:root {
    /* Primary Modern Academic Blue Palette */
    --vcsg-primary-deep: #082552;    /* deep academic navy */
    --vcsg-primary: #0B3B82;         /* primary deep academic blue */
    --vcsg-royal: #1558B0;           /* royal university blue */
    --vcsg-accent: #2F80ED;          /* modern blue accent */
    --vcsg-accent-light: #569aff;
    --vcsg-blue-soft: #EAF3FF;       /* light academic blue surface */
    --vcsg-blue-glow: rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.25);

    /* Backgrounds & Neutral Surfaces */
    --vcsg-bg: #F6F9FD;              /* soft academic white */
    --vcsg-surface: #FFFFFF;         /* clean white */
    --vcsg-surface-card: #FFFFFF;
    
    /* Refined Subtle Academic Gold */
    --vcsg-gold: #C89933;            /* subtle academic gold */
    --vcsg-gold-light: #E5B856;
    --vcsg-gold-glow: rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.22);
    
    /* Typography & Borders */
    --vcsg-text: #0B1930;            /* dark institutional slate */
    --vcsg-text-secondary: #2C3E50;
    --vcsg-text-muted: #64748B;      /* modern slate muted */
    --vcsg-border: rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.12);
    --vcsg-border-soft: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);

    /* Legacy Backward Compatibility Aliases */
    --vcsg-forest-deep: var(--vcsg-primary-deep);
    --vcsg-forest-dark: var(--vcsg-primary-deep);
    --vcsg-forest: var(--vcsg-primary);
    --vcsg-forest-mid: var(--vcsg-royal);
    --vcsg-emerald: var(--vcsg-royal);
    --vcsg-emerald-light: var(--vcsg-accent);
    --vcsg-emerald-glow: var(--vcsg-blue-glow);
    --vcsg-ivory-warm: var(--vcsg-bg);
    --vcsg-ivory: var(--vcsg-bg);
    --vcsg-ivory-dark: #EDF2F9;
    --vcsg-white: #FFFFFF;
    --vcsg-charcoal: var(--vcsg-text);
    --vcsg-charcoal-soft: var(--vcsg-text-secondary);

    /* 3D Shadows & Depth */
    --vcsg-shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.05);
    --vcsg-shadow-md: 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.08), 0 2px 6px -1px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.04);
    --vcsg-shadow-lg: 0 16px 36px -6px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.12), 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.05);
    --vcsg-shadow-3d: 0 22px 48px -10px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.16), 0 0 0 1px rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.1);
    --vcsg-shadow-3d-hover: 0 30px 60px -12px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.22), 0 8px 18px -4px rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.2), 0 0 0 1px rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.35);

    /* Animation Timing */
    --vcsg-spring: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --vcsg-transition-fast: 200ms var(--vcsg-spring);
    --vcsg-transition-normal: 320ms var(--vcsg-spring);
    --vcsg-transition-slow: 500ms var(--vcsg-spring);

    /* Radii */
    --vcsg-radius-sm: 8px;
    --vcsg-radius-md: 14px;
    --vcsg-radius-lg: 20px;
    --vcsg-radius-xl: 28px;
    --vcsg-radius-pill: 9999px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL UTILITIES & TYPOGRAPHY
   ========================================================================== */
html {
    height: auto;
    min-height: 100%;
    overflow-x: clip;
}

body {
    height: auto;
    min-height: 100%;
    background-color: var(--vcsg-bg);
    color: var(--vcsg-text);
    font-family: 'Nunito', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    overflow-x: clip;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6, .vcsg-font-title {
    font-family: 'Inter Tight', 'Nunito', sans-serif;
    color: var(--vcsg-text);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.vcsg-badge-meta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    background: var(--vcsg-blue-soft);
    color: var(--vcsg-primary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--vcsg-radius-pill);
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.vcsg-badge-gold {
    background: rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.12);
    color: #8c6818;
    border-color: rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.35);
}

/* 3D Physical Card Behavior */
.vcsg-card-3d {
    background: var(--vcsg-surface);
    border-radius: var(--vcsg-radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--vcsg-border-soft);
    box-shadow: var(--vcsg-shadow-md);
    transition: transform var(--vcsg-transition-normal), box-shadow var(--vcsg-transition-normal), border-color var(--vcsg-transition-normal);
    transform: perspective(1000px) translateY(0) rotateX(0) rotateY(0);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vcsg-card-3d:hover {
    transform: perspective(1000px) translateY(-8px) scale(1.01);
    box-shadow: var(--vcsg-shadow-3d-hover);
    border-color: rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.3);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VCSG GLOBAL CONTENT REVEAL SYSTEM
   Cubic-bezier: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1)
   Lightweight, academic, smooth, performance-optimized
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
    --vcsg-reveal-ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    --vcsg-reveal-duration: 0.55s;
    --vcsg-hero-duration: 0.65s;
    --vcsg-card-duration: 0.52s;
    --vcsg-ui-duration: 0.42s;
}

/* Base reveal elements */
.reveal-left,
.reveal-right,
.reveal-up,
.reveal-scale,
.section-reveal,
.reveal-card,
.reveal-btn,
.reveal-image {
    will-change: opacity, transform;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--vcsg-reveal-duration) var(--vcsg-reveal-ease),
                transform var(--vcsg-reveal-duration) var(--vcsg-reveal-ease);
}

/* Direction: Left -> Right into natural position */
.reveal-left {
    transform: translate3d(-50px, 0, 0);
}

/* Direction: Right -> Left into natural position */
.reveal-right {
    transform: translate3d(50px, 0, 0);
}

/* Direction: Upward into natural position */
.reveal-up {
    transform: translate3d(0, 35px, 0);
}

/* Direction: Subtle Scale into natural position */
.reveal-scale {
    transform: scale(0.96);
}

/* Section-level reveal */
.section-reveal {
    transform: translate3d(0, 35px, 0);
    transition: opacity 0.6s var(--vcsg-reveal-ease),
                transform 0.6s var(--vcsg-reveal-ease);
}

/* Card Reveal (subtle scale 0.98 -> 1 + upward translation 25px) */
.reveal-card {
    transform: translate3d(0, 25px, 0) scale(0.98);
    transition: opacity var(--vcsg-card-duration) var(--vcsg-reveal-ease),
                transform var(--vcsg-card-duration) var(--vcsg-reveal-ease),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Image subtle reveal */
.reveal-image {
    transform: translate3d(0, 20px, 0) scale(0.98);
    transition: opacity var(--vcsg-card-duration) var(--vcsg-reveal-ease),
                transform var(--vcsg-card-duration) var(--vcsg-reveal-ease);
}

/* Button entrance animation (preserving existing hover states) */
.reveal-btn {
    transform: translate3d(0, 15px, 0);
    transition: opacity var(--vcsg-ui-duration) var(--vcsg-reveal-ease),
                transform var(--vcsg-ui-duration) var(--vcsg-reveal-ease),
                background-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

/* When Revealed: Active State (.is-visible or .is-inview) */
.reveal-left.is-visible,
.reveal-left.is-inview,
.reveal-right.is-visible,
.reveal-right.is-inview,
.reveal-up.is-visible,
.reveal-up.is-inview,
.section-reveal.is-visible,
.section-reveal.is-inview,
.reveal-btn.is-visible,
.reveal-btn.is-inview {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
}

.reveal-scale.is-visible,
.reveal-scale.is-inview,
.reveal-card.is-visible,
.reveal-card.is-inview,
.reveal-image.is-visible,
.reveal-image.is-inview {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1);
}

/* Compatibility with existing Framer Motion-inspired [data-motion] */
[data-motion="from-left"] {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(-50px, 0, 0);
    transition: opacity var(--vcsg-reveal-duration) var(--vcsg-reveal-ease),
                transform var(--vcsg-reveal-duration) var(--vcsg-reveal-ease);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

[data-motion="from-right"] {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(50px, 0, 0);
    transition: opacity var(--vcsg-reveal-duration) var(--vcsg-reveal-ease),
                transform var(--vcsg-reveal-duration) var(--vcsg-reveal-ease);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

[data-motion="from-bottom"] {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(0, 35px, 0);
    transition: opacity var(--vcsg-reveal-duration) var(--vcsg-reveal-ease),
                transform var(--vcsg-reveal-duration) var(--vcsg-reveal-ease);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

[data-motion="fade"] {
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--vcsg-reveal-duration) var(--vcsg-reveal-ease);
    will-change: opacity;
}

[data-motion="scale-in"] {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.96);
    transition: opacity var(--vcsg-reveal-duration) var(--vcsg-reveal-ease),
                transform var(--vcsg-reveal-duration) var(--vcsg-reveal-ease);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

[data-motion].is-inview,
[data-motion].is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1);
}

/* Hero Stagger Sequence */
.hero-stagger-eyebrow { transition-delay: 0ms !important; }
.hero-stagger-heading { transition-delay: 100ms !important; }
.hero-stagger-desc { transition-delay: 180ms !important; }
.hero-stagger-actions { transition-delay: 260ms !important; }
.hero-stagger-visual { transition-delay: 140ms !important; }

/* Grid Auto-Stagger fallback (up to 8 items, JS extends dynamically) */
.reveal-stagger-grid > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0ms; }
.reveal-stagger-grid > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 70ms; }
.reveal-stagger-grid > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 140ms; }
.reveal-stagger-grid > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 210ms; }
.reveal-stagger-grid > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 280ms; }
.reveal-stagger-grid > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 350ms; }
.reveal-stagger-grid > *:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 420ms; }
.reveal-stagger-grid > *:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 420ms; }

/* Mobile Responsiveness & Overflow Protection */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .reveal-left,
    [data-motion="from-left"] {
        transform: translate3d(-22px, 0, 0);
    }
    .reveal-right,
    [data-motion="from-right"] {
        transform: translate3d(22px, 0, 0);
    }
    .reveal-up,
    .section-reveal,
    .reveal-card,
    [data-motion="from-bottom"] {
        transform: translate3d(0, 18px, 0);
    }
    .reveal-image {
        transform: translate3d(0, 14px, 0) scale(0.99);
    }
    .reveal-btn {
        transform: translate3d(0, 10px, 0);
    }
    body, html {
        overflow-x: clip;
    }
}

/* Accessibility: Respect Reduced Motion Preference */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .reveal-left,
    .reveal-right,
    .reveal-up,
    .reveal-scale,
    .section-reveal,
    .reveal-card,
    .reveal-btn,
    .reveal-image,
    .vcsg-dropdown-menu,
    .vcsg-megamenu-col-header,
    .vcsg-megamenu-col-title,
    .vcsg-megamenu-link,
    .vcsg-megamenu-item,
    .vcsg-dropdown-item,
    .vcsg-sub-menu,
    [data-motion] {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
        animation: none !important;
    }
}

/* Graceful Fallback if JS is disabled */
html.no-js .reveal-left,
html.no-js .reveal-right,
html.no-js .reveal-up,
html.no-js .reveal-scale,
html.no-js .reveal-card,
html.no-js .section-reveal,
html.no-js .reveal-btn,
html.no-js .reveal-image {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HEADER — THREE LEVEL INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE
   Level 1: Utility / Contact Bar
   Level 2: University Branding
   Level 3: Sticky Main Navigation
   ========================================================================== */
.vcsg-header-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1030;
    background: transparent;
}

/* LEVEL 1: UTILITY / CONTACT BAR */
.vcsg-top-utility {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #082552 0%, #0B3B82 100%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    padding: 7px 0;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
}

.vcsg-utility-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--vcsg-transition-fast);
}

.vcsg-utility-item:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.vcsg-utility-icon {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: #EAF3FF;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 11px;
}

.vcsg-utility-label {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.vcsg-utility-val {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.vcsg-utility-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 14px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    display: inline-block;
}

.vcsg-social-pill {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--vcsg-transition-fast);
}

.vcsg-social-pill:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--vcsg-primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* LEVEL 2: UNIVERSITY BRANDING AREA */
.vcsg-branding-band {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 14px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.08);
}

.vcsg-brand-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.vcsg-logo-crest {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.18));
    transition: transform var(--vcsg-transition-fast);
}

.vcsg-brand-wrap:hover .vcsg-logo-crest {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.vcsg-brand-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.vcsg-brand-title {
    font-family: 'Inter Tight', sans-serif;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--vcsg-primary-deep);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.vcsg-brand-subtitle {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vcsg-royal);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.vcsg-brand-location {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    color: var(--vcsg-text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Branding Area Action Buttons */
.vcsg-btn-login-outline {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    padding: 7px 18px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vcsg-primary);
    background: transparent;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--vcsg-primary);
    border-radius: var(--vcsg-radius-pill);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--vcsg-transition-fast);
}

.vcsg-btn-login-outline:hover {
    background: var(--vcsg-blue-soft);
    color: var(--vcsg-primary-deep);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.vcsg-btn-signup-solid {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    padding: 7px 20px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vcsg-royal) 0%, var(--vcsg-primary) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--vcsg-radius-pill);
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.25);
    transition: all var(--vcsg-transition-fast);
}

.vcsg-btn-signup-solid:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vcsg-accent) 0%, var(--vcsg-royal) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.35);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* LEVEL 3: MAIN NAVIGATION (STICKY NAVIGATION AT TOP) */
.vcsg-navbar-main {
    position: -webkit-sticky !important;
    position: sticky !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    z-index: 1040 !important;
    background: var(--vcsg-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.22);
    padding: 0;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.vcsg-navbar-main .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

@media (min-width: 1400px) {
    .vcsg-navbar-main .navbar-nav {
        gap: 20px;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1199px) {
    .vcsg-navbar-main .navbar-nav {
        gap: 8px;
    }
}

/* Hide duplicate Bootstrap caret arrow on dropdowns so only one flipping chevron is shown */
.vcsg-navbar-main .dropdown-toggle::after,
.vcsg-nav-link.dropdown-toggle::after {
    display: none !important;
}

.vcsg-nav-link {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94) !important;
    padding: 14px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 4px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    transition: all var(--vcsg-transition-fast);
    position: relative;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

@media (min-width: 1400px) {
    .vcsg-nav-link {
        padding: 14px 14px !important;
        gap: 7px;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1199px) {
    .vcsg-nav-link {
        font-size: 13px;
        padding: 14px 8px !important;
        gap: 5px;
    }
}

.vcsg-nav-link:hover {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
}

.vcsg-nav-link.active {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

.vcsg-nav-link.active::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--vcsg-gold-light);
    border-radius: 2px 2px 0 0;
}

.vcsg-nav-caret {
    font-size: 10px;
    opacity: 0.8;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.nav-item.dropdown:hover .vcsg-nav-caret,
.nav-item.dropdown.show .vcsg-nav-caret,
.vcsg-nav-link:hover .vcsg-nav-caret {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Desktop Dropdown Menus */
.vcsg-dropdown-menu {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.12);
    border-radius: var(--vcsg-radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.16);
    padding: 8px 0;
    min-width: 240px;
    margin-top: 0;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown,
    .vcsg-header-wrap .dropdown {
        position: relative;
    }

    /* Dropdown Opening Motion: 280ms, translateY(-8px) scale(0.98) -> translateY(0) scale(1), no bounce */
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown:hover > .vcsg-dropdown-menu,
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown:hover > .dropdown-menu,
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown.show > .vcsg-dropdown-menu,
    .vcsg-header-wrap .dropdown:hover > .vcsg-dropdown-menu,
    .vcsg-header-wrap .dropdown:hover > .dropdown-menu,
    .vcsg-header-wrap .dropdown.show > .vcsg-dropdown-menu {
        display: block !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
        pointer-events: auto !important;
        animation: vcsgDropdownOpen 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) forwards;
        transform-origin: top center;
        will-change: opacity, transform;
    }

    /* Invisible hover bridge between nav link and dropdown menu */
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        bottom: -8px;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        height: 10px;
        background: transparent;
        z-index: 1045;
    }

    /* Nested Submenus on Hover */
    .vcsg-dropdown-submenu:hover > .vcsg-sub-menu,
    .vcsg-dropdown-submenu.show > .vcsg-sub-menu {
        display: block !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
        pointer-events: auto !important;
        animation: vcsgSubMenuFadeIn 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) forwards;
    }

    /* Left-oriented submenu entrance */
    .dropdown-menu-end .vcsg-dropdown-submenu:hover > .vcsg-sub-menu,
    .vcsg-dropdown-submenu.vcsg-submenu-left:hover > .vcsg-sub-menu,
    .vcsg-dropdown-submenu.vcsg-submenu-left.is-hovered > .vcsg-sub-menu,
    .vcsg-dropdown-submenu.vcsg-submenu-left > .vcsg-sub-menu.show {
        animation: vcsgSubMenuLeftFadeIn 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) forwards !important;
    }

    /* ======================================================================
       DROPDOWN INTERNAL CONTENT STAGGERED MOTION
       Fast micro-stagger: heading (0ms), item 1 (40ms), item 2 (70ms),
       item 3 (100ms), item 4 (130ms).
       ====================================================================== */

    /* 1. Section Headings (Column Titles) */
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown:hover .vcsg-megamenu-col-header,
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown.show .vcsg-megamenu-col-header,
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown:hover .vcsg-megamenu-col-title,
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown.show .vcsg-megamenu-col-title {
        animation: vcsgMenuHeadingEnter 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0ms backwards;
        will-change: opacity, transform;
    }

    /* 2. Alumni Mega-Menu: Staggered Entrance */
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown:hover .vcsg-alumni-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-link,
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown.show .vcsg-alumni-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-link {
        animation: vcsgMenuItemEnter 0.24s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) backwards;
        will-change: opacity, transform;
    }
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown:hover .vcsg-alumni-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-link:nth-of-type(1),
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown.show .vcsg-alumni-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-link:nth-of-type(1) { animation-delay: 40ms; }
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown:hover .vcsg-alumni-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-link:nth-of-type(2),
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown.show .vcsg-alumni-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-link:nth-of-type(2) { animation-delay: 70ms; }
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown:hover .vcsg-alumni-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-link:nth-of-type(3),
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown.show .vcsg-alumni-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-link:nth-of-type(3) { animation-delay: 100ms; }
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown:hover .vcsg-alumni-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-link:nth-of-type(4),
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown.show .vcsg-alumni-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-link:nth-of-type(4) { animation-delay: 130ms; }
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown:hover .vcsg-alumni-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-link:nth-of-type(n+5),
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown.show .vcsg-alumni-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-link:nth-of-type(n+5) { animation-delay: 160ms; }

    /* Alumni Mega-Menu Icons subtle entrance */
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown:hover .vcsg-alumni-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-link i,
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown.show .vcsg-alumni-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-link i {
        animation: vcsgMenuIconEnter 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) backwards;
    }
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown:hover .vcsg-alumni-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-link:nth-of-type(1) i,
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown.show .vcsg-alumni-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-link:nth-of-type(1) i { animation-delay: 40ms; }
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown:hover .vcsg-alumni-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-link:nth-of-type(2) i,
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown.show .vcsg-alumni-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-link:nth-of-type(2) i { animation-delay: 70ms; }
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown:hover .vcsg-alumni-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-link:nth-of-type(3) i,
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown.show .vcsg-alumni-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-link:nth-of-type(3) i { animation-delay: 100ms; }
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown:hover .vcsg-alumni-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-link:nth-of-type(4) i,
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown.show .vcsg-alumni-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-link:nth-of-type(4) i { animation-delay: 130ms; }
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown:hover .vcsg-alumni-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-link:nth-of-type(n+5) i,
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown.show .vcsg-alumni-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-link:nth-of-type(n+5) i { animation-delay: 160ms; }

    /* 3. Events & Stories & Community Mega-Menus: Staggered Entrance */
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown:hover .vcsg-events-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-item,
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown.show .vcsg-events-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-item,
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown:hover .vcsg-community-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-item,
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown.show .vcsg-community-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-item {
        animation: vcsgMenuItemEnter 0.24s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) backwards;
        will-change: opacity, transform;
    }
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown:hover .vcsg-events-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-item:nth-of-type(1),
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown.show .vcsg-events-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-item:nth-of-type(1),
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown:hover .vcsg-community-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-item:nth-of-type(1),
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown.show .vcsg-community-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-item:nth-of-type(1) { animation-delay: 40ms; }
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown:hover .vcsg-events-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-item:nth-of-type(2),
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown.show .vcsg-events-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-item:nth-of-type(2),
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown:hover .vcsg-community-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-item:nth-of-type(2),
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown.show .vcsg-community-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-item:nth-of-type(2) { animation-delay: 70ms; }
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown:hover .vcsg-events-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-item:nth-of-type(3),
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown.show .vcsg-events-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-item:nth-of-type(3),
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown:hover .vcsg-community-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-item:nth-of-type(3),
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown.show .vcsg-community-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-item:nth-of-type(3) { animation-delay: 100ms; }
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown:hover .vcsg-events-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-item:nth-of-type(n+4),
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown.show .vcsg-events-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-item:nth-of-type(n+4),
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown:hover .vcsg-community-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-item:nth-of-type(n+4),
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown.show .vcsg-community-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-item:nth-of-type(n+4) { animation-delay: 130ms; }

    /* Mega-Menu Icons subtle entrance */
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown:hover .vcsg-events-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-item i,
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown.show .vcsg-events-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-item i,
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown:hover .vcsg-community-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-item i,
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown.show .vcsg-community-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-item i {
        animation: vcsgMenuIconEnter 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) backwards;
    }
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown:hover .vcsg-events-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-item:nth-of-type(1) i,
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown.show .vcsg-events-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-item:nth-of-type(1) i,
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown:hover .vcsg-community-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-item:nth-of-type(1) i,
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown.show .vcsg-community-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-item:nth-of-type(1) i { animation-delay: 40ms; }
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown:hover .vcsg-events-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-item:nth-of-type(2) i,
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown.show .vcsg-events-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-item:nth-of-type(2) i,
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown:hover .vcsg-community-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-item:nth-of-type(2) i,
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown.show .vcsg-community-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-item:nth-of-type(2) i { animation-delay: 70ms; }
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown:hover .vcsg-events-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-item:nth-of-type(3) i,
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown.show .vcsg-events-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-item:nth-of-type(3) i,
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown:hover .vcsg-community-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-item:nth-of-type(3) i,
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown.show .vcsg-community-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-item:nth-of-type(3) i { animation-delay: 100ms; }
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown:hover .vcsg-events-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-item:nth-of-type(n+4) i,
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown.show .vcsg-events-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-item:nth-of-type(n+4) i,
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown:hover .vcsg-community-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-item:nth-of-type(n+4) i,
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown.show .vcsg-community-megamenu .vcsg-megamenu-item:nth-of-type(n+4) i { animation-delay: 130ms; }

