/* ==========================================================================
   VedhamRoots — Contact Page Stylesheet (contact.css)
   Exclusively for: pages/contact.html
   Aligned with Master Color System & Editorial Heritage of about.html
   Fully Optimized for All Mobile & Tablet Responsive Views
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   0. Master 3-Way Alternating Background Theme Utilities for contact.html
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Theme 1: Deep Royal Temple Burgundy Sanctum */
.theme-royal-sanctum {
  background-color: #3D0A14 !important;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 20%, rgba(246, 200, 120, 0.14) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 75%, rgba(185, 87, 37, 0.16) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, #4A121A 0%, #360812 100%) !important;
  color: #FFF8EB !important;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.theme-royal-sanctum .section-kicker {
  color: var(--gold-amber, #F6C878) !important;
}

.theme-royal-sanctum .section-title {
  color: #FFFDF7 !important;
}

.theme-royal-sanctum .section-subtitle {
  color: #E2D9CE !important;
}

/* Theme 2: Warm Illuminated Cream / Sand Parchment */
.theme-warm-cream {
  background-color: #FDF9F1 !important;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(255, 248, 238, 0.9) 0%, #FDF9F1 100%) !important;
  color: var(--text-dark-body, #56423A) !important;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.theme-warm-cream.sand-tone {
  background-color: #FAF5EB !important;
}

.theme-warm-cream .section-kicker {
  color: var(--primary-terracotta, #99400D) !important;
}

.theme-warm-cream .section-title {
  color: var(--text-dark-primary, #3D0A14) !important;
}

.theme-warm-cream .section-subtitle {
  color: var(--text-dark-body, #56423A) !important;
}

/* Theme 3: Radiant Sunset Terracotta / Sacred Saffron Glow */
.theme-sunset-terracotta {
  background-color: #A73400 !important;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 20%, rgba(255, 215, 120, 0.35) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 65%, rgba(255, 170, 50, 0.3) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 100%, rgba(255, 230, 160, 0.22) 0%, transparent 60%) !important;
  color: #FFFDF7 !important;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.theme-sunset-terracotta .section-kicker {
  color: #360812 !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill) !important;
  padding: 0.42rem 1.15rem !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.65) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), 0 0 12px rgba(246, 200, 120, 0.25) !important;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}

.theme-sunset-terracotta .section-kicker .material-symbols-outlined {
  color: var(--primary-terracotta, #99400D) !important;
}

.theme-sunset-terracotta .section-title {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(61, 10, 20, 0.45);
}

.theme-sunset-terracotta .section-subtitle {
  color: #FDEED9 !important;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(42, 5, 13, 0.35);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Ambient Decorative Halos & Sacred Lotus Watermarks
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(80px);
  z-index: 1;
}

.glow-top-left {
  top: -60px;
  left: -60px;
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(246, 200, 120, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.glow-bottom-right {
  bottom: -60px;
  right: -60px;
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(185, 87, 37, 0.16) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.glow-top-right {
  top: -60px;
  right: -60px;
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(246, 200, 120, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.glow-bottom-left {
  bottom: -60px;
  left: -60px;
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(185, 87, 37, 0.16) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.bg-lotus-svg {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
  opacity: 0.14;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3));
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.theme-royal-sanctum .bg-lotus-svg {
  opacity: 0.18;
}

.theme-sunset-terracotta .bg-lotus-svg {
  opacity: 0.22;
}

.lotus-top-left {
  top: -20px;
  left: -15px;
  width: clamp(120px, 16vw, 240px);
  height: clamp(120px, 16vw, 240px);
  transform: rotate(-15deg);
}

.lotus-bottom-right {
  bottom: -20px;
  right: -15px;
  width: clamp(130px, 18vw, 260px);
  height: clamp(130px, 18vw, 260px);
  transform: rotate(20deg);
}

.lotus-top-right {
  top: -20px;
  right: -15px;
  width: clamp(120px, 16vw, 240px);
  height: clamp(120px, 16vw, 240px);
  transform: rotate(15deg);
}

