/* =========================================================
   AELC — Advanced English Learners' Club
   Design system: Warm Dual-Tone Beige (Wells inspired)
   ========================================================= */

:root{
  --primary: #1E1E1E;
  --primary-2: #3A3A3A;
  --accent: #C9B69C;
  --accent-2: #B8A48A;
  --accent-strong: #93701F;
  --surface: #FAF6F0;
  --surface-2: #F1E6D6;
  --surface-3: #E4D2B8;
  --navy: #1E1E1E;
  --navy-2: #2C2C2C;
  --navy-3: #3A3A3A;
  --ink: #1E1E1E;
  --muted: #574835;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --maroon: var(--primary);
  --maroon-light: var(--primary-2);
  --maroon-deep: var(--navy-3);
  --gold: var(--accent);
  --gold-light: var(--accent-2);
  --blue-mid: var(--primary);
  --blue-vivid: var(--accent-2);
  --cream: var(--surface);
  --cream-2: var(--surface-2);

  /* Wells dual-tone specific */
  --beige-dark: #DEC49C;
  --beige-light: #F2E4CF;
  --beige-hero: #EEDCC0;
  --charcoal: #1E1E1E;

  --font-display: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;

  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --radius-md: 16px;
  --radius-sm: 10px;

  --shadow-soft: 0 24px 80px -28px rgba(30,30,30,.20);
  --shadow-card: 0 16px 44px -22px rgba(30,30,30,.16);

  --container-max: 1240px;

  --accent-text: var(--primary);
  --card-border: rgba(30,30,30,.08);
  --icon-on-surface: var(--primary);
}

[data-theme="dark"]{
  --surface: #17130F;
  --surface-2: #221C16;
  --surface-3: #2E251C;
  --ink: #F2E8DE;
  --muted: #C9B69C;
  --white: #1E1812;

  --accent-text: var(--accent);
  --card-border: rgba(201,182,156,.16);
  --icon-on-surface: var(--accent);
}

/* smooth theme-switch crossfade across the whole page */
body, .card-aelc, .glass-card, .ph-image, .ph-avatar, .form-control-aelc,
.aelc-nav, .footer-aelc, .modal-content, .nav-pills .nav-link, .badge-soft{
  transition: background-color .5s ease, color .5s ease, border-color .5s ease, box-shadow .5s ease;
}

*{box-sizing:border-box;}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
body{
  margin:0;
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  color:var(--ink);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(201,182,156,.20), transparent 32%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 15%, rgba(184,164,138,.16), transparent 24%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--surface) 0%, var(--surface-2) 55%, #faf3ec 100%);
  overflow-x:hidden;
  transition:background .4s ease, color .4s ease;
  position:relative;
}
body::before,
body::after{
  content:"";
  position:fixed;
  border-radius:50%;
  filter:blur(30px);
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:-1;
  animation: floatOrb 16s ease-in-out infinite;
}
body::before{
  width:320px; height:320px;
  background:rgba(201,182,156,.22);
  top:-80px; right:-80px;
}
body::after{
  width:260px; height:260px;
  background:rgba(184,164,138,.22);
  bottom:40px; left:-70px;
  animation-direction:alternate;
}
@keyframes floatOrb{
  0%,100%{transform:translate3d(0,0,0) scale(1);} 50%{transform:translate3d(20px,25px,0) scale(1.05);} 
}
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6{
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  color:var(--navy);
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:-0.01em;
}
[data-theme="dark"] h1,[data-theme="dark"] h2,[data-theme="dark"] h3,[data-theme="dark"] h4,[data-theme="dark"] h5{
  color:var(--accent);
}
p{color:var(--muted); line-height:1.75;}
a{text-decoration:none; color:inherit;}
img{max-width:100%; display:block;}
.container-aelc{
  width:100%;
  max-width:var(--container-max);
  margin:0 auto;
  padding:0 24px;
}
.section{padding:110px 0;}
.section-tight{padding:70px 0;}
@media (max-width: 767px){
  .section{padding:70px 0;}
  .section-tight{padding:48px 0;}
}

.eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-size:.78rem;
  letter-spacing:.22em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--maroon);
  font-weight:600;
  margin-bottom:14px;
}
[data-theme="dark"] .eyebrow{color:var(--gold-light);}
.eyebrow::before{
  content:"";
  width:28px;height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--maroon));
  display:inline-block;
}

.section-title{
  font-size:clamp(1.9rem, 3.2vw, 2.7rem);
  margin-bottom:18px;
  position:relative;
}
.title-stroke{position:relative; display:inline-block;}
.title-stroke::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:0; bottom:-6px;
  height:9px; width:0%;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--accent-strong), var(--maroon-light));
  border-radius:6px;
  opacity:.75;
  transition:width 1s cubic-bezier(.19,1,.22,1);
}
.title-stroke.in-view::after{width:100%;}

.section-sub{
  max-width:640px;
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:1.05rem;
}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn-aelc{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  padding:14px 30px;
  border-radius:100px;
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-weight:600;
  font-size:.95rem;
  letter-spacing:.01em;
  border:1px solid transparent;
  transition:all .35s cubic-bezier(.19,1,.22,1);
  cursor:pointer;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.btn-aelc::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.24), transparent);
  transform:translateX(-120%);
  transition:transform .6s ease;
}
.btn-aelc:hover::after{transform:translateX(120%);} 
.btn-primary-aelc{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary), var(--primary-2));
  color:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 18px 40px -14px rgba(30,30,30,.35);
}
.btn-primary-aelc:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow:0 24px 46px -16px rgba(30,30,30,.45);
  color:#fff;
}
.btn-outline-aelc{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  border-color:rgba(30,30,30,.5);
  color:var(--navy);
}
.btn-outline-aelc:hover{
  background:var(--white);
  color:var(--navy);
  transform:translateY(-3px);
}
.btn-gold-aelc{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--accent-strong), #7A5A16);
  color:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 16px 34px -12px rgba(147,112,31,.55);
}
.btn-gold-aelc:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  color:#fff;
}
.btn-navy-outline{
  border-color:var(--navy);
  color:var(--navy);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .btn-navy-outline{border-color:var(--accent); color:var(--accent);}
.btn-navy-outline:hover{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy-2),var(--navy)); color:#fff;}

/* ---------- Navbar ---------- */
.aelc-nav{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0;
  z-index:1000;
  padding:14px 0;
  transition:all .4s ease;
  background:rgba(232,213,197,0.88);
  backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(140%);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(30,30,30,.10);
  box-shadow:0 4px 24px -12px rgba(30,30,30,.12);
}
.aelc-nav.scrolled{
  padding:8px 0;
  background:rgba(226,204,183,0.97);
  box-shadow:0 10px 30px -15px rgba(30,30,30,.32);
}
.aelc-nav .container-aelc{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  gap:18px;
}
.aelc-brand{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; flex-shrink:0;}
.aelc-brand img{height:42px; width:auto; border-radius:8px; background:#fff; padding:3px;}
.aelc-brand-text{font-family:var(--font-display); color:var(--navy); line-height:1.15;}
.aelc-brand-text b{display:block; font-size:1rem; letter-spacing:.02em; font-weight:800;}
.aelc-brand-text span{display:block; font-size:.62rem; color:var(--navy); opacity:.8; letter-spacing:.13em; text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:600;}

