/**
 * IISAUH THEME2026 — Academics Page Stylesheet
 * Modern 3D Elevated Cards, Visual Timelines & Ambient Background
 *
 * @package IISAUH_Theme2026
 */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. Root Variables & Scoping
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.academics-page {
	--navy: #071a2d;
	--primary-blue: #0284c7;
	--primary-blue-hover: #0369a1;
	--teal: #00a896;
	--teal-light: #02c4ae;
	--sky-blue: #38bdf8;
	--slate-body: #475569;
	--slate-muted: #64748b;
	background: #f8fafc;
	color: var(--slate-body);
	overflow-x: hidden;
	position: relative;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Academics Hero Banner (Exact Same Size as Careers Page Header)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-hero.academics-hero,
.academics-hero {
	position: relative;
	min-height: auto !important;
	padding: clamp(32px, 3.5vw, 48px) 0 clamp(32px, 3.5vw, 48px) !important;
	background: 
		radial-gradient(circle at 88% 25%, rgba(0, 168, 150, 0.22) 0%, transparent 50%),
		radial-gradient(circle at 12% 75%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.16) 0%, transparent 45%),
		linear-gradient(135deg, #07192f 0%, #0d284a 50%, #123a66 100%);
	color: #ffffff;
	overflow: hidden;
	isolation: isolate;
	border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.academics-hero__shell {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 3;
	width: min(100%, var(--container-max, 1680px));
	max-width: var(--container-max, 1680px);
	margin: 0 auto;
	padding: 0 var(--gutter, clamp(16px, 3.5vw, 40px));
	box-sizing: border-box;
}

.academics-hero__title {
	margin: 0;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 12px;
	color: #ffffff;
	font-size: clamp(22px, 2.6vw, 32px);
	font-weight: 700;
	line-height: 1.25;
	letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.academics-hero__title-icon.about-hero__badge-icon {
	flex-shrink: 0;
	width: 28px;
	height: 28px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: #00a896;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	color: #ffffff;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 168, 150, 0.4);
}

.academics-hero__title-icon svg {
	width: 14px;
	height: 14px;
	display: block;
}

.academics-hero__title-text {
	display: inline-block;
	color: #ffffff;
	text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.academics-hero__backdrop {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	z-index: 1;
	pointer-events: none;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.academics-hero__pattern {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	z-index: 1;
	pointer-events: none;
	opacity: 0.75;
}

.academics-hero__pattern svg {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
}

/* Subtle corner ambient orb */
.academics-hero__orb {
	position: absolute;
	border-radius: 50%;
	pointer-events: none;
	z-index: 1;
	filter: blur(65px);
}

.academics-hero__orb--1 {
	top: -30%;
	right: 5%;
	width: 480px;
	height: 480px;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 168, 150, 0.24) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.academics-hero__orb--2 {
	bottom: -40%;
	left: -5%;
	width: 420px;
	height: 420px;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

/* Floating Academic Icons */
.acad-floating-icon {
	position: absolute;
	pointer-events: none;
	z-index: 2;
	color: var(--sky-blue, #38bdf8);
	opacity: 0.28;
	filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25));
	will-change: transform;
}

.acad-floating-icon svg {
	display: block;
}

.acad-floating-icon--1 {
	top: 18%;
	left: 28%;
	color: #38bdf8;
	opacity: 0.28;
	animation: acadFloatSlow1 24s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.acad-floating-icon--2 {
	top: 54%;
	left: 45%;
	color: #02c4ae;
	opacity: 0.24;
	animation: acadFloatSlow2 28s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.acad-floating-icon--3 {
	top: 20%;
	right: 28%;
	color: #38bdf8;
	opacity: 0.26;
	animation: acadFloatSlow3 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.acad-floating-icon--4 {
	top: 56%;
	right: 12%;
	color: #02c4ae;
	opacity: 0.28;
	animation: acadFloatSlow1 26s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}

