:root {
    /* === BRAND COLORS === */
    --color-primary: #001055;
    --color-primary-hover: #001866;
    --color-primary-light: #1a2a6c;
    --color-neutral-soft: #e5e7eb;
    --color-accent-soft: #ffb36b;
    --color-accent: #ff7900;
    --color-accent-hover: #ff8f26;

    /* === BACKGROUNDS === */
    --color-bg-base: #ffffff;
    --color-bg-soft: #f8f9fa;
    --color-bg-muted: #f1f3f5;

    /* === TEXT COLORS === */
    --color-text-primary-2: #d9d7d7;
    --color-text-primary: #454545;
    --color-text-secondary: #58595b;
    --color-text-muted: #6b7280;
    --color-text-inverse: #ffffff;

    /* === BORDERS & DIVIDERS === */
    --color-border: #dee2e6;

    /* === GLASSMORPHISM === */
    --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    --glass-bg-strong: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    --glass-blur: 20px;
    --glass-blur-strong: 20px;

    /* === PREMIUM GRADIENTS === */
    --gradient-primary: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        #001055 0%,
        #1a2a6c 50%,
        #001866 100%
    );
    --gradient-accent: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff7900 0%, #ff9f40 100%);
    --gradient-hero-overlay: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.9) 0%,
        rgba(26, 42, 108, 0.75) 50%,
        rgba(0, 24, 102, 0.85) 100%
    );
    --gradient-card-hover: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.02) 0%,
        rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.02) 100%
    );

    /* === SHADOWS & RADII === */
    --shadow-soft: 0 0.5rem 1rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    --shadow-hover: 0 1rem 3rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.175);
    --shadow-card:
        0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    --shadow-card-hover:
        0 20px 40px -12px rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.25),
        0 8px 16px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);

    --radius-md: 0.375rem;
    --radius-lg: 0.5rem;
    --radius-xl: 1rem;
    --radius-2xl: 1.5rem;

    /* === TRANSITIONS === */
    --ease-premium: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

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

html,
body {
    font-family: "Outfit", sans-serif;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-base);
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    line-height: 1.6;
    scroll-snap-type: y proximity;
}

/* Prevent any section's decorative shapes (absolute elements with
   negative offsets) from widening the document beyond 100vw.
   overflow:clip clips without creating a scroll container — critical
   for sections that have sticky/fixed siblings. */
section,
header,
footer {
    overflow-x: clip;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6,
.logo {
    font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

/* Button Styles */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-premium);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.btn-large {
    padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(
        --color-accent
    ); /* Flat color since gradients on buttons may be too bold for simple designs, but we can also use gradient */
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    border: none;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Navbar */
.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.5rem 5%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 100;
    background: transparent;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-premium);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
    padding: 1rem 5%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.navbar.scrolled .logo,
.navbar.scrolled .nav-link {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.navbar.scrolled .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.navbar.scrolled .nav-link::after {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* When the mobile nav overlay is open, force white text regardless of scroll state.
   This prevents the .navbar.scrolled .nav-link dark-color rule from making
   links invisible against the dark overlay background. */
.navbar.scrolled .nav-links.open .nav-link,
.navbar .nav-links.open .nav-link {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
}

.navbar.scrolled .nav-links.open .nav-link:hover,
.navbar .nav-links.open .nav-link:hover {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Also keep the hamburger bars white when the overlay is open */
.navbar.scrolled .hamburger.active .bar {
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

.logo {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    transition: color 0.3s var(--ease-premium);
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.nav-link {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-text-primary-2);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -4px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.nav-link:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

/* Global Section Utility */
section {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    scroll-snap-stop: always;
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    /* Always exactly one viewport height on every screen */
    height: 100vh;
    height: 100svh; /* Use small viewport height on mobile to avoid address-bar issues */
    min-height: 600px; /* Absolute floor so it never collapses */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 7rem 5% 6rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-image: url("https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/Adi15Jain/assets@main/icisse/hero-background.jpg");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-section .hero-title {
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.background-animation {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.75) 0%,
        rgba(26, 42, 108, 0.6) 50%,
        rgba(0, 24, 102, 0.7) 100%
    );
    backdrop-filter: blur(2px); /* Lighter glass effect over the image */
    z-index: -1;
}

.grid-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(var(--glass-border) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, var(--glass-border) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 40px 40px;
    z-index: 1;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at center, black 0%, transparent 80%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(
        circle at center,
        black 0%,
        transparent 80%
    );
    opacity: 0.3;
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: 1300px;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

/* Two-column split layout */
.hero-split {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 4rem;
}

.hero-left {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: left;
}

.hero-right {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.hero-details-vertical {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    background: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.3);
    border-radius: 9999px;
    color: var(--color-accent-soft);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
    line-height: 1.1;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.highlight {
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--color-text-primary-2);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

/* Glass Detail Cards */

.detail-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur));
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur));
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    text-align: left;
    min-width: 280px;
    min-height: 90px;
    transition:
        transform 0.3s ease,
        background 0.3s ease;
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.detail-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    background: var(--glass-bg-strong);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.detail-card .icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    background: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    color: var(--color-accent-soft);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.detail-card .label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.detail-card strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

/* Scroll Indicator */
.scroll-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 30px;
    /* left: 50%; */
    /* transform: translateX(-50%); */
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
    animation: pulse 2s infinite;
    z-index: 20;
}

.scroll-indicator span {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.mouse {
    width: 24px;
    height: 36px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    border-radius: 12px;
    position: relative;
}

.mouse::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 6px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 4px;
    height: 6px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    border-radius: 2px;
    animation: scroll 1.5s infinite;
}

/* Animations */
@keyframes scroll {
    0% {
        top: 6px;
        opacity: 1;
    }
    100% {
        top: 20px;
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 0.5;
    }
    50% {
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

.fade-in-up {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* --- Section Formatting --- */
.section-padding {
    padding: 2.5rem 5%;
}

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.section-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    /* margin-bottom: 1rem; */
}

.text-accent {
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.title-underline {
    width: 10%;
    height: 5px;
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* About / Why Participate Section */
.about-section {
    background: linear-gradient(170deg, #f8f6f3 0%, #eef1f8 50%, #f5f0eb 100%);
    min-height: 90vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

@keyframes floatBlob {
    0% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translate(30px, -20px) scale(1.08);
    }
}

.about-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    width: 100%;
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: 4rem;
    }
}

/* ====== Glassmorphic Slider ====== */
.glass-slider-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    /* Guarantee enough height on every breakpoint so
       absolutely-positioned slides never collapse */
    min-height: 380px;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* --- Slider Background Images --- */
.slider-bg-images {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 0;
    border-radius: inherit;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.slider-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0;
    filter: blur(8px);
    transition:
        opacity 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
        filter 1.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    animation: kenBurns 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    will-change: opacity, transform, filter;
}

.slider-bg.active {
    opacity: 1;
    filter: blur(0);
}

/* Each bg gets a slightly different Ken Burns direction for variety */
.slider-bg:nth-child(1) {
    animation-name: kenBurns1;
}
.slider-bg:nth-child(2) {
    animation-name: kenBurns2;
}
.slider-bg:nth-child(3) {
    animation-name: kenBurns3;
}
.slider-bg:nth-child(4) {
    animation-name: kenBurns4;
}

@keyframes kenBurns1 {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: scale(1.15) translate(-2%, -1%);
    }
}
@keyframes kenBurns2 {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1.1) translate(1%, 1%);
    }
    100% {
        transform: scale(1) translate(-1%, 0);
    }
}
@keyframes kenBurns3 {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1) translate(0, 1%);
    }
    100% {
        transform: scale(1.12) translate(2%, -2%);
    }
}
@keyframes kenBurns4 {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1.08) translate(-1%, 0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: scale(1) translate(1%, 1%);
    }
}

/* Dark overlay for text legibility over images */
.slider-bg-images::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.55) 0%,
        rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.35) 50%,
        rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.15) 100%
    );
    z-index: 1;
}

.glass-slides {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 2;
}

.glass-slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition:
        opacity 0.6s var(--ease-premium),
        visibility 0.6s,
        transform 0.6s var(--ease-premium);
    transform: translateY(15px);

    /* ---- Subtle glass over crisp image background ---- */
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.35) 0%,
        rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.2) 100%
    );
    backdrop-filter: blur(2px) saturate(120%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(2px) saturate(120%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    box-shadow:
        0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem 4rem; /* extra bottom padding so text clears the dots */

    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start; /* top-align so long text never clips at bottom */
    overflow: hidden; /* never scroll — wrapper height accommodates all content */
}

/* Shimmer highlight on top edge */
.glass-slide::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 10%;
    right: 10%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5),
        transparent
    );
    border-radius: 1px;
}

.glass-slide.active {
    position: absolute;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.glass-slide .slide-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.glass-slide .slide-title::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -8px;
    left: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.glass-slide p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.glass-slide strong {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.glass-slide em {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-style: normal;
}

.glass-slider-controls {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2rem;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    z-index: 10;
}

.glass-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-premium);
    padding: 0;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.glass-dot:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.45);
    border-color: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.3);
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

.glass-dot.active {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    width: 28px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border-color: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.3);
}

.feature-cards {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.feature-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #001055 0%, #1a2a6c 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-premium);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.feature-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 4px;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-premium);
    transform-origin: bottom;
}

.feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.35);
    border-color: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.4);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #001866 0%, #1a2a6c 100%);
}

.feature-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleY(1);
}

.feature-icon-wrapper {
    background: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.15);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.feature-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.feature-content p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* =============================================
   HAMBURGER MENU
   ============================================= */
.hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 4px;
    z-index: 200;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.hamburger:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.hamburger .bar {
    display: block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-text-inverse);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    transform-origin: center;
}

/* Scrolled state — bars turn dark */
.navbar.scrolled .hamburger .bar {
    background: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Active (open) state → X animation */
.hamburger.active .bar:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}
.hamburger.active .bar:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scaleX(0);
}
.hamburger.active .bar:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* =============================================
   RESPONSIVE: Tablet & Mobile (≤ 900px)
   ============================================= */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    /* Navbar */
    .hamburger {
        display: flex;
    }

    .nav-links {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100vh;
        background: rgba(0, 10, 60, 0.97);
        backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 2rem;
        z-index: 150;
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        transform: translateY(-20px);
        transition:
            opacity 0.35s var(--ease-premium),
            transform 0.35s var(--ease-premium),
            visibility 0.35s;
    }

    .nav-links.open {
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    .nav-link {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }

    .nav-link::after {
        height: 2px;
        background-color: var(--color-accent);
    }

    .nav-link:hover {
        color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    }

    .nav-register-btn {
        margin-left: 0 !important;
        padding: 0.85rem 2.5rem;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    /* Hero */
    .hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 3.5rem);
    }
}

/* =============================================
   RESPONSIVE: Mobile (≤ 768px)
   ============================================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 300px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .detail-card {
        width: 100%;
        min-width: unset;
        padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
        min-height: unset;
    }

    .detail-card strong {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   About TMU Section — Premium Glassmorphism
   ============================================ */
.tmu-section {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(
        160deg,
        #f0f4f8 0%,
        #e8edf5 25%,
        #fce8d5 60%,
        #f5f0ff 100%
    );
    min-height: 90vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* --- Animated Floating Orbs --- */
.tmu-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 0;
    filter: blur(60px);
    animation: tmuFloat 16s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.tmu-orb-1 {
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    background: rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.12);
    top: -5%;
    left: -3%;
    animation-duration: 14s;
}

.tmu-orb-2 {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.1);
    bottom: -8%;
    right: -5%;
    animation-duration: 18s;
    animation-delay: -4s;
}

.tmu-orb-3 {
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    background: rgba(120, 80, 200, 0.08);
    top: 50%;
    left: 45%;
    animation-duration: 20s;
    animation-delay: -8s;
}

@keyframes tmuFloat {
    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    }
    33% {
        transform: translate(25px, -20px) scale(1.05);
    }
    66% {
        transform: translate(-15px, 15px) scale(0.95);
    }
}

.tmu-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.tmu-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    /* align-items: stretch; */
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .tmu-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
}

/* --- Glassmorphic Text Card --- */
.tmu-glass-card {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) 100%
    );
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    box-shadow:
        0 8px 32px rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.1),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6),
        inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    padding: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Shimmer highlight on top edge */
.tmu-glass-shimmer {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 10%;
    right: 10%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8),
        transparent
    );
    border-radius: 1px;
}

/* --- TMU Internal Slider --- */
.tmu-slider {
    display: grid;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.tmu-slide {
    grid-area: 1 / 1;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition:
        opacity 0.6s var(--ease-premium),
        visibility 0.6s,
        transform 0.6s var(--ease-premium);
    transform: translateY(12px);
}

.tmu-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translateY(0);
    z-index: 2;
}

.tmu-slide-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.tmu-slide p {
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.tmu-slide strong {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* --- TMU Slider Nav Dots --- */
.tmu-slider-controls {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.tmu-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-premium);
    padding: 0;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.tmu-dot:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.45);
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