.aelc-links{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; margin:0; padding:6px; list-style:none;
  background:rgba(30,30,30,.05);
  border:1px solid rgba(30,30,30,.08);
  border-radius:100px;
  flex-wrap:nowrap;
}
.aelc-links li{flex-shrink:0;}
.aelc-links a{
  display:inline-block;
  color:var(--navy);
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-size:.82rem;
  font-weight:600;
  position:relative;
  padding:9px 16px;
  border-radius:100px;
  white-space:nowrap;
  transition:background .3s ease, color .3s ease, transform .3s ease;
}
.aelc-links a::after{display:none;}
.aelc-links a:hover{
  background:rgba(30,30,30,.08);
  transform:translateY(-1px);
}
.aelc-links a.active{
  background:var(--navy);
  color:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 8px 18px -8px rgba(30,30,30,.5);
}

.aelc-nav-actions{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; flex-shrink:0;}
.icon-btn{
  width:40px; height:40px;
  border-radius:50%;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:var(--navy);
  border:1px solid var(--navy);
  color:#fff;
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:all .3s ease;
}
.icon-btn:hover{background:var(--accent-2); border-color:var(--accent-2); color:var(--navy); transform:translateY(-2px);}
.nav-toggle{
  display:none;
  width:42px;height:42px;
  border-radius:10px;
  border:1px solid var(--navy);
  background:var(--navy);
  color:#fff;
  align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  cursor:pointer;
}

.mobile-panel{
  position:fixed; top:0; right:-100%;
  width:82%; max-width:340px; height:100vh;
  background:var(--navy);
  z-index:1100;
  padding:30px 26px;
  transition:right .45s cubic-bezier(.19,1,.22,1);
  box-shadow:-20px 0 60px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}
.mobile-panel.open{right:0;}
.mobile-panel ul{list-style:none; padding:0; margin:30px 0 0;}
.mobile-panel li{margin-bottom:10px;}
.mobile-panel a{
  display:block; padding:13px 18px; color:#fff; font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-weight:600; font-size:.92rem;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius:100px;
  transition:background .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
.mobile-panel a:hover, .mobile-panel a.active{
  background:var(--accent);
  color:var(--navy);
  border-color:var(--accent);
}
.mobile-panel-close{color:#fff; font-size:1.4rem; cursor:pointer; float:right;}
.mobile-overlay{
  position:fixed; inset:0; background:rgba(5,8,16,.6);
  z-index:1090; opacity:0; pointer-events:none; transition:opacity .4s ease;
}
.mobile-overlay.open{opacity:1; pointer-events:auto;}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero-aelc{
  position:relative;
  min-height:100vh;
  display:flex; align-items:center;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,.55), transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 80%, rgba(201,182,156,.35), transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(-45deg, var(--beige-light), var(--beige-hero), var(--beige-dark), var(--beige-light));
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 400% 400%;
  animation: heroGradientShift 16s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes heroGradientShift{
  0%{background-position:0% 0%, 0% 0%, 0% 50%;}
  50%{background-position:0% 0%, 0% 0%, 100% 50%;}
  100%{background-position:0% 0%, 0% 0%, 0% 50%;}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .hero-aelc{animation:none;}
}
.hero-particles{position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1;}
.hero-particles span{
  position:absolute;
  width:4px; height:4px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--navy);
  opacity:.25;
  animation:floatUp linear infinite;
}
@keyframes floatUp{
  0%{transform:translateY(0) translateX(0); opacity:0;}
  10%{opacity:.35;}
  90%{opacity:.2;}
  100%{transform:translateY(-100vh) translateX(20px); opacity:0;}
}
.hero-content{position:relative; z-index:3; padding-top:110px; padding-bottom:60px;}
.hero-badge{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  background:rgba(30,30,30,.05);
  border:1px solid rgba(30,30,30,.28);
  padding:8px 18px; border-radius:100px;
  color:var(--navy); font-size:.78rem; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600;
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
}
.hero-title{
  font-size:clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 4.6rem);
  color:var(--navy);
  line-height:1.05;
  margin:22px 0 20px;
}
.hero-title .accent{
  background-image:linear-gradient(100deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy) 18%, var(--accent-strong) 38%, var(--accent-strong) 50%, var(--accent-strong) 62%, var(--navy) 82%, var(--navy) 100%);
  background-size:250% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; color:transparent;
  animation: accentGradientShift 8s ease-in-out infinite;
  display:inline-block;
}
@keyframes accentGradientShift{
  0%{background-position:0% 50%;}
  50%{background-position:100% 50%;}
  100%{background-position:0% 50%;}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .hero-title .accent{animation:none;}
}
.hero-tagline{
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-size:1.35rem;
  color:var(--navy);
  display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:center;
  margin-bottom:26px;
  font-weight:500;
}
.hero-tagline .cycle-word{
  color:var(--accent-strong);
  font-weight:700;
  border-bottom:2px solid var(--accent-strong);
  padding-bottom:2px;
  min-width:150px;
  display:inline-block;
  opacity:1;
}
.hero-desc{color:var(--muted); max-width:540px; font-size:1.05rem; margin-bottom:34px;}
.hero-actions{display:flex; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
.hero-glass-card{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  border:1px solid rgba(30,30,30,.12);
  backdrop-filter:blur(18px);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:34px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);
}
.hero-scroll-cue{
  position:absolute; bottom:26px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
  z-index:3; color:var(--muted); text-align:center; font-size:.75rem;
  letter-spacing:.2em; text-transform:uppercase; font-family:var(--font-display);
}
.hero-scroll-cue .line{
  width:1px; height:36px; background:rgba(30,30,30,.2); margin:10px auto 0;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.hero-scroll-cue .line::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:-100%; left:0; width:100%; height:100%;
  background:var(--navy); animation:scrollLine 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollLine{0%{top:-100%;}50%{top:0;}100%{top:100%;}}