.acad-floating-icon--5 {
	top: 15%;
	right: 48%;
	color: #818cf8;
	opacity: 0.22;
	animation: acadFloatSlow2 30s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}

.acad-floating-icon--6 {
	top: 58%;
	left: 14%;
	color: #02c4ae;
	opacity: 0.25;
	animation: acadFloatSlow3 25s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes acadFloatSlow1 {
	0% {
		transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) rotate(0deg) scale(1);
	}
	50% {
		transform: translate3d(28px, -16px, 0) rotate(8deg) scale(1.08);
	}
	100% {
		transform: translate3d(-20px, 14px, 0) rotate(-6deg) scale(0.95);
	}
}

@keyframes acadFloatSlow2 {
	0% {
		transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) rotate(0deg) scale(1);
	}
	50% {
		transform: translate3d(-26px, 18px, 0) rotate(-10deg) scale(1.06);
	}
	100% {
		transform: translate3d(24px, -20px, 0) rotate(7deg) scale(0.94);
	}
}

@keyframes acadFloatSlow3 {
	0% {
		transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) rotate(0deg) scale(1);
	}
	50% {
		transform: translate3d(20px, 20px, 0) rotate(12deg) scale(1.1);
	}
	100% {
		transform: translate3d(-22px, -15px, 0) rotate(-8deg) scale(0.92);
	}
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
	.acad-floating-icon {
		animation: none !important;
	}
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Main Showcase Section with Animated Outer Backdrop
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.acad-showcase {
	position: relative;
	padding: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px) 0 clamp(64px, 8vw, 100px);
	background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f0f9ff 0%, #f8fafc 35%, #ffffff 100%);
	overflow: hidden;
}

.acad-showcase__backdrop {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	pointer-events: none;
	overflow: hidden;
	z-index: 1;
}

/* Ambient Floating Orbs */
.acad-bg-orb {
	position: absolute;
	border-radius: 50%;
	filter: blur(60px);
	pointer-events: none;
	will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.acad-bg-orb--1 {
	top: 5%;
	left: -5%;
	width: 520px;
	height: 520px;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18) 0%, rgba(2, 196, 174, 0.05) 50%, transparent 70%);
	animation: acadOrbFloat1 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.acad-bg-orb--2 {
	top: 45%;
	right: -8%;
	width: 560px;
	height: 560px;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(2, 196, 174, 0.16) 0%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.06) 50%, transparent 70%);
	animation: acadOrbFloat2 24s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.acad-bg-orb--3 {
	bottom: 5%;
	left: 25%;
	width: 480px;
	height: 480px;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12) 0%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.04) 50%, transparent 70%);
	animation: acadOrbFloat3 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* Background SVG Pattern Mesh */
.acad-bg-svg {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	pointer-events: none;
}

.acad-bg-wave--1 {
	animation: acadWavePulse1 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.acad-bg-wave--2 {
	animation: acadWavePulse2 15s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.acad-bg-circle--1 {
	transform-origin: 200px 300px;
	animation: acadCircleSpin 45s linear infinite;
}

.acad-bg-circle--2 {
	transform-origin: 1250px 550px;
	animation: acadCircleSpinRev 55s linear infinite;
}

.acad-bg-plus-markers {
	animation: acadPlusFade 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* Container */
.acad-showcase__container {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 2;
	width: 100%;
	max-width: var(--container-max, 1680px);
	margin: 0 auto;
	padding: 0 var(--gutter, clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 56px));
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Inspirational Quote Banner
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Inspirational Quote Banner (Modern Multi-Color Gradient Backgrounds & Centered Design)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.acad-quote-banner {
	position: relative;
	background: #ffffff;
	border-radius: 18px;
	border: 1.5px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
	box-shadow: 
		0 10px 30px -8px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.08),
		0 3px 12px -2px rgba(7, 26, 45, 0.03);
	padding: clamp(14px, 1.4vw, 20px) clamp(18px, 2.2vw, 36px);
	margin-bottom: clamp(28px, 3.8vw, 42px);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	overflow: hidden;
	isolation: isolate;
	transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.acad-quote-banner:hover {
	transform: translateY(-2px);
	box-shadow: 
		0 14px 38px -8px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.14),
		0 6px 18px -3px rgba(0, 168, 150, 0.1);
	border-color: rgba(2, 196, 174, 0.55);
}

