/* ─── Brand Variables ─────────────────────────────────── */
    :root {
      --default-font: "Roboto", system-ui, sans-serif;
      --heading-font: "Josefin Sans", sans-serif;
      --nav-font: "Poppins", sans-serif;

      --brand-red: #b8282f;
      --primary-color: #111111;
      --accent-color: var(--brand-red);
      --accent-soft-color: #f7d1d4;

      --heading-color: #111111;
      --default-color: #2f2f2f;
      --muted-color: #666666;
      --light-color: #999999;
      --contrast-color: #ffffff;

      --background-color: #f4f5f7;
      --surface-color: #ffffff;
      --soft-bg-color: #fafafa;

      --border-color: #e5e7eb;
      --danger-color: #dc3545;
      --success-color: #198754;
      --warning-color: #ffc107;
      --info-color: #0dcaf0;

      --header-height: 64px;
      --sidebar-width: 260px;
      --sidebar-collapsed-width: 70px;

      --header-bg: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
      --header-border: rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
      --header-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.06);

      --spacing-xs: 6px;
      --spacing-sm: 10px;
      --spacing-md: 16px;
      --spacing-lg: 24px;

      --radius-sm: 8px;
      --radius-md: 12px;
      --radius-lg: 16px;
      --radius-full: 999px;

      --transition-fast: 0.18s ease;

      --input-focus-ring: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 82%);

      scroll-behavior: smooth;
    }

    /* ─── Base ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

    body {
      font-family: var(--default-font);
      color: var(--default-color);
      background-color: var(--background-color);
      min-height: 100vh;
    }

    h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6 {
      font-family: var(--heading-font);
      color: var(--heading-color);
    }

    a { color: var(--accent-color); text-decoration: none; transition: 0.3s; }
    a:hover { color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 25%); }

    /* ─── Header ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .header {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      height: var(--header-height);
      background: var(--header-bg);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(8px);
      backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(8px);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--header-border);
      box-shadow: var(--header-shadow);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: var(--spacing-sm);
      padding: 0 var(--spacing-md);
      z-index: 1000;
    }

    @media (min-width: 576px) { .header { padding: 0 var(--spacing-lg); } }

    .header-left {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; min-width: 0;
    }
    @media (min-width: 1200px) {
      .header-left { min-width: calc(var(--sidebar-width) - var(--spacing-lg) - 10px); }
    }

    .header-logo {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
      font-family: var(--heading-font); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--heading-color);
    }
    .header-logo:hover { color: var(--accent-color); }
    .header-logo img { height: 32px; width: auto; }
    .header-logo span { display: none; font-size: 0.95rem; }
    @media (min-width: 576px) { .header-logo span { display: inline; } }

    .sidebar-toggle {
      width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color); background: var(--surface-color);
      color: var(--default-color); display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center; justify-content: center; cursor: pointer;
      transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    }
    .sidebar-toggle i { font-size: 1.15rem; }
    .sidebar-toggle:hover {
      border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 40%);
      color: var(--accent-color);
      background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 92%);
    }

    .header-search { flex: 1; max-width: 520px; margin: 0 var(--spacing-sm); display: none; }
    @media (min-width: 768px) { .header-search { display: block; } }

    .search-form { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; }
    .search-icon { position: absolute; left: 14px; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--muted-color); pointer-events: none; }
    .search-form input {
      width: 100%; height: 42px; padding: 0 52px 0 40px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-md); border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      background: var(--surface-color); color: var(--default-color);
      font-size: 0.83rem; transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    }
    .search-form input::placeholder { color: var(--light-color); }
    .search-form input:focus {
      outline: none; border-color: var(--accent-color); background: var(--surface-color);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--input-focus-ring);
    }
    .search-shortcut {
      position: absolute; right: 10px; height: 24px; min-width: 24px;
      border-radius: 7px; border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      background: var(--surface-color); color: var(--light-color);
      font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 0 6px; pointer-events: none;
    }

    .header-right { margin-left: auto; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--spacing-xs); }
    .header-actions-desktop { display: none; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
    @media (min-width: 768px) { .header-actions-desktop { display: flex; } }
    .header-actions-mobile { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--spacing-xs); }
    @media (min-width: 768px) { .header-actions-mobile { display: none; } }