/* ---------- Cards ---------- */
.glass-card{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.glass-card::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:-1px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.3), rgba(255,255,255,.05));
  pointer-events:none;
}
[data-theme="dark"] .glass-card{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.card-aelc{
  background:var(--white);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:34px 28px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);
  border:1px solid var(--card-border);
  transition:transform .4s cubic-bezier(.19,1,.22,1), box-shadow .4s cubic-bezier(.19,1,.22,1), background-color .5s ease, border-color .5s ease;
  height:100%;
  color:var(--ink);
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.card-aelc::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  width:150px; height:150px;
  right:-35px; bottom:-35px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,182,156,.25), transparent 70%);
  transition:transform .4s ease;
}
.card-aelc:hover{transform:translateY(-8px) scale(1.01); box-shadow:0 30px 58px -24px rgba(30,30,30,.22);} 
.card-aelc:hover::before{transform:scale(1.2);}
[data-theme="dark"] .card-aelc:hover{box-shadow:0 26px 50px -18px rgba(0,0,0,.55), 0 0 0 1px rgba(201,182,156,.16);}
.card-aelc p{color:var(--muted);}
.card-aelc h4,.card-aelc h5,.card-aelc h6{color:var(--navy);}
[data-theme="dark"] .card-aelc h4,[data-theme="dark"] .card-aelc h5,[data-theme="dark"] .card-aelc h6{color:var(--ink);}
.card-icon{
  width:58px; height:58px; border-radius:16px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-3));
  color:#fff; font-size:1.4rem; margin-bottom:20px;
}
.card-icon.gold{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--accent-strong),var(--accent-2)); color:#fff;}
.card-icon.navy{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy-3),var(--navy)); color:#fff;}

/* ---------- Stats ---------- */
.stats-band{
  background:linear-gradient(120deg, var(--beige-light), var(--beige-hero), var(--beige-dark), var(--beige-light));
  background-size:300% 300%;
  animation: heroGradientShift 14s ease-in-out infinite;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.stats-band::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,.35), transparent 55%);
}
.stat-item{text-align:center; position:relative; z-index:2;}
.stat-num{
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4vw,3.2rem);
  color:var(--navy);
}
.stat-label{color:var(--muted); font-size:.9rem; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase;}