.tmu-dot.active {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    width: 26px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border-color: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.3);
}

/* --- Glassmorphic Stat Cards --- */
.tmu-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
}

.stat-card-glass {
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 100%
    );
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.06);
    transition:
        transform 0.3s var(--ease-premium),
        box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease-premium);
}

.stat-card-glass:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.12);
}

.stat-card-glass .stat-value {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
}

.stat-card-glass .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* --- Auto-Rotating Gallery --- */
.tmu-gallery {
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 420px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.tmu-image-card {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.12);
    transition: all 0.8s var(--ease-premium);
}

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

.tmu-img-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.45), transparent);
}

.tmu-img-overlay span {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Gallery positions — cycled via JS */
.tmu-image-card.pos-front {
    width: 85%;
    height: 340px;
    z-index: 3;
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.18);
}

.tmu-image-card.pos-back-right {
    width: 55%;
    height: 220px;
    z-index: 2;
    left: auto;
    right: -5%;
    top: auto;
    bottom: 0;
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(0.95);
    opacity: 0.8;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.12);
}

.tmu-image-card.pos-back-left {
    width: 50%;
    height: 200px;
    z-index: 1;
    left: -5%;
    right: auto;
    top: 5%;
    bottom: auto;
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(0.9);
    opacity: 0.65;
}

/* ============================================
   ABOUT DEPARTMENT — Premium Glassmorphism
   ============================================ */
.dept-section {
    background: linear-gradient(
        160deg,
        #e8edf5 0%,
        #dce3f0 30%,
        #fce8d5 65%,
        #f5f0ff 100%
    );
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 5rem 0;
}

/* Animated background orbs */
.dept-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 10%;
    left: -3%;
    width: 380px;
    height: 380px;
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.1) 0%,
        transparent 70%
    );
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 0;
    filter: blur(40px);
    animation: floatBlob 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.dept-section::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 5%;
    right: -4%;
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.12) 0%,
        transparent 70%
    );
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 0;
    filter: blur(40px);
    animation: floatBlob 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}

/* GSAP-Style Floating Background Shapes */
.dept-shape {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.7;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.shape-circle {
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 8px solid var(--color-primary);
    top: -5%;
    left: -8%;
    animation: floatShape1 15s infinite linear;
}

.shape-square {
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    bottom: -10%;
    left: -5%;
    border-radius: 16px;
    animation:
        rotateShape 20s infinite linear,
        floatShape2 18s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.shape-triangle {
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    border-left: 100px solid transparent;
    border-right: 100px solid transparent;
    border-bottom: 180px solid var(--color-primary-light);
    top: -10%;
    right: -5%;
    animation:
        rotateShape 25s infinite linear reverse,
        floatShape3 22s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.shape-dots {
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    background-image: radial-gradient(var(--color-primary));
    background-size: 25px 25px;
    bottom: -5%;
    right: -8%;
    opacity: 0.5;
    animation: floatShape1 20s infinite ease-in-out reverse;
}

@keyframes floatShape1 {
    0% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg);
    }
    25% {
        transform: translate(30px, -40px) rotate(90deg);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translate(60px, 0) rotate(180deg);
    }
    75% {
        transform: translate(30px, 40px) rotate(270deg);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(360deg);
    }
}

@keyframes floatShape2 {
    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translate(-50px, -60px) scale(1.2);
    }
}

@keyframes floatShape3 {
    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translate(40px, 50px) scale(0.8);
    }
}

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

.dept-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0 5%;
}

.dept-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.dept-card {
    background: linear-gradient(
        145deg,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) 100%
    );
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    box-shadow:
        0 8px 32px rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.08),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    transition: all 0.5s var(--ease-premium);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

/* Shimmer top edge */
.dept-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 12%;
    right: 12%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8),
        transparent
    );
}

/* Left accent bar */
.dept-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 4px;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        var(--color-primary),
        var(--color-accent)
    );
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl) 0 0 var(--radius-xl);
    transition: width 0.4s var(--ease-premium);
}

.dept-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow:
        0 20px 60px rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.14),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    border-color: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.25);
}

.dept-card:hover::before {
    width: 6px;
}

/* Icon — larger and more prominent */
.dept-card-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), #1a2a6c);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.2);
    transition:
        transform 0.4s var(--ease-premium),
        background 0.4s ease,
        box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.dept-card:hover .dept-card-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-3deg);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent), #ff6b35);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.25);
}

.dept-card-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.dept-card-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    flex: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .dept-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* ----------------------------------
   ABOUT COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING SECTION
   -------------------------------------*/
.coe-section {
    background: linear-gradient(170deg, #f8f6f3 0%, #eef1f8 50%, #f5f0eb 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Animated Floating Geometric Shapes */
.coe-bg-shape {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 30% 70% 70% 30% / 30% 30% 70% 70%;
    opacity: 0.08;
    z-index: 0;
    animation: coeFloat 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.coe-shape-1 {
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--color-primary),
        var(--color-accent)
    );
    top: -80px;
    right: -60px;
    animation-duration: 14s;
}

.coe-shape-2 {
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent), #ff6b35);
    bottom: -40px;
    left: -40px;
    animation-duration: 10s;
    animation-delay: -4s;
    border-radius: 50% 20% 50% 20%;
}

.coe-shape-3 {
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    top: 40%;
    left: 55%;
    animation-duration: 16s;
    animation-delay: -8s;
    border-radius: 20% 50% 20% 50%;
}

.coe-shape-4 {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--color-accent),
        rgba(255, 180, 50, 0.9)
    );
    top: 15%;
    left: 10%;
    animation-duration: 18s;
    animation-delay: -2s;
    border-radius: 60% 40% 30% 70% / 60% 30% 70% 40%;
    opacity: 0.06;
}

.coe-shape-5 {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a3a8f, var(--color-primary));
    bottom: 15%;
    right: 10%;
    animation-duration: 22s;
    animation-delay: -6s;
    border-radius: 40% 60% 70% 30% / 50% 60% 40% 50%;
    opacity: 0.05;
}

.coe-shape-6 {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    top: 60%;
    left: 20%;
    animation-duration: 13s;
    animation-delay: -10s;
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0.07;
}

.coe-shape-7 {
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.6),
        rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.3)
    );
    top: -5%;
    left: 35%;
    animation-duration: 20s;
    animation-delay: -12s;
    border-radius: 70% 30% 50% 50% / 30% 50% 50% 70%;
    opacity: 0.04;
}

@keyframes coeFloat {
    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg);
    }
    25% {
        transform: translate(15px, -20px) rotate(5deg);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translate(-10px, 15px) rotate(-3deg);
    }
    75% {
        transform: translate(20px, 10px) rotate(4deg);
    }
}

/* Subtle Engineering Grid Pattern */
.coe-bg-grid {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
    z-index: 0;
}

.coe-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

/* --- COE Info Cards Grid --- */
.coe-info-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .coe-info-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 2rem;
    }
}

.coe-info-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 2rem 1.8rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.06);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.06);
    transition: all 0.5s var(--ease-premium);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
}

/* Left accent bar */
.coe-info-accent {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 4px;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        var(--color-primary),
        var(--color-accent)
    );
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl) 0 0 var(--radius-xl);
    transition: width 0.4s var(--ease-premium);
}

.coe-info-card:hover .coe-info-accent {
    width: 6px;
}

.coe-info-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Icon circle */
.coe-info-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), #1a3a8f);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    transition: all 0.5s var(--ease-premium);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.15);
}

.coe-info-card:hover .coe-info-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent), #ff6b35);
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-3deg);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.25);
}

.coe-info-body h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.coe-info-body p {
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

.coe-info-body strong {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Feature Grid for COE */
.coe-features {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .coe-features {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

.coe-card {
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    text-align: left;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.15);
    transition: all 0.5s var(--ease-premium);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
    min-height: 320px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-soft); /* Fallback */
}

/* Base image state needs to scale smoothly */
.coe-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: inherit;
    z-index: -2;
    transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-premium);
}

/* Gradient overlay to make text readable */
.coe-card-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.2) 0%,
        rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.85) 100%
    );
    z-index: -1;
    transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease-premium);
}

.coe-card-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-premium);
}

.coe-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.25);
    border-color: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Scale the background image on hover */
.coe-card:hover::before {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Deepen the overlay slightly on hover */
.coe-card:hover .coe-card-overlay {
    opacity: 0.95;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.4) 0%,
        rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.95) 100%
    );
}

/* Slide content up */
.coe-card:hover .coe-card-content {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.coe-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.9);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    transition: all 0.5s var(--ease-premium);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.3);
}

.coe-card:hover .coe-icon {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: scale(1.05) rotate(-5deg);
}

.coe-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    transition: color 0.4s var(--ease-premium);
}

.coe-card:hover h3 {
    color: var(--color-accent-soft);
}

.coe-card p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    transition: color 0.4s var(--ease-premium);
}

.coe-card:hover p {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Logos display */
.industry-connect {
    margin-top: 4rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.industry-connect h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.industry-connect h4::before,
.industry-connect h4::after {
    content: "";
    height: 1px;
    width: 50px;
    background: var(--color-border);
}

.partner-logos {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 3rem;
}

.partner-logo {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
    opacity: 0.6;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-premium);
    filter: grayscale(100%);
}

.partner-logo:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* ----------------------------------
   OBJECTIVES SECTION
   -------------------------------------*/
.objectives-section {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    position: relative;
    /* overflow:clip clips without creating a scroll container,
       preventing decorative absolute shapes from expanding document width */
    overflow: clip;
    max-width: 100%;
}

.objectives-section::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -100px;
    right: -100px;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.15) 0%,
        transparent 70%
    );
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 0;
}

.objectives-section .section-title {
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

/* --- Grid Background Overlay --- */
.obj-bg-grid {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* --- Floating Geometric Shapes --- */
.obj-bg-shape {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 30% 70% 70% 30% / 30% 30% 70% 70%;
    opacity: 0.07;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: coeFloat 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.obj-shape-1 {
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.6),
        rgba(255, 200, 50, 0.4)
    );
    top: -80px;
    right: -60px;
    animation-duration: 14s;
}

.obj-shape-2 {
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15),
        rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.2)
    );
    bottom: -50px;
    left: -40px;
    animation-duration: 10s;
    animation-delay: -4s;
    border-radius: 50% 20% 50% 20%;
}

.obj-shape-3 {
    width: 160px;
    height: 160px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    top: 40%;
    left: 50%;
    animation-duration: 16s;
    animation-delay: -8s;
    border-radius: 20% 50% 20% 50%;
}

.obj-shape-4 {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(255, 180, 50, 0.3),
        rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.15)
    );
    top: 15%;
    left: 12%;
    animation-duration: 18s;
    animation-delay: -2s;
    border-radius: 60% 40% 30% 70% / 60% 30% 70% 40%;
    opacity: 0.05;
}

.obj-shape-5 {
    width: 260px;
    height: 260px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08),
        rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.12)
    );
    bottom: 10%;
    right: 8%;
    animation-duration: 22s;
    animation-delay: -6s;
    border-radius: 40% 60% 70% 30% / 50% 60% 40% 50%;
    opacity: 0.04;
}

.objectives-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

/* Slider Layout */
.slider-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.1rem 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.slider-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-premium);
    padding: 1rem 0 3rem;
    width: max-content; /* Critical for slider calculation */
}

/* --- Glassmorphic Slider Cards with Contrasting Gradients --- */
.slider-card {
    width: 350px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    min-height: 320px;
    padding: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    background: linear-gradient(
        145deg,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 100%
    );
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(150%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(150%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    box-shadow:
        0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transition:
        transform 0.5s var(--ease-premium),
        box-shadow 0.5s var(--ease-premium),
        border-color 0.5s var(--ease-premium);
    /* Slide-in entrance animation */
    animation: slideInFromRight 0.7s var(--ease-premium) both;
}

/* Contrasting gradient backgrounds per card */
.slider-card:nth-child(1) {
    background: linear-gradient(
        145deg,
        rgba(0, 42, 120, 0.5) 0%,
        rgba(0, 180, 160, 0.15) 100%
    );
}
.slider-card:nth-child(2) {
    background: linear-gradient(
        145deg,
        rgba(60, 20, 120, 0.45) 0%,
        rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.15) 100%
    );
}
.slider-card:nth-child(3) {
    background: linear-gradient(
        145deg,
        rgba(0, 60, 100, 0.5) 0%,
        rgba(0, 200, 120, 0.15) 100%
    );
}
.slider-card:nth-child(4) {
    background: linear-gradient(
        145deg,
        rgba(80, 20, 80, 0.45) 0%,
        rgba(255, 80, 80, 0.15) 100%
    );
}
.slider-card:nth-child(5) {
    background: linear-gradient(
        145deg,
        rgba(10, 30, 80, 0.5) 0%,
        rgba(100, 180, 255, 0.15) 100%
    );
}
.slider-card:nth-child(6) {
    background: linear-gradient(
        145deg,
        rgba(0, 80, 60, 0.45) 0%,
        rgba(255, 200, 50, 0.15) 100%
    );
}
.slider-card:nth-child(7) {
    background: linear-gradient(
        145deg,
        rgba(40, 10, 80, 0.5) 0%,
        rgba(180, 120, 255, 0.15) 100%
    );
}
.slider-card:nth-child(8) {
    background: linear-gradient(
        145deg,
        rgba(120, 40, 0, 0.4) 0%,
        rgba(255, 180, 0, 0.15) 100%
    );
}

