* {
      margin: 0;
      padding: 0;
      box-sizing: border-box;
    }

    body {
      margin: 0;
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      color: #222;
      overflow-x: hidden;
	  position: relative;   /* IMPORTANT */
  	  min-height: 100vh;
    }

    /* Blurred Background Layer */
    body::before {
      content: "";
      position: fixed;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100vw;       /* full viewport width */
  	  height: 100vh;      /* full viewport height */
      background-image: url('ctu-g.JPG'); /* your background image */
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center;
      filter: blur(5px); /* adjust blur strength */
      transform: scale(1.05); /* prevents blur edges from showing */
      z-index: -2; /* keep it behind everything */
    }

    body::after {
	  /*content: "";        /* REQUIRED */
	  position: fixed;
	  /*top: 0;
	  left: 0;
	  width: 100vw;   
  	  height: 100vh;    */ 
	  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.605);
	  z-index: -1;        /* On top of ::before */
	}

    /* Header */
    header {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      padding: 15px 60px;
      background: white;
      border-radius: 0 0 25px 25px;
      box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
      position: sticky;
      top: 0;
      z-index: 10;
    }

    .layout-container {
      width: 100%;
    }

    .side-box {
      width: 30%;
      height: 90vh;
      position: fixed;
      right: 0;       /* or left: 0 if your box is on the left side */
      top: 13vh;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.553);
      padding: 20px;
      box-shadow: -2px 0 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
      border-left: 2px solid #eee;
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .layout-container {
        text-align: center;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
      }

      .hero{
        text-align: center;
        width: 100%;
        margin: 0 auto;
        padding: 0 10px; /* optional: adds spacing left/right */
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
      }

      .content{
        text-align: center;
        width: 100%;
        margin: 0 auto;
        padding: 0 20px; /* optional: adds spacing left/right */
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
      }

      .side-box {
        display: none;
      }

      .layout-container {
        width: 100%;
      }
      
    }

    .logo {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
    }

    .logo img {
      height: 60px;
    }

    .logo-text {
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      color: #222;
    }

    nav {
      display: flex;
      gap: 40px;
      align-items: center;
    }

    nav a {
      text-decoration: none;
      color: #333333;
      font-weight: 500;
      transition: color 0.3s ease;
    }
    
    header div a {
        text-decoration: none;
        color: #333;
        transition: color 0.3s ease;
    }

    header div a:hover {
      color: #0056b3;
    }

    nav a:hover {
      color: #0056b3;
    }

    .login-btn {
      background-color: #ff5a00;
      color: white;
      border: none;
      border-radius: 25px;
      padding: 8px 18px;
      font-weight: bold;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: background 0.3s ease;
    }

    .login-btn:hover {
      background-color: #e64a00;
    }

    /* HERO SECTION with background*/
    .hero {
      position: relative;
      height: 90vh;
      width: 100%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      color: #222;
      width: 70%;
      padding: 20px;
    }

    /* Overlay for dimming the image 
    .hero::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
      z-index: 1;
    }*/

    .hero-content {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
      max-width: 900px;
      padding: 40px;
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
      font-size: 3rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .hero-content p {
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: #333;
    }

    /* Footer */
    footer {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 15px 0;
      background: white;
      border-top: 1px solid #ddd;
      color: #444;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      z-index: 1;
    }

footer a {
	text-decoration: none;
	color: #444;
	}

    /* Responsive Design */
    @media (max-width: 992px) {
      header {
        padding: 15px 30px;
      }

      nav {
        gap: 25px;
      }

      .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
      }

      .hero-content p {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      header {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: space-between;
      }

      nav {
        display: none;
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        background: white;
        margin-top: 10px;
        border-radius: 15px;
        padding: 10px 0;
      }

      nav.active {
        display: flex;
      }

      .hero {
        height: 80vh;
      }

      .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
      }
    }

    /* Menu toggle (hamburger) */
.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: #333;
}

/* Show hamburger only on small screens */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .menu-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  nav {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 15px;
    margin-top: 10px;
    padding: 10px 0;
  }

  nav.active {
    display: flex;
  }
}

/* Register Page */
.register-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 100vh;
    background: url('ctu-g.JPG') no-repeat center center/cover;
}

.register-box {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 25px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 500px;
    position: relative;
}

.back-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    left: 15px;
    font-size: 20px;
    border: none;
    background: #f1f1f1;
    padding: 5px 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
}

h2 {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 24px;
    text-align: center;
    color: #060000;
}

form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
}

.name-fields {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.name-fields input {
    flex: 1;
}

input, select {
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    outline: none;
    background: #f8f8ff;
    font-size: 14px;
}

input:focus, select:focus {
    border-color: #ff6600;
}

.submit-btn {
    background: #ff6600;
    color: white;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 12px;
    font-size: 16px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.submit-btn:hover {
    background: #e65c00;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .name-fields {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .register-box {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* Success Page */
.success-position {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 100vh;
}