.lotus-bottom-left {
  bottom: -20px;
  left: -15px;
  width: clamp(130px, 18vw, 260px);
  height: clamp(130px, 18vw, 260px);
  transform: rotate(-20deg);
}

.relative-z {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. Contact Hero (Heritage Visual Sanctum styled like classes.html)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-hero,
.classes-hero {
  position: relative;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(61, 10, 20, 0.78) 0%, rgba(42, 5, 13, 0.85) 100%),
    url('../assets/images/hero-slide-3.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  padding: 5.5rem 0 4.5rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #FFF8EB;
}

.contact-hero::after,
.classes-hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 140px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-sacred), transparent);
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-badge-item {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.contact-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem);
  color: #FFFDF7;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(36, 8, 18, 0.45);
}

.contact-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.8vw, 1.12rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #F5EFEB;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(36, 8, 18, 0.35);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Interactive Inquiry Form & Direct Channels Grid (Theme 2: Warm Cream)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-main-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.contact-split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .contact-split-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  }
}

/* Contact Form Card */
.contact-form-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2.5px solid #000000;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 3rem) clamp(1.75rem, 2.5vw, 2.5rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-warm-lg);
}

.contact-form-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 3vw, 1.95rem);
  color: var(--text-dark-primary);
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.contact-form-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-dark-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.contact-submit-btn {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.form-row-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .form-row-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.form-label-hint {
  font-weight: normal;
  color: var(--text-dark-subtle);
}

.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-dark-primary);
  background-color: var(--bg-surface-highlight, #FFFCF6);
  border: 1.5px solid #000000;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary-terracotta);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(185, 87, 37, 0.2);
}

.form-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 120px;
}

/* Contact Details & Info Panel */
.contact-info-panel {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.contact-channel-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid #000000;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-warm-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

.contact-channel-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #000000;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-warm-md);
}

.channel-icon-circle {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.channel-icon-wa {
  background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.15);
  color: #25D366;
}

.channel-icon-phone {
  background: rgba(185, 87, 37, 0.12);
  color: var(--primary-terracotta);
}

.channel-icon-trial {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
  color: #99400D;
}

.channel-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--text-dark-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.channel-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-dark-body);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.channel-action-link {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.channel-action-wa {
  color: #128C7E;
}

.channel-tel-link {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-terracotta);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.channel-mail-link {
  color: var(--primary-terracotta);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.channel-hours-note {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-dark-subtle);
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.45rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.channel-trial-btn {
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.15rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Quick Response Notice Box */
.quick-response-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFDF9 0%, #FFF0E2 100%);
  border: 2px solid #000000;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.quick-response-icon {
  color: var(--primary-terracotta);
  font-size: 32px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.quick-response-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-dark-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.quick-response-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-dark-body);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Bengaluru Physical Campus & Lineage Section (Theme 1: Royal Sanctum)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.bengaluru-campus-section {
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--gold-sacred);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-sacred);
  scroll-margin-top: 100px;
}

.campus-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .campus-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  }
}

.campus-main-title {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.campus-main-desc {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #E2D9CE;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.campus-info-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
}

.campus-info-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(253, 235, 221, 0.95);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.campus-info-item .material-symbols-outlined {
  color: var(--gold-amber);
  font-size: 22px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.campus-info-hl {
  color: var(--gold-amber);
}

.campus-visit-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2.5px solid #000000;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--text-dark-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.campus-visit-icon-circle {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(185, 87, 37, 0.12);
  color: var(--primary-terracotta);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem auto;
}

.campus-visit-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.campus-visit-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-dark-primary);
  margin-top: 0.65rem;
}

.campus-visit-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-dark-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

.landmark-pill-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.landmark-pill {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--bg-surface-elevated);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--primary-terracotta);
}

.campus-visit-actions {
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.campus-action-btn {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Compact Teach With Us & Trainer Application (Theme 2: Warm Cream)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.compact-teach-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--gold-sacred);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-sacred);
  scroll-margin-top: 100px;
}