/* Multi-Color Background Side Panels (Left & Right) */
.acad-quote-banner__side-bg {
	position: absolute;
	top: 0;
	bottom: 0;
	width: clamp(120px, 15vw, 220px);
	pointer-events: none;
	overflow: hidden;
	z-index: 1;
	transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}

.acad-quote-banner__side-bg--left {
	left: 0;
	border-top-left-radius: 17px;
	border-bottom-left-radius: 17px;
	mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 45%, transparent 100%);
	-webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 45%, transparent 100%);
}

.acad-quote-banner__side-bg--right {
	right: 0;
	border-top-right-radius: 17px;
	border-bottom-right-radius: 17px;
	mask-image: linear-gradient(270deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 45%, transparent 100%);
	-webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(270deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 45%, transparent 100%);
}

.acad-quote-banner:hover .acad-quote-banner__side-bg {
	transform: scale(1.02);
}

.acad-quote-side-svg {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Luminous Multi-Color Mesh Orbs within the sides (Light & Airy) */
.acad-quote-mesh {
	position: absolute;
	border-radius: 50%;
	filter: blur(45px);
	pointer-events: none;
}

/* Left Side Colors: Soft Aqua, Cyan, Sky, Sunlight Champagne */
.acad-quote-mesh--1 {
	top: -25px;
	left: -20px;
	width: 170px;
	height: 150px;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(45, 212, 191, 0.45) 0%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25) 50%, transparent 75%);
	opacity: 0.7;
}

.acad-quote-mesh--2 {
	bottom: -35px;
	left: 20px;
	width: 180px;
	height: 160px;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.4) 0%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.2) 50%, transparent 75%);
	opacity: 0.6;
}

.acad-quote-mesh--3 {
	top: 30%;
	left: 30%;
	width: 110px;
	height: 110px;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.35) 0%, rgba(244, 114, 182, 0.18) 50%, transparent 75%);
	opacity: 0.45;
}

/* Right Side Colors: Soft Sky Blue, Periwinkle, Turquoise, Lavender */
.acad-quote-mesh--4 {
	top: -30px;
	right: -20px;
	width: 180px;
	height: 160px;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45) 0%, rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.25) 50%, transparent 75%);
	opacity: 0.7;
}

.acad-quote-mesh--5 {
	bottom: -30px;
	right: 15px;
	width: 170px;
	height: 150px;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.4) 0%, rgba(45, 212, 191, 0.2) 50%, transparent 75%);
	opacity: 0.6;
}

.acad-quote-mesh--6 {
	top: 25%;
	right: 35%;
	width: 120px;
	height: 120px;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.35) 0%, rgba(129, 140, 248, 0.18) 50%, transparent 75%);
	opacity: 0.45;
}

/* CENTER CONTENT: 100% CENTERED TYPOGRAPHY (SINGLE LINE ON DESKTOP) */
.acad-quote-banner__content {
	flex: 1 1 auto;
	max-width: 1160px;
	width: 100%;
	margin: 0 auto;
	text-align: center;
	position: relative;
	z-index: 2;
	padding: 0 clamp(6px, 1.5vw, 20px);
}

/* Mini Header Pill Badge */
.acad-quote-banner__badge {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
	padding: 3px 12px;
	border-radius: 999px;
	background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.08);
	border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
	margin-bottom: 7px;
}

.acad-quote-banner__badge-dot {
	width: 6px;
	height: 6px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: #00a896;
	box-shadow: 0 0 6px #00a896;
}