    /* 4. Standard Dropdowns: Staggered Items (News, Notice, Be a Contributor, Services, More) */
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown:hover > .vcsg-dropdown-menu:not(.vcsg-alumni-megamenu):not(.vcsg-events-megamenu):not(.vcsg-community-megamenu) > li > .vcsg-dropdown-item,
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown.show > .vcsg-dropdown-menu:not(.vcsg-alumni-megamenu):not(.vcsg-events-megamenu):not(.vcsg-community-megamenu) > li > .vcsg-dropdown-item,
    .vcsg-header-wrap .dropdown:hover > .vcsg-dropdown-menu:not(.vcsg-alumni-megamenu):not(.vcsg-events-megamenu):not(.vcsg-community-megamenu) > li > .vcsg-dropdown-item,
    .vcsg-header-wrap .dropdown.show > .vcsg-dropdown-menu:not(.vcsg-alumni-megamenu):not(.vcsg-events-megamenu):not(.vcsg-community-megamenu) > li > .vcsg-dropdown-item {
        animation: vcsgMenuItemEnter 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) backwards;
        will-change: opacity, transform;
    }
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown:hover > .vcsg-dropdown-menu > li:nth-child(1) > .vcsg-dropdown-item,
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown.show > .vcsg-dropdown-menu > li:nth-child(1) > .vcsg-dropdown-item { animation-delay: 40ms; }
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown:hover > .vcsg-dropdown-menu > li:nth-child(2) > .vcsg-dropdown-item,
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown.show > .vcsg-dropdown-menu > li:nth-child(2) > .vcsg-dropdown-item { animation-delay: 70ms; }
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown:hover > .vcsg-dropdown-menu > li:nth-child(3) > .vcsg-dropdown-item,
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown.show > .vcsg-dropdown-menu > li:nth-child(3) > .vcsg-dropdown-item { animation-delay: 100ms; }
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown:hover > .vcsg-dropdown-menu > li:nth-child(4) > .vcsg-dropdown-item,
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown.show > .vcsg-dropdown-menu > li:nth-child(4) > .vcsg-dropdown-item { animation-delay: 130ms; }
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown:hover > .vcsg-dropdown-menu > li:nth-child(5) > .vcsg-dropdown-item,
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown.show > .vcsg-dropdown-menu > li:nth-child(5) > .vcsg-dropdown-item { animation-delay: 160ms; }
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown:hover > .vcsg-dropdown-menu > li:nth-child(n+6) > .vcsg-dropdown-item,
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown.show > .vcsg-dropdown-menu > li:nth-child(n+6) > .vcsg-dropdown-item { animation-delay: 190ms; }

    /* Standard Dropdown Icons */
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown:hover > .vcsg-dropdown-menu > li > .vcsg-dropdown-item .vcsg-item-icon,
    .vcsg-navbar-main .nav-item.dropdown.show > .vcsg-dropdown-menu > li > .vcsg-dropdown-item .vcsg-item-icon {
        animation: vcsgMenuIconEnter 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) backwards;
    }
}

/* Dropdown Animation Keyframes (cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), perfectly smooth without bounce) */
@keyframes vcsgDropdownOpen {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-8px) scale(0.98);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    }
}

@keyframes vcsgSubMenuFadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(4px) scale(0.98);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    }
}

@keyframes vcsgSubMenuLeftFadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(6px) scale(0.98);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0) scale(1);
    }
}

@keyframes vcsgMenuHeadingEnter {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(4px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes vcsgMenuItemEnter {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(5px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes vcsgMenuIconEnter {
    from {
        opacity: 0.6;
        transform: scale(0.92);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1);
    }
}

.vcsg-dropdown-item {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--vcsg-text);
    padding: 8px 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    transition: all var(--vcsg-transition-fast);
}

.vcsg-dropdown-item:hover {
    background: var(--vcsg-blue-soft);
    color: var(--vcsg-primary);
    padding-left: 22px;
}

.vcsg-item-icon {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--vcsg-royal);
    width: 18px;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Nested Submenus */
.vcsg-dropdown-submenu {
    position: relative;
}

.vcsg-sub-menu {
    top: 0;
    left: 100%;
    margin-top: -8px;
    display: none;
}

.vcsg-dropdown-submenu:hover > .vcsg-sub-menu {
    display: block;
}

/* Viewport-Aware Submenu: Opens LEFT when inside dropdown-menu-end or has .vcsg-submenu-left */
.dropdown-menu-end .vcsg-dropdown-submenu > .vcsg-sub-menu,
.vcsg-dropdown-submenu.vcsg-submenu-left > .vcsg-sub-menu {
    top: -6px;
    right: 100%;
    left: auto !important;
    margin: 0 !important; /* Zero physical gap! */
    padding: 8px 6px;
    min-width: 260px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(11, 44, 97, 0.16), 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    z-index: 1060;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateX(-4px);
    transition: opacity 200ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1),
                transform 200ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1),
                visibility 200ms;
}

/* Parent-side hover bridge: cursor never loses hover when traveling toward left submenu */
.vcsg-dropdown-submenu.vcsg-submenu-left::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -6px;
    bottom: -6px;
    right: 100%;
    width: 25px;
    background: transparent;
    pointer-events: auto;
    z-index: 1055;
}

/* Child-side hover bridge: maintains connection when cursor is near the right edge of submenu */
.vcsg-dropdown-submenu.vcsg-submenu-left > .vcsg-sub-menu::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    right: -20px;
    width: 25px;
    background: transparent;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.dropdown-menu-end .vcsg-dropdown-submenu:hover > .vcsg-sub-menu,
.dropdown-menu-end .vcsg-dropdown-submenu.is-hovered > .vcsg-sub-menu,
.dropdown-menu-end .vcsg-dropdown-submenu:focus-within > .vcsg-sub-menu,
.vcsg-dropdown-submenu.vcsg-submenu-left:hover > .vcsg-sub-menu,
.vcsg-dropdown-submenu.vcsg-submenu-left.is-hovered > .vcsg-sub-menu,
.vcsg-dropdown-submenu.vcsg-submenu-left:focus-within > .vcsg-sub-menu,
.vcsg-dropdown-submenu.vcsg-submenu-left > .vcsg-sub-menu.show {
    display: block !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
    transform: translateX(0) !important;
}

.vcsg-dropdown-submenu.vcsg-submenu-left .vcsg-sub-menu .vcsg-dropdown-item {
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1E293B;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    transition: background 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
}

.vcsg-dropdown-submenu.vcsg-submenu-left .vcsg-sub-menu .vcsg-dropdown-item:hover,
.vcsg-dropdown-submenu.vcsg-submenu-left .vcsg-sub-menu .vcsg-dropdown-item:focus {
    background: #EAF3FF;
    color: #0B3B82;
}

.vcsg-dropdown-submenu.vcsg-submenu-left .vcsg-sub-menu .vcsg-dropdown-item .vcsg-item-icon {
    color: #0B3B82;
}

.vcsg-submenu-arrow-left {
    color: #94A3B8;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.vcsg-dropdown-submenu.vcsg-submenu-left:hover .vcsg-submenu-arrow-left {
    color: #0B3B82 !important;
    transform: translateX(-2px);
}

/* Mobile Offcanvas Drawer */
.vcsg-mobile-drawer {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #082552 0%, #0B3B82 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    width: 320px;
}

.vcsg-mobile-nav-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 11px 16px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: var(--vcsg-radius-sm);
    transition: all var(--vcsg-transition-fast);
}

.vcsg-mobile-nav-link:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RIGHT-SIDE FLOATING SOCIAL SHORTCUTS
   ========================================================================== */
.vcsg-floating-socials {
    position: fixed;
    right: 15px;
    top: 40%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 1050;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.vcsg-floating-social-btn {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--vcsg-primary);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.18);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.14);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    text-decoration: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(40px, 0, 0);
    transition: transform 0.25s var(--vcsg-spring), box-shadow 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, opacity 0.5s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.vcsg-floating-socials.is-inview .vcsg-floating-social-btn:nth-child(1) {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.vcsg-floating-socials.is-inview .vcsg-floating-social-btn:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    transition-delay: 0.18s;
}

.vcsg-floating-socials.is-inview .vcsg-floating-social-btn:nth-child(3) {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    transition-delay: 0.26s;
}

.vcsg-floating-social-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.08) !important;
    background: var(--vcsg-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.3);
}

.vcsg-floating-social-btn.btn-whatsapp:hover {
    background: #25D366 !important;
    border-color: #25D366 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.vcsg-floating-social-btn.btn-twitter:hover {
    background: #0B1930 !important;
    border-color: #0B1930 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.vcsg-floating-social-btn.btn-facebook:hover {
    background: #1877F2 !important;
    border-color: #1877F2 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .vcsg-floating-socials {
        right: 12px;
    }
    .vcsg-floating-social-btn {
        width: 38px;
        height: 38px;
        font-size: 16px;
    }
}

.vcsg-left-accent-box {
    position: fixed;
    left: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 30px;
    height: 120px;
    background-color: #F59E0B;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FBBF24 0%, #F59E0B 50%, #D97706 100%);
    border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;
    box-shadow: 2px 0 12px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.3);
    z-index: 1045;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--vcsg-transition-normal);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vcsg-left-accent-box:hover {
    width: 33px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F59E0B 0%, #D97706 100%);
    box-shadow: 3px 0 16px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.42);
}

.vcsg-helpdesk-inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    padding: 6px 0;
}

.vcsg-helpdesk-icon {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #082552;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.vcsg-left-accent-box:hover .vcsg-helpdesk-icon {
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

.vcsg-helpdesk-text {
    writing-mode: vertical-rl;
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    font-size: 9.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #082552;
    white-space: nowrap;
    font-family: 'Inter Tight', 'Nunito', sans-serif;
    line-height: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BOTTOM-RIGHT CIRCULAR FLOATING CALL BUTTON
   ========================================================================== */
.vcsg-floating-call {
    position: fixed;
    right: 22px;
    bottom: 22px;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vcsg-royal) 0%, var(--vcsg-primary) 100%);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.35);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    z-index: 1045;
    transition: transform var(--vcsg-transition-normal), box-shadow var(--vcsg-transition-normal), background var(--vcsg-transition-normal);
}

.vcsg-floating-call i {
    color: #ffffff;
    transition: transform var(--vcsg-transition-fast);
}

.vcsg-floating-call:hover {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vcsg-accent) 0%, var(--vcsg-royal) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.45);
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.vcsg-floating-call:hover i {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .vcsg-floating-call {
        right: 14px;
        bottom: 14px;
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
        font-size: 19px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE — HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.vcsg-hero-wrap {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--vcsg-primary-deep);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vcsg-hero-slide-bg {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 560px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.vcsg-hero-overlay-dark {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.94) 0%, rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.88) 65%, rgba(21, 88, 176, 0.75) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.vcsg-hero-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.35) 0%, rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.15) 50%, transparent 75%);
    filter: blur(80px);
    top: -150px;
    right: -100px;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.vcsg-hero-grid-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
    background-size: 28px 28px;
    z-index: 2;
    opacity: 0.65;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.vcsg-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    padding: 70px 0;
}

.vcsg-hero-title {
    font-size: 46px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.16;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.5);
}

.vcsg-hero-title span.uuhf-hero-highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #93c5fd 0%, var(--vcsg-gold-light) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.vcsg-hero-lead {
    font-size: 17.5px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    max-width: 640px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.vcsg-btn-hero-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vcsg-royal) 0%, var(--vcsg-primary) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    border-radius: var(--vcsg-radius-pill);
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.45);
    transition: all var(--vcsg-transition-normal);
}

.vcsg-btn-hero-primary:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.4);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vcsg-accent) 0%, var(--vcsg-royal) 100%);
}

.vcsg-btn-hero-glass {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 30px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
    border-radius: var(--vcsg-radius-pill);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--vcsg-transition-normal);
}

.vcsg-btn-hero-glass:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.vcsg-hero-floating-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--vcsg-radius-xl);
    padding: 24px;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: var(--vcsg-shadow-3d);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

.vcsg-curved-bridge {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: -40px;
    z-index: 10;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE — SECTION 1: WHY JOIN / COMMUNITY PILLARS
   ========================================================================== */
.vcsg-section-pillars {
    padding-bottom: 75px;
    position: relative;
}

/* Dynamic Centered Flex Grid for 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 Cards */
.vcsg-pillars-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.vcsg-pillar-col {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .vcsg-pillars-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .vcsg-pillars-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Compact Equal Height Profile Card */
.vcsg-pillar-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--vcsg-radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.09);
    padding: 26px 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--vcsg-shadow-md);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    transition: all var(--vcsg-transition-normal);
}

.vcsg-pillar-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--vcsg-shadow-3d-hover);
    border-color: rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.3);
}

.vcsg-pillar-watermark {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    right: 16px;
    font-size: 40px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.06);
    font-family: 'Inter Tight', sans-serif;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.vcsg-pillar-icon-box {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: var(--vcsg-blue-soft);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform var(--vcsg-transition-normal);
}

.vcsg-pillar-icon-box i {
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--vcsg-royal);
    transition: color var(--vcsg-transition-normal);
}

.vcsg-pillar-card:hover .vcsg-pillar-icon-box {
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(3deg);
    background: var(--vcsg-royal);
}

.vcsg-pillar-card:hover .vcsg-pillar-icon-box i {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.vcsg-pillar-card:hover .vcsg-pillar-icon-box img {
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.vcsg-pillar-title {
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--vcsg-text);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.vcsg-pillar-desc,
.vcsg-pillar-desc p {
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    color: var(--vcsg-text-muted) !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.vcsg-pillar-desc span {
    font-family: inherit !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    color: inherit !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE — ALUMNI ECOSYSTEM CONTINUOUS MARQUEE SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.vcsg-alumni-marquee {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F6F9FD 50%, #FFFFFF 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.08);
    padding: 10px 0;
    user-select: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 0%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) 20px,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 45px,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38) 75px,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) 105px,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.94) 130px,
        #000000 150px,
        #000000 calc(100% - 150px),
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.94) calc(100% - 130px),
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) calc(100% - 105px),
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38) calc(100% - 75px),
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) calc(100% - 45px),
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) calc(100% - 20px),
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%
    );
    mask-image: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 0%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) 20px,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 45px,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38) 75px,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) 105px,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.94) 130px,
        #000000 150px,
        #000000 calc(100% - 150px),
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.94) calc(100% - 130px),
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) calc(100% - 105px),
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38) calc(100% - 75px),
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) calc(100% - 45px),
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) calc(100% - 20px),
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%
    );
}

.vcsg-alumni-marquee__track {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    white-space: nowrap;
    will-change: transform;
    animation: vcsgMarqueeScroll 32s linear infinite;
}

.vcsg-alumni-marquee:hover .vcsg-alumni-marquee__track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.vcsg-alumni-marquee__group {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vcsg-alumni-marquee__item {
    font-family: 'Inter Tight', 'Nunito', sans-serif;
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vcsg-royal);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    padding: 0 28px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: color var(--vcsg-transition-fast);
}

.vcsg-alumni-marquee:hover .vcsg-alumni-marquee__item {
    color: var(--vcsg-primary);
}

.vcsg-alumni-marquee__separator {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background-color: var(--vcsg-gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    opacity: 0.85;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--vcsg-gold-glow);
}

/* Seamless infinite ticker animation */
@keyframes vcsgMarqueeScroll {
    from {
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    }
    to {
        transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0);
    }
}

/* Responsive Scaling */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .vcsg-alumni-marquee {
        padding: 24px 0;
    }
    .vcsg-alumni-marquee__item {
        font-size: 16px;
        letter-spacing: 0.18em;
        padding: 0 20px;
    }
    .vcsg-alumni-marquee__separator {
        width: 5px;
        height: 5px;
    }
    .vcsg-alumni-marquee__track {
        animation-duration: 26s;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .vcsg-alumni-marquee {
        padding: 20px 0;
        -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(
            to right,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 0%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 15px,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) 35px,
            #000000 55px,
            #000000 calc(100% - 55px),
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) calc(100% - 35px),
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) calc(100% - 15px),
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%
        );
        mask-image: linear-gradient(
            to right,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 0%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 15px,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) 35px,
            #000000 55px,
            #000000 calc(100% - 55px),
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) calc(100% - 35px),
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) calc(100% - 15px),
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%
        );
    }
    .vcsg-alumni-marquee__item {
        font-size: 14px;
        letter-spacing: 0.14em;
        padding: 0 16px;
    }
    .vcsg-alumni-marquee__separator {
        width: 5px;
        height: 5px;
    }
    .vcsg-alumni-marquee__track {
        animation-duration: 22s;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .vcsg-alumni-marquee__track {
        animation: none !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }
    .vcsg-alumni-marquee {
        overflow-x: auto;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE — SECTION 2: LEADERSHIP DESK (EDITORIAL PRESENTATION)
   Occupies ~60% Viewport Width on Desktop, Alternates Left / Right
   Max Height: 450px on Desktop
   ========================================================================== */
.vcsg-vc-section {
    padding: 50px 0 65px;
    position: relative;
}

.vcsg-vc-card-container {
    width: min(60vw, 1050px);
    margin: 0 auto 30px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--vcsg-radius-xl);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.1);
    box-shadow: var(--vcsg-shadow-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform var(--vcsg-transition-normal), box-shadow var(--vcsg-transition-normal);
}

.vcsg-vc-card-container:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--vcsg-shadow-3d-hover);
}

.vcsg-vc-card-container:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .vcsg-vc-card-container {
        max-height: 450px;
        height: 450px;
        display: flex;
    }

    .vcsg-vc-card-container > .row {
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
    }

    .vcsg-vc-card-container > .row > [class*="col-"] {
        height: 100%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1199px) and (min-width: 992px) {
    .vcsg-vc-card-container {
        width: 78vw;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .vcsg-vc-card-container {
        width: 88vw;
        max-height: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .vcsg-vc-card-container {
        width: 100%;
        margin-bottom: 24px;
        max-height: none;
    }
}

/* Alternating Layout */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .vcsg-vc-row-alt {
        flex-direction: row-reverse !important;
    }
}

.vcsg-vc-portrait-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    background: #e8f0fe;
    overflow: hidden;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .vcsg-vc-portrait-wrap {
        height: 260px;
        min-height: 260px;
    }
}

.vcsg-vc-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 15%;
    transition: transform var(--vcsg-transition-slow);
}

.vcsg-vc-card-container:hover .vcsg-vc-img {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.vcsg-vc-content {
    padding: 24px 30px;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    overflow-y: auto;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.2) transparent;
}

.vcsg-vc-content::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 4px;
}

.vcsg-vc-content::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background-color: rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.2);
    border-radius: 4px;
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .vcsg-vc-content {
        padding: 20px 18px;
    }
}

.vcsg-vc-content .vcsg-badge-meta {
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
}

.vcsg-vc-quote-badge {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--vcsg-blue-soft);
    color: var(--vcsg-primary);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 13px;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
}

.vcsg-vc-content h2 {
    font-size: 20px !important;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--vcsg-text);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.vcsg-vc-text {
    color: var(--vcsg-text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.48;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    flex-grow: 1;
    overflow-y: auto;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.2) transparent;
}

.vcsg-vc-text::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 3px;
}

.vcsg-vc-text::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background-color: rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.2);
    border-radius: 3px;
}

.vcsg-vc-text p {
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    line-height: 1.48;
}

.vcsg-vc-text p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.vcsg-vc-content .border-top {
    padding-top: 10px !important;
    margin-top: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE — SECTION 3: ABOUT UNIVERSITY
   ========================================================================== */
.vcsg-about-section {
    padding: 40px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
}

.vcsg-container-standard {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.vcsg-about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .vcsg-about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
}

.vcsg-about-heading {
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--vcsg-text);
    line-height: 1.22;
}

.vcsg-about-paragraph {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--vcsg-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.75;
}

.vcsg-btn-about-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vcsg-royal) 0%, var(--vcsg-primary) 100%);
    border-radius: var(--vcsg-radius-pill);
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.25);
    transition: all var(--vcsg-transition-normal);
}

.vcsg-btn-about-primary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vcsg-accent) 0%, var(--vcsg-royal) 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.35);
}

.vcsg-btn-about-secondary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 12px 26px;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vcsg-primary);
    background: transparent;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--vcsg-primary);
    border-radius: var(--vcsg-radius-pill);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--vcsg-transition-fast);
}

.vcsg-btn-about-secondary:hover {
    background: var(--vcsg-blue-soft);
    color: var(--vcsg-primary-deep);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.vcsg-about-visual-panel {
    position: relative;
}

.vcsg-about-decor-frame {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -14px -14px 14px 14px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.25);
    border-radius: var(--vcsg-radius-xl);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.vcsg-about-card-3d {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--vcsg-radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--vcsg-shadow-3d);
    z-index: 2;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.vcsg-about-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 420px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.vcsg-about-floating-seal {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    padding: 12px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--vcsg-radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--vcsg-shadow-lg);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.12);
}

.vcsg-seal-icon-wrap {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--vcsg-blue-soft);
    color: var(--vcsg-royal);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE — SECTION 4: UPCOMING EVENTS
   ========================================================================== */
.vcsg-events-section {
    padding: 85px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #082552 0%, #0B3B82 100%);
    position: relative;
}

.vcsg-event-card-glass {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    border-radius: var(--vcsg-radius-xl);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.vcsg-event-timer-strip {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: var(--vcsg-radius-md);
    padding: 12px 20px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.vcsg-timer-digit {
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: 'Inter Tight', sans-serif;
}

.vcsg-timer-label {
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE — SECTION 5: ALUMNI VOICES & STORIES
   ========================================================================== */
.vcsg-stories-section {
    padding: 40px 0;
    background: var(--vcsg-bg);
    position: relative;
}