/* ---------- Placeholders ---------- */
.ph-image{
  width:100%; aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cream-2), var(--beige-dark));
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  color:var(--icon-on-surface); font-size:2rem;
  border:1px dashed rgba(30,30,30,.2);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .ph-image{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cream-2), #2E251C);
  border-color:rgba(201,182,156,.3);
}
.ph-avatar{
  width:100%; aspect-ratio:1/1; border-radius:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy-3),var(--navy));
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  color:var(--accent); font-size:1.8rem;
  border:3px solid var(--accent);
}

/* ---------- Utility ---------- */
.text-gold{color:var(--accent-strong) !important;}
.bg-navy-section{background:var(--navy);}
.divider-wave{display:block; width:100%; line-height:0;}
.badge-soft{
  display:inline-block; padding:5px 14px; border-radius:100px;
  background:rgba(30,30,30,.06); color:var(--maroon); font-size:.75rem;
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.05em;
}
[data-theme="dark"] .badge-soft{background:rgba(201,182,156,.14); color:var(--gold-light);}

.scroll-progress{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; height:3px; width:0%;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-2), var(--navy), var(--maroon-light), var(--accent));
  background-size:300% auto;
  animation: accentGradientShift 5s linear infinite;
  z-index:1200;
}
.back-to-top{
  position:fixed; bottom:26px; right:26px; z-index:900;
  width:48px; height:48px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--navy); color:#fff;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  box-shadow:0 12px 30px -10px rgba(30,30,30,.5);
  opacity:0; pointer-events:none; transform:translateY(10px);
  transition:all .35s ease; cursor:pointer; border:none;
}
.back-to-top.show{opacity:1; pointer-events:auto; transform:translateY(0);}

.page-hero{
  position:relative; padding:170px 0 90px;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg, var(--beige-light) 0%, var(--beige-hero) 55%, var(--beige-dark) 100%);
  background-size:220% 220%;
  animation: heroGradientShift 15s ease-in-out infinite;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.page-hero::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 85% 10%, rgba(255,255,255,.35), transparent 50%);
}
.page-hero h1{color:var(--navy); position:relative; z-index:2; font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4.5vw,3.4rem);}
.page-hero p{color:var(--muted); position:relative; z-index:2; max-width:640px;}
.breadcrumb-aelc{
  position:relative; z-index:2; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:.85rem;
  color:var(--maroon); margin-bottom:14px; letter-spacing:.05em;
}
.breadcrumb-aelc a{color:var(--muted);}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.footer-aelc{
  background:var(--navy); color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  padding:80px 0 26px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.footer-aelc h5{color:#fff; font-size:1rem; margin-bottom:22px;}
.footer-aelc a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.62); transition:color .3s ease;}
.footer-aelc a:hover{color:var(--accent);}
.footer-aelc ul{list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0;}
.footer-aelc li{margin-bottom:12px; font-size:.92rem;}
.footer-social{display:flex; gap:12px; margin-top:18px;}
.footer-social a{
  width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.footer-social a:hover{background:var(--accent); color:var(--navy);}
.footer-bottom{
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  margin-top:50px; padding-top:24px;
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px;
  font-size:.82rem;
}

/* ---------- Loading Screen ---------- */
.loader-aelc{
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:9999;
  background:var(--navy);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex-direction:column;
  transition:opacity .6s ease, visibility .6s ease;
}
.loader-aelc.hide{opacity:0; visibility:hidden;}
.loader-logo{width:70px; height:70px; border-radius:14px; background:#fff; padding:6px; margin-bottom:18px;
  animation:pulseLogo 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;}
@keyframes pulseLogo{0%,100%{transform:scale(1);}50%{transform:scale(1.08);}}
.loader-bar{width:180px; height:3px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.15); border-radius:10px; overflow:hidden;}
.loader-bar::after{content:""; display:block; width:40%; height:100%; background:var(--accent); animation:loaderMove 1.1s ease-in-out infinite;}
@keyframes loaderMove{0%{transform:translateX(-100%);}100%{transform:translateX(350%);}}

