}
.hcx-breadcrumb li{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.55); }
.hcx-breadcrumb a{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.8); text-decoration:none; }
.hcx-breadcrumb a:hover{ color:var(--tl-btn-bg); }
.hcx-breadcrumb li:not(:last-child)::after{ content:'/'; margin-left:8px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.4); }

/* ============================================================
   8. FORMS
   ============================================================ */
.hcx-form__row{ margin-bottom:16px; }
.hcx-form__row:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }

.hcx-form__label{
  display:block;
  font-size:13px;
  font-weight:600;
  color:var(--tl-blue);
  margin-bottom:7px;
}

.hcx-form input[type="text"],
.hcx-form input[type="email"],
.hcx-form input[type="tel"],
.hcx-form input[type="number"],
.hcx-form input[type="date"],
.hcx-form input[type="password"],
.hcx-form select,
.hcx-form textarea{
  width:100%;
  border:1px solid var(--hcx-border-blue);
  background:var(--tl-1-bg-coffee);
  border-radius:var(--hcx-radius-sm);
  padding:13px 16px;
  font-size:14px;
  font-family:inherit;
  color:var(--tl-blue);
  outline:none;
  transition:border-color .25s ease, background .25s ease;
  resize:none;
}
.hcx-form ::placeholder{ color:#9AA5B4; }
.hcx-form input:focus,
.hcx-form select:focus,
.hcx-form textarea:focus{
  border-color:var(--tl-btn-bg);
  background:var(--white);
}
.hcx-form__error{ font-size:12px; color:#D64545; margin-top:6px; }

/* ============================================================
   9. TABLE (fee structure, notices list, results, etc.)
   ============================================================ */
.hcx-table-wrap{
  overflow-x:auto;
  border-radius:var(--hcx-radius-md);
  box-shadow:var(--hcx-shadow-sm);
}
.hcx-table{
  width:100%;
  border-collapse:collapse;
  background:var(--white);
  min-width:520px;
}
.hcx-table thead th{
  background:var(--tl-blue);
  color:var(--white);
  font-size:13px;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.02em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  text-align:left;
  padding:14px 18px;
}
.hcx-table tbody td{
  padding:14px 18px;
  font-size:14px;
  color:var(--hcx-text-muted);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--hcx-border-blue);
}
.hcx-table tbody tr:last-child td{ border-bottom:none; }
.hcx-table tbody tr:hover{ background:#FAFBFD; }

/* ============================================================
   10. PAGINATION
   ============================================================ */
.hcx-pagination{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:8px;
  list-style:none;
  margin:36px 0 0;
  padding:0;
}
.hcx-pagination a,
.hcx-pagination span{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  min-width:38px; height:38px;
  border-radius:8px;
  font-size:13.5px;
  font-weight:600;
  color:var(--tl-blue);
  background:var(--white);
  border:1px solid var(--hcx-border-blue);
  text-decoration:none;
  transition:background .25s ease, color .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.hcx-pagination a:hover{ border-color:var(--tl-btn-bg); }
.hcx-pagination .is-active span,
.hcx-pagination .is-active a{
  background:var(--tl-btn-bg);
  border-color:var(--tl-btn-bg);
  color:var(--tl-blue);
}

/* ============================================================
   11. UTILITIES
   ============================================================ */
.hcx-text-center{ text-align:center; }
.hcx-text-muted{ color:var(--hcx-text-muted); }
.hcx-mt-0{ margin-top:0; } .hcx-mb-0{ margin-bottom:0; }
.hcx-mt-sm{ margin-top:16px; } .hcx-mb-sm{ margin-bottom:16px; }
.hcx-mt-md{ margin-top:32px; } .hcx-mb-md{ margin-bottom:32px; }
.hcx-mt-lg{ margin-top:56px; } .hcx-mb-lg{ margin-bottom:56px; }

.hcx-grid{ display:grid; gap:24px; }
.hcx-grid--2{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr); }
.hcx-grid--3{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr); }
.hcx-grid--4{ grid-template-columns:repeat(4, 1fr); }

.hcx-divider{
  height:1px;
  background:var(--hcx-border-blue);
  border:none;
  margin:40px 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   12. RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 991px){
  .hcx-grid--4{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .hcx-grid--3{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 600px){
  .hcx-section{ padding:50px 16px; }
  .hcx-section--tight{ padding:32px 16px; }
  .hcx-pagehead{ padding:48px 16px 28px; }
  .hcx-grid--4, .hcx-grid--3, .hcx-grid--2{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .hcx-btn{ padding:14px 22px; font-size:13px; }
  .hcx-card--icon{ padding:14px 12px; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .hcx-btn, .hcx-card, .hcx-card__img img{ transition:none !important; }
}




































