@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:ital,wght@0,100;0,200;0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;0,900;1,100;1,200;1,300;1,400;1,500;1,600;1,700;1,800;1,900&display=swap');

/* declaring my variables for future purpose*/
:root {
    --primary-color: #4B0049; /* purple */
    --secondary-color: #3F90F7; /* blue */
    --text-color: #333;
    --background-color: #f9f9f9;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --black: #000;
}

body {
    font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; 
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    color: var(--text-color); /* I'm using one of my variables */
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.container {
    max-width: 1200px; 
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
    display: flex; /* Used for flexible layouts within containers */
    align-items: center; /* Vertically align items */
    justify-content: space-between; /* Space out items */
}

/* Reusable Section Titles and Tags */
.section-tag {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.section-tag.center-tag {
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%; /* Important for centering in flex containers */
    margin-bottom: 5px; /* Adjust spacing */
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 36px;
    color: var(--text-color); /* Using variable */
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 40px; /* Space below title */
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.section-title.center-title {
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%; /* Important for centering in flex containers */
}

.section-title.light-text {
    color: var(--white); /* For titles on dark backgrounds */
}


/* Top Contact Bar Styles */
.top-contact-bar {
    background-color: var(--secondary-color); /* Light gray background */
    padding: 10px 0;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--white);
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--primary-color);
    position: fixed; /* Fixed position for top bar */
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    
}

.top-contact-bar .contact-info{
    width: 110%;
}

.top-contact-bar .contact-info span {
    margin-right: none; 
}



.top-contact-bar .contact-info i {
    margin-right: 5px;
    color: var(--white); /* Matching brand color */
}

/* Header / Navigation Bar Styles */
.main-header {
    background-color: var(--white); /* Using variable */
    padding: 15px 0; /*space from the top screen to this section */
    box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.404);
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--primary-color);
    position: fixed; /* Fixed position for sticky header */
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    z-index: 1000; /* this ensures it stays above other content */
}

.main-header .container {
    align-items: center;
}

.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo img {
    height: 50px; /* Adjust logo size */
    margin-right: 10px;
}

.logo h1 {
    font-size: 30px;
    color: var(--primary-color); /* Using variable */
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: bold;
}
.logo a {
    text-decoration: none;
}

.main-nav ul {
    position: relative;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 2px;
    display: flex;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.main-nav ul li {
    position: relative;
    margin-right: 25px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.main-nav ul li a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text-color); /* Using variable */
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 10px 0;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.main-nav ul li a:hover, 
.main-nav ul li a.active {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-weight: bold;
   /* text-decoration: underline; */
    
}

.main-nav .dropdown i {
    margin-left: 5px;
    font-size: 12px;
}

/* Dropdown Menu Specific Styles */
.dropdown-content {
    display: none; /* Hidden by default */
    position: absolute;
    background-color: var(--white); /* Using variable */
    min-width: 160px;
    box-shadow: 0px 8px 16px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.473);
    z-index: 10; /* Ensure it appears above other content */
    border-top: 3px solid var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 0 0 5px 5px;
    padding: 12px 0; /* Add padding inside dropdown */
}

.dropdown-content a {
    color: var(--text-color); 
    padding: 12px 16px;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: block;
    text-align: left;
    font-weight: normal; 
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.dropdown-content a:hover {
    background-color: #f1f1f1;
    color: var(--secondary-color); /* purple text on hover */
}

.dropdown:hover .dropdown-content {
    display: block; /* Show the dropdown menu on hover */
}

.e-portal-btn {
    background-color: var(--secondary-color); /* Used secondary color for portal button */
    color: var(--white);
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.e-portal-btn:hover {
    background-color: #327ac6; /* Slightly darker secondary on hover */
}

/* Hero Section Styles */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    height: 700px; /* Adjust height as needed */
    background-image: url('https://charterhouselagos.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Untitled-design-28-1-1536x960.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: center;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--white);
    text-align: center;
    /* overflow: hidden; */
    margin-top: 20rem 0; /* Space below the header */
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    z-index: 1;
    /* border-top: 200px; */
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 20px;
}

.hero-content h2 {
    font-size: 48px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.hero-content p {
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    max-width: 800px;
}

.btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 15px 30px;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 5px;
    font-weight: bold;
    transition: background-color 0.5s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--secondary-color);
    color: var(--white);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-color); 
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    animation: pulse 1s infinite; /* Add pulse animation */
    transition: calc(0.5s + 0.2s) ease; /* Adjust transition timing */
}
.large-apply-btn {
     display: inline-block;
     padding: 18px 48px;
     font-size: 1.3rem;
     background: var(--secondary-color);
     color: var(--white);
     border: none;
     border-radius: 8px;
     font-weight: bold;
     text-transform: uppercase;
     letter-spacing: 1px;
     margin-top: 18px;
     box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(46,49,146,0.12);
     transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
     cursor: pointer;
     text-align: center;
     text-decoration: none;
}

.large-apply-btn:hover {
     background: var(--primary-color);
     transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.04);
 }

/* About Us and Admission Section Styles */
.about-admission-section {
    padding: 150px 0;
    background-color: var(--background-color);
}

.about-admission-section .content-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    /* text-align: justify; */
}

.about-admission-section .content-grid p {
    text-align: justify;
}

/* Admission Section Styles */
.admission-section {
    background-color: var(--white); /* Using variable */
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.admission-header {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--white);
    text-align: center;
    padding: 25px 15px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: bold;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.admission-header h3 {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 30px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.admission-header h4 {
    margin: 10px 0 0;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: normal;
    opacity: 0.9;
}


/* .admission-buttons {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 20px;
    gap: 15px;
}  */
.admission-buttons a {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 20px;
    gap: 2px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.admission-btn {
    background-color: #eee;
    color: var(--text-color); /* Using variable */
    border: none;
    padding: 15px 20px;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: bold;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
    text-align: left;
}

.admission-btn a{
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit; /* Inherit color from parent */
}

.admission-btn:hover,
.admission-btn.active {
    background-color: var(--secondary-color);
    color: var(--white);
}

.admission-features {
    padding: 20px;
    background-color: #fdfdfd;
    border-top: 1px solid #eee;
}

.admission-features ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.admission-features ul li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #555;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.admission-features ul li i {
    color: #28a745; /* Green checkmark - kept as is, often a standard color */
    margin-right: 8px;
    font-size: 18px;
}

.admission-features ul .btn :active{
    background-color: var(--secondary-color);
    color: var(--white);
}

.admission-images {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 20px;
    padding-top: 0;
}

.admission-images img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 120px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 5px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

/* About Us Content Styles */
.about-us-content {
    padding: 0;
}

.about-us-content ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 20px 0;
}

.about-us-content ul li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: #555;
    font-size: 16px;
}

.about-us-content ul li:before {
    content: '\2022';
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: bold;
    display: inline-block;
    width: 1em;
    margin-left: -1em;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
}

/* Our Facility Section Styles */
.facility-section {
    padding: 150px 0;
    background-color: var(--white);
    text-align: center;
}

.facility-section .container {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.facility-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.facility-item {
    background-color: var(--background-color);
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    text-align: left;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.facility-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.facility-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.facility-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.facility-item:hover .facility-image img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.facility-content {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 25px;
    height: 180px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.facility-content h3 {
    margin-top: 0;
    font-size: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.facility-content p {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Fun Facts/Counter Section Styles */
.fun-facts-section {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    padding: 60px 0;
    color: var(--white);
    text-align: center;
}

.fun-facts-section .fun-facts-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
}

.fun-fact-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 20px;
}

.fun-fact-item i {
    font-size: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--white);
}

.fun-fact-item .counter {
    font-size: 55px;
    font-weight: bold;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.fun-fact-item .plus-sign {
    font-size: 40px;
    font-weight: bold;
    vertical-align: super;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-left: -5px;
}

.fun-fact-item p {
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-top: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    opacity: 0.9;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Blog Section Styles */
.blog-section {
    padding: 150px 0;
    background-color: var(--background-color);
}

.blog-section .container {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    width: 100%;
}

.blog-post-item {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    text-align: left;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.blog-post-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.blog-post-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-post-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.blog-post-item:hover .blog-post-image img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.blog-post-content {
    padding: 25px;
}

.blog-post-content h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--text-color); /* Using variable */
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.blog-post-content p {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3; /* Limit to 3 lines */
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.blog-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 15px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #777;
    border-top: 1px solid #eee;
    padding-top: 15px;
    margin-top: 15px;
}