/* Staggered entrance delays */
.slider-card:nth-child(1) {
    animation-delay: 0.1s;
}
.slider-card:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}
.slider-card:nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}
.slider-card:nth-child(4) {
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}
.slider-card:nth-child(5) {
    animation-delay: 0.5s;
}
.slider-card:nth-child(6) {
    animation-delay: 0.6s;
}
.slider-card:nth-child(7) {
    animation-delay: 0.7s;
}
.slider-card:nth-child(8) {
    animation-delay: 0.8s;
}

/* Shimmer top-edge highlight */
.slider-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 12%;
    right: 12%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
        transparent
    );
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes slideInFromRight {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(60px) scale(0.95);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0) scale(1);
    }
}

.slider-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow:
        0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.4);
}

.card-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.5rem;
    right: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
    line-height: 1;
    z-index: 0;
    transition: color 0.4s var(--ease-premium);
}

.slider-card:hover .card-number {
    color: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.15);
}

.card-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.15);
    color: var(--color-accent-soft);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    z-index: 1;
    transition:
        transform 0.4s var(--ease-premium),
        background 0.4s ease;
}

.slider-card:hover .card-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    color: white;
}

.slider-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    z-index: 1;
    min-height: 3.9rem; /* Align titles */
}

.slider-card p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    z-index: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    flex: 1;
}

/* Slider Controls */
.slider-controls {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.slider-btn {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-premium);
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.slider-btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    border-color: transparent;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.slider-btn:disabled {
    opacity: 0.3;
    cursor: not-allowed;
}

.slider-dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.slider-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    padding: 0;
}

.slider-dot.active {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    width: 24px;
    border-radius: 5px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .slider-card {
        /* Use viewport-relative width so card never overflows body */
        width: min(300px, calc(88vw));
        min-height: 260px;
        padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* ----------------------------------
   EXPECTED OUTCOMES SECTION
   -------------------------------------*/
.outcomes-section {
    background: linear-gradient(
        160deg,
        #e8edf5 0%,
        #dce3f0 30%,
        #fce8d5 65%,
        #f5f0ff 100%
    );
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 95vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 2rem 1%;
}

/* Dotted background pattern — subtle navy dots on light bg */
.outcomes-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.15) 1.5px,
        transparent 1.5px
    );
    background-size: 24px 24px;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Accent radial glow */
.outcomes-section::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -120px;
    left: -120px;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.08) 0%,
        transparent 70%
    );
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 0;
}

.outcomes-section .section-title {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Floating shapes — pastel-compatible soft tints */
.outcomes-bg-shape {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 30% 70% 70% 30% / 30% 30% 70% 70%;
    opacity: 0.35;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: coeFloat 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.outcomes-shape-1 {
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(255, 149, 50, 0.2),
        rgba(255, 200, 100, 0.15)
    );
    top: -60px;
    right: -40px;
    animation-duration: 15s;
}

.outcomes-shape-2 {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.08),
        rgba(100, 140, 255, 0.1)
    );
    bottom: 15%;
    left: -30px;
    animation-duration: 18s;
    animation-delay: -4s;
    border-radius: 60% 40% 30% 70% / 60% 30% 70% 40%;
}

.outcomes-shape-3 {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    background: rgba(180, 140, 255, 0.12);
    top: 35%;
    right: 10%;
    animation-duration: 20s;
    animation-delay: -8s;
    border-radius: 20% 50% 20% 50%;
}

.outcomes-container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    width: 100%;
}

/* --- Outcomes Grid Layout --- */
.outcomes-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

/* --- Frosted Glass Outcome Cards (Light Theme) --- */
.outcome-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 2rem 1.8rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(140%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(140%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.08);
    box-shadow:
        0 4px 24px rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.06),
        0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    transition:
        transform 0.5s var(--ease-premium),
        box-shadow 0.5s var(--ease-premium),
        border-color 0.5s var(--ease-premium);
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    animation: outcomeFadeIn 0.6s var(--ease-premium) both;
}

/* Shimmer top-edge — subtle white highlight on frosted glass */
.outcome-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 10%;
    right: 10%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8),
        transparent
    );
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Accent gradient strip at bottom */
.outcome-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    transition: width 0.5s var(--ease-premium);
    z-index: 2;
}

.outcome-card:hover::before {
    width: 100%;
}

/* Per-card subtle tint variations */
.outcome-card:nth-child(1) {
    background: linear-gradient(
        145deg,
        rgba(220, 235, 255, 0.7) 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) 100%
    );
}
.outcome-card:nth-child(2) {
    background: linear-gradient(
        145deg,
        rgba(240, 225, 255, 0.7) 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) 100%
    );
}
.outcome-card:nth-child(3) {
    background: linear-gradient(
        145deg,
        rgba(220, 250, 240, 0.7) 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) 100%
    );
}
.outcome-card:nth-child(4) {
    background: linear-gradient(
        145deg,
        rgba(255, 235, 220, 0.7) 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) 100%
    );
}
.outcome-card:nth-child(5) {
    background: linear-gradient(
        145deg,
        rgba(225, 235, 255, 0.7) 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) 100%
    );
}
.outcome-card:nth-child(6) {
    background: linear-gradient(
        145deg,
        rgba(255, 245, 220, 0.7) 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) 100%
    );
}
.outcome-card:nth-child(7) {
    background: linear-gradient(
        145deg,
        rgba(235, 225, 255, 0.7) 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) 100%
    );
}
.outcome-card:nth-child(8) {
    background: linear-gradient(
        145deg,
        rgba(255, 230, 215, 0.7) 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) 100%
    );
}
.outcome-card:nth-child(9) {
    background: linear-gradient(
        145deg,
        rgba(215, 245, 245, 0.7) 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) 100%
    );
}

/* Staggered entrance delays */
.outcome-card:nth-child(1) {
    animation-delay: 0.05s;
}
.outcome-card:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 0.1s;
}
.outcome-card:nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: 0.15s;
}
.outcome-card:nth-child(4) {
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}
.outcome-card:nth-child(5) {
    animation-delay: 0.25s;
}
.outcome-card:nth-child(6) {
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}
.outcome-card:nth-child(7) {
    animation-delay: 0.35s;
}
.outcome-card:nth-child(8) {
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}
.outcome-card:nth-child(9) {
    animation-delay: 0.45s;
}

@keyframes outcomeFadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(24px) scale(0.97);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    }
}

@keyframes slideInFromRight {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(40px) scale(0.95);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0) scale(1);
    }
}

.outcome-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow:
        0 16px 40px rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.12),
        0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border-color: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.25);
}

.outcome-number-bg {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -15px;
    right: -5px;
    font-size: 5.5rem;
    font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.04);
    z-index: 0;
    transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-premium);
    line-height: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.outcome-card:hover .outcome-number-bg {
    color: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.08);
    transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.outcome-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background: rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.08);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    z-index: 1;
    transition:
        transform 0.4s var(--ease-premium),
        background 0.4s ease,
        color 0.4s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.outcome-card:hover .outcome-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    color: white;
}

.outcome-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
    z-index: 1;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.outcome-card p {
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    z-index: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    flex: 1;
}

/* Responsive grid */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .outcomes-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .outcomes-section {
        padding: 3rem 4%;
    }
    .outcomes-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    .outcome-card {
        padding: 1.5rem 1.3rem;
    }
}

/* ----------------------------------
   TECHNICAL TRACKS SECTION
   -------------------------------------*/
.tracks-section {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 95vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 2rem 2%;
}

/* Accent radial glow — top right */
.tracks-section::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -100px;
    right: -100px;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.12) 0%,
        transparent 70%
    );
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 0;
}

.tracks-section .section-title {
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

/* Floating shapes */
.tracks-bg-shape {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 30% 70% 70% 30% / 30% 30% 70% 70%;
    opacity: 0.06;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: coeFloat 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.tracks-shape-1 {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.6),
        rgba(255, 200, 50, 0.4)
    );
    bottom: -80px;
    left: -60px;
    animation-duration: 16s;
}

.tracks-shape-2 {
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5),
        rgba(100, 180, 255, 0.3)
    );
    top: 10%;
    right: 5%;
    animation-duration: 18s;
    animation-delay: -5s;
    border-radius: 60% 40% 30% 70% / 60% 30% 70% 40%;
}

.tracks-shape-3 {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    top: 50%;
    left: 15%;
    animation-duration: 20s;
    animation-delay: -10s;
    border-radius: 20% 50% 20% 50%;
}

.tracks-container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    width: 100%;
}

.tracks-intro {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

/* --- Tracks Slider Layout --- */
.tracks-slider-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.tracks-slider-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-premium);
    padding: 1rem 0 2.5rem;
    width: max-content;
}

/* --- Glassmorphic Track Cards --- */
.track-card {
    width: 380px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    min-height: 260px;
    padding: 2rem 1.8rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    background: linear-gradient(
        145deg,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 100%
    );
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(150%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(150%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow:
        0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    transition:
        transform 0.5s var(--ease-premium),
        box-shadow 0.5s var(--ease-premium),
        border-color 0.5s var(--ease-premium);
    overflow: hidden;
    animation: slideInFromRight 0.7s var(--ease-premium) both;
}

/* Unique gradient tints per card */
.track-card:nth-child(1) {
    background: linear-gradient(
        145deg,
        rgba(0, 42, 120, 0.45) 0%,
        rgba(0, 180, 160, 0.12) 100%
    );
}
.track-card:nth-child(2) {
    background: linear-gradient(
        145deg,
        rgba(60, 20, 120, 0.4) 0%,
        rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.12) 100%
    );
}
.track-card:nth-child(3) {
    background: linear-gradient(
        145deg,
        rgba(0, 60, 100, 0.45) 0%,
        rgba(0, 200, 120, 0.12) 100%
    );
}
.track-card:nth-child(4) {
    background: linear-gradient(
        145deg,
        rgba(80, 20, 80, 0.4) 0%,
        rgba(255, 80, 80, 0.12) 100%
    );
}
.track-card:nth-child(5) {
    background: linear-gradient(
        145deg,
        rgba(10, 30, 80, 0.45) 0%,
        rgba(100, 180, 255, 0.12) 100%
    );
}
.track-card:nth-child(6) {
    background: linear-gradient(
        145deg,
        rgba(0, 80, 60, 0.4) 0%,
        rgba(255, 200, 50, 0.12) 100%
    );
}

/* Staggered entrance delays */
.track-card:nth-child(1) {
    animation-delay: 0.1s;
}
.track-card:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}
.track-card:nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}
.track-card:nth-child(4) {
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}
.track-card:nth-child(5) {
    animation-delay: 0.5s;
}
.track-card:nth-child(6) {
    animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

/* Shimmer top-edge */
.track-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 12%;
    right: 12%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3),
        transparent
    );
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

.track-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow:
        0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.35);
}

.track-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: -10px;
    right: 1rem;
    font-size: 5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
    z-index: 0;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-premium);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.track-card:hover .track-number {
    color: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(5px);
}

.track-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.track-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    background: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.15);
    color: var(--color-accent-soft);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
    transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-premium);
}

.track-card:hover .track-icon {
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    color: white;
    transform: rotateY(180deg);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.3);
}

.track-icon svg {
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-premium);
}

.track-card:hover .track-icon svg {
    transform: rotateY(-180deg);
}

.track-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.track-card:hover h3 {
    color: var(--color-accent-soft);
}

/* Slider Controls */
.tracks-slider-controls {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.tracks-slider-btn {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-premium);
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.tracks-slider-btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    border-color: transparent;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.tracks-slider-btn:disabled {
    opacity: 0.3;
    cursor: not-allowed;
}

.tracks-slider-dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.tracks-slider-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    padding: 0;
}

.tracks-slider-dot.active {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    width: 24px;
    border-radius: 5px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .track-card {
        /* Viewport-relative width so cards never overflow body */
        width: min(300px, calc(86vw));
        min-height: 220px;
        padding: 1.8rem 1.5rem;
    }
    .tracks-section {
        padding: 3rem 4%;
    }
}

/* ----------------------------------
   GUIDELINES FOR PAPER SUBMISSION SECTION
   -------------------------------------*/
.guidelines-section {
    background: linear-gradient(
        160deg,
        #f0f4f8 0%,
        #e8edf5 25%,
        #fce8d5 60%,
        #f5f0ff 100%
    );
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 90vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 3rem 2%;
}

/* No dotted pattern on light backgrounds — clean gradient only */

/* Accent radial glow */
.guidelines-section::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -100px;
    right: -100px;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.06) 0%,
        transparent 70%
    );
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 0;
}