.vcsg-stories-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.vcsg-story-card-editorial {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--vcsg-radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.08);
    box-shadow: var(--vcsg-shadow-md);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all var(--vcsg-transition-normal);
    height: 100%;
}

.vcsg-story-card-editorial:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--vcsg-shadow-3d-hover);
    border-color: rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.3);
}

.vcsg-story-thumb-wrap {
    height: 220px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vcsg-story-thumb {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--vcsg-transition-slow);
}

.vcsg-story-card-editorial:hover .vcsg-story-thumb {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.vcsg-story-content-wrap {
    padding: 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.vcsg-story-date-badge {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--vcsg-royal);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.vcsg-story-title a {
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--vcsg-text);
    text-decoration: none;
    line-height: 1.35;
    transition: color var(--vcsg-transition-fast);
}

.vcsg-story-title a:hover {
    color: var(--vcsg-accent);
}

.vcsg-story-cta {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vcsg-royal);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.vcsg-story-cta:hover {
    color: var(--vcsg-accent);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE — SECTION 5.5: GLOBAL REACH & NETWORK HUB
   ========================================================================== */
.vcsg-network-section {
    padding: 40px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
}

.vcsg-network-card-wrap {
    background: var(--vcsg-bg);
    border-radius: var(--vcsg-radius-xl);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.1);
    padding: 50px 40px;
    box-shadow: var(--vcsg-shadow-md);
}

.vcsg-network-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .vcsg-network-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.vcsg-network-hub-visual {
    position: relative;
    padding: 30px;
}

.vcsg-counter-box {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--vcsg-radius-md);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.1);
    box-shadow: var(--vcsg-shadow-sm);
    padding: 24px 16px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all var(--vcsg-transition-normal);
}

.vcsg-counter-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--vcsg-shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--vcsg-accent);
}

.vcsg-counter-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: var(--vcsg-blue-soft);
    color: var(--vcsg-royal);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.vcsg-counter-num {
    font-size: 34px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--vcsg-primary);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    font-family: 'Inter Tight', sans-serif;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE — SECTION 6: RECENTLY JOINED ALUMNI
   ========================================================================== */
.vcsg-alumni-section {
    padding:30px 0;
    background: var(--vcsg-bg);
    position: relative;
}

/* Swiper & Card Equal Heights */
.alumni-swiper {
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

.alumni-swiper .swiper-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.alumni-swiper .swiper-slide {
    height: auto !important;
    display: flex;
}

.vcsg-alumni-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--vcsg-radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.08);
    box-shadow: var(--vcsg-shadow-sm);
    transition: all var(--vcsg-transition-normal);
    height: 100% !important;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.vcsg-alumni-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--vcsg-shadow-3d-hover);
    border-color: rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.3);
}

.vcsg-alumni-avatar-box {
    height: 250px;
    min-height: 250px;
    max-height: 250px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, #072247 0%, #0B3B82 55%, #1558B0 100%);
}

.vcsg-alumni-avatar-box img.vcsg-alumni-real-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: transform var(--vcsg-transition-slow);
}

.vcsg-alumni-card:hover .vcsg-alumni-avatar-box img.vcsg-alumni-real-image {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Fallback Alumni Character Container */
.vcsg-alumni-fallback {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, #072247 0%, #0B3B82 55%, #1558B0 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.vcsg-alumni-fallback.is-visible {
    display: flex;
}

/* Fallback Character Image with Gentle Floating Animation (2-4px, 4s infinite) */
.vcsg-alumni-fallback-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
    animation: vcsgAvatarFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    will-change: transform;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@keyframes vcsgAvatarFloat {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(-3px);
    }
}

/* Card hover: Subtle scale on fallback character without aggressive motion */
.vcsg-alumni-card:hover .vcsg-alumni-fallback-img {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(1.02);
}

.vcsg-alumni-batch-pill {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    background: rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: var(--vcsg-gold-light);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--vcsg-radius-pill);
    border: 1px solid rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.3);
    z-index: 3;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .vcsg-alumni-fallback-img {
        animation: none !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }
}

.vcsg-alumni-card .p-3 {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 76px;
}

.vcsg-alumni-name {
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vcsg-text);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.vcsg-alumni-college {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: var(--vcsg-text-muted);
    min-height: 18px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    display: block;
}

.vcsg-alumni-nav-wrap {
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
    margin-top: 28px !important;
}

.vcsg-alumni-nav-wrap .vcsg-alumni-nav-btn,
.vcsg-alumni-nav-wrap .swiper-button-prev,
.vcsg-alumni-nav-wrap .swiper-button-next {
    position: static !important;
    width: 44px !important;
    height: 44px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--vcsg-primary) !important;
    color: var(--vcsg-primary) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.08) !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    transition: all 0.25s var(--vcsg-spring) !important;
    outline: none !important;
}

.vcsg-alumni-nav-wrap .swiper-button-prev::after,
.vcsg-alumni-nav-wrap .swiper-button-next::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: '' !important;
}

.vcsg-alumni-nav-wrap .vcsg-alumni-nav-btn:hover,
.vcsg-alumni-nav-wrap .swiper-button-prev:hover,
.vcsg-alumni-nav-wrap .swiper-button-next:hover {
    background: var(--vcsg-primary) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.25) !important;
}

.vcsg-alumni-nav-wrap .vcsg-alumni-nav-btn:hover i,
.vcsg-alumni-nav-wrap .swiper-button-prev:hover i,
.vcsg-alumni-nav-wrap .swiper-button-next:hover i {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE — SECTION 7: BLOGS & UNIVERSITY NEWS
   ========================================================================== */
.vcsg-news-section {
    padding: 40px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
}

.vcsg-news-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--vcsg-radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.08);
    box-shadow: var(--vcsg-shadow-sm);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    transition: all var(--vcsg-transition-normal);
}

.vcsg-news-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--vcsg-shadow-3d-hover);
    border-color: rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.3);
}

.vcsg-news-thumb-box {
    height: 210px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.vcsg-news-thumb-box img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--vcsg-transition-slow);
}

.vcsg-news-card:hover .vcsg-news-thumb-box img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.vcsg-news-date-pill {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    background: rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--vcsg-radius-pill);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LOGIN & SIGN UP — GATEWAY STYLING
   ========================================================================== */
.vcsg-gateway-body, .vcsg-register-body {
    min-height: calc(100vh - 200px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, #f0f4fa 0%, #e6eef8 90%);
    padding: 50px 15px;
}

.vcsg-gateway-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 28px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -15px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.2), 0 0 0 1px rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.08);
    overflow: hidden;
    max-width: 960px;
    width: 100%;
}

.vcsg-register-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 28px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -15px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.18), 0 0 0 1px rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.08);
    overflow: hidden;
    max-width: 1120px;
    width: 100%;
}

.vcsg-gateway-left, .vcsg-register-left {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #082552 0%, #0B3B82 60%, #1558B0 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 50px 40px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vcsg-gateway-left-pattern, .vcsg-register-left-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 24px 24px;
    opacity: 0.7;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.vcsg-gateway-left-glow, .vcsg-register-left-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.45) 0%, rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.2) 60%, transparent 80%);
    filter: blur(50px);
    bottom: -60px;
    right: -60px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.vcsg-gateway-logo, .vcsg-register-logo {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.35), 0 0 0 2px var(--vcsg-gold);
    object-fit: contain;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vcsg-field-control {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.18);
    background: #f8fafd;
    color: var(--vcsg-text);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.vcsg-field-control:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--vcsg-royal);
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.18);
}

.vcsg-btn-login-submit {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 13px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vcsg-royal) 0%, var(--vcsg-primary) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 12px;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.vcsg-btn-login-submit:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.45);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vcsg-accent) 0%, var(--vcsg-royal) 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INSTITUTIONAL FOOTER — DEEP BLUE
   ========================================================================== */
.vcsg-footer-section {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #082552 0%, #051630 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 70px 0 25px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--vcsg-gold);
    position: relative;
}

.vcsg-footer-logo {
    max-height: 68px;
    object-fit: contain;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
}

.vcsg-footer-title {
    font-family: 'Inter Tight', sans-serif;
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.vcsg-footer-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 32px;
    height: 2.5px;
    background: var(--vcsg-gold-light);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.vcsg-footer-links-grid {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 10px 16px;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.vcsg-footer-link a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all var(--vcsg-transition-fast);
}

.vcsg-footer-link a i {
    font-size: 11px;
    width: 14px;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--vcsg-gold-light);
    opacity: 0.9;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform var(--vcsg-transition-fast), color var(--vcsg-transition-fast);
}

.vcsg-footer-link a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.vcsg-footer-link a:hover i {
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.18);
}

.vcsg-footer-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.vcsg-footer-contact-icon {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: var(--vcsg-gold-light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 14px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vcsg-footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin-top: 15px;
}

.vcsg-footer-social-btn {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--vcsg-transition-fast);
}

.vcsg-footer-social-btn:hover {
    background: var(--vcsg-royal);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.vcsg-footer-bottom {
    margin-top: 10px;
    padding-top: 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.vcsg-journey-section {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F6F9FD 50%, #FFFFFF 100%);
    padding: 40px 0 40px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle academic radial backdrop glow behind timeline */
.vcsg-journey-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 30%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -30%);
    width: 800px;
    height: 450px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(234, 243, 255, 0.85) 0%, rgba(246, 249, 253, 0) 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.vcsg-journey-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 1240px;
}

.vcsg-journey-timeline {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 50px;
    padding: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
}

.vcsg-journey-items {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 15px;
    align-items: start;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Connecting Line Base & Progress Track */
.vcsg-journey-line-base {
    position: absolute;
    top: 38px;
    left: 10%;
    width: 80%;
    height: 4px;
    background: #DCEAFF;
    border-radius: 4px;
    z-index: 1;
}

.vcsg-journey-line-progress {
    position: absolute;
    top: 38px;
    left: 10%;
    width: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1558B0 0%, #2F80ED 100%);
    border-radius: 4px;
    z-index: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.4);
    transition: width 0.45s ease-out;
}

.vcsg-journey-timeline.is-inview .vcsg-journey-line-progress {
    width: 80%;
    transition: width 2.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Step Column */
.vcsg-journey-step {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    cursor: default;
}

/* Circular Node Container */
.vcsg-journey-node {
    width: 76px;
    height: 76px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 2.5px solid #DCEAFF;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.06);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #0B3B82;
    transition: border-color 0.45s ease, color 0.45s ease, box-shadow 0.45s ease, transform 0.45s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Inner Gradient Fill Layer with Smooth Scale/Fade Expansion */
.vcsg-journey-node::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B3B82 0%, #1558B0 50%, #2F80ED 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.65);
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    z-index: 1;
}

.vcsg-journey-step-num {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

.vcsg-journey-icon-wrap {
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 1;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), color 0.4s ease;
}

/* Active State Triggered by IntersectionObserver */
.vcsg-journey-step.is-active .vcsg-journey-node {
    border-color: #2F80ED;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(21, 88, 176, 0.35), 0 0 0 8px rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.16);
    animation: vcsgStepPulse 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.vcsg-journey-step.is-active .vcsg-journey-node::before {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

@keyframes vcsgStepPulse {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }
    50% {
        transform: scale(1.08);
    }
    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }
}

/* Content */
.vcsg-journey-content {
    margin-top: 22px;
}

.vcsg-journey-title {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0B1930;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.35;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.vcsg-journey-step.is-active .vcsg-journey-title {
    color: #082552;
}

.vcsg-journey-desc {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #64748B;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 210px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

/* Hover Interaction */
.vcsg-journey-step:hover .vcsg-journey-node {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.04);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(21, 88, 176, 0.4), 0 0 0 10px rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.22);
}

.vcsg-journey-step:hover .vcsg-journey-icon-wrap {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.vcsg-journey-step:hover .vcsg-journey-title {
    color: #1558B0;
}

/* Responsive: Tablet (768px - 1023px) */
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px) {
    .vcsg-journey-node {
        width: 64px;
        height: 64px;
    }
    .vcsg-journey-line-base,
    .vcsg-journey-line-progress {
        top: 32px;
    }
    .vcsg-journey-step-num {
        font-size: 10px;
    }
    .vcsg-journey-icon-wrap {
        font-size: 17px;
    }
    .vcsg-journey-title {
        font-size: 14.5px;
    }
    .vcsg-journey-desc {
        font-size: 12.5px;
    }
}

/* Responsive: Mobile (≤ 767px) */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .vcsg-journey-section {
        padding: 60px 0 70px;
    }
    .vcsg-journey-timeline {
        padding-left: 10px;
        padding-right: 10px;
        margin-top: 35px;
    }
    .vcsg-journey-items {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 0;
    }
    /* Vertical line connects through center of circles on left */
    .vcsg-journey-line-base {
        left: 45px;
        top: 35px;
        width: 4px;
        height: calc(100% - 70px);
    }
    .vcsg-journey-line-progress {
        left: 45px;
        top: 35px;
        width: 4px;
        height: 0;
        transition: height 0.45s ease-out;
    }
    .vcsg-journey-timeline.is-inview .vcsg-journey-line-progress {
        width: 4px;
        height: calc(100% - 70px);
        transition: height 2.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    }
    .vcsg-journey-step {
        width: 100%;
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: flex-start;
        text-align: left;
        padding: 0;
        margin-bottom: 32px;
    }
    .vcsg-journey-step:last-child {
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }
    .vcsg-journey-node {
        width: 70px;
        height: 70px;
        flex-shrink: 0;
        margin-right: 20px;
    }
    .vcsg-journey-content {
        margin-top: 6px;
        flex: 1;
    }
    .vcsg-journey-title {
        font-size: 16px;
        margin-bottom: 4px;
    }
    .vcsg-journey-desc {
        font-size: 13px;
        max-width: 100%;
        margin-left: 0;
        margin-right: 0;
    }
}

/* Reduced Motion Override */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .vcsg-journey-line-progress {
        transition: none !important;
        width: 80% !important;
    }
    @media (max-width: 767px) {
        .vcsg-journey-line-progress {
            width: 4px !important;
            height: calc(100% - 70px) !important;
        }
    }
    .vcsg-journey-node {
        animation: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
    }
    .vcsg-journey-step {
        transition: none !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CAMPUS LOCATION / MAP SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.vcsg-campus-map-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F6F9FD 0%, #EAF3FF 50%, #FFFFFF 100%);
    padding: 30px 0 40px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vcsg-campus-ambient-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 540px;
    height: 380px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.12) 0%, rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.05) 50%, transparent 70%);
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    filter: blur(55px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.vcsg-campus-map-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 1240px;
}

.vcsg-campus-map-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.vcsg-campus-map-frame {
    width: 100%;
    height: 360px;
    border-radius: 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.16);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.12);
    background: #e8f0fa;
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.vcsg-campus-map-frame:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.18);
    border-color: rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.28);
}

.vcsg-campus-map-iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 0;
    display: block;
}

/* Floating Location Information Card */
.vcsg-campus-location-card {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 24px;
    left: 24px;
    z-index: 5;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.18);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.14);
    max-width: 320px;
    transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.vcsg-campus-location-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.18);
}

.vcsg-campus-card-pin {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(21, 88, 176, 0.12) 0%, rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.2) 100%);
    color: #0B3B82;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 19px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vcsg-campus-card-name {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0B1930;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.vcsg-campus-card-address {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: #64748B;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.vcsg-campus-directions-link {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1558B0;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.vcsg-campus-directions-link:hover {
    color: #2F80ED;
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .vcsg-campus-map-section {
        padding: 60px 0 75px 0;
    }
    .vcsg-campus-map-frame {
        height: 320px;
        border-radius: 20px;
    }
    .vcsg-campus-location-card {
        bottom: 16px;
        left: 16px;
        padding: 14px 16px;
        max-width: 290px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .vcsg-campus-map-section {
        padding: 50px 0 65px 0;
    }
    .vcsg-campus-map-frame {
        height: 290px;
        border-radius: 18px;
    }
    .vcsg-campus-location-card {
        position: static;
        margin-top: 16px;
        max-width: 100%;
        border-radius: 14px;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.08);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   AUTHENTICATION PAGES MOTION POLISH & STABILITY (LOGIN & SIGNUP ISOLATION)
   ========================================================================== */
.vcsg-auth-page {
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Strictly disable generic scroll-reveal translations and opacity on auth pages */
.vcsg-auth-page [data-motion] {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
}

/* Validation errors must NEVER be hidden, animated, or moved */
.vcsg-auth-page .text-danger,
.vcsg-auth-page .is-invalid,
.vcsg-auth-page .invalid-feedback,
.vcsg-auth-page .has-error {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    animation: none !important;
}

/* Dedicated Subtle One-Time Load Entrance for Main Auth Cards */
.vcsg-auth-page .vcsg-gateway-card,
.vcsg-auth-page .vcsg-register-card {
    animation: vcsgAuthCardEntrance 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

@keyframes vcsgAuthCardEntrance {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(24px) scale(0.985);
    }
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    }
}

/* Subtle Panel Entrance (Desktop: >= 769px) */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
    .vcsg-auth-page .vcsg-gateway-left,
    .vcsg-auth-page .vcsg-register-left {
        animation: vcsgAuthLeftPanelEntrance 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.06s backwards;
    }
    .vcsg-auth-page .vcsg-gateway-right,
    .vcsg-auth-page .vcsg-register-right {
        animation: vcsgAuthRightPanelEntrance 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.06s backwards;
    }

    @keyframes vcsgAuthLeftPanelEntrance {
        0% {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateX(-18px);
        }
        100% {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateX(0);
        }
    }
    @keyframes vcsgAuthRightPanelEntrance {
        0% {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateX(18px);
        }
        100% {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateX(0);
        }
    }
}

/* Mobile Entrance (<= 768px): No horizontal movement, only subtle upward fade */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .vcsg-auth-page .vcsg-gateway-card,
    .vcsg-auth-page .vcsg-register-card {
        animation: vcsgAuthCardEntranceMobile 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
    }
    @keyframes vcsgAuthCardEntranceMobile {
        0% {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(15px);
        }
        100% {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }
    }
}

/* Form Controls: Perfectly stable, NO movement, scaling, or jumping on focus */
.vcsg-auth-page input.vcsg-field-control,
.vcsg-auth-page select.vcsg-field-control,
.vcsg-auth-page .nice-select.vcsg-field-control {
    transform: none !important;
}

.vcsg-auth-page input.vcsg-field-control:focus,
.vcsg-auth-page select.vcsg-field-control:focus,
.vcsg-auth-page .nice-select.vcsg-field-control:focus,
.vcsg-auth-page .nice-select.vcsg-field-control.open {
    transform: none !important;
    border-color: #2F80ED !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.12) !important;
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Submit Buttons: Controlled, subtle micro-interaction */
.vcsg-auth-page .vcsg-btn-login-submit,
.vcsg-auth-page .vcsg-btn-register-submit {
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease !important;
}

.vcsg-auth-page .vcsg-btn-login-submit:hover,
.vcsg-auth-page .vcsg-btn-register-submit:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.32) !important;
}

.vcsg-auth-page .vcsg-btn-login-submit:hover i,
.vcsg-auth-page .vcsg-btn-register-submit:hover i {
    transform: translateX(2px);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.vcsg-auth-page .vcsg-btn-login-submit:active,
.vcsg-auth-page .vcsg-btn-register-submit:active {
    transform: translateY(0) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.22) !important;
}

/* Floating Social Connect Buttons on Auth Pages */
.vcsg-auth-page .vcsg-floating-socials {
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease !important;
}
.vcsg-auth-page .vcsg-floating-social-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.06) !important;
}

/* Disable 3D tilt and hover transformations on auth cards */
.vcsg-auth-page .vcsg-gateway-card:hover,
.vcsg-auth-page .vcsg-register-card:hover {
    transform: none !important;
}

/* Reduced Motion Override */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .vcsg-auth-page .vcsg-gateway-card,
    .vcsg-auth-page .vcsg-register-card,
    .vcsg-auth-page .vcsg-gateway-left,
    .vcsg-auth-page .vcsg-register-left,
    .vcsg-auth-page .vcsg-gateway-right,
    .vcsg-auth-page .vcsg-register-right {
        animation: none !important;
        transform: none !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transition: none !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VCSG UUHF PREMIUM FLOATING CAMPUS GALLERY SECTION
   Editorial / Masonry-style Floating 10-Image Academic Composition
   ========================================================================== */

.vcsg-campus-gallery-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 85px 0 95px;
    background: transparent;
    overflow: visible;
}

/* Subtle Ambient Blue & Gold Glow Elements (No outer border) */
.vcsg-gallery-ambient-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 90%;
    height: 85%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.05) 0%, transparent 60%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(224, 169, 44, 0.04) 0%, transparent 55%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    filter: blur(50px);
}

/* Floating background decorative accents */
.vcsg-gallery-decor-dots {
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.15) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
    background-size: 16px 16px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.7;
}
.vcsg-gallery-decor-top-right {
    top: 20px;
    right: 4%;
}
.vcsg-gallery-decor-bottom-left {
    bottom: 25px;
    left: 3%;
}

/* Gallery Header Area */
.vcsg-gallery-header-row {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.vcsg-gallery-explore-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 9px 20px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--vcsg-blue-primary, #0b3b82);
    background: rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.14);
    border-radius: 30px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.vcsg-gallery-explore-link:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    background: var(--vcsg-blue-primary, #0b3b82);
    border-color: var(--vcsg-blue-primary, #0b3b82);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.vcsg-gallery-explore-link i {
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
    font-size: 12px;
}
.vcsg-gallery-explore-link:hover i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* 10-Image Editorial CSS Grid */
.vcsg-gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
    gap: 22px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Individual Floating Gallery Card */
.vcsg-gallery-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: #f1f5fa;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -8px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.12), 0 4px 10px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    will-change: transform, box-shadow;
    display: block;
    text-decoration: none;
}

/* Floating Image */
.vcsg-gallery-card-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Card Hover Lift & Zoom */
.vcsg-gallery-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-7px) scale(1.025) rotate(0deg) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 46px -10px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.24), 0 8px 18px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    z-index: 8;
}
.vcsg-gallery-card:hover .vcsg-gallery-card-img {
    transform: scale(1.065);
}