/* ---------- Misc components ---------- */
.form-control-aelc{
  width:100%; padding:14px 18px; border-radius:12px;
  border:1px solid rgba(30,30,30,.16); background:var(--white);
  font-family:var(--font-body); color:var(--ink);
  transition:border .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.form-control-aelc:focus{
  outline:none; border-color:var(--accent-2);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(201,182,156,.28);
}
label.form-label-aelc{
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600; font-size:.85rem;
  color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:8px; display:block;
}
[data-theme="dark"] label.form-label-aelc{color:var(--gold-light);}

.star-rating{display:flex; gap:6px; font-size:1.6rem; color:#d8cabd; cursor:pointer;}
.star-rating i.active, .star-rating i:hover{color:var(--accent-2);}

::selection{background:var(--accent); color:var(--navy);}

/* Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar{width:10px;}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track{background:var(--cream);}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:var(--accent-2); border-radius:10px;}

/* Focus visibility for accessibility */
a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible, textarea:focus-visible{
  outline:2px solid var(--accent-2); outline-offset:3px;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  *{animation-duration:.01ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important; transition-duration:.01ms !important; scroll-behavior:auto !important;}
}

@media (max-width: 1200px){
  .aelc-links{display:none;}
  .nav-toggle{display:flex;}
}

/* =========================================================
   Dark-mode component fidelity (Bootstrap + custom widgets)
   ========================================================= */
.modal-content{
  background:var(--white);
  color:var(--ink);
  border-color:var(--card-border);
}
.modal-content p{color:var(--muted);}
[data-theme="dark"] .modal-content .btn-close{filter:invert(1) grayscale(100%) brightness(200%);}
[data-theme="dark"] .search-modal > div > div{background:var(--white) !important;}
[data-theme="dark"] .search-modal input{color:var(--ink);}
[data-theme="dark"] .search-modal i{color:var(--accent-text) !important;}

.nav-pills .nav-link{
  color:var(--muted);
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-size:.85rem;
  font-weight:600;
  border-radius:100px;
  padding:8px 18px;
}
.nav-pills .nav-link.active{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-3));
  color:#fff;
}
.tab-content{color:var(--muted);}

.progress{background:var(--cream-2) !important;}

[data-theme="dark"] .carousel-item p{color:var(--ink);}
[data-theme="dark"] .carousel-item h6{color:var(--ink);}

/* Theme toggle: animated icon swap */
.theme-toggle i{
  transition:transform .5s cubic-bezier(.68,-0.4,.27,1.4), opacity .3s ease;
}
.theme-toggle:active i{transform:rotate(180deg) scale(.8);}
.theme-toggle{position:relative; overflow:hidden;}

/* Theme transition ripple */
.theme-ripple{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; width:0; height:0;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, var(--navy) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events:none; z-index:9998; opacity:0;
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
}
.theme-ripple.animate{
  animation:rippleGrow .7s ease-out forwards;
}
@keyframes rippleGrow{
  0%{width:0; height:0; opacity:.35;}
  100%{width:2400px; height:2400px; opacity:0;}
}

/* Section background ambience so pages feel alive, not flat */
.section, .section-tight{position:relative;}
[data-theme="dark"] .section::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; top:0; right:0; width:40%; height:100%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%, rgba(201,182,156,.06), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events:none; z-index:0;
}
.section > .container-aelc{position:relative; z-index:1;}

/* Consistent focus + hover polish for links inside cards */
.card-aelc a.btn-aelc{position:relative;}
.card-aelc a.btn-aelc i{transition:transform .3s ease;}
.card-aelc a.btn-aelc:hover i{transform:translateX(4px);}
.event-card-image{
  display:block;
  width:100%;
  height:220px;
  object-fit:contain;
  object-position:center;
  background:#969696;
}