.guidelines-section .section-title {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Floating shapes — 7 shapes for rich ambient animation */
.guidelines-bg-shape {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 30% 70% 70% 30% / 30% 30% 70% 70%;
    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: coeFloat 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.guidelines-shape-1 {
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(255, 149, 50, 0.15),
        rgba(255, 200, 100, 0.1)
    );
    top: -40px;
    left: -30px;
    animation-duration: 14s;
}

.guidelines-shape-2 {
    width: 160px;
    height: 160px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.06),
        rgba(100, 140, 255, 0.08)
    );
    bottom: 8%;
    right: -20px;
    animation-duration: 18s;
    animation-delay: -6s;
    border-radius: 60% 40% 30% 70% / 60% 30% 70% 40%;
}

.guidelines-shape-3 {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    background: rgba(180, 140, 255, 0.1);
    top: 25%;
    right: 8%;
    animation-duration: 20s;
    animation-delay: -3s;
    border-radius: 20% 50% 20% 50%;
}

.guidelines-shape-4 {
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(255, 180, 100, 0.12),
        rgba(255, 220, 150, 0.08)
    );
    bottom: -30px;
    left: 20%;
    animation-duration: 16s;
    animation-delay: -8s;
    border-radius: 50% 30% 50% 30%;
}

.guidelines-shape-5 {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: rgba(100, 180, 255, 0.1);
    top: 15%;
    left: 30%;
    animation-duration: 22s;
    animation-delay: -12s;
    border-radius: 40% 60% 40% 60%;
}

.guidelines-shape-6 {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(200, 160, 255, 0.1),
        rgba(140, 100, 255, 0.06)
    );
    top: 60%;
    right: 25%;
    animation-duration: 17s;
    animation-delay: -4s;
    border-radius: 70% 30% 50% 50%;
}

.guidelines-shape-7 {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    background: rgba(255, 149, 50, 0.08);
    top: 5%;
    right: 35%;
    animation-duration: 19s;
    animation-delay: -10s;
    border-radius: 30% 70% 30% 70%;
}

.guidelines-container {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    width: 100%;
}

/* --- Guidelines Grid Layout --- */
.guidelines-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

/* --- Compact Guideline Step Cards --- */
.guideline-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(130%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(130%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.06);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.04);
    transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-premium);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    animation: guidelineFadeIn 0.5s var(--ease-premium) both;
}

/* Staggered entrance */
.guideline-item:nth-child(1) {
    animation-delay: 0.1s;
}
.guideline-item:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 0.15s;
}
.guideline-item:nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}
.guideline-item:nth-child(4) {
    animation-delay: 0.25s;
}
.guideline-item:nth-child(5) {
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}
.guideline-item:nth-child(6) {
    animation-delay: 0.35s;
}
.guideline-item:nth-child(7) {
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}
.guideline-item:nth-child(8) {
    animation-delay: 0.45s;
}

@keyframes guidelineFadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(16px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Bottom accent strip on hover */
.guideline-item::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    transition: width 0.4s var(--ease-premium);
}

.guideline-item:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.guideline-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow:
        0 8px 28px rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.08),
        0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    border-color: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Step number badge */
.guideline-step {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent), #ff9a3c);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.25);
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-premium);
}

.guideline-item:hover .guideline-step {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-3deg);
}

/* Guideline text */
.guideline-item p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.guideline-item:hover p {
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.guideline-item strong {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.guideline-item a {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.4);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.guideline-item a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent-hover);
    border-bottom-color: var(--color-accent-hover);
}

/* --- Publication Info Banner --- */
.publication-banner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    background: rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.06);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 1.2rem;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
    animation: guidelineFadeIn 0.6s var(--ease-premium) both;
    animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

.pub-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.1);
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.pub-text p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

.pub-text strong {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.pub-text a {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.4);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.pub-text a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent-hover);
    border-bottom-color: var(--color-accent-hover);
}

/* Responsive Guidelines */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .guidelines-section {
        padding: 3rem 4%;
    }
    .guidelines-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .guideline-item {
        padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
    }
}

/* ----------------------------------
   INVITATION TO AUTHORS SECTION
   -------------------------------------*/
.invitation-section {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    position: relative;
    min-height: 40vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 2rem 5%;
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Dotted pattern */
.invitation-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        rgba(255, 253, 253, 0.183) 1px,
        transparent 1.5px
    );
    background-size: 24px 24px;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Diagonal gradient accent stripe */
.invitation-section::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -20%;
    width: 140%;
    height: 200%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        transparent 42%,
        rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.06) 45%,
        rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.06) 55%,
        transparent 58%
    );
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Floating shapes */
.invite-bg-shape {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 30% 70% 70% 30% / 30% 30% 70% 70%;
    opacity: 0.07;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: coeFloat 14s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.invite-shape-1 {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.6),
        rgba(255, 200, 50, 0.4)
    );
    bottom: -60px;
    right: -40px;
    animation-duration: 16s;
}

.invite-shape-2 {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    top: 10%;
    left: 8%;
    animation-duration: 20s;
    animation-delay: -5s;
    border-radius: 60% 40% 30% 70% / 60% 30% 70% 40%;
}

.invite-shape-3 {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(100, 180, 255, 0.3),
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1)
    );
    top: 20%;
    right: 15%;
    animation-duration: 18s;
    animation-delay: -8s;
    border-radius: 40% 60% 40% 60%;
}

/* Decorative divider */
.invite-divider {
    width: 60px;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
}

.invitation-container {
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.invitation-container h2 {
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.4rem);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.invitation-container p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.invitation-container strong {
    color: var(--color-accent-soft);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.btn-accent {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    box-shadow:
        0 4px 15px rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.4),
        0 0 40px rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-premium);
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-accent:hover {
    background: transparent;
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow:
        0 8px 25px rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.3),
        0 0 60px rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.08);
}

.btn-accent svg {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-accent:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* ----------------------------------
   REGISTRATION & IMPORTANT DATES SECTION
   -------------------------------------*/
.registration-section {
    background: linear-gradient(
        160deg,
        #f0f4f8 0%,
        #e8edf5 25%,
        #fce8d5 60%,
        #f5f0ff 100%
    );
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 90vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 2rem 2%;
}

/* Grid pattern overlay */
.registration-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 40px 40px;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Accent radial glow */
.registration-section::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -80px;
    right: -80px;
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.06) 0%,
        transparent 70%
    );
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Floating shapes */
.reg-bg-shape {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 30% 70% 70% 30% / 30% 30% 70% 70%;
    opacity: 0.4;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: coeFloat 14s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.reg-shape-1 {
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(255, 149, 50, 0.12),
        rgba(255, 200, 100, 0.08)
    );
    bottom: -50px;
    right: -30px;
    animation-duration: 16s;
}

.reg-shape-2 {
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.05),
        rgba(100, 140, 255, 0.07)
    );
    top: 8%;
    left: 5%;
    animation-duration: 20s;
    animation-delay: -7s;
    border-radius: 60% 40% 30% 70% / 60% 30% 70% 40%;
}

.reg-shape-3 {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    background: rgba(180, 140, 255, 0.08);
    top: 40%;
    right: 8%;
    animation-duration: 18s;
    animation-delay: -4s;
    border-radius: 40% 60% 40% 60%;
}

.registration-section .section-title {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.reg-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    width: 100%;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .reg-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
        align-items: stretch;
    }
}

/* --- Frosted Glass Registration Panel --- */
.reg-panel {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(140%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(140%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.07);
    border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
    padding: 2rem 2.2rem;
    box-shadow:
        0 4px 24px rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.06),
        0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-premium);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

/* Orange accent left strip */
.reg-panel::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 4px;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
}

.reg-panel:hover {
    box-shadow:
        0 16px 40px rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.1),
        0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.2);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* Fee box */
.reg-fee-box {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    background: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.08);
    border: 1px dashed rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.25);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.reg-fee-box h3 {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.fee-amount {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}

.fee-currency {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Payment details */
.payment-details {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.payment-details h4 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.payment-details h4 svg {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.payment-list {
    list-style: none;
    flex: 1;
}

.payment-list li {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 0.65rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.06);
}

.payment-list li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.payment-list .label {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    flex-basis: 28%;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.payment-list .value {
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    flex-basis: 72%;
    text-align: right;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
}

/* --- Frosted Glass Important Dates Panel --- */
.dates-panel {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(140%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(140%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.07);
    border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
    padding: 2rem 2.2rem;
    box-shadow:
        0 4px 24px rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.06),
        0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-premium);
}

.dates-panel:hover {
    box-shadow:
        0 16px 40px rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.1),
        0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.2);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.dates-panel h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
}

/* --- Flow Diagram Layout --- */
.dates-flow {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    flex: 1;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0;
}

/* --- Flow Cards --- */
.flow-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.06);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-premium);
}

.flow-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.15);
}

.flow-date {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.9rem;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.flow-label {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

/* --- Highlighted Final Card (Conference Dates) --- */
.flow-highlight {
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.flow-highlight .flow-date {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    color: #fff;
}

.flow-highlight .flow-label {
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.flow-highlight:hover {
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.25);
    border-color: transparent;
}

/* --- Animated Arrow Connectors --- */
.flow-arrow {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.15rem 0;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    opacity: 0.35;
}

.flow-arrow svg {
    animation: flowBounce 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Staggered arrow bounce delays */
.flow-arrow:nth-of-type(2) svg {
    animation-delay: 0s;
}
.flow-arrow:nth-of-type(4) svg {
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}
.flow-arrow:nth-of-type(6) svg {
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}
.flow-arrow:nth-of-type(8) svg {
    animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

@keyframes flowBounce {
    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(4px);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .registration-section {
        padding: 3rem 4%;
    }
    .reg-panel,
    .dates-panel {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* ----------------------------------
   COMMITTEE & PATRONS SECTION
   -------------------------------------*/
.committee-section {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 90vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 3rem 2%;
}

/* Dotted pattern */
.committee-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.236) 1px,
        transparent 1px
    );
    background-size: 26px 26px;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Floating shapes */
.comm-bg-shape {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 30% 70% 70% 30% / 30% 30% 70% 70%;
    opacity: 0.06;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: coeFloat 14s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.comm-shape-1 {
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.5),
        rgba(255, 200, 50, 0.3)
    );
    bottom: -50px;
    right: -30px;
    animation-duration: 16s;
}

.comm-shape-2 {
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    top: 10%;
    left: 8%;
    animation-duration: 20s;
    animation-delay: -6s;
    border-radius: 60% 40% 30% 70% / 60% 30% 70% 40%;
}

.comm-shape-3 {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(100, 180, 255, 0.25),
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08)
    );
    top: 50%;
    right: 10%;
    animation-duration: 18s;
    animation-delay: -3s;
    border-radius: 40% 60% 40% 60%;
}

.committee-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Title colors for dark bg */
.committee-section .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.committee-section .section-title {
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.committee-section .badge {
    background: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.15);
    color: var(--color-accent-soft);
    border-color: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.2);
}

.committee-section .title-underline {
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
}

/* --- 3-Column Card Grid --- */
.committee-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 0.8rem;
}

/* --- Image-Background Profile Cards --- */
.profile-card {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
    min-height: 380px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center top;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    box-shadow:
        0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    cursor: default;
    transition: all 0.5s var(--ease-premium);
}

/* Dark gradient overlay */
.profile-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to top,
        rgba(0, 8, 40, 0.92) 0%,
        rgba(0, 8, 40, 0.5) 40%,
        rgba(0, 8, 40, 0.05) 70%,
        transparent 100%
    );
    z-index: 1;
    transition: all 0.5s var(--ease-premium);
}

/* Bottom accent strip */
.profile-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    z-index: 3;
    transition: width 0.4s var(--ease-premium);
}

.profile-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.01);
    box-shadow:
        0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.3);
}

.profile-card:hover::before {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to top,
        rgba(0, 8, 40, 0.95) 0%,
        rgba(0, 8, 40, 0.6) 45%,
        rgba(0, 8, 40, 0.1) 75%,
        transparent 100%
    );
}

.profile-card:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

/* --- Text Overlay --- */
.profile-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-premium);
}

.profile-card:hover .profile-overlay {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.profile-role {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.7rem;
    background: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.2);
    color: var(--color-accent-soft);
    border-radius: 9999px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.15);
}

.profile-overlay h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
    font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.profile-overlay p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0;
}

/* --- CTA Button (Right-Aligned, Compact) --- */
.committee-cta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.committee-cta .btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-premium);
}

.committee-cta .btn:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.3);
    color: var(--color-accent-soft);
}

.committee-cta .btn svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.committee-cta .btn:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .committee-section {
        padding: 3rem 4%;
    }
    .committee-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.2rem;
    }
    .profile-card {
        min-height: 320px;
    }
    .committee-cta {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* Page Header for dedicated tracking pages */
.page-header {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    padding: 8rem 5% 4rem;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.page-header::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -50px;
    right: -50px;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.2) 0%,
        transparent 70%
    );
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.page-header h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.page-header p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