.blog-meta span {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.blog-meta i {
    margin-right: 5px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* Upcoming Birthdays Section Styles */
.upcoming-birthdays-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background-color: var(--white);
}

.upcoming-birthdays-section .birthday-content-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
}

.birthday-image {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.birthday-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.birthday-details {
    padding: 20px;
    background-color: #fcfcfc;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.birthday-details h3 {
    font-size: 30px;
    color: var(--text-color); /* Using variable */
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.birthday-details .month {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #666;
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.birthday-details .names {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Contact Information & Admission Form Section Styles */
.contact-admission-form-section {
    padding: 150px 0;
    background-color: #eee; /* Light gray background - kept as is for subtle contrast */
}

.contact-admission-form-section .contact-admission-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr; /* Adjust column width ratio */
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-info-column {
    background-color: var(--white); /* Using variable */
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.contact-info-column h2 {
    font-size: 32px;
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    color: var(--text-color); /* Using variable */
}

.contact-detail {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-detail i {
    font-size: 24px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-right: 15px;
    flex-shrink: 0; /* Prevent icon from shrinking */
    padding-top: 5px; /* Align icon with text visually */
}

.contact-detail h4 {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #666;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.contact-detail b {
    font-weight: bolder;
}

.contact-detail p {
    margin: 5px 0 0;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #555;
}

.school-description {
    margin-top: 30px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid #eee;
}

.school-description h4 {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--text-color); /* Using variable */
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.school-description p {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #555;
}

/* Existing admission form styles within contact section */
.admission-form-column {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    color: var(--white);
}

.admission-form-column h3 {
    font-size: 28px;
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--white);
}

.admission-form .form-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.admission-form .form-group.full-width {
    gap: 0; /* No gap for full-width elements */
}

.admission-form input[type="text"],
.admission-form input[type="email"],
.admission-form textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 15px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3); /* Lighter border */
    border-radius: 5px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); /* Slightly transparent background */
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 16px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.admission-form textarea {
    resize: vertical; /* Allow vertical resizing */
    min-height: 100px;
}

.admission-form input::placeholder,
.admission-form textarea::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.btn-admission-submit {
    background-color: var(--white);
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    border: none;
    padding: 15px 30px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: bold;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
    width: auto; /* Allow button to size itself */
    display: block; /* Make it a block element to control width/margin */
    margin: 0 auto; /* Center the button */
}

.btn-admission-submit:hover {
    background-color: #f0f0f0;
    color: var(--primary-color); /* Darker shade of primary for hover */
}


/* Meet Our Team Section Styles */
.team-section {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background-color: var(--background-color); /* Light background */
    text-align: center;
}

.team-section .container {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.team-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr)); /* Responsive grid for team members */
    gap: 30px;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.team-member {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.team-member:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.team-image {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 250px; /* Fixed height for team photos */
    overflow: hidden;
}

.team-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.team-image .social-links {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--secondary-color); /* Used secondary color for social links */
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 10px 0;
    transform: translateY(100%); /* Start off-screen */
    transition: transform 0.3s ease-out;
}

.team-member:hover .social-links {
    transform: translateY(0); /* Slide up on hover */
}

.social-links a {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 20px;
    margin: 0 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.social-links a:hover {
    color: #f0f0f0; /* Slightly lighter white on hover */
}

.team-info {
    padding: 20px;
    background-color: var(--white);
    text-align: center;
}

.team-info h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    color: var(--text-color); /* Using variable */
}

.team-info p {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #666;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}


/* Testimonial Section Styles */
.testimonial-section {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--white);
    text-align: center;
}

.testimonial-section .container {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.testimonial-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); /* Responsive grid for testimonials */
    gap: 30px;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.testimonial-item {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); /* Slightly transparent white background */
    color: var(--text-color); /* Dark text for readability on light background */
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    text-align: left;
    position: relative;
}

.testimonial-item .quote-icon {
    font-size: 40px;
    color: var(--secondary-color); /* Used secondary color for quote icon */
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    opacity: 0.2; /* Make it subtle */
    z-index: 0; /* Ensure text is on top */
}

.testimonial-item p {
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-top: 30px; /* Space for the quote icon */
    margin-bottom: 0;
    position: relative; /* Position text above the quote icon */
    z-index: 1;
    text-align: justify;
}