    .header-action-cluster {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; padding: 4px;
      border-radius: 14px; border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface-color), var(--background-color) 16%);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -20px rgba(15,23,40,0.35);
    }

    .header-action {
      position: relative; width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--border-color), transparent 20%);
      background: var(--surface-color); color: var(--muted-color);
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      transition: all var(--transition-fast); cursor: pointer;
    }
    .header-action i { font-size: 1.1rem; }
    .header-action:hover {
      color: var(--accent-color);
      border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 55%);
      background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%);
    }

    .header-divider { display: none; width: 1px; height: 30px; background: var(--border-color); margin: 0 6px; }
    @media (min-width: 768px) { .header-divider { display: block; } }

    .header-badge {
      position: absolute; top: 4px; right: 4px; min-width: 17px; height: 17px;
      padding: 0 4px; border-radius: var(--radius-full); background: var(--danger-color);
      color: var(--contrast-color); font-size: 0.62rem; line-height: 17px;
      text-align: center; font-weight: 700;
    }

    /* ─── Notification / Message Dropdowns ───────────────── */
    .notification-menu, .messages-menu {
      width: 340px; padding: 0; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
    }
    .notification-header {
      display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
      padding: 14px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    }
    .notification-header h6 { margin: 0; font-family: var(--heading-font); font-size: 0.9rem; }
    .notification-count { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--muted-color); }
    .notification-mark-read { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--accent-color); }
    .notification-list { max-height: 280px; overflow-y: auto; }
    .notification-item {
      display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;
      padding: 12px 16px; transition: background var(--transition-fast); position: relative;
    }
    .notification-item:hover { background: var(--soft-bg-color); }
    .notification-item.unread { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-soft-color), transparent 60%); }
    .notification-dot {
      position: absolute; top: 14px; left: 6px;
      width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--accent-color);
    }
    .notification-item { padding-left: 20px; }
    .notification-icon {
      width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 10px; flex-shrink: 0;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    .notification-icon.info { background: #e0f4ff; color: #0284c7; }
    .notification-icon.warning { background: #fff8e1; color: #d97706; }
    .notification-icon.success { background: #e6f9f0; color: var(--success-color); }
    .notification-avatar { width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0; object-fit: cover; }
    .notification-content { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
    .notification-title { font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--heading-color); }
    .notification-text { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted-color); margin-top: 1px; white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; }
    .notification-time { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--light-color); margin-top: 3px; display: block; }
    .notification-footer { padding: 10px 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color); text-align: center; }
    .notification-footer a { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--accent-color); }

    /* ─── User Dropdown ───────────────────────────────────── */
    .user-trigger {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
      background: none; border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 5px 10px 5px 6px;
      cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    }
    .user-trigger:hover { border-color: var(--accent-color); background: var(--accent-soft-color); }
    .user-avatar { width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; }
    .user-brief { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left; }
    .user-name { font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--heading-color); font-family: var(--nav-font); }
    .user-role { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--muted-color); }
    .user-chevron { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--muted-color); }

    .user-menu { width: 220px; padding: 0; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); border: 1px solid var(--border-color); box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.12); overflow: hidden; }
    .user-menu-header { padding: 14px 16px; background: var(--soft-bg-color); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color); display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: center; }
    .user-menu-avatar { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; }
    .user-menu-name { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; font-family: var(--heading-font); }
    .user-menu-email { font-size: 0.73rem; color: var(--muted-color); }
    .user-menu-body { padding: 6px; }
    .user-menu-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 8px 10px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--default-color); transition: all var(--transition-fast); }
    .user-menu-item:hover { background: var(--accent-soft-color); color: var(--accent-color); }
    .user-menu-icon { width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 8px; background: var(--soft-bg-color); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 0.85rem; }
    .user-menu-footer { padding: 6px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color); }
    .user-menu-logout { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 8px 10px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--danger-color); transition: all var(--transition-fast); }
    .user-menu-logout:hover { background: #ffeaea; color: var(--danger-color); }

    /* ─── Sidebar ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .sidebar {
      position: fixed; top: var(--header-height); left: 0; bottom: 0;
      width: var(--sidebar-width); background: var(--surface-color);
      border-right: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      overflow-y: auto; overflow-x: hidden;
      transition: width var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
      z-index: 900; padding: 16px 0;
    }
    .sidebar.collapsed { width: var(--sidebar-collapsed-width); }