.compact-teach-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: start;
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .compact-teach-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
    gap: 3.25rem;
  }
}

.compact-teach-highlights {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.compact-perks-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}

@media (min-width: 520px) {
  .compact-perks-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.compact-perk-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid #000000;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.15rem 1.1rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-warm-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.compact-perk-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: #000000;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-warm-md);
}

.compact-perk-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(185, 87, 37, 0.12);
  color: var(--primary-terracotta);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.compact-perk-icon .material-symbols-outlined {
  font-size: 20px;
}

.compact-perk-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.compact-perk-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-dark-body);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

.compact-onboarding-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFDF9 0%, #FFF0E2 100%);
  border: 2px solid #000000;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-warm-sm);
}

.onboarding-box-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.onboarding-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.onboarding-turnaround {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-terracotta);
}

.onboarding-box-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-dark-primary);
  margin: 0.6rem 0 0.35rem 0;
}

.onboarding-box-desc {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text-dark-body);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

.compact-onboarding-steps {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.compact-step-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark-primary);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.compact-step-num {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-saffron);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.step-arrow-divider {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.onboarding-dean-link-wrap {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
}

.dean-wa-link {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #128C7E;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

/* Compact Trainer Form Card */
.compact-teach-form-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid #000000;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-warm-md);
}

.teach-form-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.teach-form-kicker {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.teach-form-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: var(--text-dark-primary);
  margin: 0.2rem 0;
}

.teach-form-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-dark-subtle);
  margin: 0;
}

.compact-teach-form-card .form-group {
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.compact-teach-form-card .form-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
  display: block;
}

.compact-teach-form-card .form-input,
.compact-teach-form-card .form-select,
.compact-teach-form-card .form-textarea {
  padding: 0.65rem 0.95rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  border: 1.5px solid #000000;
}

.trainer-bio-textarea {
  min-height: 65px;
}

.trainer-submit-btn {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 48px;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}

.trainer-security-note {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--text-dark-subtle);
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 0 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

/* Compact Subject Pills Selector */
.compact-subject-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

.compact-subject-pill {
  appearance: none;
  background: var(--bg-surface-elevated, #F5EBDD);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 0.32rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark-body);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: all 0.18s ease;
  user-select: none;
}

.compact-subject-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(185, 87, 37, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--primary-terracotta);
  color: var(--primary-terracotta);
}

.compact-subject-pill.selected {
  background: var(--primary-saffron);
  border-color: var(--primary-terracotta);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(185, 87, 37, 0.3);
}

.compact-subject-pill .pill-check-icon {
  font-size: 14px;
  display: none;
}

.compact-subject-pill.selected .pill-check-icon {
  display: inline-block;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. 4-Step Admissions Journey (Theme 1: Royal Sanctum)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.admissions-steps-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.theme-royal-sanctum .step-card {
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(88, 20, 35, 0.75) 0%, rgba(45, 8, 18, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 2px solid #000000;
  color: var(--text-light-primary);
}

.theme-royal-sanctum .step-title {
  color: #FFFDF7;
}

.theme-royal-sanctum .step-desc {
  color: rgba(253, 235, 221, 0.9);
}

.steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

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

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.step-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid #000000;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.85rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-warm-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}

.step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: #000000;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-warm-md);
}

.step-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-terracotta);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--text-dark-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.step-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-dark-body);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. Admissions & Enrollment FAQs (Theme 2: Warm Cream)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.faq-section {
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.theme-warm-cream .faq-item {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid #000000;
}

.theme-warm-cream .faq-question {
  color: var(--text-dark-primary);
}

.theme-warm-cream .faq-question:hover {
  color: var(--primary-terracotta);
}

.theme-warm-cream .faq-icon {
  color: var(--primary-terracotta);
}

.theme-warm-cream .faq-answer-inner {
  color: var(--text-dark-body);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.faq-list {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 3.5rem auto 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(88, 20, 35, 0.75) 0%, rgba(45, 8, 18, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 2px solid #000000;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--gold-sacred);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 16px rgba(246, 200, 120, 0.2);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFDF7;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.faq-question:hover {
  color: var(--gold-amber);
}