/* Natural Subtle Organic Tilts for Selected Cards */
.vcsg-gallery-card.vcsg-tilt-neg-1 {
    transform: rotate(-0.6deg);
}
.vcsg-gallery-card.vcsg-tilt-pos-1 {
    transform: rotate(0.7deg);
}
.vcsg-gallery-card.vcsg-tilt-neg-2 {
    transform: rotate(-0.5deg);
}
.vcsg-gallery-card.vcsg-tilt-pos-2 {
    transform: rotate(0.5deg);
}
.vcsg-gallery-card.vcsg-tilt-neg-3 {
    transform: rotate(-0.7deg);
}

/* Card Gradient Scrim Overlay */
.vcsg-gallery-card-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.05) 0%, rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.25) 50%, rgba(6, 28, 64, 0.88) 100%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 16px 18px;
    transition: background 0.4s ease;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.vcsg-gallery-card:hover .vcsg-gallery-card-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.12) 0%, rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.45) 45%, rgba(6, 28, 64, 0.94) 100%);
}

/* Category Badge (Top Left) */
.vcsg-gallery-card-tag {
    align-self: flex-start;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 4px 11px;
    background: rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.65);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    border-radius: 30px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}
.vcsg-gallery-card-tag i {
    color: var(--vcsg-gold-accent, #e0a92c);
    font-size: 10px;
}

/* Card Bottom Content */
.vcsg-gallery-card-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 12px;
}
.vcsg-gallery-card-title {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin: 0;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.vcsg-gallery-card-action {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 12px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    opacity: 0.85;
}
.vcsg-gallery-card:hover .vcsg-gallery-card-action {
    background: var(--vcsg-blue-primary, #0b3b82);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: #ffffff;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    opacity: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DESKTOP ASYMMETRICAL EDITORIAL GRID PLACEMENT (>= 1200px)
   Total: 10 Items
   Row 1: 7 + 5 = 12 cols
   Row 2: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12 cols
   Row 3: 5 + 7 = 12 cols
   Row 4: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12 cols
   ========================================================================== */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
    /* Row 1 */
    .vcsg-gallery-item-1 {
        grid-column: span 7;
        height: 370px;
    }
    .vcsg-gallery-item-2 {
        grid-column: span 5;
        height: 370px;
    }
    
    /* Row 2 */
    .vcsg-gallery-item-3 {
        grid-column: span 4;
        height: 290px;
    }
    .vcsg-gallery-item-4 {
        grid-column: span 4;
        height: 290px;
    }
    .vcsg-gallery-item-5 {
        grid-column: span 4;
        height: 290px;
    }

    /* Row 3 */
    .vcsg-gallery-item-6 {
        grid-column: span 5;
        height: 340px;
    }
    .vcsg-gallery-item-7 {
        grid-column: span 7;
        height: 340px;
    }

    /* Row 4 */
    .vcsg-gallery-item-8 {
        grid-column: span 4;
        height: 270px;
    }
    .vcsg-gallery-item-9 {
        grid-column: span 4;
        height: 270px;
    }
    .vcsg-gallery-item-10 {
        grid-column: span 4;
        height: 270px;
    }
}

/* Medium-Large Screens (992px to 1199px) */
@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1199px) {
    .vcsg-gallery-grid {
        gap: 16px;
    }
    .vcsg-gallery-item-1 { grid-column: span 7; height: 320px; }
    .vcsg-gallery-item-2 { grid-column: span 5; height: 320px; }
    .vcsg-gallery-item-3 { grid-column: span 4; height: 260px; }
    .vcsg-gallery-item-4 { grid-column: span 4; height: 260px; }
    .vcsg-gallery-item-5 { grid-column: span 4; height: 260px; }
    .vcsg-gallery-item-6 { grid-column: span 5; height: 300px; }
    .vcsg-gallery-item-7 { grid-column: span 7; height: 300px; }
    .vcsg-gallery-item-8 { grid-column: span 4; height: 240px; }
    .vcsg-gallery-item-9 { grid-column: span 4; height: 240px; }
    .vcsg-gallery-item-10 { grid-column: span 4; height: 240px; }
}

/* Tablet Screens (768px to 991px) */
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 991px) {
    .vcsg-gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 16px;
    }
    .vcsg-gallery-item-1 { grid-column: span 2; height: 300px; }
    .vcsg-gallery-item-2 { grid-column: span 1; height: 230px; }
    .vcsg-gallery-item-3 { grid-column: span 1; height: 230px; }
    .vcsg-gallery-item-4 { grid-column: span 1; height: 230px; }
    .vcsg-gallery-item-5 { grid-column: span 1; height: 230px; }
    .vcsg-gallery-item-6 { grid-column: span 2; height: 280px; }
    .vcsg-gallery-item-7 { grid-column: span 1; height: 230px; }
    .vcsg-gallery-item-8 { grid-column: span 1; height: 230px; }
    .vcsg-gallery-item-9 { grid-column: span 1; height: 230px; }
    .vcsg-gallery-item-10 { grid-column: span 1; height: 230px; }
}

/* Mobile Screens (< 768px) */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .vcsg-campus-gallery-section {
        padding: 55px 0 65px;
    }
    .vcsg-gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 12px;
    }
    .vcsg-gallery-card {
        border-radius: 18px;
    }
    .vcsg-gallery-card-tag {
        font-size: 10px;
        padding: 3px 8px;
    }
    .vcsg-gallery-card-title {
        font-size: 12.5px;
    }
    .vcsg-gallery-card-action {
        width: 26px;
        height: 26px;
        font-size: 10px;
    }
    .vcsg-gallery-card.vcsg-tilt-neg-1,
    .vcsg-gallery-card.vcsg-tilt-pos-1,
    .vcsg-gallery-card.vcsg-tilt-neg-2,
    .vcsg-gallery-card.vcsg-tilt-pos-2,
    .vcsg-gallery-card.vcsg-tilt-neg-3 {
        transform: none !important;
    }
    
    .vcsg-gallery-item-1 { grid-column: span 2; height: 230px; }
    .vcsg-gallery-item-2 { grid-column: span 1; height: 165px; }
    .vcsg-gallery-item-3 { grid-column: span 1; height: 165px; }
    .vcsg-gallery-item-4 { grid-column: span 1; height: 165px; }
    .vcsg-gallery-item-5 { grid-column: span 1; height: 165px; }
    .vcsg-gallery-item-6 { grid-column: span 2; height: 220px; }
    .vcsg-gallery-item-7 { grid-column: span 1; height: 165px; }
    .vcsg-gallery-item-8 { grid-column: span 1; height: 165px; }
    .vcsg-gallery-item-9 { grid-column: span 1; height: 165px; }
    .vcsg-gallery-item-10 { grid-column: span 1; height: 165px; }
}

/* Very Small Mobile (< 420px) */
@media (max-width: 420px) {
    .vcsg-gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 14px;
    }
    .vcsg-gallery-item-1,
    .vcsg-gallery-item-2,
    .vcsg-gallery-item-3,
    .vcsg-gallery-item-4,
    .vcsg-gallery-item-5,
    .vcsg-gallery-item-6,
    .vcsg-gallery-item-7,
    .vcsg-gallery-item-8,
    .vcsg-gallery-item-9,
    .vcsg-gallery-item-10 {
        grid-column: span 1;
        height: 200px;
    }
}

/* Reduced Motion Override */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .vcsg-gallery-card,
    .vcsg-gallery-card-img,
    .vcsg-gallery-explore-link {
        transform: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
    }
    .vcsg-gallery-card:hover .vcsg-gallery-card-img {
        transform: none !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VCSG UUHF MODERN CONTACT US PAGE STYLES
   Modern Blue Academic University Design System
   ========================================================================== */

.vcsg-contact-page-wrap {
    background-color: #f6f9fd;
    position: relative;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Hero Section */
.vcsg-contact-hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 310px;
    padding: 65px 0 85px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.94) 0%, rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.90) 100%),
                url('../images/breadcrumb-bg.png') center/cover no-repeat;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vcsg-contact-hero-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: -40%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 650px;
    height: 450px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(60px);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.vcsg-contact-hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--vcsg-gold-accent, #e0a92c);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.vcsg-contact-hero-title {
    font-size: 40px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.vcsg-contact-hero-desc {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto 18px;
}

.vcsg-contact-breadcrumb {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}
.vcsg-contact-breadcrumb a {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.vcsg-contact-breadcrumb a:hover {
    color: var(--vcsg-gold-accent, #e0a92c);
}

/* 4 Contact Information Cards Section */
.vcsg-contact-cards-section {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    margin-top: -45px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.vcsg-contact-info-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px -6px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.vcsg-contact-info-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 38px -10px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.16);
    border-color: rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.28);
}

.vcsg-contact-card-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.08);
    color: var(--vcsg-blue-primary, #0b3b82);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.vcsg-contact-info-card:hover .vcsg-contact-card-icon {
    background: var(--vcsg-blue-primary, #0b3b82);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.06);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.25);
}

.vcsg-contact-card-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #082552;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.vcsg-contact-card-text {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.vcsg-contact-card-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vcsg-blue-primary, #0b3b82);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.vcsg-contact-card-link:hover {
    color: var(--vcsg-gold-accent, #c89933);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

/* Main Two-Column Contact Section Desktop Proportions */
.vcsg-contact-main-section {
    padding: 20px 0 60px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .vcsg-contact-col-form {
        flex: 0 0 55% !important;
        max-width: 55% !important;
    }
    .vcsg-contact-col-panel {
        flex: 0 0 45% !important;
        max-width: 45% !important;
    }
}

/* Left: Contact Form Card (Compact, Balanced & Content-Fitting) */
.vcsg-contact-col-form {
    align-self: flex-start;
}

.vcsg-contact-form-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 34px 38px 28px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.08);
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.vcsg-contact-form-header {
    margin-bottom: 26px;
}
.vcsg-contact-form-header .vcsg-badge-meta {
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.vcsg-contact-form-header h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #082552;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.vcsg-contact-form-header p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.vcsg-contact-name-email-row {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.vcsg-contact-form-group {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.vcsg-contact-form-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #082552;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.vcsg-contact-form-label span.req {
    color: #e53e3e;
    margin-left: 3px;
}

.vcsg-contact-input {
    width: 100%;
    height: 48px;
    border: 1.5px solid #dce4ef;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 11px 16px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #0b1930;
    background: #fafcff;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}
.vcsg-contact-input:focus {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--vcsg-blue-primary, #0b3b82);
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3.5px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.12);
}
.vcsg-contact-input::placeholder {
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 13.5px;
}

textarea.vcsg-contact-input {
    height: 115px;
    min-height: 110px;
    max-height: 180px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    resize: vertical;
}

/* Consent / Authorization Box */
.vcsg-contact-consent-box {
    margin-top: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    padding: 13px 16px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1.2px solid #dce4ef;
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: border-color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.vcsg-contact-consent-box:hover,
.vcsg-contact-consent-box:focus-within {
    border-color: rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.35);
    background: rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.02);
}
.vcsg-contact-consent-box.is-active {
    border-color: rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.55);
    background: rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.04);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.06);
}

.vcsg-contact-consent-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    margin: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    user-select: none;
}

.vcsg-contact-consent-checkbox {
    width: 17px;
    height: 17px;
    min-width: 17px;
    min-height: 17px;
    margin-top: 2.5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    accent-color: #0b3b82;
    border-radius: 4px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.15s ease;
}
.vcsg-contact-consent-checkbox:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid #0b3b82;
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

.vcsg-contact-consent-text {
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: #475569;
    letter-spacing: 0.1px;
    flex: 1;
    margin: 0;
}

.vcsg-contact-btn-wrap {
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.vcsg-btn-contact-submit {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 50px;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b3b82 0%, #1558b0 100%);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.2);
}
.vcsg-btn-contact-submit:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.3);
    color: #ffffff;
}
.vcsg-btn-contact-submit:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
}
.vcsg-btn-contact-submit i {
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
    font-size: 13px;
}
.vcsg-btn-contact-submit:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Submit Button Disabled State */
.vcsg-btn-contact-submit:disabled,
.vcsg-btn-contact-submit[disabled],
.vcsg-btn-contact-submit.is-disabled {
    opacity: 0.52 !important;
    cursor: not-allowed !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
    filter: grayscale(25%);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .vcsg-contact-consent-box,
    .vcsg-btn-contact-submit,
    .vcsg-contact-consent-checkbox {
        transition: none !important;
    }
}

/* Right: University Contact Panel (Aligned & Balanced) */
.vcsg-contact-panel-card {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #082552 0%, #0b3b82 55%, #1558b0 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 34px 32px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -10px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.3);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
}
.vcsg-contact-panel-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -80px;
    right: -80px;
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(224, 169, 44, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(40px);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.vcsg-contact-panel-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -60px;
    left: -60px;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(40px);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.vcsg-contact-panel-header {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    padding-bottom: 18px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.vcsg-contact-panel-header .vcsg-badge-meta {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.vcsg-contact-panel-header h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.vcsg-contact-panel-header p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Contact information row system */
.vcsg-contact-panel-list {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    padding-bottom: 18px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.vcsg-contact-panel-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.vcsg-contact-panel-item:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(224, 169, 44, 0.35);
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.vcsg-contact-panel-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    min-width: 38px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: #ffd666;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 15px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.vcsg-contact-panel-item:hover .vcsg-contact-panel-icon {
    background: #e0a92c;
    color: #082552;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(224, 169, 44, 0.4);
}

.vcsg-contact-panel-meta {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}
.vcsg-contact-panel-item-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.vcsg-contact-panel-item-val {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin: 0;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: block;
    word-break: break-word;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
a.vcsg-contact-panel-item-val:hover {
    color: #ffd666 !important;
}

/* Academic Animated Visual inside Right Panel */
.vcsg-academic-visual-widget {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.45);
    border: 1px solid rgba(224, 169, 44, 0.25);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
.vcsg-academic-svg-box {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    min-width: 52px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    animation: vcsgAcademicFloat 5s ease-in-out infinite;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25));
}
.vcsg-academic-svg-emblem {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}
.vcsg-academic-visual-meta {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}
.vcsg-academic-meta-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    color: #ffd666;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.vcsg-academic-meta-title {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.vcsg-academic-meta-desc {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Subtle Academic Floating Animation (5s loop) */
@keyframes vcsgAcademicFloat {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(-5px) rotate(0.6deg);
    }
}

/* Social media row in panel */
.vcsg-contact-panel-socials {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    margin-top: 22px;
    padding-top: 22px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}
.vcsg-contact-panel-socials h6 {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.vcsg-contact-social-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}
.vcsg-contact-social-btn {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    min-width: 38px;
    min-height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.vcsg-contact-social-btn:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--vcsg-blue-primary, #0b3b82) !important;
    border-color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}
.vcsg-contact-social-btn i {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.vcsg-contact-social-btn:hover i {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Fallback for FontAwesome X-Twitter */
.fa-x-twitter:before {
    content: "\f099";
}

/* Map Section */
.vcsg-contact-map-section {
    padding: 30px 0 60px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.vcsg-contact-map-frame {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 400px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -10px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.14);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.1);
    background: #e9eef5;
}

.vcsg-contact-map-iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 0;
    filter: saturate(1.05);
}

/* Floating Location Card Over Map */
.vcsg-contact-map-card {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 25px;
    left: 25px;
    max-width: 360px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 22px 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.2);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    z-index: 5;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.vcsg-contact-map-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.vcsg-contact-map-card-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vcsg-blue-primary, #0b3b82);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.vcsg-contact-map-card-badge i {
    color: #e53e3e;
}

.vcsg-contact-map-card h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #082552;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.vcsg-contact-map-card p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.vcsg-btn-get-directions {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    background: var(--vcsg-blue-primary, #0b3b82);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.vcsg-btn-get-directions:hover {
    background: #082552;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.3);
}

/* Quick Contact Actions Row */
.vcsg-contact-quick-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-top: 36px;
}

.vcsg-quick-action-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
    padding: 11px 22px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--vcsg-blue-primary, #0b3b82);
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.15);
    border-radius: 30px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.06);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.vcsg-quick-action-btn i {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--vcsg-blue-primary, #0b3b82);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.vcsg-quick-action-btn:hover {
    background: var(--vcsg-blue-primary, #0b3b82);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--vcsg-blue-primary, #0b3b82);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.22);
}
.vcsg-quick-action-btn:hover i {
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STAY CONNECTED BEYOND EMAIL — NEW UNIQUE COMMUNITY NETWORK SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.vcsg-social-community-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 38px 34px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.08);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 36px;
}
.vcsg-social-community-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3.5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0b3b82 0%, #c89933 50%, #2f80ed 100%);
}

.vcsg-social-community-title {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #082552;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.vcsg-social-community-sub {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #64748b;
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.55;
 
}

.vcsg-social-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 26px;
}

.vcsg-social-channel-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 13px 18px;
    background: #f8faff;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.08);
    border-radius: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
}
.vcsg-social-channel-card:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.01);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -6px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.14);
    border-color: rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.25);
}

.vcsg-social-channel-icon {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    min-width: 42px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 19px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.vcsg-social-channel-card:hover .vcsg-social-channel-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.vcsg-icon-instagram { background: #fdf2f8; color: #db2777; }
.vcsg-icon-linkedin  { background: #eff6ff; color: #0284c7; }
.vcsg-icon-youtube   { background: #fef2f2; color: #dc2626; }
.vcsg-icon-twitter   { background: #f1f5f9; color: #0f172a; }
.vcsg-icon-facebook  { background: #eff6ff; color: #1877f2; }
.vcsg-icon-portal    { background: #fefce8; color: #b45309; }

.vcsg-social-channel-info {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.vcsg-social-channel-name {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #082552;
    line-height: 1.25;
}
.vcsg-social-channel-desc {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.35;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    margin-top: 2px;
}
.vcsg-social-channel-arrow {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.vcsg-social-channel-card:hover .vcsg-social-channel-arrow {
    color: #0b3b82;
    transform: translate(2px, -2px);
}

/* Responsive Overrides */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .vcsg-contact-hero {
        min-height: 270px;
        padding: 50px 0 75px;
    }
    .vcsg-contact-hero-title {
        font-size: 32px;
    }
    .vcsg-contact-cards-section {
        margin-top: -35px;
    }
    .vcsg-contact-form-card {
        padding: 26px 22px;
        margin-bottom: 24px;
    }
    .vcsg-contact-panel-card {
        padding: 26px 22px;
    }
    .vcsg-social-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .vcsg-contact-map-frame {
        height: 380px;
    }
    .vcsg-contact-map-card {
        bottom: 15px;
        left: 15px;
        right: 15px;
        max-width: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .vcsg-contact-hero {
        min-height: 240px;
        padding: 40px 0 60px;
    }
    .vcsg-contact-hero-title {
        font-size: 26px;
    }
    .vcsg-contact-hero-desc {
        font-size: 14px;
    }
    .vcsg-contact-cards-section {
        margin-top: 25px;
    }
    .vcsg-contact-form-card {
        padding: 22px 18px;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }
    .vcsg-contact-form-header h3 {
        font-size: 20px;
    }
    .vcsg-contact-panel-card {
        padding: 22px 18px;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }
    .vcsg-social-community-card {
        padding: 24px 18px;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }
    .vcsg-social-community-title {
        font-size: 20px;
    }
    .vcsg-social-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 12px;
    }
    .vcsg-contact-map-frame {
        height: 340px;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .vcsg-contact-info-card,
    .vcsg-btn-contact-submit,
    .vcsg-contact-social-btn,
    .vcsg-social-channel-card,
    .vcsg-academic-svg-box,
    .vcsg-contact-map-card {
        animation: none !important;
        transform: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PART 1: VCSG WHY JOIN THE COMMUNITY — PREMIUM ALUMNI CARD CAROUSEL
   ========================================================================== */
.vcsg-community-carousel-section {
    background: #F6F9FD;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 45px 0 55px;
}

/* Subtle Academic Decorative Background (Very low opacity) */
.vcsg-carousel-ambient-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 680px;
    height: 420px;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.08) 0%, rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.035) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(55px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.vcsg-carousel-decor-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 26px 26px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Swiper Container */
.vcsg-why-join-swiper-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 25px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.vcsgWhyJoinSwiper {
    padding: 18px 6px 24px !important;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Premium Floating White Card */
.vcsg-carousel-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.10);
    border-radius: 26px;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 38px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.08);
    padding: 30px 28px;
    height: 335px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
                box-shadow 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                border-color 0.45s ease;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Card Top Row */
.vcsg-card-top-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.vcsg-card-icon-box {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: #EAF3FF;
    color: #0B3B82;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.12);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 24px;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
                background 0.35s ease, 
                color 0.35s ease,
                border-color 0.35s ease,
                box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.vcsg-card-icon-box img {
    max-width: 30px;
    max-height: 30px;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.vcsg-card-number {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0B3B82;
    background: rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.12);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

/* Card Content */
.vcsg-card-title {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #082552;
    margin-top: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.vcsg-card-desc {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.62;
    color: #64748B;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vcsg-card-desc p {
    margin: 0;
}

/* Card Link Action */
.vcsg-card-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1558B0;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-top: auto;
    transition: color 0.3s ease, gap 0.3s ease;
}

.vcsg-card-link i {
    font-size: 12px;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Hover Interactions (Strictly Smooth & Controlled) */
@media (hover: hover) {
    .vcsg-carousel-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.015);
        box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.13);
        border-color: rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.35);
    }
    .vcsg-carousel-card:hover .vcsg-card-icon-box {
        transform: scale(1.08);
        background: #0B3B82;
        color: #FFFFFF;
        border-color: #0B3B82;
        box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.25);
    }
    .vcsg-carousel-card:hover .vcsg-card-icon-box img {
        transform: scale(1.1);
        filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    }
    .vcsg-carousel-card:hover .vcsg-card-number {
        background: rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.14);
        color: #C89933;
        border-color: rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.35);
    }
    .vcsg-carousel-card:hover .vcsg-card-title {
        color: #1558B0;
    }
    .vcsg-carousel-card:hover .vcsg-card-link {
        color: #082552;
    }
    .vcsg-carousel-card:hover .vcsg-card-link i {
        transform: translateX(5px);
        color: #C89933;
    }
}