    @media (max-width: 991px) {
      .sidebar { transform: translateX(-100%); width: var(--sidebar-width) !important; }
      .sidebar.open { transform: translateX(0); }
    }

    .sidebar-section { margin-bottom: 4px; }
    .sidebar-label {
      font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--light-color);
      padding: 6px 20px 4px; white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden;
      transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
    }
    .sidebar.collapsed .sidebar-label { opacity: 0; }

    .sidebar-link {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
      padding: 9px 20px; font-size: 0.84rem; font-family: var(--nav-font);
      font-weight: 500; color: var(--muted-color); border-radius: 0;
      transition: all var(--transition-fast); position: relative;
      white-space: nowrap; text-decoration: none;
    }
    .sidebar-link i { font-size: 1rem; flex-shrink: 0; width: 20px; text-align: center; }
    .sidebar-link span { overflow: hidden; transition: opacity var(--transition-fast); }
    .sidebar.collapsed .sidebar-link span { opacity: 0; width: 0; }

    .sidebar-link:hover { color: var(--accent-color); background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 93%); }
    .sidebar-link.active {
      color: var(--accent-color); font-weight: 600;
      background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%);
    }
    .sidebar-link.active::before {
      content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
      width: 3px; background: var(--accent-color); border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
    }

    .sidebar-badge {
      margin-left: auto; font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 700;
      padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: var(--radius-full);
      background: var(--accent-soft-color); color: var(--accent-color);
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .sidebar.collapsed .sidebar-badge { display: none; }

    /* ─── Layout Shell ────────────────────────────────────── */
    .page-wrapper {
      margin-left: var(--sidebar-width);
      margin-top: var(--header-height);
      min-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height));
      transition: margin-left var(--transition-fast);
      padding: 24px;
    }
    .page-wrapper.expanded { margin-left: var(--sidebar-collapsed-width); }
    @media (max-width: 991px) { .page-wrapper { margin-left: 0; padding: 16px; } }

    /* ─── Page Header ─────────────────────────────────────── */
    .page-header {
      display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start;
      flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 24px;
    }
    .page-title { font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--heading-font); }
    .page-breadcrumb { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted-color); margin-top: 2px; font-family: var(--nav-font); }
    .page-breadcrumb a { color: var(--muted-color); }
    .page-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--accent-color); }
    .page-actions { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

    /* ─── Stat Cards ──────────────────────────────────────── */
    .stat-card {
      background: var(--surface-color); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color); padding: 20px;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px;
      transition: box-shadow var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
    }
    .stat-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.07); transform: translateY(-1px); }
    .stat-card-header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; }
    .stat-card-icon {
      width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    .stat-card-icon.red { background: var(--accent-soft-color); color: var(--accent-color); }
    .stat-card-icon.green { background: #e6f9f0; color: var(--success-color); }
    .stat-card-icon.orange { background: #fff3e0; color: #f57c00; }
    .stat-card-icon.blue { background: #e0f4ff; color: #0284c7; }
    .stat-card-label { font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: var(--muted-color); font-family: var(--nav-font); }
    .stat-card-value { font-size: 1.7rem; font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--heading-font); color: var(--heading-color); line-height: 1; }
    .stat-card-sub { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--muted-color); }
    .stat-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 3px; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; padding: 2px 7px; border-radius: var(--radius-full); }
    .stat-badge.up { background: #e6f9f0; color: var(--success-color); }
    .stat-badge.down { background: #ffeaea; color: var(--danger-color); }
    .stat-badge.neutral { background: var(--soft-bg-color); color: var(--muted-color); }

    /* ─── Cards ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .card {
      background: var(--surface-color); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color); overflow: hidden;
    }
    .card-header-custom {
      padding: 16px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px;
    }
    .card-title { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--heading-font); margin: 0; }
    .card-body-custom { padding: 20px; }

    /* ─── Table ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .finance-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.82rem; }
    .finance-table th {
      padding: 10px 14px; text-align: left; font-size: 0.7rem;
      font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.07em;
      color: var(--muted-color); background: var(--soft-bg-color);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color); font-family: var(--nav-font);
    }
    .finance-table td { padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color); color: var(--default-color); vertical-align: middle; }
    .finance-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
    .finance-table tr:hover td { background: var(--soft-bg-color); }
    .table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; }