.faq-icon {
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--gold-amber);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.faq-answer-inner {
  padding: 0 1.75rem 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(253, 235, 221, 0.92);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(246, 200, 120, 0.2);
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. Master Final Conversion CTA Banner (Theme 3: Radiant Sunset Terracotta)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.cta-banner-section {
  padding: 6.5rem 0 6rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--gold-sacred);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-sacred);
}

.cta-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(75px);
  z-index: 1;
}

.cta-glow-top-left {
  top: -80px;
  left: -80px;
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(246, 200, 120, 0.32) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.cta-glow-bottom-right {
  bottom: -80px;
  right: -80px;
  width: 440px;
  height: 440px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(185, 87, 37, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.cta-bg-lotus {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
  opacity: 0.35;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 16px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45));
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-lotus-top-left {
  top: -30px;
  left: -20px;
  width: clamp(170px, 18vw, 270px);
  height: clamp(170px, 18vw, 270px);
  transform: rotate(-15deg);
}

.cta-lotus-bottom-right {
  bottom: -35px;
  right: -25px;
  width: clamp(190px, 20vw, 300px);
  height: clamp(190px, 20vw, 300px);
  transform: rotate(20deg);
}

.cta-content-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.cta-kicker-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  background: rgba(45, 8, 18, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(246, 200, 120, 0.65);
  padding: 0.45rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 0 14px rgba(246, 200, 120, 0.2);
}

.cta-pulse-beacon {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25D366;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #25D366, 0 0 18px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.7);
  animation: ctaPulse 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes ctaPulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.35); opacity: 0.75; }
}

.cta-kicker-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: #FFF6D6;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.cta-kicker-hl-green {
  color: #86EFAC !important;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.cta-kicker-hl-gold {
  color: #FDE68A !important;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.cta-kicker-hl-amber {
  color: #FDBA74 !important;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.cta-kicker-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B95725 0%, #D99A16 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 2px 9px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.cta-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4vw, 3.35rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(45, 8, 18, 0.65), 0 4px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.cta-title-highlight-gold {
  color: #FFE58F !important;
  text-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(255, 229, 143, 0.5), 0 2px 10px rgba(45, 8, 18, 0.7);
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 800;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: initial !important;
  background: none !important;
}

.cta-title-highlight-amber {
  color: #FFF0A6 !important;
  text-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(255, 240, 166, 0.5), 0 2px 10px rgba(45, 8, 18, 0.7);
  font-weight: 800;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: initial !important;
  background: none !important;
}

.cta-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.35vw, 1.18rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #FFF8ED !important;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem auto;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(36, 8, 18, 0.55), 0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.cta-sub-hl {
  color: #FFE58F !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 229, 143, 0.35);
}

.cta-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
  text-align: left;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cta-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}

.cta-pillar-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(61, 10, 20, 0.82) 0%, rgba(42, 5, 13, 0.92) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(246, 200, 120, 0.4);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.35rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.cta-pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(74, 14, 26, 0.92) 0%, rgba(50, 6, 16, 0.98) 100%);
  border-color: var(--gold-sacred);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 20px rgba(246, 200, 120, 0.25);
}

.cta-pillar-icon-wrap {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(185, 87, 37, 0.5) 0%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(246, 200, 120, 0.6);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
  color: #FFDF85;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.cta-pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFDF7 !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.cta-pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #FDEBDD !important;
  margin: 0;
}

.cta-actions-hub {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 1.35rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.cta-btn-main {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F6C878 0%, #FFDF85 40%, #E37A24 100%);
  color: #2D0812 !important;
  padding: 1.05rem 2.25rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 0 24px rgba(246, 200, 120, 0.45);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 800;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, filter 0.25s ease;
  min-width: 280px;
}

.cta-btn-main:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 32px rgba(246, 200, 120, 0.6);
  filter: brightness(1.05);
}