/* Carousel Controls (Below Cards) */
.vcsg-carousel-controls {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 18px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.vcsg-carousel-btn {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.18);
    color: #0B3B82;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.08);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    outline: none;
}

.vcsg-carousel-btn:hover {
    background: #0B3B82;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: #0B3B82;
    transform: scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.22);
}

.vcsg-why-join-pagination.swiper-pagination {
    position: static !important;
    width: auto !important;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
}

.vcsg-why-join-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.25);
    opacity: 1;
    border-radius: 999px;
    margin: 0 !important;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.vcsg-why-join-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
    width: 24px;
    background: #0B3B82;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

/* Responsive Rules */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .vcsg-community-carousel-section {
        padding: 35px 0 45px;
    }
    .vcsg-carousel-card {
        height: auto;
        min-height: 310px;
        padding: 26px 22px;
    }
    .vcsg-card-title {
        font-size: 18.5px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .vcsg-carousel-card {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 24px 20px;
        border-radius: 22px;
        min-height: 290px;
    }
    .vcsg-card-icon-box {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
        font-size: 20px;
    }
    .vcsg-carousel-btn {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 14px;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .vcsg-carousel-card,
    .vcsg-carousel-btn,
    .vcsg-card-icon-box,
    .vcsg-card-link i {
        transform: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
    }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   PART 2: VCSG CAMPUS STORIES & MEMORIES (50/50 PHOTO + VIDEO SPLIT)
   ========================================================================== */
.vcsg-stories-media-section {
    background: #F6F9FD;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 40px 0;
}

/* Ambient glow & academic decorative particles (No heavy box border) */
.vcsg-media-ambient-glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 18% 25%, rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.08) 0%, transparent 45%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 82% 75%, rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.06) 0%, transparent 45%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.vcsg-media-zone-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: #0B3B82;
    background: #EAF3FF;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.12);
}

.vcsg-media-zone-badge i {
    color: #2F80ED;
}

/* Zone Containers */
.vcsg-media-zone {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

/* LEFT: Floating Photo Editorial Cluster */
.vcsg-photo-cluster {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 480px;
    border-radius: 24px;
}

.vcsg-floating-photo {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.12);
    border: 3px solid #FFFFFF;
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
                box-shadow 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                z-index 0.1s ease;
    display: block;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.vcsg-floating-photo img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
                filter 0.4s ease;
}

.vcsg-floating-photo-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.1) 0%, rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.85) 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 16px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    z-index: 2;
}

.vcsg-floating-photo-tag {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: #C89933;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.vcsg-floating-photo-title {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.vcsg-floating-photo-zoom {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 12px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Cluster Geometric Slots (Desktop 5-Photo Floating Arrangement) */
.vcsg-photo-slot-1 {
    width: 55%;
    height: 60%;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    z-index: 2;
}

.vcsg-photo-slot-2 {
    width: 42%;
    height: 48%;
    top: 10px;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1;
}

.vcsg-photo-slot-3 {
    width: 42%;
    height: 38%;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 4%;
    z-index: 3;
}

.vcsg-photo-slot-4 {
    width: 50%;
    height: 46%;
    bottom: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 2;
}

.vcsg-photo-slot-5 {
    width: 28%;
    height: 26%;
    top: 42%;
    left: 44%;
    z-index: 4;
    border-radius: 14px;
    border-width: 2px;
}

/* Photo Hover Effects */
@media (hover: hover) {
    .vcsg-floating-photo:hover {
        transform: scale(1.04) translateY(-5px);
        box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.24);
        z-index: 10 !important;
    }
    .vcsg-floating-photo:hover img {
        transform: scale(1.06);
    }
    .vcsg-floating-photo:hover .vcsg-floating-photo-overlay {
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

/* RIGHT: Cinematic Video Showcase */
.vcsg-video-showcase {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 480px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 42px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.16);
    background: #082552;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

.vcsg-cinematic-video-element {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.vcsg-video-cinematic-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.4) 0%, rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.12) 40%, rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.9) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 26px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.vcsg-video-top-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.vcsg-video-badge-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.72);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.vcsg-video-play-indicator {
    align-self: center;
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 20px;
    padding-left: 3px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.vcsg-video-showcase:hover .vcsg-video-play-indicator {
    transform: scale(1.12);
    background: rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.45);
    border-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.vcsg-video-caption-box {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.vcsg-video-caption-title {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.vcsg-video-caption-sub {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Action CTA Buttons (Photo & Video) */
.vcsg-media-cta-wrap {
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.vcsg-media-cta-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 12px 26px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.vcsg-photo-cta {
    background: #0B3B82;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.2);
}

.vcsg-photo-cta:hover {
    background: #1558B0;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.3);
}

.vcsg-video-cta {
    background: #082552;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.2);
}

.vcsg-video-cta:hover {
    background: #0B3B82;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.3);
}

.vcsg-media-cta-btn i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.vcsg-media-cta-btn:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Responsive Media Split */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .vcsg-stories-media-section {
        padding: 65px 0;
    }
    .vcsg-photo-cluster {
        height: auto;
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 14px;
    }
    .vcsg-floating-photo {
        position: relative;
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 180px !important;
        top: auto !important;
        left: auto !important;
        right: auto !important;
        bottom: auto !important;
    }
    .vcsg-photo-slot-5 {
        display: none; /* Hide 5th small overlap accent on tablet grid */
    }
    .vcsg-video-showcase {
        height: 340px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .vcsg-floating-photo {
        height: 140px !important;
    }
    .vcsg-video-showcase {
        height: 260px;
        border-radius: 18px;
    }
    .vcsg-video-cinematic-overlay {
        padding: 16px;
    }
    .vcsg-video-caption-title {
        font-size: 18px;
    }
    .vcsg-video-play-indicator {
        width: 52px;
        height: 52px;
        font-size: 16px;
    }
    .vcsg-media-cta-btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .vcsg-floating-photo,
    .vcsg-media-cta-btn,
    .vcsg-carousel-card,
    .vcsg-carousel-btn {
        transition: none !important;
        transform: none !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VCSG UUHF ALUMNI SUITE — MODERN BLUE ACADEMIC REDESIGN
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- 1. Balanced Academic Alumni Page Hero (Compact Height & Dual-Flank Visuals) --- */
.vcsg-alumni-hero {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #082552 0%, #0B3B82 55%, #1558B0 100%);
    padding: 38px 0 44px;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    min-height: 360px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Layered radial glow & architectural grid */
.vcsg-alumni-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 10% 40%, rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.28) 0%, transparent 45%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 88% 60%, rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.16) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 15%, rgba(21, 88, 176, 0.32) 0%, transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 38px 38px, 38px 38px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Left subtle academic watermark (academic seal outline) */
.vcsg-hero-watermark-left {
    position: absolute;
    left: -40px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 310px;
    height: 310px;
    opacity: 0.05;
    pointer-events: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px dashed #FFFFFF;
}

.vcsg-hero-watermark-left::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 28px;
    border: 1.5px solid #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

/* Bottom seamless curve */
.vcsg-alumni-hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 22px;
    background: #F6F9FD;
    clip-path: ellipse(55% 100% at 50% 100%);
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Main Container & Grid */
.vcsg-alumni-hero-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    max-width: 1320px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding-left: 20px;
    padding-right: 20px;
}

.vcsg-hero-grid {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 36px;
}

/* Left Content Column */
.vcsg-hero-text-col {
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 780px;
}

.vcsg-hero-badges-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.vcsg-alumni-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.vcsg-alumni-eyebrow i {
    color: #C89933;
}

.vcsg-alumni-hero-title {
    font-size: 40px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.22;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.35);
}

.vcsg-alumni-hero-desc {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: rgba(234, 243, 255, 0.90);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    max-width: 660px;
}

/* Breadcrumb styling inside hero */
.vcsg-alumni-breadcrumbs {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 5px 16px;
    background: rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.45);
    border-radius: 30px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 12.5px;
}

.vcsg-alumni-breadcrumbs li {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.vcsg-alumni-breadcrumbs li a {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.vcsg-alumni-breadcrumbs li a:hover {
    color: #C89933;
}

.vcsg-alumni-breadcrumbs li + li::before {
    content: '/';
    margin: 0 7px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    font-weight: 300;
}

.vcsg-alumni-breadcrumbs li.active {
    color: #C89933;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* College & Category Motif Pills */
.vcsg-college-motif {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 5px 13px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.motif-horticulture {
    background: rgba(46, 204, 113, 0.18);
    color: #A3E635;
    border: 1px solid rgba(163, 230, 53, 0.35);
}

.motif-agriculture {
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.18);
    color: #FCD34D;
    border: 1px solid rgba(252, 211, 77, 0.35);
}

.motif-forestry {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.18);
    color: #6EE7B7;
    border: 1px solid rgba(110, 231, 183, 0.35);
}

.motif-notable {
    background: rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.18);
    color: #FBBF24;
    border: 1px solid rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.35);
}

.motif-shining {
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.18);
    color: #93C5FD;
    border: 1px solid rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.35);
}

.motif-award {
    background: rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.22);
    color: #FDE68A;
    border: 1px solid rgba(253, 230, 138, 0.4);
}

.motif-world {
    background: rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.20);
    color: #BAE6FD;
    border: 1px solid rgba(186, 230, 253, 0.35);
}

/* Right Visual Emblem Column */
.vcsg-hero-visual-col {
    flex: 0 0 340px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
}

.vcsg-hero-visual-emblem {
    position: relative;
    width: 270px;
    height: 270px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.vcsg-emblem-ring-outer {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    animation: vcsgSlowRotate 45s linear infinite;
}

.vcsg-emblem-ring-inner {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.35);
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.14) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

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

.vcsg-emblem-medallion {
    width: 114px;
    height: 114px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 100%);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.45), 0 0 0 8px rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.18);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.vcsg-emblem-medallion:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.vcsg-emblem-icon-main {
    font-size: 36px;
    line-height: 1;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25));
}

.vcsg-emblem-icon-sub {
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: #C89933;
    margin-top: 5px;
}

/* Floating Satellite Tags */
.vcsg-emblem-tag {
    position: absolute;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 5px 13px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    background: rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.82);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    white-space: nowrap;
    z-index: 3;
    animation: vcsgFloatSoft 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.vcsg-emblem-tag.tag-top-right {
    top: 6px;
    right: -12px;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.vcsg-emblem-tag.tag-bottom-left {
    bottom: 8px;
    left: -14px;
    animation-delay: -2.5s;
}

@keyframes vcsgFloatSoft {
    0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-6px); }
}

.vcsg-emblem-tag i {
    color: #C89933;
    font-size: 11.5px;
}

/* Responsive Rules for Hero */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .vcsg-hero-visual-col {
        flex: 0 0 280px;
    }
    .vcsg-hero-visual-emblem {
        width: 230px;
        height: 230px;
    }
    .vcsg-emblem-medallion {
        width: 96px;
        height: 96px;
    }
    .vcsg-emblem-icon-main {
        font-size: 30px;
    }
    .vcsg-alumni-hero-title {
        font-size: 34px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .vcsg-alumni-hero {
        padding: 35px 0 40px;
        min-height: 320px;
    }
    .vcsg-hero-grid {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 22px;
    }
    .vcsg-hero-text-col {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    .vcsg-hero-badges-row {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .vcsg-alumni-hero-desc {
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }
    .vcsg-hero-visual-col {
        display: none;
    }
    .vcsg-alumni-hero-title {
        font-size: 30px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .vcsg-alumni-hero {
        padding: 30px 0 35px;
        min-height: 280px;
    }
    .vcsg-alumni-hero-title {
        font-size: 25px;
    }
    .vcsg-alumni-hero-desc {
        font-size: 14px;
        margin-bottom: 14px;
    }
    .vcsg-alumni-breadcrumbs {
        font-size: 11.5px;
        padding: 4px 12px;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .vcsg-emblem-ring-outer,
    .vcsg-emblem-tag {
        animation: none !important;
    }
}

/* --- 2. Main Layout Section --- */
.vcsg-alumni-section {
    background: #F6F9FD;
    padding: 45px 0 85px;
    min-height: 520px;
}

/* --- 3. Filter & Controls Card --- */
.vcsg-alumni-filter-box {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.04);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
}

.vcsg-alumni-search-wrap {
    position: relative;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 260px;
    max-width: 480px;
}

.vcsg-alumni-search-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 18px 12px 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    color: #0B1930;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    outline: none;
}

.vcsg-alumni-search-input:focus {
    border-color: #2F80ED;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.12);
}

.vcsg-alumni-search-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 16px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: #94A3B8;
    font-size: 15px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.vcsg-alumni-filter-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.vcsg-alumni-count-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: #EAF3FF;
    color: #0B3B82;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.vcsg-alumni-advance-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: #0B3B82;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.vcsg-alumni-advance-btn:hover {
    background: #1558B0;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.25);
}

/* --- 4. Alumni Card --- */
.vcsg-alumni-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

.vcsg-alumni-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 42px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.3);
}

.vcsg-alumni-photo-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 270px;
    background: #EAF3FF;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vcsg-alumni-photo {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.vcsg-alumni-card:hover .vcsg-alumni-photo {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Avatar Fallback */
.vcsg-alumni-avatar-fallback {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B3B82 0%, #1558B0 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vcsg-alumni-avatar-fallback::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.vcsg-fallback-initials {
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.vcsg-fallback-crest-icon {
    font-size: 22px;
    color: #C89933;
    margin-top: 6px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Batch Pill overlay */
.vcsg-alumni-batch-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    background: rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    z-index: 3;
}

.vcsg-alumni-batch-badge i {
    color: #C89933;
    font-size: 11px;
}

/* Card Body */
.vcsg-alumni-body {
    padding: 20px 20px 22px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
}

.vcsg-alumni-name {
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0B1930;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.vcsg-alumni-card:hover .vcsg-alumni-name {
    color: #0B3B82;
}

.vcsg-alumni-meta-item {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #64748B;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.vcsg-alumni-meta-item i {
    color: #2F80ED;
    font-size: 12px;
}

.vcsg-alumni-dept-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #F1F5F9;
    color: #475569;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 8px;
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* --- 5. Notable & Shining Alumni Cards --- */
.vcsg-category-title-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #E2E8F0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.vcsg-category-heading {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #082552;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.vcsg-category-heading i {
    color: #C89933;
}

.vcsg-notable-card,
.vcsg-shining-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.vcsg-notable-card:hover,
.vcsg-shining-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 42px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.12);
}

.vcsg-notable-photo-box {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 230px;
    background: #EAF3FF;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vcsg-notable-photo {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.vcsg-notable-card:hover .vcsg-notable-photo,
.vcsg-shining-card:hover .vcsg-notable-photo {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.vcsg-notable-content {
    padding: 22px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.vcsg-notable-badge-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    background: #EAF3FF;
    color: #0B3B82;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    align-self: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.vcsg-notable-name {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0B1930;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.vcsg-notable-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #64748B;
    margin: 0;
    flex: 1;
}

/* --- 6. Award Alumni Cards & Citation Page --- */
.vcsg-award-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
}

.vcsg-award-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 42px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.35);
}

.vcsg-award-honor-pill {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C89933 0%, #E6B85C 100%);
    color: #082552;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    z-index: 4;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.3);
}

.vcsg-award-photo-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 240px;
    background: #EAF3FF;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vcsg-award-photo {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.vcsg-award-card:hover .vcsg-award-photo {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.vcsg-award-content {
    padding: 22px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.vcsg-award-title-award {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #C89933;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.vcsg-award-recipient {
    font-size: 21px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0B1930;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.vcsg-award-designation {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #64748B;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.vcsg-award-footer {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.vcsg-award-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: #0B3B82;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.vcsg-award-btn i {
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.vcsg-award-btn:hover {
    color: #2F80ED;
}

.vcsg-award-btn:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Single Award Citation Document View */
.vcsg-citation-doc-container {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.vcsg-citation-doc {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.16);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.08);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 50px 55px;
}

.vcsg-citation-doc::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0B3B82 0%, #C89933 50%, #1558B0 100%);
}

.vcsg-citation-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    position: relative;
}

.vcsg-citation-crest {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: #EAF3FF;
    color: #C89933;
    font-size: 30px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.3);
}

.vcsg-citation-banner-title {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #C89933;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.vcsg-citation-main-title {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #082552;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.vcsg-citation-recipient-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 18px 24px;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border-radius: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.vcsg-citation-recipient-thumb {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2.5px solid #2F80ED;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.2);
}

.vcsg-citation-body {
    font-size: 16.5px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #334155;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.vcsg-citation-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-top: 25px;
    border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
}

/* --- 7. Alumni Around the World / Map --- */
.vcsg-map-stat-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(210px, 1fr));
    gap: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.vcsg-map-stat-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 20px 22px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.04);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.vcsg-map-stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.vcsg-map-stat-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: #EAF3FF;
    color: #0B3B82;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vcsg-map-stat-val {
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #082552;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.vcsg-map-stat-label {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #64748B;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 0;
}

.vcsg-map-container-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.16);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.08);
    position: relative;
}

.vcsg-map-header-bar {
    padding: 18px 24px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
}

.vcsg-map-legend {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #64748B;
}

.vcsg-legend-dot {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-right: 5px;
}

/* --- 8. Empty States --- */
.vcsg-alumni-empty-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 55px 30px;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 580px;
    margin: 30px auto;
    border: 1px solid rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.04);
}

.vcsg-alumni-empty-icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #EAF3FF;
    color: #0B3B82;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 34px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    border: 2px dashed rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.3);
}

.vcsg-alumni-empty-title {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0B1930;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.vcsg-alumni-empty-desc {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: #64748B;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

/* --- 9. Pagination Overrides --- */
.vcsg-pagination-wrap {
    margin-top: 45px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.vcsg-pagination-wrap .pagination {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.vcsg-pagination-wrap .page-item .page-link {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    color: #0B1930;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.vcsg-pagination-wrap .page-item.active .page-link {
    background: #0B3B82;
    border-color: #0B3B82;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.25);
}

.vcsg-pagination-wrap .page-item .page-link:hover {
    background: #EAF3FF;
    color: #0B3B82;
    border-color: #2F80ED;
}

/* --- 10. Navbar Mega-Menu Styling for Alumni Dropdown --- */
.vcsg-alumni-megamenu {
    min-width: 540px !important;
    padding: 20px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.15) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.15) !important;
}

.vcsg-megamenu-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
}

.vcsg-megamenu-col-header {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    color: #94A3B8;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    padding-left: 10px;
}

.vcsg-megamenu-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: #0B1930;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.vcsg-megamenu-link i {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #F1F5F9;
    color: #0B3B82;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 13px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vcsg-megamenu-link:hover {
    background: #EAF3FF;
    color: #0B3B82;
}

.vcsg-megamenu-link:hover i {
    background: #0B3B82;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Mobile Drawer Accordion */
.vcsg-mobile-accordion-btn {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: none;
    text-align: left;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.vcsg-mobile-accordion-btn:hover,
.vcsg-mobile-accordion-btn[aria-expanded="true"] {
    background: rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.25);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.vcsg-mobile-accordion-body {
    padding: 6px 0 10px 18px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.vcsg-mobile-sublink {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.vcsg-mobile-sublink:hover {
    color: #C89933;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    padding-left: 16px;
}

/* Responsive Overrides */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .vcsg-alumni-hero-title {
        font-size: 32px;
    }
    .vcsg-alumni-hero {
        padding: 50px 0 60px;
    }
    .vcsg-citation-doc {
        padding: 35px 25px;
    }
    .vcsg-citation-main-title {
        font-size: 26px;
    }
    .vcsg-alumni-megamenu {
        min-width: 100% !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .vcsg-alumni-hero-title {
        font-size: 26px;
    }
    .vcsg-alumni-hero-desc {
        font-size: 14.5px;
    }
    .vcsg-alumni-filter-box {
        padding: 16px;
    }
    .vcsg-alumni-photo-wrap {
        height: 240px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VCSG UUHF EVENTS & STORIES SUITE — CINEMATIC & EDITORIAL REDESIGN
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. Shared Events & Stories Color Tokens & Utilities
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
    --vcsg-es-navy: #082552;
    --vcsg-es-deep: #071D3F;
    --vcsg-es-primary: #0B3B82;
    --vcsg-es-royal: #1558B0;
    --vcsg-es-accent: #2F80ED;
    --vcsg-es-soft: #EAF3FF;
    --vcsg-es-gold: #C89933;
    --vcsg-es-gold-light: #F7D58B;
    --vcsg-es-charcoal: #0B1930;
    --vcsg-es-muted: #64748B;
    --vcsg-es-card-bg: #FFFFFF;
    --vcsg-es-border: rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.12);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Cinematic Events Listing Hero (.vcsg-events-hero)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.vcsg-events-hero {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #071D3F 0%, #0B3B82 52%, #1558B0 100%);
    padding: 56px 0 68px;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    min-height: 420px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.vcsg-events-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 18% 30%, rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.28) 0%, transparent 45%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 85% 65%, rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.20) 0%, transparent 50%),
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 40px 40px, 40px 40px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.vcsg-events-hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 26px;
    background: #F6F9FD;
    clip-path: ellipse(55% 100% at 50% 100%);
    z-index: 2;
}

.vcsg-events-hero-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    max-width: 1320px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.vcsg-events-hero-grid {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 40px;
}

.vcsg-events-hero-text {
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 680px;
}

/* Editorial badge */
.vcsg-editorial-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.vcsg-editorial-badge i {
    color: var(--vcsg-es-gold);
}

.vcsg-events-hero-title {
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.18;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    letter-spacing: -0.6px;
    text-shadow: 0 3px 15px rgba(7, 29, 63, 0.45);
}

.vcsg-events-hero-title .vcsg-highlight-text {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F7D58B 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.vcsg-events-hero-lead {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(234, 243, 255, 0.92);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    max-width: 600px;
}

.vcsg-hero-actions-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.vcsg-btn-explore-events {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C89933 0%, #E6B74E 100%);
    color: #082552 !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.35);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.vcsg-btn-explore-events:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.48);
    color: #051A3B !important;
}