.acad-quote-banner__badge-text {
	font-size: 10.5px;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: #0284c7;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

/* Centered Quote Text: Single Line */
.acad-quote-banner__text {
	margin: 0 0 7px 0;
	font-size: clamp(14px, 1.22vw, 17.5px);
	font-weight: 600;
	line-height: 1.45;
	color: #071a2d;
	letter-spacing: -0.01em;
	text-align: center;
	transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
	.acad-quote-banner__text {
		white-space: nowrap;
	}
}

.acad-quote-banner:hover .acad-quote-banner__text {
	color: #04202c;
}

/* Centered Source Badge */
.acad-quote-banner__source-wrap {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: center;
	align-items: center;
}

.acad-quote-banner__source {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	padding: 3px 14px;
	border-radius: 999px;
	background: rgba(0, 168, 150, 0.08);
	border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 150, 0.24);
	color: #008775;
	font-size: 11.5px;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 168, 150, 0.06);
	transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.acad-quote-banner:hover .acad-quote-banner__source {
	background: #00a896;
	color: #ffffff;
	border-color: #00a896;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 168, 150, 0.3);
}

@keyframes acadNodeBreathe {
	0% {
		transform: scale(0.8);
		opacity: 0.6;
	}
	100% {
		transform: scale(1.3);
		opacity: 1;
		filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px currentColor);
	}
}

/* Twinkling Diamond Sparkles */
.acad-art-sparkle {
	animation: acadSparkleTwinkle 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.acad-art-sparkle--1 { animation-delay: 0s; }
.acad-art-sparkle--2 { animation-delay: -1.2s; }
.acad-art-sparkle--3 { animation-delay: -2s; }
.acad-art-sparkle--4 { animation-delay: -0.7s; }

@keyframes acadSparkleTwinkle {
	0% {
		opacity: 0.2;
		transform: scale(0.65) rotate(0deg);
	}
	50% {
		opacity: 1;
		transform: scale(1.25) rotate(45deg);
		filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px currentColor);
	}
	100% {
		opacity: 0.25;
		transform: scale(0.7) rotate(90deg);
	}
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. 2x2 Modern Academic Pillars Grid
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.acad-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
	gap: 32px;
	align-items: stretch;
}

/* Individual 3D Academic Card */
.acad-card {
	position: relative;
	background: #ffffff;
	border-radius: 22px;
	border: 1.5px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
	box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -6px rgba(7, 26, 45, 0.07);
	padding: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 36px);
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.acad-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-6px);
	box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -10px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.16);
	border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
}

/* Card Glare effect */
.acad-card__glare {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	pointer-events: none;
	border-radius: 22px;
	transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
	opacity: 0;
	z-index: 5;
}

.acad-card:hover .acad-card__glare {
	opacity: 1;
}

/* Card Header (Icon Badge + Title) */
.acad-card__header {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 16px;
	margin-bottom: 24px;
	padding-bottom: 18px;
	border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
}

.acad-card__icon-badge {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	width: 52px;
	height: 52px;
	flex-shrink: 0;
	border-radius: 16px;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2) 0%, rgba(2, 196, 174, 0.16) 100%);
	border: 1.5px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
	color: var(--primary-blue);
	box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -4px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
	animation: facIconLoop 4s ease-in-out infinite;
	will-change: transform, box-shadow;
	transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
	cursor: pointer;
}

.acad-card:hover .acad-card__icon-badge,
.acad-card__icon-badge:hover {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0284c7 0%, #00a896 50%, #02c4ae 100%) !important;
	border-color: rgba(2, 196, 174, 0.7) !important;
	color: #ffffff !important;
	transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-2px);
	box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -4px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.48), 0 0 18px rgba(2, 196, 174, 0.4) !important;
}

.acad-card:hover .acad-card__icon-badge svg,
.acad-card__icon-badge:hover svg {
	color: #ffffff !important;
	stroke: #ffffff !important;
}