/* Committee Lists inside dedicated page */
.committee-group {
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.committee-group-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
}

.committee-group-title::after {
    content: "";
    flex: 1;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--color-border);
}

.list-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.list-item {
    background: var(--color-bg-base);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-premium);
}

.list-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-color: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.3);
}

.list-item h4 {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.list-item p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}

.list-item .badge {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
}

/* ----------------------------------
   FULL COMMITTEE MODAL
   -------------------------------------*/
.committee-modal {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.4);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    z-index: 9999;
    display: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease-premium);
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding: 2rem;
}

.committee-modal.active {
    display: block;
    opacity: 1;
}

.modal-content {
    background: linear-gradient(
        160deg,
        #f0f4f8 0%,
        #e8edf5 20%,
        #fce8d5 50%,
        #f5f0ff 80%,
        #e8f0f8 100%
    );
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 2rem auto;
    border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
    padding: 3rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow:
        0 20px 60px rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.15),
        0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-premium);
}

.committee-modal.active .modal-content {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* --- 20 Floating Shapes inside Modal --- */
.modal-shape {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 30% 70% 70% 30% / 30% 30% 70% 70%;
    opacity: 0.7;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: coeFloat 14s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.modal-shape-1 {
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
    background: rgba(255, 149, 50, 0.08);
    top: 2%;
    left: 5%;
    animation-duration: 16s;
}
.modal-shape-2 {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: rgba(100, 140, 255, 0.06);
    top: 5%;
    right: 8%;
    animation-duration: 20s;
    animation-delay: -3s;
    border-radius: 60% 40% 30% 70% / 60% 30% 70% 40%;
}
.modal-shape-3 {
    width: 160px;
    height: 160px;
    background: rgba(180, 140, 255, 0.06);
    top: 10%;
    left: 60%;
    animation-duration: 18s;
    animation-delay: -7s;
}
.modal-shape-4 {
    width: 240px;
    height: 240px;
    background: rgba(255, 200, 100, 0.06);
    top: 15%;
    left: 20%;
    animation-duration: 22s;
    animation-delay: -2s;
    border-radius: 40% 60% 40% 60%;
}
.modal-shape-5 {
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    background: rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.03);
    top: 20%;
    right: 15%;
    animation-duration: 15s;
    animation-delay: -5s;
}
.modal-shape-6 {
    width: 260px;
    height: 260px;
    background: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.05);
    top: 25%;
    left: 8%;
    animation-duration: 19s;
    animation-delay: -10s;
    border-radius: 50% 50% 30% 70%;
}
.modal-shape-7 {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    background: rgba(100, 200, 255, 0.07);
    top: 30%;
    right: 5%;
    animation-duration: 17s;
    animation-delay: -1s;
}
.modal-shape-8 {
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    background: rgba(180, 100, 255, 0.04);
    top: 35%;
    left: 45%;
    animation-duration: 21s;
    animation-delay: -8s;
    border-radius: 60% 40% 50% 50%;
}
.modal-shape-9 {
    width: 170px;
    height: 170px;
    background: rgba(255, 180, 80, 0.06);
    top: 40%;
    left: 3%;
    animation-duration: 14s;
    animation-delay: -4s;
}
.modal-shape-10 {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: rgba(0, 60, 180, 0.03);
    top: 45%;
    right: 10%;
    animation-duration: 23s;
    animation-delay: -6s;
    border-radius: 40% 60% 60% 40%;
}
.modal-shape-11 {
    width: 160px;
    height: 160px;
    background: rgba(255, 140, 50, 0.06);
    top: 50%;
    left: 30%;
    animation-duration: 16s;
    animation-delay: -9s;
}
.modal-shape-12 {
    width: 230px;
    height: 230px;
    background: rgba(140, 180, 255, 0.05);
    top: 55%;
    right: 20%;
    animation-duration: 18s;
    animation-delay: -2s;
    border-radius: 70% 30% 40% 60%;
}
.modal-shape-13 {
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    background: rgba(200, 130, 255, 0.05);
    top: 60%;
    left: 12%;
    animation-duration: 20s;
    animation-delay: -7s;
}
.modal-shape-14 {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: rgba(255, 200, 50, 0.05);
    top: 65%;
    left: 55%;
    animation-duration: 15s;
    animation-delay: -3s;
    border-radius: 50% 50% 40% 60%;
}
.modal-shape-15 {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    background: rgba(0, 40, 120, 0.04);
    top: 70%;
    right: 8%;
    animation-duration: 19s;
    animation-delay: -11s;
}
.modal-shape-16 {
    width: 270px;
    height: 270px;
    background: rgba(255, 100, 50, 0.04);
    top: 75%;
    left: 5%;
    animation-duration: 22s;
    animation-delay: -5s;
    border-radius: 60% 40% 30% 70%;
}
.modal-shape-17 {
    width: 190px;
    height: 190px;
    background: rgba(100, 200, 180, 0.05);
    top: 80%;
    right: 25%;
    animation-duration: 17s;
    animation-delay: -8s;
}
.modal-shape-18 {
    width: 210px;
    height: 210px;
    background: rgba(180, 140, 255, 0.04);
    top: 85%;
    left: 40%;
    animation-duration: 14s;
    animation-delay: -1s;
    border-radius: 40% 60% 50% 50%;
}
.modal-shape-19 {
    width: 160px;
    height: 160px;
    background: rgba(255, 180, 100, 0.06);
    top: 90%;
    left: 15%;
    animation-duration: 21s;
    animation-delay: -6s;
}
.modal-shape-20 {
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    background: rgba(80, 120, 255, 0.04);
    top: 92%;
    right: 12%;
    animation-duration: 16s;
    animation-delay: -4s;
    border-radius: 70% 30% 50% 50%;
}

/* Ensure committee groups sit above floating shapes */
.modal-content .committee-group {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Close button: absolute position is set in .close-modal below;
   only boost z-index here so it sits above floating shapes */
.modal-content .close-modal {
    z-index: 6;
}

/* ============================================================
   MODAL PORTRAIT CARDS — Full-Cover Image Style
   Matches the chief patron profile-card design:
   image fills entire card, dark gradient overlay, text at bottom.
   ============================================================ */
.has-portrait {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    min-height: 280px; /* enough height to show face clearly */
    background: #d0d5e0; /* fallback while image loads */
    padding: 0; /* no padding — overlay handles spacing */
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    box-shadow:
        0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    cursor: default;
    transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-premium);
    display: block; /* reset from flex */
}

/* Image fills entire card — MUST use inset:0 without top/left overrides */
.hover-portrait {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0; /* top:0 right:0 bottom:0 left:0 — fills entire card */
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    transform: none;
    max-width: none;
    max-height: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-premium);
    z-index: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c8d0e0, #e0cfc0);
}

.hover-portrait img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 25%; /* show face — upper third of typical headshot */
    transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-premium);
}

/* Dark gradient overlay — text legibility */
.has-portrait::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to top,
        rgba(0, 8, 40, 0.92) 0%,
        rgba(0, 8, 40, 0.8) 18%,
        rgba(0, 8, 40, 0.15) 32%,
        transparent 42%
    );
    z-index: 1;
    transition: background 0.4s var(--ease-premium);
}

/* Bottom accent bar on hover */
.has-portrait::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    z-index: 3;
    transition: width 0.4s var(--ease-premium);
}

/* Text overlay sits at bottom — always visible */
.has-portrait h4,
.has-portrait p,
.has-portrait .badge {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding-left: 1rem;
    padding-right: 1rem;
}

/* Card uses flex-column so text items stack bottom-up naturally.
   hover-portrait is absolute so it doesn't affect flex flow. */
.has-portrait {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
}

.has-portrait h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0.2rem 0 0.15rem;
    font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    padding-top: 0;
}

.has-portrait p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin: 0;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Role/label badge */
.has-portrait .badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
    background: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.25);
    color: #ffcc80;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.2);
    border-radius: 9999px;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
    width: fit-content;
}

/* Hover: image zooms slightly, accent bar appears */
.has-portrait:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow:
        0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.25);
}

.has-portrait:hover .hover-portrait img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.has-portrait:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.has-portrait:hover::before {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to top,
        rgba(0, 8, 40, 0.96) 0%,
        rgba(0, 8, 40, 0.65) 45%,
        rgba(0, 8, 40, 0.1) 75%,
        transparent 100%
    );
}

.close-modal {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.5rem;
    right: 1.5rem; /* Fixed: was hardcoded left:53rem which broke on mobile */
    left: auto;
    background: rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.08);
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 5;
}

.close-modal:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: white;
    border-color: transparent;
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

/* ----------------------------------
   FOOTER
   -------------------------------------*/
.site-footer {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    padding: 2rem 5% 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
}

.footer-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

/* Logo & About */
.footer-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-logo-img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    /* background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); */
    padding: 4px;
}

.footer-logo span {
    font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
}

.footer-about p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

/* Column headers */
.footer-col h4 {
    font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-col h4::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Quick Links */
.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
}

.footer-links a::before {
    content: "›";
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent-soft);
}

.footer-links a:hover::before {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Contact Info */
.footer-contact {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-contact li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-contact li svg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.footer-contact a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-contact a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent-soft);
}

/* Connect */
.footer-connect-text {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

.social-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-premium);
}

.social-icon:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.3);
    color: var(--color-accent-soft);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Footer Bottom */
.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-top: 1.2rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.footer-bottom p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    margin: 0;
}

/* Footer Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    .site-footer {
        padding: 2.5rem 5%;
    }
}

/* ----------------------------------
   GLOBAL RESPONSIVENESS OVERRIDES
   -------------------------------------*/
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* --- General --- */
    section {
        min-height: auto;
        padding-top: 5rem;
        padding-bottom: 4rem;
        scroll-snap-align: none;
    }

    html,
    body {
        scroll-snap-type: none;
    }

    .section-padding {
        padding: 5rem 5%;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 6vw, 2.8rem);
    }

    .section-header {
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    /* --- Hero Section --- */
    .hero-section {
        /* Do NOT override to height:auto — keep 100svh/100vh so the landing
           page always fills exactly one screen on every device.
           Only change: disable the iOS-broken fixed attachment, adjust padding. */
        height: 100svh;
        height: 100vh;
        min-height: 600px;
        background-attachment: scroll; /* Fix iOS background-attachment: fixed bug */
        padding: 6rem 5% 5rem;
    }

    .scroll-indicator {
        display: none;
    }

    .hero-content {
        padding: 0 1rem;
        margin-top: 1rem;
    }

    .hero-split {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 2rem;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-left {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-right {
        width: 100%;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .hero-actions {
        justify-content: center;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    .hero-actions .btn {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 280px;
    }

    .badge {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
    }

    /* --- About Conference --- */
    .about-section {
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .about-container {
        padding: 0 1.5rem;
    }

    .glass-slider-wrapper {
        /* Tall enough so the longest slide text never clips at the bottom.
           No internal scrolling — the wrapper grows to fit content. */
        min-height: 520px;
    }

    .glass-slide {
        padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem 3.5rem; /* bottom padding clears the nav dots */
        justify-content: flex-start;
        overflow: hidden; /* no internal scroll on mobile either */
    }

    .glass-slide .slide-title {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    }

    .glass-slide p {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        line-height: 1.6;
        margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }

    .feature-cards {
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    /* --- About TMU --- */
    .tmu-section {
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .tmu-container {
        padding: 0 1.5rem;
    }

    /* Simplify 3D gallery on mobile */
    .tmu-gallery {
        position: relative;
        height: 220px;
        margin-top: 1.5rem;
    }

    .tmu-image-card {
        border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
        overflow: hidden;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    }

    .tmu-image-card.pos-front {
        position: absolute;
        width: 90%;
        left: 5%;
        top: 0;
        z-index: 3;
        transform: none;
        filter: none;
    }

    .tmu-image-card.pos-back-left,
    .tmu-image-card.pos-back-right {
        display: none;
    }

    .tmu-stats {
        /* Use a flexible grid that never overflows the viewport.
           3 equal columns work fine on ≥400px, narrower screens get 3
           columns that shrink proportionally. Use min() to constrain.
           Also hide overflow so no stat card ever bleeds off-screen. */
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
        gap: 0.5rem;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .stat-card-glass {
        padding: 0.65rem 0.5rem;
        min-width: 0; /* allow flex/grid children to shrink below content width */
    }

    .stat-card-glass .stat-value {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .stat-card-glass .stat-label {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }

    /* --- COE Section --- */
    .coe-section {
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .coe-container {
        padding: 0 1.5rem;
    }

    .coe-features {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .industry-connect {
        margin-top: 1.5rem;
    }

    .partner-logos {
        gap: 0.5rem;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    /* --- About Department --- */
    .dept-section {
        min-height: auto;
    }

    /* --- Objectives Section --- */
    .objectives-section {
        min-height: auto;
        overflow: clip; /* clip shapes/slider from causing body width expansion */
        max-width: 100vw;
        padding-left: 4%;
        padding-right: 4%;
    }