/* Right Visual: Asymmetrical Floating Image Cards */
.vcsg-events-hero-visual {
    flex: 0 0 460px;
    position: relative;
    height: 330px;
}

.vcsg-floating-card {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(7, 29, 63, 0.45);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

.vcsg-floating-card:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05) rotate(0deg) !important;
    z-index: 10 !important;
}

.vcsg-floating-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.vcsg-floating-tag {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 8px;
    left: 8px;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.vcsg-floating-tag.tag-gold {
    color: #F7D58B;
}

.vcsg-floating-tag.tag-cyan {
    color: #93C5FD;
}

.vcsg-floating-tag.tag-emerald {
    color: #6EE7B7;
}

.vcsg-floating-card-1 {
    top: 10px;
    left: 10px;
    width: 220px;
    height: 150px;
    transform: rotate(-5deg);
    z-index: 2;
    animation: vcsgFloatSoft1 6.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.vcsg-floating-card-2 {
    top: 60px;
    right: 15px;
    width: 240px;
    height: 170px;
    transform: rotate(3deg);
    z-index: 3;
    animation: vcsgFloatSoft2 7.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.vcsg-floating-card-3 {
    bottom: 10px;
    left: 80px;
    width: 210px;
    height: 140px;
    transform: rotate(-2deg);
    z-index: 4;
    animation: vcsgFloatSoft3 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes vcsgFloatSoft1 {
    0% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(-5deg); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-4deg); }
}

@keyframes vcsgFloatSoft2 {
    0% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(3deg); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-9px) rotate(4deg); }
}

@keyframes vcsgFloatSoft3 {
    0% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(-2deg); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-1deg); }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Event Spotlight Hero (.vcsg-event-spotlight-hero)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.vcsg-event-spotlight-hero {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #071D3F 0%, #082552 60%, #1558B0 100%);
    padding: 48px 0 60px;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.vcsg-event-spotlight-hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 24px;
    background: #F6F9FD;
    clip-path: ellipse(55% 100% at 50% 100%);
    z-index: 2;
}

.vcsg-spotlight-meta-chips {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.vcsg-spotlight-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 5px 13px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.vcsg-spotlight-chip i {
    color: var(--vcsg-es-gold);
}

.vcsg-spotlight-title {
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    letter-spacing: -0.4px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Stories Listing Editorial Hero (.vcsg-stories-hero)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.vcsg-stories-hero {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #082552 0%, #0B3B82 55%, #1558B0 100%);
    padding: 52px 0 64px;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    min-height: 400px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.vcsg-stories-hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 24px;
    background: #F6F9FD;
    clip-path: ellipse(55% 100% at 50% 100%);
    z-index: 2;
}

.vcsg-stories-hero-grid {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 40px;
}

.vcsg-stories-stack-visual {
    flex: 0 0 420px;
    position: relative;
    height: 290px;
}

.vcsg-story-stack-card {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(7, 29, 63, 0.4);
    border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.vcsg-story-stack-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.vcsg-story-stack-card-1 {
    top: 15px;
    left: 20px;
    width: 250px;
    height: 175px;
    transform: rotate(-6deg);
    z-index: 2;
}

.vcsg-story-stack-card-2 {
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 25px;
    width: 270px;
    height: 185px;
    transform: rotate(4deg);
    z-index: 3;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. Story Detail Article Hero (.vcsg-story-article-hero)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.vcsg-story-article-hero {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #071D3F 0%, #0B3B82 50%, #1558B0 100%);
    padding: 50px 0 60px;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.vcsg-story-article-hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 24px;
    background: #F6F9FD;
    clip-path: ellipse(55% 100% at 50% 100%);
    z-index: 2;
}

.vcsg-story-article-title {
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    letter-spacing: -0.4px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. Photo Gallery Hero (.vcsg-gallery-hero)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.vcsg-gallery-hero {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #071D3F 0%, #0B3B82 52%, #1558B0 100%);
    padding: 50px 0 64px;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    min-height: 390px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.vcsg-gallery-hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 24px;
    background: #F6F9FD;
    clip-path: ellipse(55% 100% at 50% 100%);
    z-index: 2;
}

.vcsg-gallery-mosaic-visual {
    flex: 0 0 420px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
}

.vcsg-mosaic-tile {
    height: 125px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(7, 29, 63, 0.35);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.vcsg-mosaic-tile:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.vcsg-mosaic-tile img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. Video Gallery Cinematic Hero (.vcsg-video-hero)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.vcsg-video-hero {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #061836 0%, #082552 50%, #0B3B82 100%);
    padding: 52px 0 64px;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    min-height: 400px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.vcsg-video-hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 24px;
    background: #F6F9FD;
    clip-path: ellipse(55% 100% at 50% 100%);
    z-index: 2;
}

.vcsg-video-play-emblem {
    flex: 0 0 320px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
}

.vcsg-play-ring-outer {
    width: 160px;
    height: 160px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px dashed rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.45);
    animation: vcsgSlowRotate 35s linear infinite;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.vcsg-play-button-center {
    width: 86px;
    height: 86px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C89933 0%, #F5C767 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #082552;
    font-size: 32px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.45), 0 0 0 12px rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.2);
    animation: vcsgPlayPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.vcsg-play-button-center i {
    margin-left: 5px;
}

@keyframes vcsgPlayPulse {
    0% { box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.45), 0 0 0 6px rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.2); }
    50% { box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.6), 0 0 0 16px rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.15); }
    100% { box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.45), 0 0 0 6px rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.2); }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. Events Content Cards & Layouts
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* Section container */
.vcsg-es-section {
    padding: 60px 0 90px;
    background: #F6F9FD;
}

/* Tabs styling */
.vcsg-es-tabs {
    display: inline-flex;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 6px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.1);
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.vcsg-es-tabs .nav-link {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 40px;
    padding: 10px 26px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vcsg-es-muted);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.vcsg-es-tabs .nav-link.active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B3B82 0%, #1558B0 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.25);
}

/* Featured Event Card */
.vcsg-featured-event-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.09);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.1);
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    display: flex;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.vcsg-featured-event-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 42px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.14);
}

.vcsg-featured-event-img-wrap {
    flex: 0 0 44%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 300px;
}

.vcsg-featured-event-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.vcsg-featured-event-card:hover .vcsg-featured-event-img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.vcsg-featured-event-body {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 34px 38px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Modern Event Card */
.vcsg-event-card-modern {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.09);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease;
}

.vcsg-event-card-modern:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.13);
}

.vcsg-event-card-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    height: 215px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vcsg-event-card-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.vcsg-event-card-modern:hover .vcsg-event-card-img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.vcsg-event-date-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
    line-height: 1.1;
    z-index: 2;
}

.vcsg-event-date-badge .day {
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--vcsg-es-primary);
    display: block;
}

.vcsg-event-date-badge .month {
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vcsg-es-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.vcsg-event-card-body {
    padding: 22px 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.vcsg-event-card-title {
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.35;
    color: var(--vcsg-es-charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.vcsg-event-card-modern:hover .vcsg-event-card-title {
    color: var(--vcsg-es-primary);
}

.vcsg-event-card-meta {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--vcsg-es-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.vcsg-event-card-meta i {
    color: var(--vcsg-es-accent);
}

.vcsg-event-card-footer {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.vcsg-event-link-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vcsg-es-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: gap 0.25s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.vcsg-event-link-btn:hover {
    gap: 12px;
    color: var(--vcsg-es-royal);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. Stories Content Cards & Editorial Styles
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.vcsg-story-card-modern {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.09);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease;
}

.vcsg-story-card-modern:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.12);
}

.vcsg-story-img-wrap {
    height: 190px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.vcsg-story-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.vcsg-story-card-modern:hover .vcsg-story-img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.vcsg-story-card-body {
    padding: 22px 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.vcsg-story-card-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--vcsg-es-charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.vcsg-story-editorial-body {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px 48px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.09);
}

.vcsg-story-editorial-body p {
    font-size: 16.5px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #334155;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.vcsg-story-editorial-body blockquote {
    padding: 24px 28px;
    background: rgba(234, 243, 255, 0.6);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--vcsg-es-primary);
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 17.5px;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--vcsg-es-navy);
    margin: 28px 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. Gallery & Video Cards
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.vcsg-gallery-album-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.09);
    transition: transform 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease;
}

.vcsg-gallery-album-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.14);
}

.vcsg-album-img-wrap {
    height: 240px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.vcsg-album-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.vcsg-gallery-album-card:hover .vcsg-album-img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.vcsg-album-count-tag {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    background: rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.82);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. Events & Stories Navbar Mega-Menu (.vcsg-events-megamenu)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.vcsg-events-megamenu {
    min-width: 500px !important;
    padding: 22px 24px !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.18) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.12) !important;
}

.vcsg-events-megamenu-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11a. Community Navbar Mega-Menu (.vcsg-community-megamenu)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.vcsg-community-megamenu {
    min-width: 520px !important;
    padding: 22px 24px !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.18) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.12) !important;
}

.vcsg-community-megamenu-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.vcsg-megamenu-col-title {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    color: var(--vcsg-es-primary);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    padding-bottom: 6px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.vcsg-megamenu-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 8px 10px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #334155;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.vcsg-megamenu-item:hover {
    background: rgba(234, 243, 255, 0.65);
    color: var(--vcsg-es-primary);
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.vcsg-megamenu-item i {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--vcsg-es-primary);
    margin-top: 3px;
}

.vcsg-megamenu-item-title {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.vcsg-megamenu-item-desc {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--vcsg-es-muted);
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. Responsive Breakpoints for Events & Stories
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .vcsg-events-hero-visual {
        flex: 0 0 380px;
    }
    .vcsg-floating-card-1 {
        width: 180px;
        height: 125px;
    }
    .vcsg-floating-card-2 {
        width: 200px;
        height: 140px;
    }
    .vcsg-floating-card-3 {
        width: 175px;
        height: 120px;
    }
    .vcsg-events-hero-title {
        font-size: 40px;
    }
    .vcsg-events-megamenu {
        min-width: 480px !important;
    }
    .vcsg-community-megamenu {
        min-width: 480px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .vcsg-events-hero,
    .vcsg-stories-hero,
    .vcsg-gallery-hero,
    .vcsg-video-hero {
        padding: 42px 0 54px;
        min-height: auto;
    }
    .vcsg-events-hero-grid,
    .vcsg-stories-hero-grid {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 30px;
    }
    .vcsg-events-hero-text {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    .vcsg-events-hero-lead {
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }
    .vcsg-hero-actions-row {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .vcsg-events-hero-visual,
    .vcsg-stories-stack-visual,
    .vcsg-gallery-mosaic-visual,
    .vcsg-video-play-emblem {
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .vcsg-featured-event-card {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    .vcsg-featured-event-img-wrap {
        flex: none;
        height: 240px;
    }
    .vcsg-events-megamenu {
        min-width: 100% !important;
    }
    .vcsg-events-megamenu-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
    }
    .vcsg-community-megamenu {
        min-width: 100% !important;
    }
    .vcsg-community-megamenu-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .vcsg-events-hero-title,
    .vcsg-spotlight-title,
    .vcsg-story-article-title {
        font-size: 28px;
    }
    .vcsg-events-hero-lead {
        font-size: 14.5px;
    }
    .vcsg-events-hero-visual {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
        width: 100%;
        height: 260px;
    }
    .vcsg-floating-card-1 {
        width: 150px;
        height: 105px;
        left: 0;
    }
    .vcsg-floating-card-2 {
        width: 165px;
        height: 115px;
        right: 0;
    }
    .vcsg-floating-card-3 {
        width: 145px;
        height: 100px;
        left: 40px;
    }
    .vcsg-stories-stack-visual {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
        width: 100%;
        height: 240px;
    }
    .vcsg-story-stack-card-1 {
        width: 200px;
        height: 140px;
    }
    .vcsg-story-stack-card-2 {
        width: 220px;
        height: 150px;
    }
    .vcsg-story-editorial-body {
        padding: 24px 20px;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .vcsg-floating-card-1,
    .vcsg-floating-card-2,
    .vcsg-floating-card-3,
    .vcsg-play-ring-outer,
    .vcsg-play-button-center,
    .vcsg-film-card-1,
    .vcsg-film-card-2,
    .vcsg-film-card-3,
    .vcsg-vg-play-ring,
    .vcsg-vg-play-btn,
    .vcsg-vg-badge-rec-dot {
        animation: none !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VCSG VIDEO GALLERY HERO — CINEMATIC REDESIGN (.vcsg-video-gallery-hero)
   ========================================================================== */
.vcsg-video-gallery-hero {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, #061B3D 0%, #0B3B82 45%, #1558B0 100%);
    min-height: 560px;
    max-height: 680px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 35px 0 55px;
    z-index: 10;
}

/* Ambient glow orbs */
.vcsg-vg-glow-1 {
    position: absolute;
    width: 480px;
    height: 480px;
    top: -120px;
    left: -100px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.22) 0%, rgba(47, 128, 237, 0) 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.vcsg-vg-glow-2 {
    position: absolute;
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    bottom: -80px;
    right: -60px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.18) 0%, rgba(200, 153, 51, 0) 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.vcsg-vg-grid-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
                      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 36px 36px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Bottom curve transition */
.vcsg-vg-bottom-curve {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 36px;
    line-height: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 3;
}

.vcsg-vg-bottom-curve svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: block;
}

/* Left Film Strip / Floating Memory Stack */
.vcsg-vg-film-stack {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 380px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.vcsg-film-card {
    position: absolute;
    width: 195px;
    height: 140px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 38px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
    background: #081B38;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.vcsg-film-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    filter: contrast(1.05) brightness(0.95);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.vcsg-film-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.05) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    z-index: 10 !important;
}

.vcsg-film-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.vcsg-film-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 8px;
    left: 8px;
    right: 8px;
    background: rgba(6, 24, 54, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.vcsg-film-badge i {
    color: #C89933;
    font-size: 9px;
}

.vcsg-film-card-1 {
    top: 25px;
    left: 10px;
    transform: rotate(-7deg);
    z-index: 2;
    animation: vcsgFilmFloat1 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.vcsg-film-card-2 {
    top: 115px;
    right: 15px;
    transform: rotate(6deg);
    z-index: 4;
    animation: vcsgFilmFloat2 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.vcsg-film-card-3 {
    bottom: 25px;
    left: 35px;
    transform: rotate(-3deg);
    z-index: 3;
    animation: vcsgFilmFloat3 5.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes vcsgFilmFloat1 {
    0% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(-7deg); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-5deg); }
}

@keyframes vcsgFilmFloat2 {
    0% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(6deg); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(8deg); }
}

@keyframes vcsgFilmFloat3 {
    0% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(-3deg); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-1deg); }
}

/* Center Content */
.vcsg-vg-center-content {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 10px;
    z-index: 5;
}

.vcsg-vg-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.16);
    border: 1px solid rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.38);
    color: #F5C767;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    padding: 5px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.vcsg-vg-title {
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.8px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.vcsg-vg-title .vcsg-text-gold {
    color: #C89933;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F5C767 0%, #C89933 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.vcsg-vg-divider {
    width: 64px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #C89933, transparent);
    margin: 0 auto 14px;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.vcsg-vg-desc {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    max-width: 520px;
    margin: 0 auto 18px;
}

/* Small Media Stats Row */
.vcsg-vg-stats-row {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 7px 20px;
    background: rgba(6, 27, 61, 0.5);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 50px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.vcsg-vg-stat-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.vcsg-vg-stat-item i {
    color: #C89933;
    font-size: 11px;
}

.vcsg-vg-stat-sep {
    width: 1px;
    height: 14px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

/* Buttons */
.vcsg-vg-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.vcsg-vg-btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C89933 0%, #E2B653 100%);
    color: #061B3D !important;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 9px 22px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.35);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
    border: none;
}

.vcsg-vg-btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.5);
    color: #061B3D !important;
}

.vcsg-vg-btn-outline {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    transition: background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.vcsg-vg-btn-outline:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* Breadcrumbs in Hero */
.vcsg-vg-breadcrumb-wrap {
    display: inline-flex;
}

.vcsg-vg-breadcrumb-wrap .breadcrumb {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 5px 18px;
    background: rgba(6, 27, 61, 0.65);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 12px;
}

.vcsg-vg-breadcrumb-wrap .breadcrumb-item a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.vcsg-vg-breadcrumb-wrap .breadcrumb-item a:hover {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.vcsg-vg-breadcrumb-wrap .breadcrumb-item.active {
    color: #F5C767;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.vcsg-vg-breadcrumb-wrap .breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

/* Right Video Visual Preview */
.vcsg-vg-preview-wrap {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 350px;
    width: 100%;
    margin-left: auto;
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border: 2px solid rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.4);
    background: #061B3D;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.vcsg-vg-preview-wrap:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 26px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 0 1px rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.6);
}

.vcsg-vg-preview-screen {
    position: relative;
    height: 230px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vcsg-vg-preview-screen img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: brightness(0.7) contrast(1.1);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.vcsg-vg-preview-wrap:hover .vcsg-vg-preview-screen img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.vcsg-vg-preview-vignette {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(6, 27, 61, 0.2) 0%, rgba(6, 24, 54, 0.85) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Top bar on video preview */
.vcsg-vg-preview-top-bar {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    left: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 3;
}

.vcsg-vg-badge-rec {
    background: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.9);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.vcsg-vg-badge-rec-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    animation: vcsgRecBlink 1.4s infinite;
}

@keyframes vcsgRecBlink {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
    50% { opacity: 0.2; }
}

.vcsg-vg-badge-hd {
    background: rgba(6, 27, 61, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    color: #F5C767;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.3);
}

/* Center Play Button in Video Preview */
.vcsg-vg-play-center {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    z-index: 3;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.vcsg-vg-play-ring {
    position: absolute;
    width: 96px;
    height: 96px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px dashed rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.5);
    animation: vcsgSlowRotate 30s linear infinite;
}

.vcsg-vg-play-btn {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C89933 0%, #F5C767 100%);
    color: #061B3D;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.5), 0 0 0 8px rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.2);
    animation: vcsgPlayPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.vcsg-vg-play-btn i {
    margin-left: 3px;
}

.vcsg-vg-play-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    color: #061B3D;
}

/* Bottom info strip on video preview */
.vcsg-vg-preview-bottom-info {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(6, 24, 54, 0.95) 0%, rgba(6, 24, 54, 0.6) 70%, transparent 100%);
    z-index: 3;
}

.vcsg-vg-preview-bottom-info h4 {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 0 0 2px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.vcsg-vg-preview-bottom-info span {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

/* Responsive Media Queries for Video Gallery Hero */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .vcsg-video-gallery-hero {
        max-height: none;
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 35px 0 50px;
    }
    .vcsg-vg-film-stack {
        height: 300px;
    }
    .vcsg-film-card {
        width: 165px;
        height: 120px;
    }
    .vcsg-vg-title {
        font-size: 40px;
    }
    .vcsg-vg-preview-wrap {
        max-width: 300px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .vcsg-video-gallery-hero {
        padding: 35px 0 50px;
        max-height: none;
        min-height: auto;
    }
    .vcsg-vg-film-stack {
        height: 180px;
        margin-bottom: 25px;
    }
    .vcsg-film-card-1 {
        left: calc(50% - 150px);
        top: 15px;
    }
    .vcsg-film-card-2 {
        right: calc(50% - 150px);
        top: 25px;
    }
    .vcsg-film-card-3 {
        display: none;
    }
    .vcsg-vg-preview-wrap {
        margin: 25px auto 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .vcsg-video-gallery-hero {
        padding: 30px 0 45px;
        max-height: none;
        min-height: auto;
    }
    .vcsg-vg-title {
        font-size: 32px;
    }
    .vcsg-vg-desc {
        font-size: 13.5px;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .vcsg-vg-stats-row {
        gap: 12px;
        padding: 6px 14px;
        margin-bottom: 18px;
    }
    .vcsg-vg-stat-item {
        font-size: 11.5px;
    }
    .vcsg-vg-film-stack {
        height: 150px;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    .vcsg-film-card {
        width: 135px;
        height: 100px;
    }
    .vcsg-film-card-1 {
        left: calc(50% - 105px);
    }
    .vcsg-film-card-2 {
        right: calc(50% - 105px);
    }
    .vcsg-vg-preview-wrap {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    .vcsg-vg-preview-screen {
        height: 190px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VCSG UUHF DIGITAL NEWSROOM & NOTICE BOARD (.vcsg-newsroom)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Newsroom Compact Hero Masthead */
.vcsg-newsroom-hero {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #071D3F 0%, #0B3B82 58%, #114E9E 100%);
    min-height: 340px;
    max-height: 420px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 38px 0 46px;
    z-index: 10;
}

.vcsg-newsroom-hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 18px;
    background: #F7F9FC;
    clip-path: ellipse(54% 100% at 50% 100%);
    z-index: 2;
}

.vcsg-news-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 440px;
    height: 440px;
    top: -140px;
    right: -80px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.16) 0%, rgba(200, 153, 51, 0) 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.vcsg-news-glow-blue {
    position: absolute;
    width: 480px;
    height: 480px;
    bottom: -160px;
    left: -100px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.22) 0%, rgba(47, 128, 237, 0) 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.vcsg-news-grid-texture {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 24px 24px;
    opacity: 0.35;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.vcsg-news-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.18);
    border: 1px solid rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.4);
    color: #F5C767;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    padding: 5px 15px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.vcsg-news-hero-title {
    font-size: 44px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.6px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.vcsg-news-hero-title .vcsg-text-gold {
    color: #C89933;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F5C767 0%, #C89933 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.vcsg-news-hero-desc {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    max-width: 580px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* Right Side: Visual Newsroom Layered Sheet */
.vcsg-newsroom-masthead-visual {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 380px;
    margin-left: auto;
    height: 220px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.vcsg-news-sheet-back {
    position: absolute;
    width: 310px;
    height: 175px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 16px;
    transform: rotate(5deg) translateY(-8px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.vcsg-news-sheet-front {
    position: relative;
    width: 320px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 42px rgba(6, 27, 61, 0.45);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.12);
    z-index: 2;
    transform: rotate(-1.5deg);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.vcsg-news-sheet-front:hover {
    transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1.02);
}