.cta-btn-main-row {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: #2D0812 !important;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.cta-btn-main-sub {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #4A0E1A !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.cta-btn-whatsapp {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #128C7E;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #128C7E 0%, #075E54 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  padding: 1.05rem 2.25rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 2px solid #25D366;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 0 22px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 800;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
  min-width: 280px;
}

.cta-btn-whatsapp:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1ebe9b 0%, #0c776a 100%);
  border-color: #48f888;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 38px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
}

.cta-btn-whatsapp-row {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.cta-wa-icon {
  color: #25D366;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.7));
}

.cta-btn-whatsapp-sub {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #E8FDF0 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.cta-trust-bar {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.35rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFDF7 !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  background: rgba(45, 8, 18, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(246, 200, 120, 0.4);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.85rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.cta-trust-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.cta-trust-item strong {
  color: #FFE58F;
}

.cta-trust-icon {
  color: #FFD966 !important;
  font-size: 20px;
}

.cta-trust-divider {
  color: rgba(246, 200, 120, 0.6);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN BREAKPOINTS
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Tablet Landscape & Medium Screens (<= 1024px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .contact-hero,
  .classes-hero {
    padding: 4.5rem 0 3.5rem 0;
  }

  .contact-main-section,
  .bengaluru-campus-section,
  .faq-section {
    padding: 4.5rem 0;
  }

  .compact-teach-section,
  .admissions-steps-section {
    padding: 4.5rem 0;
  }

  .contact-split-grid {
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .campus-grid {
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .compact-teach-grid {
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Tablet Portrait & Large Mobile (<= 768px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Section Spacings */
  .contact-hero,
  .classes-hero {
    padding: calc(var(--header-height, 70px) + 1.75rem) 0 3rem 0;
  }

  .contact-main-section,
  .bengaluru-campus-section,
  .compact-teach-section,
  .admissions-steps-section,
  .faq-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }

  .cta-banner-section {
    padding: 4rem 0 3.5rem 0;
  }

  /* Decorative Background Scale Down */
  .ambient-glow {
    filter: blur(50px);
    width: 220px !important;
    height: 220px !important;
  }

  .bg-lotus-svg {
    width: 100px !important;
    height: 100px !important;
    opacity: 0.1 !important;
  }

  .cta-bg-lotus {
    width: 120px !important;
    height: 120px !important;
    opacity: 0.18 !important;
  }

  /* Section 1: Hero */
  .contact-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 6.5vw, 2.45rem);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }

  .contact-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    padding: 0 0.5rem;
  }

  /* Section 2: Contact Split Grid & Form */
  .contact-split-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.25rem;
  }

  .contact-form-card {
    padding: 1.65rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  .contact-form-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }

  .contact-form-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  }

  .form-row-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .form-label {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .form-input,
  .form-select,
  .form-textarea {
    font-size: 16px; /* Prevents auto-zoom on iOS */
    padding: 0.75rem 0.95rem;
  }

  .form-textarea {
    min-height: 100px;
  }

  .contact-submit-btn {
    padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  .contact-info-panel {
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .contact-channel-card {
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    gap: 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .channel-icon-circle {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }

  .channel-icon-circle .material-symbols-outlined {
    font-size: 22px !important;
  }

  .channel-title {
    font-size: 1.12rem;
  }

  .channel-desc {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  .quick-response-box {
    padding: 1.15rem 1rem;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .quick-response-icon {
    font-size: 26px !important;
  }

  .quick-response-title {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
  }

  .quick-response-desc {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
  }

  /* Section 3: Bengaluru Campus */
  .campus-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .campus-main-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 5.8vw, 2.25rem);
  }

  .campus-main-desc {
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
  }

  .campus-info-list {
    gap: 0.95rem;
    margin-top: 1.35rem;
  }

  .campus-info-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }

  .campus-info-item .material-symbols-outlined {
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .campus-visit-box {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  .campus-visit-icon-circle {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .campus-visit-icon-circle .material-symbols-outlined {
    font-size: 26px !important;
  }