.acad-card__icon-badge svg {
	width: 26px;
	height: 26px;
	color: var(--primary-blue);
	stroke-width: 2.2;
	animation: facSvgLoop 4s ease-in-out infinite;
	transition: color 0.3s ease, stroke 0.3s ease;
}

.acad-card__title {
	margin: 0;
	font-size: 19px;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--primary-blue);
	letter-spacing: 0.5px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Card Body Content */
.acad-card__body {
	flex: 1;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
}

.acad-card__desc {
	margin: 0 0 20px 0;
	font-size: 14.5px;
	line-height: 1.7;
	color: var(--slate-body);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. Pillar Specific Custom Components
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* 1. Academic Year Timeline Component */
.acad-year-timeline {
	margin-top: auto;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 16px;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f9ff 0%, #e0f2fe 100%);
	border-radius: 16px;
	border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
	padding: 20px 24px;
}

.acad-year-timeline__nodes {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	position: relative;
}

.acad-year-timeline__node {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
	z-index: 2;
}

.acad-year-timeline__node-dot {
	width: 18px;
	height: 18px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: #ffffff;
	border: 3.5px solid var(--primary-blue);
	box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.2);
}

.acad-year-timeline__node--end .acad-year-timeline__node-dot {
	border-color: var(--teal);
	box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0, 168, 150, 0.2);
}

.acad-year-timeline__node-label {
	font-size: 11px;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--slate-muted);
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.acad-year-timeline__node-val {
	font-size: 15px;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--navy);
}

.acad-year-timeline__track {
	position: absolute;
	top: 9px;
	left: 40px;
	right: 40px;
	height: 3px;
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-blue) 0%, var(--teal) 100%);
	z-index: 1;
	border-radius: 4px;
}

.acad-year-timeline__track-glow {
	position: absolute;
	top: -2px;
	left: 0;
	width: 30px;
	height: 7px;
	background: #ffffff;
	border-radius: 4px;
	filter: blur(2px);
	animation: acadTrackPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* 2. School Hours Schedule Component */
.acad-hours-list {
	margin-top: auto;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 12px;
}

.acad-hours-item {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	padding: 14px 18px;
	background: #f8fafc;
	border-radius: 14px;
	border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
	transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.acad-hours-item:hover {
	background: #f0f9ff;
	border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
	transform: translateX(4px);
}

.acad-hours-item__info {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 12px;
}

.acad-hours-item__icon {
	color: var(--primary-blue);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
}

.acad-hours-item__grade {
	font-size: 14.5px;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--navy);
}

.acad-hours-item__tag {
	font-size: 11px;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--slate-muted);
	background: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
	padding: 2px 8px;
	border-radius: 20px;
	margin-left: 6px;
}

.acad-hours-item__time {
	font-size: 13.5px;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--primary-blue);
	background: #ffffff;
	border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
	padding: 6px 14px;
	border-radius: 10px;
	box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

/* 3. Academic Calendar Semester Roadmaps */
.acad-term-stepper {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f9ff 0%, #e0f2fe 100%);
	border-radius: 14px;
	border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
	padding: 10px 14px;
	margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.acad-term-step {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 3px;
}

.acad-term-step__num {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	width: 28px;
	height: 28px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: #ffffff;
	border: 2px solid var(--primary-blue);
	font-size: 11px;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--primary-blue);
	box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.15);
}

.acad-term-step--exam .acad-term-step__num {
	width: auto;
	padding: 0 8px;
	border-radius: 12px;
	border-color: var(--teal);
	color: var(--teal);
}

.acad-term-step__name {
	font-size: 10px;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--slate-muted);
}

.acad-term-step__line {
	flex: 1;
	height: 2px;
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.35), rgba(0, 168, 150, 0.35));
	margin: -10px 6px 0;
}

.acad-calendar-list {
	margin-top: auto;
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
	gap: 12px;
}