.vcsg-news-sheet-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #EAF3FF;
}

.vcsg-news-sheet-badge {
    background: #DC2626;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.vcsg-news-sheet-date {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0B3B82;
}

.vcsg-news-sheet-title {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0B1930;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vcsg-news-sheet-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #64748B;
}

/* 2. Main Content Container */
.vcsg-newsroom-section {
    padding: 55px 0 85px;
    background-color: #F7F9FC;
    min-height: 60vh;
}

/* 3. Featured Story Card (.vcsg-news-featured) */
.vcsg-news-featured-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.1);
    margin-bottom: 45px;
    display: flex;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.vcsg-news-featured-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.13);
}

.vcsg-news-featured-img-wrap {
    flex: 0 0 52%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 320px;
    background: #0B1930;
}

.vcsg-news-featured-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.vcsg-news-featured-card:hover .vcsg-news-featured-img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.vcsg-news-featured-body {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 36px 40px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.vcsg-news-featured-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: #EAF3FF;
    color: #0B3B82;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    width: fit-content;
}

.vcsg-news-featured-date {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #64748B;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.vcsg-news-featured-title {
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: #0B1930;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.vcsg-news-featured-card:hover .vcsg-news-featured-title {
    color: #0B3B82;
}

.vcsg-news-featured-desc {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #475569;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vcsg-news-btn-read {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: #0B3B82;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    width: fit-content;
}

.vcsg-news-btn-read:hover {
    background: #1558B0;
    gap: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.28);
}

/* 4. Editorial News Cards Grid (.vcsg-news-card) */
.vcsg-news-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.09);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease;
}

.vcsg-news-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.12);
}

.vcsg-news-card-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    height: 215px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0B1930;
}

.vcsg-news-card-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.vcsg-news-card:hover .vcsg-news-card-img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.vcsg-news-date-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
    line-height: 1.1;
    z-index: 2;
}

.vcsg-news-date-badge .day {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0B3B82;
    display: block;
}

.vcsg-news-date-badge .month {
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #64748B;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.vcsg-news-card-body {
    padding: 22px 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.vcsg-news-card-cat-line {
    width: 28px;
    height: 3px;
    background: #C89933;
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.vcsg-news-card:hover .vcsg-news-card-cat-line {
    width: 46px;
}

.vcsg-news-card-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.35;
    color: #0B1930;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vcsg-news-card:hover .vcsg-news-card-title {
    color: #0B3B82;
}

.vcsg-news-card-desc {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #64748B;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vcsg-news-card-footer {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.vcsg-news-card-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0B3B82;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.vcsg-news-card:hover .vcsg-news-card-link {
    color: #1558B0;
    gap: 10px;
}

/* 5. Official Notice Board Cards (.vcsg-notice-card) */
.vcsg-notice-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 26px 28px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.09);
    border-left: 5px solid #0B3B82;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease, border-left-color 0.28s ease;
}

.vcsg-notice-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.12);
    border-left-color: #C89933;
}

.vcsg-notice-badge-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.vcsg-notice-official-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: #EAF3FF;
    color: #0B3B82;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

.vcsg-notice-date {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #64748B;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.vcsg-notice-title {
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.35;
    color: #0B1930;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vcsg-notice-title:hover {
    color: #0B3B82;
}

.vcsg-notice-excerpt {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #475569;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vcsg-notice-footer {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.vcsg-notice-link-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0B3B82;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: gap 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.vcsg-notice-card:hover .vcsg-notice-link-btn {
    gap: 10px;
    color: #1558B0;
}

/* 6. Article Detail Page (.vcsg-news-detail) */
.vcsg-article-container {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 45px 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.09);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.vcsg-article-lead-image {
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 480px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.vcsg-article-content {
    font-size: 17.5px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #334155;
}

.vcsg-article-content p {
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.vcsg-article-content h2,
.vcsg-article-content h3,
.vcsg-article-content h4 {
    color: #0B1930;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-top: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.vcsg-notice-download-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: #0B3B82;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.25);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.vcsg-notice-download-btn:hover {
    background: #1558B0;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.38);
}

/* 7. Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .vcsg-newsroom-hero {
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 36px 0 44px;
    }
    .vcsg-news-hero-title {
        font-size: 38px;
    }
    .vcsg-news-featured-card {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    .vcsg-news-featured-img-wrap {
        flex: none;
        min-height: 250px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .vcsg-newsroom-masthead-visual {
        display: none;
    }
    .vcsg-article-container {
        padding: 30px 24px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .vcsg-newsroom-hero {
        padding: 28px 0 38px;
    }
    .vcsg-news-hero-title {
        font-size: 30px;
    }
    .vcsg-news-hero-desc {
        font-size: 13.5px;
    }
    .vcsg-news-featured-body {
        padding: 24px 20px;
    }
    .vcsg-news-featured-title {
        font-size: 20px;
    }
    .vcsg-article-container {
        padding: 22px 18px;
    }
    .vcsg-article-content {
        font-size: 15.5px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VCSG UUHF ALUMNI COMMUNITY HUB DESIGN SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Community Hero Base */
.vcsg-community-hero {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #082552 0%, #0B3B82 55%, #1558B0 100%);
    padding: 45px 0 55px;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-bottom: 3px solid #C89933;
}

.vcsg-community-hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 18% 25%, rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.18) 0%, transparent 45%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 82% 75%, rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.14) 0%, transparent 40%),
        radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 26px 26px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.vcsg-comm-breadcrumbs {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.vcsg-comm-breadcrumbs a {
    color: #EAF3FF;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.vcsg-comm-breadcrumbs a:hover {
    color: #C89933;
}

.vcsg-comm-breadcrumbs span.sep {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    font-size: 11px;
}

.vcsg-comm-breadcrumbs span.current {
    color: #C89933;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.vcsg-comm-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #E5B869;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.vcsg-comm-hero-title {
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.22;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.vcsg-comm-hero-title .highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, #FFFFFF 30%, #E5B869 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.vcsg-comm-hero-desc {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #D6E6FE;
    max-width: 580px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Hero Visual: Membership Digital Card */
.vcsg-cred-card-wrapper {
    perspective: 1000px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.vcsg-cred-card {
    width: 330px;
    height: 195px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.95) 0%, rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.98) 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.6);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 18px 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 0 35px rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.25);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transform: rotateY(-6deg) rotateX(4deg);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.vcsg-cred-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) rotateY(0deg) rotateX(0deg);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 55px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 45px rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.35);
}

.vcsg-cred-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: linear-gradient(60deg, transparent 40%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) 50%, transparent 60%);
    transform: rotate(25deg);
    animation: vcsgCredShine 6s infinite;
}

@keyframes vcsgCredShine {
    0%, 75% { transform: translateX(-100%) rotate(25deg); }
    100% { transform: translateX(100%) rotate(25deg); }
}

.vcsg-cred-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.vcsg-cred-inst {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: #E5B869;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.vcsg-cred-chip {
    width: 28px;
    height: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37, #aa7c11);
    border-radius: 4px;
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.vcsg-cred-badge {
    font-size: 9px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    background: rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.2);
    border: 1px solid #C89933;
    border-radius: 20px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.vcsg-cred-body {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.vcsg-cred-name {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.vcsg-cred-sub {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #93C5FD;
}

.vcsg-cred-footer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    font-size: 10px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.vcsg-cred-footer strong {
    color: #E5B869;
    font-size: 11px;
}

/* Hero Visual: Network Illustration for Groups */
.vcsg-network-vis {
    position: relative;
    width: 320px;
    height: 200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.vcsg-net-center {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 76px;
    height: 76px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B3B82, #1558B0);
    border: 3px solid #C89933;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.4);
    z-index: 3;
}

.vcsg-net-center i {
    font-size: 24px;
    color: #E5B869;
}

.vcsg-net-center span {
    font-size: 9px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.vcsg-net-node {
    position: absolute;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    background: rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.85);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.4);
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 2;
}

.vcsg-net-node:hover {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    border-color: #C89933;
}

.vcsg-net-node-1 { top: 8px; left: 10px; }
.vcsg-net-node-2 { top: 8px; right: 10px; }
.vcsg-net-node-3 { bottom: 12px; left: 20px; }
.vcsg-net-node-4 { bottom: 12px; right: 20px; }

.vcsg-net-pulse {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.35);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: vcsgSpin 20s linear infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

@keyframes vcsgSpin {
    from { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg); }
    to { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Hero Visual: Timeline Illustration for Batchmates */
.vcsg-timeline-vis {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    padding: 30px 10px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 360px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.vcsg-timeline-track {
    position: absolute;
    left: 10px;
    right: 10px;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.1), #C89933 50%, rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.2));
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.vcsg-timeline-nodes {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.vcsg-tl-capsule {
    background: rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.9);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.5);
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.vcsg-tl-capsule.active {
    border-color: #E5B869;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B3B82, #1558B0);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.4);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.vcsg-tl-capsule span.yr {
    display: block;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.vcsg-tl-capsule span.lbl {
    display: block;
    font-size: 9px;
    color: #E5B869;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* 2. Guidelines Modern Bar */
.vcsg-guidelines-bar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0B1E3B 0%, #0F2D59 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.35);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.35);
    padding: 10px 0;
    box-shadow: inset 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.vcsg-guide-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.vcsg-guide-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C89933 0%, #AA7C11 100%);
    color: #082552;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.vcsg-guide-ticker {
    flex: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.vcsg-guide-link {
    color: #EAF3FF !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.vcsg-guide-link:hover {
    color: #E5B869 !important;
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.vcsg-guide-sep {
    color: rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.7);
    margin: 0 24px;
}

/* 3. Community Content Container */
.vcsg-comm-section {
    padding: 55px 0 85px;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    position: relative;
}

/* 4. Active Membership Status Card */
.vcsg-member-status-box {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 22px 28px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.05);
    margin-bottom: 45px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 20px;
    border-left: 5px solid #10B981;
}

.vcsg-member-status-box.inactive {
    border-left-color: #F59E0B;
}

.vcsg-status-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.vcsg-status-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vcsg-status-icon.active {
    background: #DCFCE7;
    color: #10B981;
}

.vcsg-status-icon.inactive {
    background: #FEF3C7;
    color: #F59E0B;
}

.vcsg-status-title {
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0F172A;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.vcsg-status-meta {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #64748B;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.vcsg-expire-badge {
    background: #0B3B82;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 30px;
}

/* 5. Section Header Titles */
.vcsg-comm-header-area {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
}

.vcsg-comm-header-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.08);
    color: #0B3B82;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.15);
}

.vcsg-comm-header-title {
    font-size: 30px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #082552;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.vcsg-comm-header-desc {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #64748B;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* 6. Membership Card Tier */
.vcsg-membership-card-tier {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 32px 28px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.06);
    transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 100%;
}

.vcsg-membership-card-tier:hover {
    transform: translateY(-7px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.14);
    border-color: #C89933;
}

.vcsg-membership-card-tier.featured {
    border: 2px solid #C89933;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 42px rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.15);
}

.vcsg-tier-badge-wrap {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    position: relative;
}

.vcsg-tier-img-circle {
    width: 84px;
    height: 84px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #F0F7FF;
    border: 2px solid #C89933;
    padding: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.15);
}

.vcsg-tier-img-circle img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.vcsg-tier-title {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #082552;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.vcsg-tier-price-box {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 14px 0;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid #EDF2F7;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #EDF2F7;
}

.vcsg-tier-price {
    font-size: 34px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0B3B82;
    line-height: 1;
}

.vcsg-tier-period {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #64748B;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.vcsg-tier-features {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 26px 0;
}

.vcsg-tier-features li {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #334155;
    padding: 7px 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.vcsg-tier-features li i {
    color: #10B981;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.vcsg-tier-btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 13px 20px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-align: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-block;
    border: none;
}

.vcsg-tier-btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B3B82 0%, #1558B0 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.25);
}

.vcsg-tier-btn-primary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #082552 0%, #0B3B82 100%);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.38);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.vcsg-tier-btn-disabled {
    background: #E2E8F0;
    color: #64748B !important;
    cursor: not-allowed;
}

/* Membership Value Pillars Section */
.vcsg-membership-pillars {
    margin-top: 60px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px 35px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.04);
}

.vcsg-pillar-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
}

.vcsg-pillar-num {
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #C89933;
    line-height: 1;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vcsg-pillar-title {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #082552;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.vcsg-pillar-desc {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #64748B;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Membership Bottom CTA */
.vcsg-comm-bottom-cta {
    margin-top: 55px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #082552 0%, #0B3B82 100%);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 40px 35px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.25);
}

.vcsg-comm-bottom-cta::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    right: -40px;
    bottom: -40px;
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.vcsg-cta-title {
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.vcsg-cta-desc {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: #D6E6FE;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.vcsg-cta-gold-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C89933 0%, #E5B869 100%);
    color: #082552 !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 15px;
    padding: 13px 28px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.35);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.vcsg-cta-gold-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.45);
    color: #082552 !important;
}

/* 7. Community Groups Section */
.vcsg-group-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 26px 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vcsg-group-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #25D366, #1558B0);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.vcsg-group-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
}

.vcsg-group-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.vcsg-group-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.vcsg-group-icon-wrap {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: #F0FDF4;
    border: 1.5px solid #BBF7D0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vcsg-group-icon-wrap img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.vcsg-group-icon-wrap i {
    font-size: 28px;
    color: #25D366;
}

.vcsg-group-meta-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #16A34A;
    background: #DCFCE7;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.vcsg-group-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #082552;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.vcsg-group-desc {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #64748B;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.vcsg-group-join-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    background: #F0FDF4;
    border: 1.5px solid #25D366;
    color: #15803D !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.vcsg-group-join-btn i.fa-arrow-right {
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.vcsg-group-card:hover .vcsg-group-join-btn {
    background: #25D366;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
}

.vcsg-group-card:hover .vcsg-group-join-btn i.fa-arrow-right {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* 8. Batchmates Section */
.vcsg-batch-search-bar {
    max-width: 520px;
    margin: 0 auto 35px;
    position: relative;
}

.vcsg-batch-search-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 13px 20px 13px 44px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: #0F172A;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.05);
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.vcsg-batch-search-input:focus {
    border-color: #0B3B82;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.12);
}

.vcsg-batch-search-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 17px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: #94A3B8;
    font-size: 16px;
}

/* Graduation Capsule Card */
.vcsg-batch-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 30px 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.05);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
    height: 100%;
}

.vcsg-batch-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -60px;
    right: -60px;
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.vcsg-batch-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-7px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.14);
    border-color: #C89933;
}

.vcsg-batch-orbit-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.vcsg-batch-cap-circle {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B3B82, #1558B0);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 26px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.25);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.vcsg-batch-orbit-ring {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -6px;
    border: 1.5px dashed #C89933;
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.vcsg-batch-card:hover .vcsg-batch-orbit-ring {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.vcsg-batch-eyebrow {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #64748B;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.vcsg-batch-year {
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #082552;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.vcsg-batch-card:hover .vcsg-batch-year {
    transform: scale(1.04);
    color: #0B3B82;
}

.vcsg-batch-count-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: #F0F7FF;
    border: 1px solid #BFDBFE;
    color: #1E40AF;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    transition: background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.vcsg-batch-card:hover .vcsg-batch-count-pill {
    background: #E0F2FE;
    border-color: #7DD3FC;
}

.vcsg-batch-cta-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid #0B3B82;
    color: #0B3B82 !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.vcsg-batch-cta-btn i {
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.vcsg-batch-card:hover .vcsg-batch-cta-btn {
    background: #0B3B82;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.28);
}

.vcsg-batch-card:hover .vcsg-batch-cta-btn i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* 9. Empty State Component */
.vcsg-comm-empty-state {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 60px 20px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px dashed #CBD5E1;
    border-radius: 20px;
    max-width: 540px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.vcsg-comm-empty-icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #F1F5F9;
    color: #64748B;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 28px;
    margin: 0 auto 18px;
}

.vcsg-comm-empty-title {
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #082552;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.vcsg-comm-empty-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #64748B;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* 10. Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .vcsg-community-hero {
        padding: 38px 0 45px;
    }
    .vcsg-comm-hero-title {
        font-size: 32px;
    }
    .vcsg-cred-card-wrapper,
    .vcsg-network-vis,
    .vcsg-timeline-vis {
        margin-top: 30px;
    }
    .vcsg-member-status-box {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 16px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .vcsg-community-hero {
        padding: 30px 0 38px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .vcsg-comm-breadcrumbs {
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }
    .vcsg-comm-eyebrow {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .vcsg-comm-hero-title {
        font-size: 26px;
    }
    .vcsg-comm-hero-desc {
        font-size: 14px;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }
    .vcsg-cred-card {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 310px;
        height: auto;
        min-height: 185px;
        transform: none !important;
    }
    .vcsg-comm-header-title {
        font-size: 24px;
    }
    .vcsg-pillar-card {
        margin-bottom: 22px;
    }
    .vcsg-comm-bottom-cta {
        padding: 28px 20px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .vcsg-comm-bottom-cta .row {
        gap: 16px;
    }
    .vcsg-cta-gold-btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .vcsg-cred-card,
    .vcsg-net-node,
    .vcsg-batch-card,
    .vcsg-group-card,
    .vcsg-batch-orbit-ring,
    .vcsg-net-pulse {
        animation: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VCSG UUHF UNIVERSITY SERVICES & CONNECTIONS ("MORE" SECTION) DESIGN SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Asymmetric Editorial Hero (420px - 520px) */
.vcsg-editorial-hero {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #061B3A 0%, #082552 45%, #0B3B82 100%);
    min-height: 440px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 60px 0 70px;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-bottom: 3px solid #C89933;
}

.vcsg-editorial-hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 12% 30%, rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.22) 0%, transparent 48%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 88% 70%, rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.16) 0%, transparent 42%),
        linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 36px 36px, 36px 36px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.vcsg-hero-breadcrumbs {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.vcsg-hero-breadcrumbs a {
    color: #EAF3FF;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.vcsg-hero-breadcrumbs a:hover {
    color: #C89933;
}

.vcsg-hero-breadcrumbs span.sep {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    font-size: 11px;
}

.vcsg-hero-breadcrumbs span.current {
    color: #C89933;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.vcsg-hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #E5B869;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.vcsg-hero-title-main {
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.18;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.vcsg-hero-title-main .highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, #FFFFFF 30%, #E5B869 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.vcsg-hero-desc-main {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #D6E6FE;
    max-width: 540px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* 2. Management Administration Network Visual */
.vcsg-mgmt-net-vis {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 440px;
    height: 310px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.vcsg-mgmt-net-center {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B3B82, #1558B0);
    border: 3px solid #C89933;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.45);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 4;
}

.vcsg-mgmt-net-center i {
    font-size: 32px;
    color: #E5B869;
}

.vcsg-mgmt-net-center span {
    font-size: 9.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    margin-top: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.vcsg-mgmt-orbit-ring {
    position: absolute;
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    border: 1.5px dashed rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.35);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: vcsgSpin 25s linear infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.vcsg-mgmt-satellite {
    position: absolute;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    background: rgba(8, 37, 82, 0.92);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.45);
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 3;
}

.vcsg-mgmt-satellite:hover {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    border-color: #C89933;
}

.vcsg-mgmt-sat-1 { top: 15px; left: 15px; border-color: #10B981; }
.vcsg-mgmt-sat-2 { top: 15px; right: 15px; border-color: #F59E0B; }
.vcsg-mgmt-sat-3 { bottom: 20px; left: 25px; border-color: #3B82F6; }
.vcsg-mgmt-sat-4 { bottom: 20px; right: 25px; border-color: #C89933; }

/* 3. CSR Impact Diagram Visual (Clean Radial / Orbit System) */
.vcsg-csr-net-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 460px;
    height: 330px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.vcsg-csr-svg-lines {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.vcsg-csr-line-anim {
    stroke-dasharray: 6 5;
    animation: vcsgLineDash 20s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes vcsgLineDash {
    to { stroke-dashoffset: -100; }
}

.vcsg-csr-center-hub {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 96px;
    height: 96px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669 0%, #047857 100%);
    border: 3px solid #E5B869;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.45);
    z-index: 4;
    text-align: center;
}

.vcsg-csr-center-hub i {
    font-size: 24px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.vcsg-csr-center-hub span {
    font-size: 9px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    line-height: 1.15;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.vcsg-csr-orbit-ring-subtle {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(229, 184, 105, 0.4);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: vcsgSpin 30s linear infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* 5 Surrounding Nodes (Properly Aligned & Spaced) */
.vcsg-csr-node {
    position: absolute;
    padding: 7px 15px;
    background: rgba(6, 27, 58, 0.94);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.45);
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    z-index: 3;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.vcsg-csr-node:hover {
    border-color: #E5B869;
    transform: scale(1.06) !important;
}

/* Node Positions */
.vcsg-csr-node-top {
    top: 15px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    border-color: rgba(229, 184, 105, 0.8);
    animation: vcsgFloatTop 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.vcsg-csr-node-tl {
    top: 105px;
    left: 12px;
    border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.8);
    animation: vcsgFloatTL 7s ease-in-out 1.2s infinite alternate;
}

.vcsg-csr-node-tr {
    top: 105px;
    right: 12px;
    border-color: rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.8);
    animation: vcsgFloatTR 6.5s ease-in-out 2.4s infinite alternate;
}

.vcsg-csr-node-bl {
    bottom: 22px;
    left: 28px;
    border-color: rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.8);
    animation: vcsgFloatBL 7.5s ease-in-out 3.6s infinite alternate;
}

.vcsg-csr-node-br {
    bottom: 22px;
    right: 28px;
    border-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.8);
    animation: vcsgFloatBR 6s ease-in-out 4.8s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes vcsgFloatTop {
    from { transform: translate(-50%, -3px); }
    to { transform: translate(-50%, 3px); }
}

@keyframes vcsgFloatTL {
    from { transform: translateY(-4px); }
    to { transform: translateY(3px); }
}

@keyframes vcsgFloatTR {
    from { transform: translateY(3px); }
    to { transform: translateY(-4px); }
}