    .objectives-container {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
        padding: 0;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    /* Make the slider fill the available width on mobile */
    .slider-container {
        width: 100%;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    /* Each card fills the full container width on mobile */
    .slider-card {
        width: 92vw;
        max-width: 400px;
    }

    /* --- Expected Outcomes --- */
    .outcomes-section {
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 5rem 5%;
    }

    /* --- Technical Tracks --- */
    .tracks-section {
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 5rem 4%;
    }

    /* --- Guidelines --- */
    .guidelines-section {
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 5rem 5%;
    }

    /* --- Invitation Section --- */
    .invitation-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }

    .invitation-section {
        padding: 3rem 5%;
    }

    .invite-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    .invite-actions .btn {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 280px;
    }

    /* --- Speakers Section --- */
    .speakers-section {
        min-height: auto;
    }

    /* --- Registration Section --- */
    .registration-section {
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 5rem 5%;
    }

    .reg-layout {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .reg-panel,
    .dates-panel {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
    }

    /* --- Committee Section --- */
    .committee-section {
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 5rem 5%;
    }

    .profile-card {
        min-height: 260px;
    }

    /* --- Footer --- */
    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.5rem;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* =============================================
   RESPONSIVE: Small Mobile (≤ 480px)
   ============================================= */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .section-padding {
        padding: 4.5rem 4% 3.5rem;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 7vw, 2.2rem);
    }

    .hero-section {
        padding: 6.5rem 4% 4rem;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 9vw, 2.8rem);
        letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1rem;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
    }

    .hero-actions .btn {
        padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .detail-card {
        gap: 0.85rem;
        padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
    }

    .detail-card .icon {
        width: 42px;
        height: 42px;
    }

    .detail-card .label {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    .detail-card strong {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .tmu-stats {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    .stat-card-glass {
        padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem;
    }

    .stat-value {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .stat-label {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
    }

    .slider-card {
        width: 260px;
        padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .track-card {
        width: 260px;
    }
}
/* =================================================================
   SMALL PHONE OVERRIDES (≤ 400px) — Samsung S8+, iPhone SE, etc.
   ALL content must fit in 100vh WITHOUT scrolling the hero.
   Key principle: shrink content, NOT change overflow behaviour.
   ================================================================= */
@media (max-width: 400px) {
    /* --- Body / global --- */
    body {
        overflow-x: hidden;
    }

    /* --- Suppress hero title line-breaks so text wraps naturally
         (much more compact on narrow screens) --- */
    .hero-section br {
        display: none;
    }

    /* --- Hero: min-height fills one screen but height grows if needed.
         justify-content: flex-start puts content from the top so nothing
         gets clipped above the fold. overflow allows content to grow. --- */
    .hero-section {
        height: auto;
        min-height: 100svh;
        min-height: 100vh; /* fallback for browsers without svh */
        padding: 5.5rem 4% 3rem;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        align-items: center;
        overflow: visible;
    }

    .hero-content {
        padding: 0;
        margin-top: 0;
    }

    .hero-split {
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    /* Badge: tiny */
    .badge {
        font-size: 0.6rem;
        padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
    }

    /* Title: let it wrap naturally (no BRs), compact size */
    .hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 9.5vw, 2rem);
        letter-spacing: -0.5px;
        margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
        line-height: 1.15;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    /* Detail cards: tighter */
    .hero-details-vertical {
        gap: 0.4rem;
    }

    .detail-card {
        padding: 0.55rem 0.8rem;
        gap: 0.6rem;
        min-height: unset;
    }

    .detail-card .icon {
        width: 32px;
        height: 32px;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .detail-card .icon svg {
        width: 16px;
        height: 16px;
    }

    .detail-card .label {
        font-size: 0.6rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.05rem;
    }

    .detail-card strong {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        font-weight: 600;
    }

    /* Action buttons: shorter height */
    .hero-actions {
        gap: 0.4rem;
        margin-top: 0.4rem;
    }

    .hero-actions .btn {
        padding: 0.65rem 1.2rem;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    /* --- Section titles: use smaller clamp and word-break as fallback --- */
    .section-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 7.5vw, 1.9rem);
        word-break: break-word;
    }

    /* --- Sliders: cards must be narrower than viewport --- */
    .slider-card {
        width: min(260px, 84vw);
        min-height: 230px;
        padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    }

    .track-card {
        width: min(260px, 84vw);
        min-height: 200px;
        padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    }

    /* --- Container overflow protection for all sections --- */
    .objectives-container,
    .outcomes-container,
    .about-container,
    .tmu-container,
    .coe-container,
    .dept-container,
    .registration-container,
    .guidelines-container {
        overflow-x: hidden;
    }

    /* --- Section padding reduction --- */
    .section-padding {
        padding: 4rem 4% 3rem;
    }
}

/* =================================================================
   COMMITTEE MODAL — Mobile Responsive Overrides
   ================================================================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* Modal overlay: reduce padding so modal fills more of screen */
    .committee-modal {
        padding: 0.75rem;
    }

    /* Modal content: tighter padding and margin */
    .modal-content {
        padding: 2rem 1.25rem 1.5rem;
        margin: 0.5rem auto;
        border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    }

    /* Close button stays in top-right corner (already fixed by right:1.5rem above) */
    .close-modal {
        top: 1rem;
        right: 1rem;
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
    }

    /* Group title: much smaller on mobile */
    .committee-group-title {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    /* Group spacing: reduce bottom margin */
    .committee-group {
        margin-bottom: 3rem;
    }

    /* List grid: 2 columns on mobile for portrait cards */
    .list-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    /* Portrait cards: taller min-height so faces show properly at 2-col width */
    .has-portrait {
        min-height: 260px;
    }

    /* Section header inside modal */
    .modal-content .section-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 6vw, 1.8rem);
        word-break: break-word;
    }

    /* Decorative shapes: hide most on mobile to reduce paint cost */
    .modal-shape-3,
    .modal-shape-5,
    .modal-shape-7,
    .modal-shape-9,
    .modal-shape-11,
    .modal-shape-13,
    .modal-shape-15,
    .modal-shape-17,
    .modal-shape-19 {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    /* On very small phones: single column list grid */
    .list-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    /* Portrait cards: full-width single column, taller for face visibility */
    .has-portrait {
        min-height: 300px;
    }

    /* Tighter modal padding */
    .modal-content {
        padding: 1.5rem 1rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .committee-group-title {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .committee-group {
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }
}

/* =============================================
   SUB-PAGE COMMON STYLES (Tracks, Guidelines, Registration)
   ============================================= */

/* Page Entry Animation */
@keyframes pageSlideIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(24px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.page-content {
    animation: pageSlideIn 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) both;
}

/* Redesigned 60vh Page Hero */
.page-hero {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    min-height: 60vh;
    padding: 6rem 5% 4rem; /* Additional padding to ensure it fits with navbar */
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(
        ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 100%,
        rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.12),
        transparent
    );
    pointer-events: none;
}

.page-hero .container.relative {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.page-hero h1 {
    font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    animation: pageSlideIn 0.6s 0.2s both;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.page-hero h1 span {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.page-hero p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.7;
    animation: pageSlideIn 0.6s 0.3s both;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

/* Breadcrumbs used across subpages */
.breadcrumb {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    animation: pageSlideIn 0.6s 0.5s both;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.breadcrumb a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.breadcrumb a:hover {
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.breadcrumb span {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.breadcrumb .current {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Floating Shapes in Hero Banner */
.ph-shape {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.08;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    animation: floatShape 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.ph-shape-1 {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    top: -80px;
    left: -80px;
    animation-duration: 9s;
}

.ph-shape-2 {
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    top: 20px;
    right: -50px;
    animation-duration: 11s;
    animation-delay: 2s;
}

.ph-shape-3 {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    bottom: -40px;
    left: 40%;
    animation-duration: 7s;
    animation-delay: 1s;
}

@keyframes floatShape {
    from {
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    }
    to {
        transform: translateY(-20px) scale(1.06);
    }
}

/* =============================================
   PAGE SPECIFIC SECTIONS
   ============================================= */

/* Tracks Page */
.tracks-page-section {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    padding: 5rem 5%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.tracks-page-section .section-title {
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.tracks-bg-shape {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 30% 70% 70% 30% / 30% 30% 70% 70%;
    opacity: 0.06;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: coeFloat 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.tracks-shape-1 {
    width: 40vw;
    height: 40vw;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    top: -10vw;
    left: -10vw;
    animation-duration: 18s;
}

.tracks-shape-2 {
    width: 35vw;
    height: 35vw;
    background: var(--color-primary-light);
    bottom: -15vw;
    right: -10vw;
    animation-duration: 22s;
    animation-direction: reverse;
}

.tracks-grid-full {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 3rem auto 0;
}

.track-card-full {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    min-height: 280px;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(150%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(150%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow:
        0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    transition:
        transform 0.5s var(--ease-premium),
        box-shadow 0.5s var(--ease-premium),
        border-color 0.5s var(--ease-premium),
        opacity 0.55s var(--ease-premium);
    overflow: hidden;
    /* Start hidden for scroll-reveal; .visible class makes them appear */
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
}

/* Reveal state added by IntersectionObserver JS */
.track-card-full.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.track-card-full:nth-child(1) {
    background: linear-gradient(
        145deg,
        rgba(0, 42, 120, 0.45),
        rgba(0, 180, 160, 0.12)
    );
}
.track-card-full:nth-child(2) {
    background: linear-gradient(
        145deg,
        rgba(60, 20, 120, 0.4),
        rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.12)
    );
}
.track-card-full:nth-child(3) {
    background: linear-gradient(
        145deg,
        rgba(0, 60, 100, 0.45),
        rgba(0, 200, 120, 0.12)
    );
}
.track-card-full:nth-child(4) {
    background: linear-gradient(
        145deg,
        rgba(80, 20, 80, 0.4),
        rgba(255, 80, 80, 0.12)
    );
}
.track-card-full:nth-child(5) {
    background: linear-gradient(
        145deg,
        rgba(20, 60, 100, 0.45),
        rgba(0, 150, 255, 0.12)
    );
}
.track-card-full:nth-child(6) {
    background: linear-gradient(
        145deg,
        rgba(60, 80, 20, 0.4),
        rgba(200, 180, 0, 0.12)
    );
}

.track-card-full:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    box-shadow:
        0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.track-number-full {
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    right: -10px;
    font-size: 8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
    line-height: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.5s var(--ease-premium);
}

.track-card-full:hover .track-number-full {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}

.track-icon-full {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: #fff;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    transition:
        transform 0.5s var(--ease-premium),
        background 0.3s;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.track-card-full:nth-child(1) .track-icon-full {
    color: #00e6d2;
}
.track-card-full:nth-child(2) .track-icon-full {
    color: #ff9f40;
}
.track-card-full:nth-child(3) .track-icon-full {
    color: #00ffa0;
}
.track-card-full:nth-child(4) .track-icon-full {
    color: #ff8080;
}
.track-card-full:nth-child(5) .track-icon-full {
    color: #80c0ff;
}
.track-card-full:nth-child(6) .track-icon-full {
    color: #ffd240;
}

.track-card-full:hover .track-icon-full {
    transform: rotateY(180deg) scale(1.1);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.track-card-full h3 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.track-card-full p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

/* Guidelines Page */
.guidelines-page-section {
    background: var(--color-bg-base);
    padding: 5rem 5%;
}

.guidelines-page-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 3rem auto 0;
}

.guideline-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(16px);
}

.guideline-card.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.guideline-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.2);
}

.guideline-step-num {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--color-primary),
        rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.7)
    );
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
}

.guideline-card p {
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.97rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

.guideline-card p strong {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}
.guideline-card p a {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.pub-banner-page {
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 2.5rem auto 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.04),
        rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.05)
    );
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.18);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 1.8rem 2.2rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(16px);
    transition: all 0.5s 0.45s ease;
}

.pub-banner-page.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.pub-icon-wrap {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.12),
        rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.05)
    );
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pub-banner-page p {
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.97rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

.pub-banner-page p strong {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}
.pub-banner-page p a {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.invite-page-section {
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.03),
        rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.04)
    );
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.06);
    padding: 5rem 5%;
    text-align: center;
}

.invite-page-section h2 {
    font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.invite-page-section h2 span {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}
.invite-page-section p {
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Registration Page */
.reg-page-section {
    background: var(--color-bg-base);
    padding: 5rem 5%;
}

.reg-page-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.reg-pay-card,
.dates-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
}

.reg-pay-card {
    transition: all 0.5s 0.1s ease;
}
.dates-card {
    transition: all 0.5s 0.25s ease;
}

.reg-pay-card.visible,
.dates-card.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.fee-hero-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), #1a3090);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    color: #fff;
}

.fee-hero-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    opacity: 0.7;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.fee-hero-amount {
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
    line-height: 1;
}

.fee-hero-amount sup {
    font-size: 2rem;
    vertical-align: super;
}

.fee-hero-note {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    opacity: 0.65;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.payment-card-title {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.7rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
}