.testimonial-item h4 {
    text-align: right;
}

/* Footer Styles */
.main-footer {
    background-color: #222; /* Dark background */
    color: #f0f0f0; /* Light text color */
    padding: 150px 0 20px;
    font-size: 15px;
}

.main-footer .footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); /* Responsive columns */
    gap: 30px;
    align-items: flex-start; /* Align columns to the top */
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.footer-col h3 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    position: relative;
}

.footer-col h3::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: -10px;
    width: 50px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--secondary-color); /* Using primary color for underline */
}

.footer-col ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-col ul li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start; /* Align icon and text at the top */
}

.footer-col ul li i {
    margin-right: 10px;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6; /* Match line-height of text */
}

.footer-col ul li a {
    color: #f0f0f0;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-col ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.footer-col .footer-social-links {
    margin-top: 25px;
}

.footer-col .footer-social-links a {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-right: 15px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-col .footer-social-links a:hover {
    color: var(--secondary-color); /* Secondary color for social link hover */
}

.newsletter form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.newsletter input[type="text"],
.newsletter input[type="email"] {
    background-color: #333;
    border: 1px solid #555;
    padding: 12px 15px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 15px;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box; /* Include padding in element's total width and height */
}

.newsletter input::placeholder {
    color: #bbb;
}

.newsletter button {
    background-color: var(--secondary-color); /* Using secondary color for newsletter button */
    color: var(--white);
    border: none;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: bold;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.newsletter button:hover {
    background-color: #327ac6; /* Slightly darker secondary on hover */
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid #333;
    padding-top: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.footer-bottom p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #aaa;
}


/* Scroll to Top Button */
#scrollToTopBtn {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    z-index: 99;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    background-color: var(--secondary-color); /* Used secondary color for scroll to top button */
    color: var(--white);
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 15px 18px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

#scrollToTopBtn:hover {
    background-color: var(--secondary-color); /* Slightly darker secondary on hover */
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}


/* Specific styles for the apply page */
.apply-hero-section {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.349), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6)), url('https://charterhouselagos.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/site-photo-1.jpg') no-repeat center center/cover;
    color: #fff;
    text-align: center;
}

.apply-hero-section h2 {
    font-size: 3em;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.apply-hero-section p {
    font-size: 1.2em;
}

.admission-details-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background-color: var(--background-color); /* Using variable for consistency */
}

.admission-details-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); /* More flexible grid */
    gap: 40px;
    /* Removed display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; as they are handled by the grid */
    /* Adjust container padding to 0 and remove it from the .container definition to allow grid items to span full width */
    padding: 0 20px; /* Add padding to the container for this section */
    margin: 0 auto; /* Center the grid */
    max-width: 1200px; /* Match main container width */
}

.admission-process, .admission-requirements, .fee-structure {
    background-color: var(--white); /* Using variable for consistency */
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.admission-process h3, .admission-requirements h3, .fee-structure h3 {
    color: var(--secondary-color); /* Using secondary color for headings */
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 1.8em;
    text-align: center;
}

.admission-process ol, .admission-requirements ul, .fee-structure ul {
    list-style-position: outside; /* Changed to outside for better alignment with longer text */
    padding-left: 20px; /* Added padding for list items */
}

.admission-process li, .admission-requirements li, .fee-structure li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 1.1em;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-color); /* Ensure text color is consistent */
}

.admission-requirements li i {
    color: #28a745; /* Green checkmark */
    margin-right: 10px;
}

.fee-structure ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 0; /* Remove default padding for custom list */
}

.fee-structure ul li {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 8px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed #eee;
}

.fee-structure ul li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

/* Overriding and refining contact-admission-form-section for apply page */
.admission-form-section { /* Renamed from .contact-admission-form-section */
    padding: 120px 0;
    background-color: var(--background-color); /* Consistent background */
}

.admission-form-section .container {
    display: block; /* Override container flex for this section */
    max-width: 800px; /* Limit width for better readability */
    margin: 0 auto; /* Center the form */
    padding: 0 20px; /* Maintain padding */
}

.admission-form-column {
    background-color: var(--white); /* White background for the form */
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    color: var(--text-color); /* Dark text for the form fields */
}

.admission-form-column h3 {
    color: var(--text-color); /* Dark text for form title */
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    font-size: 2em;
    text-align: center;
}