.success-box {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 35px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 600px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

.success-box h2 {
    color: #2e7d32;
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.success-message {
    background-color: #ff6600;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.back-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    left: 15px;
    font-size: 20px;
    border: none;
    background: #f1f1f1;
    padding: 5px 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .success-box {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }

    .success-message {
        font-size: 14px;
    }
}

.date-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}
.date-wrapper input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px;
}
.date-wrapper .placeholder-text {
  position: absolute;
  left: 12px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: #888;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.date-wrapper input:valid + .placeholder-text,
.date-wrapper input:focus + .placeholder-text {
  display: none;
}

.content h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: #000;
  text-align: center; /* centers the title */
  z-index: 1;
}

.content .cards {
  display: flex; /* allows justify-content to work */
  justify-content: center; /* centers the cards horizontally */
  gap: 30px; /* adds spacing between BSIT and BIT-CT cards */
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #000;
  text-align: center; /* centers the text inside each card */
  z-index: 1;
}

.content .card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.566);
  padding: 15px 25px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}


.chart-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.chart-box {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 20px;
  width: 300px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  text-align: center;
  z-index: 1;
}

.chart-box h3 {
  color: #000;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

h1, h2, h3, p, span, label {
  color: #000 !important;
}

.hero .process-section {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);  /*white with 80% opacity */
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2rem;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 0;
}

.process-section {
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding: 120px 20px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.process-container {
  background: white;
  max-width: 900px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 50px;
  border-radius: 25px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

.process-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.process-container p {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* Tablet (<= 1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .process-container {
    padding: 40px 30px;
    max-width: 90%;
  }

  .process-title {
    font-size: 30px;
  }

  .process-container p {
    font-size: 15px;
  }
}

/* Mobile (<= 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .process-section {
    padding: 120px 15px;
  }

  .process-container {
    padding: 30px 20px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .process-title {
    font-size: 26px;
  }

  .process-container p {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}

/* Small Phones (<= 480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .process-section {
    padding: 100px 10px;
  }

  .process-container {
    padding: 25px 15px;
  }

  .process-title {
    font-size: 22px;
  }

  .process-container p {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }
}


/* ===============================
   Notification Bell and Dropdown
   =============================== */
.notification-container {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

#notifBtn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #333;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

#notifBtn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  color: #ff6600;
}

.badge {
  background: red;
  color: white;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 11px;
  position: absolute;
  top: -5px;
  right: -8px;
  font-weight: bold;
}

.notif-dropdown {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 40px;
  right: 0;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  width: 260px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 999;
}

.notif-dropdown.show {
  display: block;
  animation: fadeIn 0.25s ease-in-out;
}

.notif-dropdown h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #222;
  padding: 10px 15px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
  background: #f9f9f9;
}

.notif-dropdown ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  max-height: 220px;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.notif-dropdown li {
  padding: 10px 15px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #333;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f1f1;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.notif-dropdown li:hover {
  background: #f8f8f8;
}

.notif-dropdown li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.notif-dropdown li.unread {
    font-weight: bold;
    background-color: #f0f8ff;
}


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

/* Small screen adjustment */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .notif-dropdown {
    right: -40px;
    width: 220px;
  }
}

/* 🔔 Responsive Notification Dropdown (mobile-friendly width) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .notification-dropdown {
    right: 50%;
    transform: translateX(50%);
    width: 85%; /* between 80–90% width for mobile view */
    max-width: none;
  }

  .notification-icon {
    position: relative;
  }

  .notification-count {
    top: 4px;
    right: 4px;
    font-size: 10px;
    padding: 3px 6px;
  }
}


/* ============================
   📊 CHART AREA (Add This Only)
   ============================ */

/* Outer wrapper holding the chart */
.chart-responsive-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 900px;   /* keeps chart neat on large screens */
  margin: 30px auto;
  padding: 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Chart height controller */
.chart-responsive-wrapper .chart-area {
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;      /* controls chart size */
  position: relative; /* required for Chart.js responsiveness */
}

/* Canvas should never overflow */
.chart-responsive-wrapper canvas {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

/* 📱 Mobile responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .chart-responsive-wrapper {
    padding: 15px;
  }
  .chart-responsive-wrapper .chart-area {
    height: 300px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .chart-responsive-wrapper .chart-area {
    height: 240px;
  }
}


/* ================= PROGRAM SECTION ================= */

.program-section {
  padding: 120px 6% 60px; /* space for sticky header */
}

.program-container {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 40px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.program-container:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

/* Main content */
.program-main {
  flex: 3;
}

.program-section h1 {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: bold;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.program-main h2 {
  font-size: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: #000;
}

.program-main p {
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #333;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 16px;
}