.acad-cal-card {
	padding: 14px 16px;
	background: #f8fafc;
	border-radius: 14px;
	border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
	transition: all 0.25s ease;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 4px;
}

.acad-cal-card:hover {
	background: #f0f9ff;
	border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45);
	transform: translateY(-2px);
	box-shadow: 0 6px 16px -4px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.12);
}

.acad-cal-card__top {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
}

.acad-cal-card__name {
	font-size: 13.5px;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--navy);
}

.acad-cal-card__badge {
	font-size: 10.5px;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--primary-blue);
	background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
	padding: 2px 7px;
	border-radius: 6px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
}

.acad-cal-card__period {
	font-size: 13px;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--slate-body);
}

/* 4. Vacation Highlights */
.acad-vacation-chips {
	margin-top: auto;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 10px;
}

.acad-vac-chip {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	padding: 12px 16px;
	background: #f8fafc;
	border-radius: 14px;
	border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
	transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.acad-vac-chip:hover {
	background: #f0fdf4;
	border-color: rgba(2, 196, 174, 0.4);
	transform: translateX(4px);
}

.acad-vac-chip__name {
	font-size: 13.5px;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--navy);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
}

.acad-vac-chip__dur {
	font-size: 12.5px;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--teal);
	background: #ffffff;
	border: 1px solid rgba(2, 196, 174, 0.3);
	padding: 4px 12px;
	border-radius: 8px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. Keyframes & Animations
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@keyframes acadOrbFloat1 {
	0% {
		transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1);
	}
	100% {
		transform: translate3d(80px, 60px, 0) scale(1.15);
	}
}

@keyframes acadOrbFloat2 {
	0% {
		transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1);
	}
	100% {
		transform: translate3d(-70px, -50px, 0) scale(1.2);
	}
}

@keyframes acadOrbFloat3 {
	0% {
		transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1);
	}
	100% {
		transform: translate3d(50px, -60px, 0) scale(1.1);
	}
}

@keyframes acadWavePulse1 {
	0% {
		stroke-dashoffset: 0;
		opacity: 0.5;
	}
	100% {
		stroke-dashoffset: 60;
		opacity: 0.85;
	}
}

@keyframes acadWavePulse2 {
	0% {
		stroke-dashoffset: 0;
		opacity: 0.45;
	}
	100% {
		stroke-dashoffset: -70;
		opacity: 0.8;
	}
}

@keyframes acadCircleSpin {
	from {
		transform: rotate(0deg);
	}
	to {
		transform: rotate(360deg);
	}
}

@keyframes acadCircleSpinRev {
	from {
		transform: rotate(360deg);
	}
	to {
		transform: rotate(0deg);
	}
}

@keyframes acadPlusFade {
	0% {
		opacity: 0.2;
		transform: scale(0.95);
	}
	100% {
		opacity: 0.55;
		transform: scale(1.05);
	}
}

@keyframes acadTrackPulse {
	0% {
		left: 0;
		opacity: 0.3;
	}
	50% {
		opacity: 0.9;
	}
	100% {
		left: calc(100% - 30px);
		opacity: 0.3;
	}
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. Responsive Media Queries
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
	.acad-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
		gap: 24px;
	}

	.acad-quote-banner {
		padding: 16px 14px;
	}

	.acad-quote-banner__side-bg {
		width: 120px;
		opacity: 0.5;
	}

	.acad-quote-banner__content {
		max-width: 100%;
		padding: 0;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
	.acad-calendar-list {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}

	.acad-hours-item {
		flex-direction: column;
		align-items: flex-start;
		gap: 8px;
	}

	.acad-hours-item__time {
		align-self: flex-start;
	}

	.acad-vac-chip {
		flex-direction: column;
		align-items: flex-start;
		gap: 6px;
	}

	.acad-vac-chip__dur {
		align-self: flex-start;
	}
}