/* ============================================================
   GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS HERO
   Prefix: hcgp-  (used together with the shared hcx- system)
   ============================================================ */

.hcgp-hero{
  position:relative;
  min-height:420px;
  background-size:cover;
  background-position:center;
  background-color:var(--tl-blue);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  overflow:hidden;
}

.hcgp-hero__shade{
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(1,41,92,.95) 0%, rgba(1,41,92,.88) 38%, rgba(1,41,92,.45) 62%, rgba(1,41,92,.1) 100%);
}

.hcgp-hero__inner{
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
  max-width:1200px;
  margin:0 auto;
  width:100%;
  padding:64px 24px 56px;
}

.hcgp-hero__content{
  max-width:600px;
}

.hcgp-hero__title{
  font-size:clamp(28px, 3.6vw, 42px);
  font-weight:700;
  line-height:1.2;
  color:var(--white);
  margin:0 0 16px;
}
.hcgp-hero__title span{ color:var(--tl-btn-bg); }

.hcgp-hero__desc{
  font-size:15px;
  line-height:1.7;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  max-width:480px;
  margin:0 0 28px;
}

/* ---------- mini stats row ---------- */
.hcgp-stats{
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:14px;
}

.hcgp-stat{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  border-radius:10px;
  padding:10px 16px;
}

.hcgp-stat__icon{
  flex:0 0 auto;
  width:30px; height:30px;
  border-radius:8px;
  background:rgba(244,184,38,.15);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}

.hcgp-stat__text{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  line-height:1.3;
}
.hcgp-stat__text small{
  font-size:11px;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);
}
.hcgp-stat__text strong{
  font-size:15px;
  font-weight:700;
  color:var(--white);
}

/* ---------- bottom wave divider ---------- */
.hcgp-hero__wave{
  position:absolute;
  left:0; right:0; bottom:-1px;
  z-index:2;
  line-height:0;
}
.hcgp-hero__wave svg{
  width:100%;
  height:36px;
  display:block;
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 767px){
  .hcgp-hero{ min-height:auto; }
  .hcgp-hero__shade{
    background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(1,41,92,.55) 0%, rgba(1,41,92,.85) 55%, rgba(1,41,92,.97) 100%);
  }
  .hcgp-hero__inner{ padding:52px 20px 44px; }
  .hcgp-hero__content{ max-width:100%; }
  .hcgp-stats{ gap:10px; }
  .hcgp-stat{ flex:1 1 calc(50% - 10px); padding:10px 12px; }
}

@media (max-width: 420px){
  .hcgp-stat{ flex:1 1 100%; }
}














/* ============================================================
   OUR INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
   Prefix: hcim-  (used together with the shared hcx- system)
   ============================================================ */

.hcim-title{
  font-size:clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 26px);
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.02em;
  color:var(--tl-blue);
  margin:0 0 12px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}

.hcim-subrow{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:14px;
}
.hcim-subrow__line{
  width:44px;
  height:1px;
  background:var(--tl-btn-bg);
}
.hcim-subrow__text{
  font-size:13.5px;
  color:var(--hcx-text-muted);
}

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

.hcim-card{
  padding:34px 28px;
  text-align:center;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
}

.hcim-card__logo{
  height:64px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  margin-bottom:18px;
}
.hcim-card__logo img{
  max-height:100%;
  max-width:180px;
  object-fit:contain;
}

.hcim-card__title{
  margin-bottom:10px;
}

.hcim-card .hcx-card__text{
  margin-bottom:22px;
}

.hcim-card__btn{
  margin-top:auto;
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 991px){
  .hcim-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; max-width:480px; margin:0 auto; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px){
  .hcim-card{ padding:26px 20px; }
  .hcim-subrow__line{ width:28px; }
}






/* ============================================================
   OUR JOURNEY OF GLOBAL COLLABORATION
   Prefix: hcjt-  (used together with the shared hcx- system)
   ============================================================ */

.hcjt-title{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:16px;
  font-size:clamp(18px, 2.2vw, 24px);
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.02em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--tl-blue);
  margin:0;
}
.hcjt-title__line{
  width:36px;
  height:1px;
  background:var(--tl-btn-bg);
}

/* ---------- timeline ---------- */
.hcjt-timeline{
  position:relative;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap:16px;
  margin:52px 0 56px;
}