    /* ─── Badges / Pills ──────────────────────────────────── */
    .badge-pill {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
      padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: var(--radius-full);
      font-size: 0.71rem; font-weight: 600; font-family: var(--nav-font);
    }
    .badge-pill.verified { background: #e6f9f0; color: #166534; }
    .badge-pill.pending { background: #fff8e1; color: #92400e; }
    .badge-pill.failed { background: #fef2f2; color: #991b1b; }
    .badge-pill.mpesa { background: #e6f4ea; color: #1a6e35; }
    .badge-pill.bank { background: #e0f4ff; color: #075985; }
    .badge-pill.cash { background: #f5f3ff; color: #5b21b6; }

    /* ─── Buttons ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .btn-brand {
      background: var(--accent-color); color: var(--contrast-color);
      border: none; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      padding: 9px 18px; font-size: 0.83rem; font-weight: 600;
      font-family: var(--nav-font); cursor: pointer;
      transition: all var(--transition-fast); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
    }
    .btn-brand:hover { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), #000 15%); color: var(--contrast-color); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 4px 12px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 55%); }

    .btn-outline-brand {
      background: transparent; color: var(--accent-color);
      border: 1px solid var(--accent-color); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 0.83rem; font-weight: 600;
      font-family: var(--nav-font); cursor: pointer;
      transition: all var(--transition-fast); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
    }
    .btn-outline-brand:hover { background: var(--accent-soft-color); }

    .btn-ghost {
      background: transparent; color: var(--muted-color);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      padding: 8px 14px; font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 500;
      font-family: var(--nav-font); cursor: pointer;
      transition: all var(--transition-fast); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
    }
    .btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--accent-color); color: var(--accent-color); background: var(--accent-soft-color); }

    .btn-icon {
      width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color); background: var(--surface-color);
      color: var(--muted-color); display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
      justify-content: center; cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--transition-fast); font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
    .btn-icon:hover { color: var(--accent-color); border-color: var(--accent-color); background: var(--accent-soft-color); }
    .btn-icon.danger:hover { color: var(--danger-color); border-color: var(--danger-color); background: #fef2f2; }
    .btn-icon.success:hover { color: var(--success-color); border-color: var(--success-color); background: #e6f9f0; }

    /* ─── Forms ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .form-label-custom { font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--heading-color); margin-bottom: 5px; display: block; font-family: var(--nav-font); }
    .form-control-custom {
      width: 100%; padding: 9px 12px; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color); background: var(--surface-color);
      color: var(--default-color); font-size: 0.84rem; font-family: var(--default-font);
      transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    }
    .form-control-custom:focus {
      outline: none; border-color: var(--accent-color);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--input-focus-ring);
    }
    .form-control-custom::placeholder { color: var(--light-color); }

    /* ─── Modals ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .modal-content {
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg); border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    }
    .modal-header-custom {
      padding: 18px 22px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    }
    .modal-title-custom { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--heading-font); }
    .modal-body-custom { padding: 22px; }
    .modal-footer-custom { padding: 14px 22px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color); display: flex; justify-content: flex-end; gap: 8px; }
    .modal-close {
      width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color); background: none;
      color: var(--muted-color); display: flex; align-items: center;
      justify-content: center; cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--transition-fast); font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    .modal-close:hover { background: #fef2f2; color: var(--danger-color); border-color: var(--danger-color); }

    /* ─── Search Student Input ────────────────────────────── */
    .student-lookup {
      position: relative;
    }
    .student-lookup-result {
      margin-top: 8px; padding: 12px 14px; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      background: var(--soft-bg-color); border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      display: none;
    }
    .student-lookup-result.visible { display: block; }
    .student-lookup-name { font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--heading-font); font-size: 0.9rem; }
    .student-lookup-meta { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--muted-color); margin-top: 2px; }
    .student-balance-strip {
      display: flex; gap: 16px; margin-top: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .balance-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
    .balance-item-label { font-size: 0.68rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.07em; color: var(--muted-color); font-weight: 600; }
    .balance-item-value { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--heading-font); }
    .balance-item-value.danger { color: var(--danger-color); }
    .balance-item-value.success { color: var(--success-color); }
    /* ─── Fee Breakdown Styles ───────────────────────────────────── */
    .fee-breakdown-list {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 8px;
    }