@keyframes vcsgFloatBL {
    from { transform: translateY(-3px); }
    to { transform: translateY(4px); }
}

@keyframes vcsgFloatBR {
    from { transform: translateY(3px); }
    to { transform: translateY(-3px); }
}

/* 4. Compact Invite Hero (Balanced 48% / 52%, 380-450px Desktop Height) */
.vcsg-invite-hero-compact {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #061B3A 0%, #082552 45%, #0B3B82 100%);
    min-height: 410px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 55px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-bottom: 3px solid #C89933;
}

.vcsg-invite-hero-compact::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 14% 28%, rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.22) 0%, transparent 45%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 86% 72%, rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.18) 0%, transparent 40%),
        linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 32px 32px, 32px 32px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.vcsg-invite-hero-row {
    min-height: 300px;
}

.vcsg-invite-hero-left {
    flex: 0 0 48%;
    max-width: 48%;
}

.vcsg-invite-hero-right {
    flex: 0 0 52%;
    max-width: 52%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Unique Animated Alumni Connection Network Visual */
.vcsg-net-hub-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 420px;
    height: 330px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.vcsg-net-svg-lines {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: visible;
}

.vcsg-net-orbit-svg {
    stroke: rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.22);
    stroke-width: 1.5;
    stroke-dasharray: 4 6;
    animation: vcsgOrbitRotate 45s linear infinite;
    transform-origin: 210px 170px;
}

.vcsg-net-orbit-inner {
    stroke: rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.25);
    stroke-width: 1;
    stroke-dasharray: 3 5;
    animation: vcsgOrbitRotateRev 30s linear infinite;
    transform-origin: 210px 170px;
}

.vcsg-net-line {
    stroke: rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.38);
    stroke-width: 1.5;
    stroke-dasharray: 4 4;
    animation: vcsgLinePulse 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.vcsg-line-1 { animation-delay: 0s; stroke: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45); }
.vcsg-line-2 { animation-delay: 0.6s; stroke: rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.45); }
.vcsg-line-3 { animation-delay: 1.2s; stroke: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.45); }
.vcsg-line-4 { animation-delay: 1.8s; stroke: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.45); }
.vcsg-line-5 { animation-delay: 2.4s; stroke: rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.45); }

@keyframes vcsgLinePulse {
    from { opacity: 0.4; stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
    to { opacity: 0.9; stroke-dashoffset: 16; }
}

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

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

/* Center Academic Hub */
.vcsg-net-center-hub {
    position: relative;
    width: 96px;
    height: 96px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 5;
}

.vcsg-net-pulse-glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.4) 0%, rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.15) 55%, transparent 75%);
    animation: vcsgCenterPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes vcsgCenterPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.18); opacity: 0.95; }
}

.vcsg-net-rotating-ring {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -4px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px dashed rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.7);
    animation: vcsgRingSpin 24s linear infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

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

.vcsg-net-center-core {
    width: 86px;
    height: 86px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #082552 0%, #0B3B82 100%);
    border: 2px solid #C89933;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    z-index: 6;
}

.vcsg-net-center-core i {
    font-size: 28px;
    color: #E5B869;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.vcsg-net-center-core span {
    font-size: 9px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Satellite Floating Connection Nodes */
.vcsg-net-node {
    position: absolute;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    z-index: 7;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
    cursor: default;
}

.vcsg-net-node:hover {
    transform: scale(1.12) !important;
}

.vcsg-node-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid #0B3B82;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
    font-size: 17px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.vcsg-node-label {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #F1F5F9;
    background: rgba(6, 27, 58, 0.85);
    padding: 2px 9px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.45);
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.vcsg-node-global .vcsg-node-icon { color: #0284C7; border-color: #38BDF8; }
.vcsg-node-community .vcsg-node-icon { color: #2563EB; border-color: #60A5FA; }
.vcsg-node-connect .vcsg-node-icon { color: #D97706; border-color: #FBBF24; }
.vcsg-node-alumni .vcsg-node-icon { color: #059669; border-color: #34D399; }
.vcsg-node-university .vcsg-node-icon { color: #C89933; border-color: #E5B869; }

.vcsg-node-global { animation: vcsgFloatN 5.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
.vcsg-node-community { animation: vcsgFloatW 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate 0.8s; }
.vcsg-node-connect { animation: vcsgFloatE 6.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate 1.4s; }
.vcsg-node-alumni { animation: vcsgFloatSW 5.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate 0.4s; }
.vcsg-node-university { animation: vcsgFloatSE 6.4s ease-in-out infinite alternate 1.8s; }

@keyframes vcsgFloatN { from { transform: translate(-50%, -4px); } to { transform: translate(-50%, 4px); } }
@keyframes vcsgFloatW { from { transform: translateY(-4px); } to { transform: translateY(4px); } }
@keyframes vcsgFloatE { from { transform: translateY(4px); } to { transform: translateY(-4px); } }
@keyframes vcsgFloatSW { from { transform: translateY(-3px); } to { transform: translateY(3px); } }
@keyframes vcsgFloatSE { from { transform: translateY(3px); } to { transform: translateY(-3px); } }

/* 5. Management Section Styles */
.vcsg-mgmt-section {
    padding: 55px 0 85px;
    background: #F8FAFC;
}

/* College Specific Visual Motifs */
.vcsg-motif-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.vcsg-motif-horticulture {
    background: #DCFCE7;
    color: #15803D;
    border: 1px solid #86EFAC;
}

.vcsg-motif-agriculture {
    background: #FEF3C7;
    color: #B45309;
    border: 1px solid #FCD34D;
}

.vcsg-motif-forestry {
    background: #D1FAE5;
    color: #065F46;
    border: 1px solid #6EE7B7;
}

/* Management Tabs - Minimum 15px Visual Spacing Before Divider */
.vcsg-mgmt-tabs {
    border-bottom: none !important;
    gap: 10px;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 18px !important; /* Visual spacing before horizontal divider */
    padding-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.vcsg-mgmt-tab-divider {
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    background: #E2E8F0;
    margin-bottom: 38px; /* Clean breathing space before management directory cards */
}

.vcsg-mgmt-tab-btn {
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    color: #475569 !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    padding: 10px 20px !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.vcsg-mgmt-tab-btn:hover {
    color: #0B3B82 !important;
    border-color: #0B3B82 !important;
    background: #F0F7FF !important;
}

.vcsg-mgmt-tab-btn.active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #082552 0%, #0B3B82 100%) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border-color: #C89933 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.25) !important;
}

.vcsg-mgmt-tab-btn.active i {
    color: #E5B869 !important;
}

/* Management Profile Cards */
.vcsg-profile-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 28px 22px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vcsg-profile-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C89933, #0B3B82);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.vcsg-profile-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.12);
    border-color: #C89933;
}

.vcsg-profile-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.vcsg-profile-avatar-wrap {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    padding: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C89933 0%, #0B3B82 100%);
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
    position: relative;
}

.vcsg-profile-avatar {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    background: #F1F5F9;
}

.vcsg-profile-name {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #082552;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.vcsg-profile-desig {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #0B3B82;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.vcsg-profile-batch {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: #F0F7FF;
    border: 1px solid #BFDBFE;
    color: #1E40AF;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-top: auto;
}

/* 6. CSR Large Image Editorial Fix & Content Layout */
.vcsg-csr-feature-banner {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 28px 32px 36px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.05);
    margin-bottom: 45px;
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.vcsg-csr-img-frame {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    height: 400px;
    margin: 0 auto 26px;
    border-radius: 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.vcsg-csr-img-frame img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

.vcsg-csr-img-frame:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.025);
}

.vcsg-csr-title {
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #082552;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.vcsg-csr-body-text {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #334155;
}

.vcsg-csr-split-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 30px 26px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.05);
    height: 100%;
    border-top: 4px solid #059669;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.vcsg-csr-split-card.funding {
    border-top-color: #0B3B82;
}

.vcsg-csr-card-title {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #082552;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.vcsg-csr-vertical-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 26px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.vcsg-csr-vertical-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.12);
    border-color: #C89933;
}

.vcsg-csr-vertical-img {
    width: 125px;
    height: 125px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
    border: 3px solid #E5B869;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.2);
}

.vcsg-csr-vertical-title {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #082552;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.vcsg-csr-bank-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.05);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.vcsg-csr-bank-title {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #082552;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.vcsg-csr-contact-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: #0B3B82;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.vcsg-csr-contact-link:hover {
    color: #C89933;
}

/* 7. Invite Alumni Page - Modern Two-Column Layout */
.vcsg-invite-grid-container {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
    gap: 36px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

/* Left Side: Editorial "Alumni Connection Journey" Panel */
.vcsg-invite-left-panel {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F8FAFC 100%);
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-top: 4px solid #C89933;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 34px 28px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.05);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.vcsg-journey-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    color: #C89933;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.vcsg-invite-panel-title {
    font-size: 23px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #082552;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.vcsg-invite-panel-sub {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #64748B;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Editorial Connection Art Graphic */
.vcsg-journey-art-card {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(47, 128, 237, 0.08) 0%, rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.04) 60%, transparent 80%), #F8FAFC;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vcsg-journey-art-inner {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.vcsg-art-envelope-badge {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #082552 0%, #0B3B82 100%);
    border: 2px solid #C89933;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #E5B869;
    font-size: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.3);
    z-index: 3;
    animation: vcsgEnvelopePulse 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes vcsgEnvelopePulse {
    from { transform: scale(0.96); box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.25); }
    to { transform: scale(1.04); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(200, 153, 51, 0.35); }
}

.vcsg-art-sat-capsule {
    position: absolute;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0F172A;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    z-index: 2;
}

.vcsg-sat-cap-1 { top: 16px; left: 18px; animation: vcsgFloatW 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
.vcsg-sat-cap-2 { top: 16px; right: 18px; animation: vcsgFloatE 5.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
.vcsg-sat-cap-3 { bottom: 14px; animation: vcsgFloatN 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }

/* 3 Editorial Connection Steps with Timeline Track */
.vcsg-journey-timeline {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    padding-top: 6px;
}

.vcsg-timeline-track {
    position: absolute;
    left: 17px;
    top: 14px;
    bottom: 20px;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #C89933 0%, rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.2) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.vcsg-timeline-step {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.vcsg-step-badge-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vcsg-step-circle-badge {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #082552 0%, #0B3B82 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid #C89933;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.2);
}

.vcsg-step-icon-bubble {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 9px;
    color: #0B3B82;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.vcsg-step-body {
    padding-top: 4px;
}

.vcsg-step-title {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #082552;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.vcsg-step-desc {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #64748B;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Right Side: Premium Form Panel (24-32px internal padding) */
.vcsg-invite-form-panel {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 30px; /* Inside 24-32px requirement */
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.06);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.vcsg-invite-form-header {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.vcsg-invite-form-title {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #082552;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.vcsg-invite-form-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #64748B;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Social Toolbar: display:flex; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap; */
.vcsg-social-toolbar {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.vcsg-social-circle-btn {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    min-width: 44px;
    min-height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-size: 18px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.vcsg-social-circle-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.vcsg-sc-whatsapp { background: #25D366; }
.vcsg-sc-facebook { background: #1877F2; }
.vcsg-sc-telegram { background: #0088CC; }
.vcsg-sc-linkedin { background: #0A66C2; }
.vcsg-sc-twitter  { background: #000000; }
.vcsg-sc-email    { background: #EA4335; }

.vcsg-divider-or-clean {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 20px 0 22px;
}

.vcsg-divider-or-clean::before,
.vcsg-divider-or-clean::after {
    content: "";
    flex: 1;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.vcsg-divider-or-clean span {
    padding: 0 14px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    color: #94A3B8;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.vcsg-form-label-dark {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0F172A;
    margin-bottom: 7px;
    display: block;
}

.vcsg-input-field-styled {
    width: 100%;
    height: 54px; /* 52-58px height */
    padding: 12px 18px;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: #0F172A;
    outline: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.vcsg-input-field-styled:focus {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: #0B3B82;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.12);
}

/* Custom University Affiliation / Role Dropdown */
.vcsg-custom-select-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.vcsg-native-select-sr {
    position: absolute !important;
    width: 1px !important;
    height: 1px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: -1px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0) !important;
    border: 0 !important;
}

.vcsg-custom-select-trigger {
    width: 100%;
    height: 54px; /* 52-58px height */
    padding: 12px 18px;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: #0F172A;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    outline: none;
    text-align: left;
}

.vcsg-custom-select-trigger:hover {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: #94A3B8;
}

.vcsg-custom-select-trigger:focus,
.vcsg-custom-select-wrapper.is-open .vcsg-custom-select-trigger {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: #0B3B82;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.12);
}

.vcsg-trigger-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.vcsg-role-icon {
    color: #0B3B82;
    font-size: 16px;
    width: 18px;
    text-align: center;
}

.vcsg-selected-text {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #0F172A;
}

.vcsg-select-chevron {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #64748B;
    transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

.vcsg-custom-select-wrapper.is-open .vcsg-select-chevron {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    color: #0B3B82;
}

.vcsg-custom-select-dropdown {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 6px);
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid #0B3B82;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.14), 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    z-index: 1050;
    padding: 6px;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    transition: opacity 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1),
                transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1),
                visibility 0.2s;
}

.vcsg-custom-select-wrapper.is-open .vcsg-custom-select-dropdown {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.vcsg-custom-option {
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1E293B;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: all 0.15s ease;
    outline: none;
}

.vcsg-custom-option:hover,
.vcsg-custom-option:focus {
    background: #EAF3FF;
    color: #0B3B82;
}

.vcsg-custom-option.selected {
    background: #EAF3FF;
    color: #082552;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.vcsg-opt-check {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #0B3B82;
    display: none;
}

.vcsg-custom-option.selected .vcsg-opt-check {
    display: inline-block;
}

/* Submit Button: 54-60px height */
.vcsg-btn-invite-gradient {
    width: 100%;
    height: 56px; /* 54-60px height */
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #082552 0%, #0B3B82 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.25);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.vcsg-btn-invite-gradient:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.38);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B3B82 0%, #1558B0 100%);
}

.vcsg-btn-invite-gradient:active {
    transform: scale(0.98);
}

/* Responsive Adjustments for More Section */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .vcsg-editorial-hero {
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 45px 0 55px;
    }
    .vcsg-hero-title-main {
        font-size: 34px;
    }
    .vcsg-invite-hero-left,
    .vcsg-invite-hero-right {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    .vcsg-mgmt-net-vis,
    .vcsg-csr-net-container,
    .vcsg-net-hub-container {
        margin-top: 35px;
    }
    .vcsg-invite-grid-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
    .vcsg-csr-img-frame {
        height: 320px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .vcsg-editorial-hero,
    .vcsg-invite-hero-compact {
        padding: 35px 0 45px;
        text-align: center;
        min-height: auto;
    }
    .vcsg-hero-breadcrumbs {
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }
    .vcsg-hero-eyebrow {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .vcsg-hero-title-main {
        font-size: 28px;
    }
    .vcsg-hero-desc-main {
        font-size: 14px;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }
    .vcsg-net-hub-container {
        transform: scale(0.85);
        margin: 15px auto -20px;
        transform-origin: center top;
    }
    .vcsg-csr-img-frame {
        height: 240px;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }
    .vcsg-csr-feature-banner {
        padding: 20px 18px 24px;
    }
    .vcsg-invite-left-panel,
    .vcsg-invite-form-panel {
        padding: 24px 20px;
    }
    .vcsg-csr-net-container {
        transform: scale(0.85);
        margin: 15px auto -15px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .vcsg-net-hub-container {
        transform: scale(0.74);
        margin: 10px auto -40px;
        transform-origin: center top;
    }
    .vcsg-social-toolbar {
        gap: 8px;
    }
    .vcsg-social-circle-btn {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        min-width: 40px;
        min-height: 40px;
        font-size: 16px;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .vcsg-mgmt-orbit-ring,
    .vcsg-mgmt-satellite,
    .vcsg-csr-node,
    .vcsg-csr-center-hub,
    .vcsg-csr-orbit-ring-subtle,
    .vcsg-art-envelope-badge,
    .vcsg-art-sat-capsule,
    .vcsg-net-orbit-svg,
    .vcsg-net-orbit-inner,
    .vcsg-net-line,
    .vcsg-net-pulse-glow,
    .vcsg-net-rotating-ring,
    .vcsg-net-node,
    .vcsg-profile-card {
        animation: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }
}

/* ==================================================
   REGISTRATION CONSENT CHECKBOX & BUTTON STATE
   ================================================== */
.vcsg-consent-group {
    width: 100%;
}

.vcsg-consent-panel {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #F1F5F9 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
    border-radius: 13px;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.vcsg-consent-panel:hover {
    border-color: #0B3B82;
    background: #FFFFFF;
}

.vcsg-consent-panel:focus-within {
    border-color: #0B3B82;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(11, 59, 130, 0.12);
    background: #FFFFFF;
}

.vcsg-consent-checkbox {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    min-width: 20px;
    min-height: 20px;
    margin-top: 2px;
    cursor: pointer;
    accent-color: #0B3B82;
    border-radius: 5px;
}

.vcsg-consent-label {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #334155;
    line-height: 1.55;
    cursor: pointer;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    user-select: none;
}

.vcsg-consent-error {
    color: #DC2626;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 6px;
    padding-left: 4px;
}

/* Scoped Disabled Submit Button (Registration Only) */
.vcsg-btn-register-submit:disabled,
.vcsg-btn-register-submit.is-disabled {
    opacity: 0.55 !important;
    cursor: not-allowed !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    filter: grayscale(15%) !important;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #94A3B8 0%, #64748B 100%) !important;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #475569 !important;
}

/* =========================================
   VCSG GLOBAL CONTENT REVEAL SYSTEM
   ========================================= */

:root {
    --vcsg-reveal-ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    --vcsg-reveal-duration: 550ms;
    --vcsg-reveal-duration-long: 650ms;
    --vcsg-reveal-dist-x: 45px;
    --vcsg-reveal-dist-y: 25px;
    --vcsg-reveal-dist-sec: 30px;
}

/* Base transition setup for directional reveals */
.reveal-left,
.reveal-right,
.reveal-up,
.reveal-scale,
.reveal-card,
.section-reveal,
.reveal-btn,
.reveal-image {
    transition-property: opacity, transform;
    transition-duration: var(--vcsg-reveal-duration);
    transition-timing-function: var(--vcsg-reveal-ease);
    transition-delay: var(--reveal-delay, 0ms);
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* Initial States (Hidden) */
.reveal-left {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(calc(-1 * var(--vcsg-reveal-dist-x)), 0, 0);
}

.reveal-right {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(var(--vcsg-reveal-dist-x), 0, 0);
}

.reveal-up {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(0, var(--vcsg-reveal-dist-y), 0);
}

.reveal-scale {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.97);
}

.reveal-card {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(0, var(--vcsg-reveal-dist-y), 0) scale(0.98);
}

.section-reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(0, var(--vcsg-reveal-dist-sec), 0);
    transition-duration: var(--vcsg-reveal-duration-long);
}

.reveal-btn {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(0, 15px, 0);
    transition-duration: 450ms;
}

.reveal-image {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.98);
    transition-duration: var(--vcsg-reveal-duration-long);
}

/* Visible States (When in viewport or triggered) */
.reveal-left.is-visible,
.reveal-left.is-inview,
.reveal-right.is-visible,
.reveal-right.is-inview,
.reveal-up.is-visible,
.reveal-up.is-inview,
.reveal-scale.is-visible,
.reveal-scale.is-inview,
.reveal-card.is-visible,
.reveal-card.is-inview,
.section-reveal.is-visible,
.section-reveal.is-inview,
.reveal-btn.is-visible,
.reveal-btn.is-inview,
.reveal-image.is-visible,
.reveal-image.is-inview {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1) !important;
}

/* Stagger Grid Delays fallback if assigned via nth-child */
.reveal-stagger-grid > .reveal-card:nth-child(1),
.reveal-stagger-grid > * > .reveal-card:nth-child(1) {
    --reveal-delay: 0ms;
}
.reveal-stagger-grid > .reveal-card:nth-child(2),
.reveal-stagger-grid > * > .reveal-card:nth-child(2) {
    --reveal-delay: 70ms;
}
.reveal-stagger-grid > .reveal-card:nth-child(3),
.reveal-stagger-grid > * > .reveal-card:nth-child(3) {
    --reveal-delay: 140ms;
}
.reveal-stagger-grid > .reveal-card:nth-child(4),
.reveal-stagger-grid > * > .reveal-card:nth-child(4) {
    --reveal-delay: 210ms;
}
.reveal-stagger-grid > .reveal-card:nth-child(5),
.reveal-stagger-grid > * > .reveal-card:nth-child(5) {
    --reveal-delay: 280ms;
}
.reveal-stagger-grid > .reveal-card:nth-child(6),
.reveal-stagger-grid > * > .reveal-card:nth-child(6) {
    --reveal-delay: 350ms;
}
.reveal-stagger-grid > .reveal-card:nth-child(n+7),
.reveal-stagger-grid > * > .reveal-card:nth-child(n+7) {
    --reveal-delay: 420ms;
}

/* Mobile Responsive Adjustments (Softer movement, zero horizontal overflow) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    :root {
        --vcsg-reveal-dist-x: 22px;
        --vcsg-reveal-dist-y: 18px;
        --vcsg-reveal-dist-sec: 20px;
    }

    body {
        overflow-x: clip;
    }

    .reveal-left {
        transform: translate3d(-22px, 0, 0);
    }
    .reveal-right {
        transform: translate3d(22px, 0, 0);
    }
    .reveal-up {
        transform: translate3d(0, 18px, 0);
    }
    .reveal-card {
        transform: translate3d(0, 16px, 0) scale(0.985);
    }
    .section-reveal {
        transform: translate3d(0, 20px, 0);
    }
}

/* Accessibility: Strict prefers-reduced-motion support */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .reveal-left,
    .reveal-right,
    .reveal-up,
    .reveal-scale,
    .reveal-card,
    .section-reveal,
    .reveal-btn,
    .reveal-image {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
        animation: none !important;
    }
}