.payment-card-title svg {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}
.payment-rows {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.8rem;
}
.payment-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.25rem;
    background: rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.025);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.06);
}

.payment-row .pl {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}
.payment-row .pv {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
    text-align: right;
}

.dates-card h2 {
    font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.dates-card h2 span {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}
.timeline {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
}
.tl-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
}
.tl-left {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    width: 36px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.tl-dot {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border: 3px solid #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--color-primary);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 5px;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: background 0.3s;
}

.tl-item:hover .tl-dot {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--color-accent);
}
.tl-line {
    flex: 1;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.15),
        rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.05)
    );
    margin: 2px 0;
}
.tl-item:last-child .tl-line {
    display: none;
}
.tl-content {
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
    flex: 1;
}
.tl-date {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.tl-label {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
}
.tl-item.highlight .tl-dot {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow:
        0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.3),
        0 0 0 2px var(--color-accent);
}
.tl-item.highlight .tl-label {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
}
.tl-item.highlight .tl-content {
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.06),
        rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.02)
    );
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.15);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
}

/* =====================================================
   TRACKS PAGE – Page Hero, Grid, Cards, CTA, Breadcrumb
   ===================================================== */

/* Active nav link highlight */
.nav-link.active-page {
    color: var(--color-accent-soft);
}

.nav-link.active-page::after {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.navbar.scrolled .nav-link.active-page {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Wrapper that holds hero + sections on sub-pages */
.page-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 100vh;
}

/* Override the global section { min-height: 100vh } so sub-page
   sections size naturally to their content, not the full viewport. */
.page-hero,
.tracks-page-section {
    min-height: unset;
    scroll-snap-align: none;
    scroll-snap-stop: unset;
}

/* ---------- Page Hero ---------- */
.page-hero {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    padding: 9rem 5% 5rem;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.page-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.page-hero h1 span {
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.page-hero > p {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.2rem);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Decorative floating shapes in page hero */
.ph-shape {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0.12;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ph-shape-1 {
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    top: -180px;
    right: -140px;
}

.ph-shape-2 {
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    bottom: -120px;
    left: -80px;
}

.ph-shape-3 {
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    top: 60px;
    left: 20%;
    opacity: 0.07;
}

/* Meta chips row (below hero paragraph) */
.page-hero-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.meta-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 9999px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.meta-chip svg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--color-accent-soft);
}

/* Breadcrumb */
.breadcrumb {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.breadcrumb a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.breadcrumb a:hover {
    color: #fff;
}

.breadcrumb span {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.breadcrumb .current {
    color: var(--color-accent-soft);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ---------- Tracks Page Section ---------- */
.tracks-page-section {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    flex: 1;
    padding: 5rem 5% 6rem;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Floating geometric bg shapes inside tracks section */
.tracks-bg-shape {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.tracks-shape-1 {
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.06);
    top: -200px;
    right: -200px;
}

.tracks-shape-2 {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    bottom: -100px;
    left: -100px;
}

/* Section header overrides for dark bg */
.tracks-page-section .section-title {
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.tracks-page-section .badge {
    background: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.3);
    color: var(--color-accent-soft);
}

.tracks-page-section .title-underline {
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ---------- Tracks Grid ---------- */
.tracks-grid-full {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.75rem;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 3.5rem auto 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* ---------- Individual Track Card ---------- */
.track-card-full {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: default;
    transition:
        transform 0.35s var(--ease-premium),
        background 0.35s var(--ease-premium),
        border-color 0.35s var(--ease-premium),
        box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease-premium);

    /* scroll-reveal: start invisible */
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(28px);
}

.track-card-full.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition:
        opacity 0.55s var(--ease-premium),
        transform 0.55s var(--ease-premium);
}

.track-card-full:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.11);
    border-color: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.4);
    box-shadow:
        0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Subtle shimmer top-edge on each card */
.track-card-full::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 15%;
    right: 15%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
        transparent
    );
    border-radius: 1px;
}

/* Track number badge */
.track-num {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--color-accent-soft);
    font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Icon wrapper */
.track-icon-wrap {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.25);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    color: var(--color-accent-soft);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition:
        background 0.3s ease,
        border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.track-card-full:hover .track-icon-wrap {
    background: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.25);
    border-color: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.45);
}

/* Track title */
.track-card-full h3 {
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.2vw, 1.1rem);
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* ---------- CTA Row ---------- */
.tracks-cta-row {
    margin-top: 4rem;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;

    /* same reveal effect as cards */
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
}

.tracks-cta-row.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition:
        opacity 0.6s var(--ease-premium),
        transform 0.6s var(--ease-premium);
}

/* =====================================================
   RESPONSIVE TWEAKS FOR SUB-PAGES
   ===================================================== */

/* Tablet */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .tracks-grid-full {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }

    .tracks-page-section {
        padding: 4rem 5% 5rem;
    }

    .page-hero {
        padding: 8rem 5% 4rem;
    }

    .guidelines-page-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .reg-page-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .tracks-grid-full {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .track-card-full {
        padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .track-card-full h3 {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .page-hero {
        padding: 7rem 5% 3.5rem;
    }

    .page-hero h1 {
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 3rem);
    }

    .page-hero-meta {
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    .meta-chip {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
    }

    .tracks-page-section {
        padding: 3rem 5% 4rem;
    }

    .tracks-page-section .section-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .tracks-cta-row > div {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .tracks-cta-row .btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .pub-banner-page {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .payment-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 0.3rem;
    }

    .fee-hero-amount {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }
}
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TRACKS PAGE — tracks.html
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Hero ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.tracks-hero {
    position: relative;
    /* Lock to exactly 70vh — all three needed to beat global `section { min-height: 100vh }` */
    height: 70vh;
    min-height: 70vh;
    max-height: 70vh;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: calc(var(--navbar-height, 80px) + 2rem) 5% 4rem;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    scroll-snap-align: none;
    scroll-snap-stop: unset;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

#tracks-canvas {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.tracks-hero-grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 50px 50px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 50%, black, transparent);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(
        ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 50%,
        black,
        transparent
    );
    z-index: 1;
}

.th-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    filter: blur(80px);
    z-index: 0;
}
.th-orb-1 {
    width: 480px;
    height: 480px;
    background: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.12);
    top: -140px;
    right: -120px;
    animation: orbFloat 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.th-orb-2 {
    width: 360px;
    height: 360px;
    background: rgba(26, 42, 108, 0.6);
    bottom: -100px;
    left: -80px;
    animation: orbFloat 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}
.th-orb-3 {
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    background: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.07);
    top: 40%;
    left: 30%;
    animation: orbFloat 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes orbFloat {
    from {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    }
    to {
        transform: translate(30px, -30px) scale(1.08);
    }
}

.tracks-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    max-width: 820px;
    width: 100%;
}

.tracks-hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 1.2rem;
    background: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.35);
    border-radius: 9999px;
    color: var(--color-accent-soft);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.7s ease both;
    animation-delay: 0.1s;
}
.tracks-hero-badge span.dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    animation: pulse 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.tracks-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.7s ease both;
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}
.tracks-hero-title .accent {
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.tracks-hero-desc {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.15rem);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.7s ease both;
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.tracks-hero-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.7s ease both;
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}
.th-meta-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 9999px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    font-weight: 500;
    transition:
        background 0.25s,
        border-color 0.25s;
}
.th-meta-chip:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    border-color: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.4);
}
.th-meta-chip svg {
    color: var(--color-accent-soft);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.th-breadcrumb {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    animation: fadeInUp 0.7s ease both;
    animation-delay: 0.5s;
}
.th-breadcrumb a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    transition: color 0.2s;
}
.th-breadcrumb a:hover {
    color: #fff;
}
.th-breadcrumb .sep {
    opacity: 0.4;
}
.th-breadcrumb .cur {
    color: var(--color-accent-soft);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.th-scroll-cue {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2rem;
    /* Use left+right+margin instead of left:50%/translateX to avoid
     shifting when a scrollbar appears and changes the available width */
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    width: fit-content;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    z-index: 10;
    opacity: 0.6;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease both 0.8s;
}
.th-scroll-cue span {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}
.th-mouse {
    width: 20px;
    height: 30px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    border-radius: 10px;
    position: relative;
}
.th-mouse::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 4px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 3px;
    height: 5px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    border-radius: 2px;
    animation: scroll 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ── Tracks Grid Section ───────────────────────────────────────── */
/* ── Tracks Grid Section — LIGHT THEME ───────────────────────── */
.tracks-main-section {
    /* Warm light background — distinct from the dark hero */
    background:
        radial-gradient(
            ellipse 70% 50% at 10% 0%,
            rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.06) 0%,
            transparent 55%
        ),
        radial-gradient(
            ellipse 60% 50% at 90% 100%,
            rgba(26, 42, 108, 0.07) 0%,
            transparent 55%
        ),
        radial-gradient(
            ellipse 50% 40% at 50% 50%,
            rgba(255, 193, 120, 0.04) 0%,
            transparent 60%
        ),
        linear-gradient(160deg, #f7f9ff 0%, #fff8f3 50%, #f5f0ff 100%);
    padding: 3rem 3% 4rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: unset;
    scroll-snap-align: none;
    scroll-snap-stop: unset;
}

/* ── Floating Shapes ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.tms-shape {
    position: absolute;
    pointer-events: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 0;
}
/* Large teal circle — top left */
.tms-shape-1 {
    width: clamp(200px, 30vw, 420px);
    height: clamp(200px, 30vw, 420px);
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        rgba(0, 210, 200, 0.1) 0%,
        transparent 70%
    );
    top: -80px;
    left: -80px;
    animation: tmsFloat 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
/* Orange blob — bottom right */
.tms-shape-2 {
    width: clamp(180px, 25vw, 360px);
    height: clamp(180px, 25vw, 360px);
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.09) 0%,
        transparent 70%
    );
    bottom: -60px;
    right: -60px;
    animation: tmsFloat 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}
/* Small purple dot — center left */
.tms-shape-3 {
    width: clamp(80px, 12vw, 180px);
    height: clamp(80px, 12vw, 180px);
    background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.07);
    border-radius: 40% 60% 60% 40% / 40% 40% 60% 60%;
    top: 35%;
    left: 3%;
    animation: tmsFloat 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
/* Small blue dot — center right */
.tms-shape-4 {
    width: clamp(60px, 8vw, 140px);
    height: clamp(60px, 8vw, 140px);
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.07);
    border-radius: 60% 40% 40% 60% / 60% 60% 40% 40%;
    top: 20%;
    right: 5%;
    animation: tmsFloat 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}
/* Soft green ring — bottom left area */
.tms-shape-5 {
    width: clamp(100px, 15vw, 220px);
    height: clamp(100px, 15vw, 220px);
    border: 2px solid rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    bottom: 15%;
    left: 12%;
    background: transparent;
    animation: tmsRotate 25s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes tmsFloat {
    from {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    }
    to {
        transform: translate(20px, -25px) scale(1.06);
    }
}
@keyframes tmsRotate {
    from {
        transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1);
    }
    to {
        transform: rotate(360deg) scale(1.05);
    }
}

/* Section header — dark text on light bg */
.tracks-section-header {
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}
.tracks-section-header .badge {
    background: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.3);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
}
.tracks-section-header .section-title {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
}
.tracks-section-header .title-underline {
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* ── Track Cards — light surface ────────────────────────────── */
.tr-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.tr-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 2rem 1.75rem 1.75rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    cursor: default;
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow:
        0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.055),
        0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    transition:
        transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
        box-shadow 0.4s ease,
        border-color 0.4s ease;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(32px) scale(0.97);
}
.tr-card.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    transition:
        opacity 0.6s ease,
        transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.2, 0.64, 1);
}

/* Colored left accent bar */
.tr-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 4px;
    background: var(--card-accent, linear-gradient(#ff9f40, #ff7900));
    border-radius: 20px 0 0 20px;
}
/* Hover glow overlay */
.tr-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: var(--card-glow, rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.03));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    border-radius: inherit;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.tr-card:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}
.tr-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.01);
    border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    box-shadow:
        0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12),
        0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.tr-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}
.tr-num {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
    opacity: 0.8;
}
.tr-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: var(--card-icon-bg, rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.1));
    border: 1px solid var(--card-icon-border, rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.2));
    color: var(--card-icon-color, var(--color-accent));
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition:
        transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
        background 0.3s;
}
.tr-card:hover .tr-icon {
    transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.12);
    background: var(--card-icon-bg-hover, rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.18));
}

/* Title — dark on light */
.tr-title {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    line-height: 1.45;
    font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
}

/* Tags — subtle gray pills */
.tr-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 0.5rem;
}
.tr-tag {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.22rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    background: var(--color-bg-muted);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    transition:
        background 0.2s,
        color 0.2s,
        border-color 0.2s;
}
.tr-card:hover .tr-tag {
    background: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.2);
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Top shimmer line — now using a color tint from the card accent */
.tr-shimmer {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--card-accent, linear-gradient(90deg, #ff9f40, #ff7900));
    border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0;
    opacity: 0.35;
}