.admission-form .form-group {
    display: grid; /* Use grid for form fields */
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.admission-form .form-group.full-width {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* Full width for single fields */
    gap: 0; /* No gap needed for full width */
}

.admission-form input[type="text"],
.admission-form input[type="email"],
.admission-form input[type="tel"], /* Added for phone number input type */
.admission-form select,
.admission-form textarea,
.admission-form input[type="date"],
.admission-form input[type="file"] { /* Added file input */
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 15px;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    border-radius: 5px;
    font-size: 1em;
    box-sizing: border-box; /* Ensures padding doesn't increase width */
    background-color: var(--white); /* Ensure white background for inputs */
    color: var(--text-color); /* Ensure dark text color for inputs */
}

.admission-form input[type="file"] {
    padding: 8px 10px; /* Slightly less padding for file input */
}

.admission-form select {
    appearance: none; /* Remove default select arrow */
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    -moz-appearance: none;
    background-image: url('data:image/svg+xml;charset=UTF-8,%3Csvg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="%23222222"%3E%3Cpath d="M7 10l5 5 5-5H7z"/%3E%3C/svg%3E'); /* Custom arrow */
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 15px center;
    background-size: 12px;
}

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

.admission-form input::placeholder,
.admission-form textarea::placeholder {
    color: #999; /* Darker placeholder for light background inputs */
}

.admission-form label {
    display: block; /* this ensures the labels are on their own line */
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-color);
}

.admission-form button.btn-admission-submit {
    background-color: var(--primary-color); 
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 15px 30px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 5px;
    font-size: 1.1em;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
    display: block; /* Make button full width */
    width: 100%;
}

.admission-form button.btn-admission-submit:hover {
    background-color: var(--secondary-color); 
}

.main-header .container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between; /* Keeps logo and nav on opposite sides */
    align-items: center;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    background-color: #f8f8f8; /* Example background */
    box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.main-nav ul {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex; /* Displays navigation items horizontally */
    align-items: center;
}

.main-nav ul li {
    position: relative; /* Needed for dropdown positioning */
    margin-left: 25px;
}

.main-nav ul li a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #333;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    display: block;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.main-nav ul li a:hover,
.main-nav ul li a.active {
    color: #007bff; /* Example hover/active color */
}

/* Dropdown specific styles (keep your existing ones) */
.dropdown-content {
    display: none; /* Hidden by default */
    position: absolute;
    background-color: #f9f9f9;
    min-width: 160px;
    box-shadow: 0px 8px 16px 0px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    z-index: 10;
    border-radius: 4px;
    padding: 5px 0;
}

.dropdown:hover .dropdown-content {
    display: block; /* Show dropdown on hover */
}

/* --- Hamburger Icon Styling (Hidden on desktop) --- */
.nav-toggle {
    display: none; /* Hide on larger screens initially */
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    width: 30px; /* Width of the hamburger icon */
    height: 20px; /* Height of the hamburger icon */
    position: relative;
    z-index: 20; /* Ensure it's above other elements */
}

.hamburger {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--primary-color); /* Color of the hamburger lines */
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease; /* Smooth transition for animation */
}

.hamburger:nth-child(1) {
    top: 0;
}

.hamburger:nth-child(2) {
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.hamburger:nth-child(3) {
    bottom: 0;
}

/* Hamburger to 'X' animation when active */
.nav-toggle.active .hamburger:nth-child(1) {
    transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
}

.nav-toggle.active .hamburger:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0; /*Hide middle bar */
}

.nav-toggle.active .hamburger:nth-child(3) {
    transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px);
}

/* --- Media Queries --- */

/* For screens up to 992px, adjust grid columns */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .main-header,
    .about-admission-section .content-grid,
    .upcoming-birthdays-section .birthday-content-grid,
    .contact-admission-form-section .contact-admission-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* Stack columns on smaller screens */
    }

    .admission-section,
    .about-us-content,
    .contact-info-column,
    .admission-form-column {
        padding: 20px;
    }

    .admission-images {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .facility-grid,
    .blog-grid,
    .team-grid,
    .testimonial-grid,
    .main-footer .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); /* Adjust min-width for cards */
    }

    .fun-facts-section .fun-facts-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); /* 2 columns on medium screens */
    }