  .campus-visit-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .campus-visit-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }

  .landmark-pill {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 0.28rem 0.65rem;
  }

  .campus-visit-actions {
    margin-top: 1.35rem;
  }

  .campus-action-btn {
    padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  /* Section 4: Compact Teach With Us */
  .compact-teach-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
  }

  .compact-teach-highlights {
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .compact-perk-card {
    padding: 1rem 0.9rem;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .compact-perk-icon {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
  }

  .compact-perk-icon .material-symbols-outlined {
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  .compact-perk-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .compact-perk-desc {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .compact-onboarding-box {
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  .onboarding-box-title {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
  }

  .onboarding-box-desc {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .compact-onboarding-steps {
    gap: 0.4rem;
  }

  .compact-step-pill {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.55rem;
  }

  .step-arrow-divider {
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .compact-teach-form-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.15rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  .teach-form-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .compact-teach-form-card .form-input,
  .compact-teach-form-card .form-select,
  .compact-teach-form-card .form-textarea {
    font-size: 16px; /* Prevents auto-zoom on iOS */
    padding: 0.7rem 0.85rem;
  }

  .compact-subject-pill {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    padding: 0.28rem 0.65rem;
  }

  .trainer-submit-btn {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  /* Section 5: Steps */
  .steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-top: 2.25rem;
  }

  .step-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  .step-number {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  }

  .step-title {
    font-size: 1.12rem;
  }

  .step-desc {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }

  /* Section 6: FAQ */
  .faq-list {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .faq-item {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .faq-question {
    padding: 1.15rem 1rem;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .faq-icon {
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .faq-answer-inner {
    padding: 0 1rem 1.15rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  /* Section 7: Final CTA Banner */
  .cta-kicker-pill {
    padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }

  .cta-kicker-text {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .cta-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 5.8vw, 2.2rem);
    line-height: 1.25;
  }

  .cta-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0.85rem auto 1.5rem auto;
  }

  .cta-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  }

  .cta-pillar-card {
    padding: 1.35rem 1.15rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  .cta-pillar-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .cta-pillar-desc {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
  }

  .cta-actions-hub {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .cta-btn-main,
  .cta-btn-whatsapp {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: unset;
    padding: 0.9rem 1.15rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  .cta-btn-main-row,
  .cta-btn-whatsapp-row {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .cta-btn-main-sub,
  .cta-btn-whatsapp-sub {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .cta-trust-bar {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    gap: 0.75rem;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .cta-trust-item {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Small Mobile View (<= 480px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .contact-hero,
  .classes-hero {
    padding-top: calc(var(--header-height, 70px) + 1.25rem);
    padding-bottom: 2.25rem;
  }

  .contact-main-section,
  .bengaluru-campus-section,
  .compact-teach-section,
  .admissions-steps-section,
  .faq-section {
    padding: 2.75rem 0;
  }

  .cta-banner-section {
    padding: 3rem 0 2.5rem 0;
  }

  .contact-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 7.8vw, 2.1rem);
  }

  .contact-form-card,
  .compact-teach-form-card {
    padding: 1.25rem 0.95rem;
  }

  .contact-form-title {
    font-size: 1.28rem;
  }

  .compact-perks-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .compact-step-pill {
    padding: 0.22rem 0.45rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }

  .compact-step-num {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }

  .campus-visit-box {
    padding: 1.35rem 0.95rem;
  }

  .campus-visit-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .faq-question {
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    padding: 1rem 0.85rem;
  }

  .faq-answer-inner {
    padding: 0 0.85rem 1rem 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
  }

  .cta-trust-bar {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 0.95rem;
    text-align: left;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .cta-trust-item {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .cta-trust-divider {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Extra Compact Mobile (<= 380px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .contact-hero-title {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
  }

  .contact-channel-card {
    padding: 1rem 0.85rem;
  }

  .channel-icon-circle {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
  }

  .channel-title {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
  }

  .compact-subject-pill {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.55rem;
  }

  .step-number {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
  }
}