.hcjt-timeline__track{
  position:absolute;
  top:20px;
  left:0; right:0;
  height:1px;
  background-image:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--hcx-border) 60%, transparent 40%);
  background-size:10px 1px;
  background-repeat:repeat-x;
  z-index:0;
}

.hcjt-step{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
  text-align:center;
}

.hcjt-step__year{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  min-width:64px;
  height:32px;
  padding:0 14px;
  border-radius:999px;
  font-size:13px;
  font-weight:700;
  color:var(--white);
  margin-bottom:26px;
}
.hcjt-step__year--dark{ background:var(--tl-blue); }
.hcjt-step__year--gold{ background:var(--tl-btn-bg); color:var(--tl-blue); }

.hcjt-step__icon{
  width:56px; height:56px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--white);
  border:1px solid var(--hcx-border-blue);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  margin-bottom:16px;
  box-shadow:var(--hcx-shadow-sm);
}

.hcjt-step__text{
  font-size:13px;
  font-weight:600;
  line-height:1.5;
  color:var(--tl-blue);
  max-width:150px;
  margin:0;
}

/* ---------- global impact bar ---------- */
.hcjt-impact{
  background:var(--tl-blue);
  border-radius:var(--hcx-radius-lg);
  padding:34px 30px;
}

.hcjt-impact__title{
  text-align:center;
  font-size:16px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.03em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--tl-btn-bg);
  margin:0 0 26px;
}

.hcjt-impact__grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(6, 1fr);
}

.hcjt-impact__item{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:12px;
  padding:0 16px;
  border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
}
.hcjt-impact__item:last-child{ border-right:none; }

.hcjt-impact__text{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  line-height:1.3;
}
.hcjt-impact__text strong{
  font-size:19px;
  font-weight:700;
  color:var(--tl-btn-bg);
}
.hcjt-impact__text small{
  font-size:11.5px;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 991px){
  .hcjt-timeline{
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr);
    row-gap:36px;
  }
  .hcjt-timeline__track{ display:none; }

  .hcjt-impact__grid{
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr);
    row-gap:22px;
  }
  .hcjt-impact__item{
    border-right:none;
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    padding-bottom:16px;
  }
  .hcjt-impact__item:nth-child(3n){ border-right:none; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px){
  .hcjt-timeline{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .hcjt-title{ flex-direction:column; gap:8px; }
  .hcjt-impact{ padding:26px 20px; }
  .hcjt-impact__grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .hcjt-impact__item{ padding:0 8px 14px; }
}














/* ============================================================
   CERTIFICATES CAROUSEL
   Prefix: hccr-  (used together with the shared hcx- system)
   ============================================================ */

.hccr-carousel{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:14px;
}

.hccr-track-wrap{
  flex:1 1 auto;
  overflow:hidden;
}

.hccr-track{
  display:flex;
  gap:20px;
  transition:transform .5s var(--hcx-ease);
}

.hccr-card{
  position:relative;
  flex:0 0 calc(20% - 16px); /* 5 per row on desktop */
}

.hccr-card__frame{
  position:relative;
  aspect-ratio:1/1;
  background:var(--white);
  border:1px solid var(--hcx-border);
  border-radius:var(--hcx-radius-md);
  box-shadow:var(--hcx-shadow-sm);
  overflow:hidden;
}
/* decorative inner border, like a certificate mat */
.hccr-card__frame::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  inset:10px;
  border:1px dashed #D8CBA0;
  border-radius:6px;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.hccr-card__frame img{
  width:100%; height:100%;
  object-fit:contain;
  padding:14px;
  display:block;
}

.hccr-card__zoom{
  position:absolute;
  right:10px; bottom:10px;
  width:34px; height:34px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--tl-blue);
  color:var(--white);
  border:none;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  cursor:pointer;
  box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(1,41,92,.3);
  transition:background .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}
.hccr-card__zoom:hover{
  background:var(--tl-btn-bg);
  color:var(--tl-blue);
  transform:scale(1.08);
}

/* ---------- arrows ---------- */
.hccr-arrow{
  flex:0 0 auto;
  width:40px; height:40px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--tl-blue);
  color:var(--white);
  border:none;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:background .25s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.hccr-arrow:hover{ background:var(--tl-btn-bg); color:var(--tl-blue); }
.hccr-arrow:active{ transform:scale(.92); }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 991px){
  .hccr-card{ flex:0 0 calc(33.333% - 14px); }
}

@media (max-width: 600px){
  .hccr-card{ flex:0 0 calc(50% - 10px); }
  .hccr-arrow{ width:34px; height:34px; }
  .hccr-carousel{ gap:8px; }
}