/* ── CTA Banner — on light bg, use the dark navy theme ─────── */
.tracks-cta-banner {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 3rem auto 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #1a2a6c 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 3rem 3.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 2rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.2);
}
.tracks-cta-banner.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition:
        opacity 0.7s ease,
        transform 0.7s ease;
}
.tracks-cta-banner::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    right: -60px;
    top: -60px;
    width: 260px;
    height: 260px;
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.22),
        transparent 70%
    );
    pointer-events: none;
}
.tracks-cta-banner::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: -40px;
    bottom: -40px;
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04),
        transparent 70%
    );
    pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-text h3 {
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.6rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
}
.cta-text p {
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    line-height: 1.65;
    max-width: 480px;
}
.cta-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ── Responsive ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
/* Tablet */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .tr-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .tracks-cta-banner {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 2rem 2rem;
    }
    .cta-text p {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    .cta-actions {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* Mobile — hero + grid + chips */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* Hero meta chips: 2-column grid on small screens */
    .tracks-hero-meta {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }
    .th-meta-chip {
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }
    /* Badge shouldn't overlap navbar */
    .tracks-hero-badge {
        margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    /* Grid: single column */
    .tr-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    .tracks-main-section {
        padding: 3rem 4% 4rem;
    }
    .tracks-section-header {
        margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    }
}

/* Small phone */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .tracks-hero {
        height: 70vh;
        min-height: 70vh;
        max-height: 70vh;
        padding: calc(var(--navbar-height, 70px) + 1.5rem) 5% 3rem;
    }
    .tracks-hero-title {
        letter-spacing: -1px;
    }
    .tracks-hero-badge {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
    }
    /* Breadcrumb hidden on tiny screens to save space */
    .th-breadcrumb {
        display: none;
    }
    .tr-card {
        padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    }
    .tracks-cta-banner {
        padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
        border-radius: 18px;
    }
    .cta-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .cta-actions .btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* Extra small (Galaxy S8, iPhone SE etc.) */
@media (max-width: 375px) {
    .tracks-hero-meta {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .th-meta-chip {
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }
    .tracks-hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 10vw, 3rem);
    }
    .tr-grid {
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   GUIDELINES PAGE — guidelines.html
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Hero ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.gl-hero {
    position: relative;
    height: 70vh;
    min-height: 70vh;
    max-height: 70vh;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: calc(var(--navbar-height, 80px) + 2rem) 5% 4rem;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    scroll-snap-align: none;
    scroll-snap-stop: unset;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

#gl-canvas {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.gl-hero-grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 50px 50px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 50%, black, transparent);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(
        ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 50%,
        black,
        transparent
    );
    z-index: 1;
}

.gl-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    filter: blur(80px);
    z-index: 0;
}
.gl-orb-1 {
    width: 460px;
    height: 460px;
    background: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.11);
    top: -120px;
    right: -100px;
    animation: orbFloat 15s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.gl-orb-2 {
    width: 340px;
    height: 340px;
    background: rgba(26, 42, 108, 0.55);
    bottom: -90px;
    left: -70px;
    animation: orbFloat 19s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}
.gl-orb-3 {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.06);
    top: 45%;
    left: 28%;
    animation: orbFloat 11s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.gl-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    max-width: 820px;
    width: 100%;
}

.gl-hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 1.2rem;
    background: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.35);
    border-radius: 9999px;
    color: var(--color-accent-soft);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.7s ease both 0.1s;
}
.gl-hero-badge .dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    animation: pulse 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.gl-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.7s ease both 0.2s;
}
.gl-hero-title .accent {
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.gl-hero-desc {
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.7vw, 1.1rem);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
    max-width: 580px;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.7s ease both 0.3s;
}

.gl-hero-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.7s ease both 0.4s;
}
.gl-meta-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 9999px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    font-weight: 500;
    transition:
        background 0.25s,
        border-color 0.25s;
}
.gl-meta-chip:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    border-color: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.4);
}
.gl-meta-chip svg {
    color: var(--color-accent-soft);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.gl-breadcrumb {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    animation: fadeInUp 0.7s ease both 0.5s;
}
.gl-breadcrumb a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    transition: color 0.2s;
}
.gl-breadcrumb a:hover {
    color: #fff;
}
.gl-breadcrumb .sep {
    opacity: 0.4;
}
.gl-breadcrumb .cur {
    color: var(--color-accent-soft);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ── Guidelines Content — LIGHT THEME ──────────────────────────── */
.gl-content-section {
    background:
        radial-gradient(
            ellipse 70% 50% at 10% 0%,
            rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.05) 0%,
            transparent 55%
        ),
        radial-gradient(
            ellipse 60% 50% at 90% 100%,
            rgba(26, 42, 108, 0.07) 0%,
            transparent 55%
        ),
        linear-gradient(160deg, #f7f9ff 0%, #fff8f3 50%, #f5f2ff 100%);
    padding: 3rem 5% 4rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: unset;
    scroll-snap-align: none;
    scroll-snap-stop: unset;
}

/* Floating shapes — mirrors tms-shape system */
.glcs-shape {
    position: absolute;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.glcs-shape-1 {
    width: clamp(180px, 28vw, 380px);
    height: clamp(180px, 28vw, 380px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        rgba(0, 180, 220, 0.09) 0%,
        transparent 70%
    );
    top: -60px;
    left: -60px;
    animation: tmsFloat 17s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.glcs-shape-2 {
    width: clamp(160px, 22vw, 320px);
    height: clamp(160px, 22vw, 320px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.08) 0%,
        transparent 70%
    );
    bottom: -50px;
    right: -50px;
    animation: tmsFloat 21s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}
.glcs-shape-3 {
    width: clamp(70px, 10vw, 160px);
    height: clamp(70px, 10vw, 160px);
    border-radius: 40% 60% 60% 40% / 40% 40% 60% 60%;
    background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.06);
    top: 40%;
    left: 2%;
    animation: tmsFloat 13s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.glcs-shape-4 {
    width: clamp(55px, 7vw, 120px);
    height: clamp(55px, 7vw, 120px);
    border-radius: 60% 40% 40% 60% / 60% 60% 40% 40%;
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.06);
    top: 15%;
    right: 4%;
    animation: tmsFloat 15s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}
.glcs-shape-5 {
    width: clamp(90px, 13vw, 200px);
    height: clamp(90px, 13vw, 200px);
    border: 2px solid rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.09);
    border-radius: 50%;
    bottom: 18%;
    left: 10%;
    background: transparent;
    animation: tmsRotate 28s linear infinite;
}

/* Section header */
.glcs-header {
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}
.glcs-header .badge {
    background: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.3);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
}
.glcs-header .section-title {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
}
.glcs-header .title-underline {
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* Cards grid — reuse guideline-card but adapt for light bg */
.glcs-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Override existing guideline-card for light surface */
.gl-content-section .guideline-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(28px) scale(0.97);
    transition:
        transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
        box-shadow 0.4s ease,
        border-color 0.4s ease;
}
.gl-content-section .guideline-card.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    transition:
        opacity 0.55s ease,
        transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.2, 0.64, 1);
}
.gl-content-section .guideline-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.01);
    border-color: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.18);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}
.gl-content-section .guideline-step-num {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    opacity: 0.85;
}
.gl-content-section .guideline-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.65;
}
.gl-content-section .guideline-card p strong {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}
.gl-content-section .guideline-card a {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Pub banner on light bg */
.gl-content-section .pub-banner-page {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #1a2a6c 100%);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 50px rgba(0, 16, 85, 0.18);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
}
.gl-content-section .pub-banner-page.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition:
        opacity 0.6s ease,
        transform 0.6s ease;
}
.gl-content-section .pub-banner-page .pub-icon-wrap {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.2);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-accent-soft);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.gl-content-section .pub-banner-page p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    line-height: 1.7;
}
.gl-content-section .pub-banner-page strong {
    color: #fff;
}
.gl-content-section .pub-banner-page a {
    color: var(--color-accent-soft);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

/* ── Invite Section — DARK FILLER (30vh) ───────────────────────── */
.invite-page-section {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    height: 30vh;
    min-height: 30vh;
    max-height: 30vh;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 1rem 4%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    scroll-snap-align: none;
    scroll-snap-stop: unset;
}
/* Subtle glow behind the invite section */
.invite-page-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(
        ellipse 60% 80% at 50% 50%,
        rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.06) 0%,
        transparent 70%
    );
    pointer-events: none;
}

.invite-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px;
}
.invite-inner h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.invite-inner h2 span {
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.invite-divider {
    width: 48px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin: 0.5rem auto 0.85rem;
}
.invite-inner p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.invite-inner strong {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}
.invite-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ── Guidelines Responsive ──────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .glcs-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .glcs-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .gl-hero-meta {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }
    .gl-meta-chip {
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }
    .gl-hero-badge {
        margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .glcs-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    .gl-content-section {
        padding: 4rem 4% 5rem;
    }
    .invite-page-section {
        height: auto;
        min-height: 30vh;
        max-height: none;
        padding: 2.5rem 5%;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .gl-hero {
        height: 70vh;
        min-height: 70vh;
        max-height: 70vh;
        padding: calc(var(--navbar-height, 70px) + 1.5rem) 5% 3rem;
    }
    .gl-hero-title {
        letter-spacing: -1px;
    }
    .gl-hero-badge {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
    }
    .gl-breadcrumb {
        display: none;
    }
    .glcs-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0.85rem;
    }
    .gl-content-section .pub-banner-page {
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    .invite-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .invite-actions .btn-accent,
    .invite-actions .btn-ghost {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 375px) {
    .gl-hero-meta {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .gl-meta-chip {
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }
    .gl-hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 10vw, 2.5rem);
    }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   MOBILE HERO FIX — ALL SMALL DEVICES
   Strategy: keep justify-content:center on all heroes (avoids
   the ugly top-anchored-with-gap look). Instead reduce content
   heights/margins so everything fits inside the 70vh box.
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* 480px: applies to all phones including iPhone 14 Pro / Galaxy S21 */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    /* Tighter badge */
    .gl-hero-badge,
    .tracks-hero-badge {
        font-size: 0.68rem;
        padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
        letter-spacing: 1.5px;
        margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    }

    /* Smaller titles */
    .gl-hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 8vw, 2.4rem);
        letter-spacing: -0.5px;
        margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }
    .tracks-hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 9vw, 3rem);
        letter-spacing: -0.5px;
        margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }

    /* Tighter description */
    .gl-hero-desc,
    .tracks-hero-desc {
        font-size: 0.83rem;
        line-height: 1.5;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    /* 2-column chip grid — 4 chips occupy 2 rows not 4 */
    .gl-hero-meta,
    .tracks-hero-meta {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 0.4rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    .gl-meta-chip,
    .th-meta-chip {
        font-size: 0.73rem;
        padding: 0.32rem 0.65rem;
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }
}

/* 375px and below: iPhone SE / Galaxy S8 / very small phones */
@media (max-width: 375px) {
    /* Same 2-col chips — never revert to 1-col */
    .gl-hero-meta,
    .tracks-hero-meta {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 0.3rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }
    .gl-meta-chip,
    .th-meta-chip {
        font-size: 0.68rem;
        padding: 0.28rem 0.5rem;
        gap: 0.28rem;
    }
    .gl-meta-chip svg,
    .th-meta-chip svg {
        width: 11px;
        height: 11px;
    }

    /* Further reduce title */
    .gl-hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 9vw, 2.2rem);
        margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    }
    .tracks-hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 10vw, 2.8rem);
        margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    }

    /* Hide description — saves ~90px on these tiny screens */
    .gl-hero-desc,
    .tracks-hero-desc {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Badge wraps gracefully on very narrow screens */
    .gl-hero-badge,
    .tracks-hero-badge {
        white-space: normal;
        text-align: center;
        max-width: 92%;
        margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
    }

    /* Guideline cards: 1-col */
    .glcs-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    /* Tighter track cards */
    .tr-card {
        padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    }
}

/* ====== SCROLL TO TOP BUTTON ====== */
.scroll-top-btn {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.4);
    z-index: 1000;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.scroll-top-btn.show {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.scroll-top-btn:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent-hover);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.6);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .scroll-top-btn {
        bottom: 20px;
        right: 20px;
        width: 45px;
        height: 45px;
    }
}

/* ====== 404 ERROR PAGE ====== */
.error-page-body {
    background: var(--color-bg);
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.error-main {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    padding: 6rem 1rem;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.error-shape {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(100px);
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.error-shape-1 {
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.15);
    top: -10%;
    left: -10%;
}

.error-shape-2 {
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: rgba(100, 150, 255, 0.1);
    bottom: -20%;
    right: -10%;
}

.error-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 600px;
    padding: 3rem;
    background: var(--color-glass);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-glass-border);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.error-code {
    font-size: clamp(6rem, 15vw, 10rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent), #ff9900);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255, 121, 0, 0.3);
}

.error-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 2.5rem);
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.error-message {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.error-actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .error-container {
        padding: 2rem;
    }
}