/* Right career box */
.program-side {
  flex: 1.2;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6600, #ff8800);
  color: white;
  padding: 26px;
  border-radius: 18px;
}

.program-side h3 {
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-size: 20px;
}

.program-side ul {
  padding-left: 20px;
}

.program-side li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 16px;
}

/* Button style (optional if you add one later) */
/*.program-btn {
  margin-top: 20px;
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  background: #000;
  color: white;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.program-btn:hover {
  background: #ff6600;
}*/

/* Responsive fix */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .program-container {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .program-side {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ===============================
   ABOUT CONTAINER
   =============================== */

.about-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center; /* centers the box horizontally */
  align-items: flex-start; /* aligns box to top (not stretched) */
  padding: 60px 20px;      /* spacing from top and sides */
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05); /* subtle overlay effect if needed */
  min-height: 100vh;       /* ensures container fills viewport */
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .about-container {
    padding: 50px 15px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-container {
    padding: 40px 10px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .about-container {
    padding: 30px 8px;
  }
}


/* ===============================
   ABOUT PAGE / ENROLLMENT BOX
   =============================== */

.about-box {
	  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95); /* slightly transparent for background blur */
  backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
 /* subtle blur effect behind the box */
  max-width: 900px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 40px 45px;
  margin: 50px auto; /* center on page */
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  border-left: 6px solid #ffb300; /* accent color */
  text-align: left;
}

.about-box h1 {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #003366;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.about-box h2 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: #004c99;
  margin-top: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.about-box p {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #333;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.about-box ul {
  margin-left: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.about-box ul li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: #444;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Highlighted text for important statements */
.about-box strong {
  color: #003366;
}

/* Footer emphasis text */
.about-box .footer-text {
  margin-top: 25px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #003366;
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-box {
    padding: 25px 20px;
    margin: 30px 10px;
  }

  .about-box h1 {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
  }

  .about-box h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .about-box p,
  .about-box ul li {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .about-box .footer-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .about-box h1 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .about-box h2 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .about-box p,
  .about-box ul li {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}

/* Post Title */
.post-title {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: bold;
  color: #222;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}


/* Container for updates */
.updates-container {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 40px auto;
  height: auto;
  padding: 20px;
  background-color: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

/* Heading */
.updates-container h1 {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: #333;
}

/* New Post Badge */
.new-post-badge {
  text-align: center;
  background-color: #4caf50;
  color: white;
  padding: 5px 0;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* Post Box (scrollable if too many posts) */
.post-box {
  padding-right: 0; /* optional, since scrollbar space isn’t needed */
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

/* Individual post */
.post {
  background-color: #f9f9f9;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 15px 20px;
  border: 1px solid #ccc;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}

/* Hover effect */
.post:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

/* Post content */
.post p {
  margin: 0 0 10px 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #333;
}

/* Timestamp */
.post small {
  color: #888;
  font-size: 12px;
}




/* ===================== UPDATES SECTION ADDITIONS ===================== */

/* New Post Badge */
.new-post-badge {
    text-align: center;
    background-color: #4caf50;
    color: white;
    padding: 5px 0;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    font-weight: bold;
}

/* Highlight the newest post (optional extra styling) */
.post.new-post {
    border-left: 4px solid #4caf50; /* green bar for new post */
    background-color: #f0fff4;      /* slight green background */
}

/* Post title (if not already defined) */
.post-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: #222;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* Hover effect (if not already defined) */
.post:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

/* Timestamp (if not already defined) */
.post small {
    color: #888;
    font-size: 12px;
}

/* Sticky Footer Without Changing Body or Content */
footer {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 15px 0;
    background: white;
    border-top: 1px solid #ddd;
    color: #444;
    font-size: 0.9rem;

    /* Sticky bottom if content is short */
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 40px; /* adjust spacing above footer if needed */
}

body:after {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 60px; /* height equal or slightly bigger than footer */
}


/* Style for the container link */



.ctu-3d-box {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 40px auto;
	margin-top: 30px;
    padding: 25px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #333;
}

.ctu-3d-box h2 {
    font-size: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: #004aad; /* CTU blue tone */
}

.ctu-3d-box h3 {
    margin-top: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: #0054c2;
}

.ctu-3d-box ul {
    margin-top: 10px;
    padding-left: 25px;
}

.ctu-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 25px;
    padding: 12px 25px;
    background: #004aad;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.ctu-btn:hover {
    background: #003580;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ctu-3d-box {
      padding: 18px;
  }

  .ctu-3d-box h2 {
      font-size: 22px;
  }

  .ctu-3d-box h3 {
      font-size: 18px;
  }

  .ctu-btn {
      width: 100%;
      text-align: center;
      padding: 14px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .ctu-3d-box {
      padding: 15px;
  }

  .ctu-3d-box h2 {
      font-size: 20px;
  }
}