    .fee-breakdown-item {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
      padding: 8px 12px;
      background: var(--soft-bg-color);
      border-radius: 6px;
      font-size: 0.82rem;
    }

    .fee-breakdown-item .name {
      font-weight: 600;
    }

    .fee-breakdown-item .amounts {
      text-align: right;
      font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    .fee-breakdown-item .paid   { color: var(--success-color); }
    .fee-breakdown-item .balance{ color: var(--danger-color); }

    /* ─── Empty State ─────────────────────────────────────── */
    .empty-state { padding: 40px 20px; text-align: center; color: var(--muted-color); }
    .empty-state i { font-size: 2.2rem; margin-bottom: 10px; opacity: 0.35; display: block; }
    .empty-state p { font-size: 0.85rem; margin: 0; }

    /* ─── Tabs ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .fin-tabs { display: flex; gap: 4px; padding: 4px; background: var(--soft-bg-color); border-radius: var(--radius-md); border: 1px solid var(--border-color); }
    .fin-tab {
      padding: 7px 16px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-size: 0.8rem;
      font-weight: 600; font-family: var(--nav-font); color: var(--muted-color);
      cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    }
    .fin-tab.active { background: var(--surface-color); color: var(--accent-color); box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }
    .fin-tab:hover:not(.active) { color: var(--default-color); }

    /* ─── Progress Bar ────────────────────────────────────── */
    .fee-progress { height: 6px; border-radius: var(--radius-full); background: var(--border-color); overflow: hidden; margin-top: 6px; }
    .fee-progress-bar { height: 100%; border-radius: var(--radius-full); background: var(--accent-color); transition: width 0.5s ease; }
    .fee-progress-bar.full { background: var(--success-color); }

    /* ─── Alert Banner ────────────────────────────────────── */
    /* .alert-banner {
      padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: var(--radius-md); font-size: 0.82rem;
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 10px;
    }
    .alert-banner.success { background: #e6f9f0; color: #166534; border: 1px solid #bbf7d0; }
    .alert-banner.error { background: #fef2f2; color: #991b1b; border: 1px solid #fecaca; }
    .alert-banner.info { background: #e0f4ff; color: #075985; border: 1px solid #bae6fd; }
    .alert-banner.warning { background: #fff8e1; color: #92400e; border: 1px solid #fde68a; } */

    /* ─── Sidebar Overlay (mobile) ────────────────────────── */
    .sidebar-overlay {
      display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0;
      background: rgba(0,0,0,0.35); z-index: 899;
    }
    @media (max-width: 991px) {
      .sidebar-overlay.active { display: block; }
    }

    /* ─── Loading Spinner ─────────────────────────────────── */
    .spinner-sm {
      width: 16px; height: 16px; border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
      border-top-color: #fff; border-radius: 50%; animation: spin 0.7s linear infinite; display: inline-block;
    }
    @keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

    /* ─── Verify Button ───────────────────────────────────── */
    .btn-verify {
      padding: 3px 10px; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600;
      border-radius: var(--radius-full); border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
      background: #e6f9f0; color: #166534; cursor: pointer;
      transition: all var(--transition-fast); font-family: var(--nav-font);
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
    }
    .btn-verify:hover { background: #166534; color: #fff; }

    /* ─── Receipt Preview ─────────────────────────────────── */
    .receipt-block {
      background: var(--soft-bg-color); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color); padding: 20px; font-size: 0.82rem;
    }
    .receipt-row { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; padding: 6px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border-color); }
    .receipt-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.9rem; }
    .receipt-header { text-align: center; padding-bottom: 14px; margin-bottom: 14px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-color); }
    .receipt-college { font-family: var(--heading-font); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--heading-color); }
    .receipt-sub { font-size: 0.73rem; color: var(--muted-color); }
    .receipt-id { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--muted-color); margin-top: 4px; }

    /* ─── Responsive tweaks ───────────────────────────────── */
    @media (max-width: 575px) {
      .page-title { font-size: 1.15rem; }
      .stat-card-value { font-size: 1.4rem; }
    }

  /* Placing Recipt Modal on Top of evertything*/

  #receiptModal {
    z-index: 2000 !important;          /* Higher than default Bootstrap modals (1050) */
  }

  #receiptModal .modal-backdrop {
    z-index: 2000 !important;          /* Backdrop just below modal */
  }