    /* Adjust dropdown position for smaller screens if needed */
    .dropdown-content {
        position: static; /* Remove absolute positioning */
        box-shadow: none;
        border-top: none;
        padding-left: 20px; /* Indent dropdown items */
        background-color: var(--secondary-color); /* A different background for sub-items */
        display: none; /* Ensure it's hidden by default, JS will toggle */
    }

    .main-nav ul li a.active + .dropdown-content,
    .main-nav ul li.dropdown.active .dropdown-content {
        display: flex; /* Show dropdown content when parent li has 'active' class */
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    /* Admission page specific responsiveness */
    .admission-details-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .admission-form .form-group {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Consolidated Media Query for max-width: 768px (Mobile) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .main-header .container {
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: space-between; /* This ensures elements are pushed to ends */
        align-items: center;
        padding: 10px 15px;
    }

    .logo {
        /* On small screens, logo is at the start (left) */
        order: 1; /* LOGO IS NOW FIRST */
        flex-grow: 1; /* Allows logo to take remaining space if needed */
        text-align: left; /* Aligns logo content to the left */
        line-height: 0; /* Remove extra space below image if any */
    }

    .logo img {
        max-height: 40px; /* Adjust as needed for mobile */
        width: auto;
    }
    .logo h1 {
        font-size: 1.5em; /* Adjust font size for mobile */
        display: inline-block; /* Helps with alignment next to image */
        vertical-align: middle; /* Align with image */
        margin: 0; /* Remove default margins */
        padding-left: 5px; /* Space between logo and name */
    }


    .nav-toggle {
        display: block; /* Show hamburger on small screens */
        order: 2; /* HAMBURGER IS NOW SECOND (right side) */
    }

    .main-nav {
        flex-basis: 100%; /* Navigation takes full width below the header row */
        order: 3; /* Navigation appears third (below logo and toggle) */
    }

    .main-nav ul.nav-menu {
        display: none; /* Hidden by default */
        flex-direction: column; /* Stack vertically */
        width: 100%;
        background-color: #f9f9f9;
        border-top: 1px solid #eee;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
        padding: 10px 0;
        margin-top: 0; /* Remove any top margin from desktop styles */
    }

    .main-nav ul.nav-menu.active {
        display: flex; /* Show when active */
    }

    .main-nav ul.nav-menu li {
        margin: 0;
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .main-nav ul.nav-menu li a {
        padding: 12px 20px;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
    }

    .main-nav ul.nav-menu li:last-child a {
        border-bottom: none;
    }

    /* Adjust dropdown behavior for mobile */
    .dropdown .dropdown-content {
        position: static;
        width: 100%;
        box-shadow: none;
        border-radius: 0;
        background-color: #f0f0f0;
        padding: 0;
        display: none;
    }

    .dropdown-content a {
        padding-left: 40px;
        font-size: 0.95em;
    }

    /* Rest of your mobile-specific styles for other sections */
    .main-nav ul { /* This specific rule was conflicting with .nav-menu */
        margin-top: 0;
    }

    .main-nav ul li {
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    .hero-content h2 { font-size: 36px; }
    .hero-content p { font-size: 16px; }
    .admission-header h3 { font-size: 24px; }
    .admission-header h4 { font-size: 18px; }
    .about-us-content h2, .section-title { font-size: 30px; }
    .facility-content { height: auto; }
    .fun-fact-item i { font-size: 40px; }
    .fun-fact-item .counter { font-size: 45px; }
    .fun-fact-item .plus-sign { font-size: 30px; }
    .fun-fact-item p { font-size: 16px; }
    .blog-post-content h3 { font-size: 20px; }
    .birthday-details h3 { font-size: 24px; }
    .contact-info-column h2 { font-size: 28px; }
    .admission-form-column h3 { font-size: 24px; }
    .admission-form .form-group {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 15px;
    }
    .team-info h3 { font-size: 20px; }
    .team-info p { font-size: 15px; }
    .testimonial-item p { font-size: 16px; }
    .apply-hero-section h2 { font-size: 2.5em; }
    .apply-hero-section p { font-size: 1em; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .admission-images { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .admission-images img { height: auto; }
    .btn { padding: 12px 20px; font-size: 16px; }
    .facility-grid, .blog-grid, .team-grid, .testimonial-grid, .main-footer .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .fun-facts-section .fun-facts-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .footer-col h3::after { left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); }
    .footer-col ul li i { line-height: normal; }
}