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

/* ===================================
   PM Conference 2027 - Premium Styles
   Modern Design System
   =================================== */

:root {
  /* === Modern Color Palette === */
  --primary:        #0B1426;
  --primary-mid:    #0f2044;
  --primary-light:  #1a3a6e;
  --accent-blue:    #0EA5E9;
  --accent-cyan:    #06B6D4;
  --accent-gold:    #F59E0B;
  --accent-gold-light: #FCD34D;
  --accent-emerald: #10B981;
  --accent-rose:    #F43F5E;

  /* Diamond / Platinum / Gold / Silver tier colors */
  --tier-diamond:   #67E8F9;
  --tier-platinum:  #CBD5E1;
  --tier-gold:      #F59E0B;
  --tier-silver:    #94A3B8;

  /* Text */
  --text-dark:  #0F172A;
  --text-mid:   #334155;
  --text-light: #64748B;
  --text-white: #FFFFFF;

  /* Backgrounds */
  --bg-white:  #FFFFFF;
  --bg-soft:   #F8FAFC;
  --bg-muted:  #F1F5F9;
  --bg-dark:   #0B1426;
  --bg-card:   #FFFFFF;

  /* Gradients */
  --grad-hero:    linear-gradient(135deg, #0B1426 0%, #0f2044 40%, #1a3a6e 100%);
  --grad-accent:  linear-gradient(135deg, #0EA5E9, #06B6D4);
  --grad-gold:    linear-gradient(135deg, #F59E0B, #FCD34D);
  --grad-section: linear-gradient(180deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #EFF6FF 100%);
  --grad-card-hover: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14,165,233,0.08), rgba(6,182,212,0.08));

  /* Spacing */
  --section-padding: 100px 0;
  --container-padding: 0 24px;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-smooth: all 0.3s ease;
  --transition-bounce: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-xs:  0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --shadow-sm:  0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --shadow-md:  0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  --shadow-lg:  0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.16);
  --shadow-xl:  0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.20);
  --shadow-glow-blue: 0 0 30px rgba(14,165,233,0.3);
  --shadow-glow-gold: 0 0 30px rgba(245,158,11,0.3);

  /* Keep legacy vars for compatibility */
  --primary-color: #0B1426;
  --secondary-color: #1a3a6e;
  --accent-color: #F59E0B;
  --gold-color: #F59E0B;
  --silver-color: #94A3B8;
  --platinum-color: #CBD5E1;
  --diamond-color: #67E8F9;
  --text-light: #64748B;
  --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
  --shadow-light: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --shadow-medium: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  --shadow-heavy: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.16);

  /* Border radius */
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-xl: 28px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
}

/* ===================================
   Global Styles
   =================================== */

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: 'Poppins', 'Inter', sans-serif;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

.container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--container-padding);
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

ul { list-style: none; }

/* ===================================
   Scroll Animation Base
   =================================== */

[data-aos] {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

[data-aos="fade-up"]    { transform: translateY(30px); }
[data-aos="fade-down"]  { transform: translateY(-30px); }
[data-aos="fade-left"]  { transform: translateX(30px); }
[data-aos="fade-right"] { transform: translateX(-30px); }
[data-aos="zoom-in"]    { transform: scale(0.9); }
[data-aos="flip-up"]    { transform: perspective(600px) rotateX(-15deg); }

[data-aos].aos-animate {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  animation: none;
}

/* ===================================
   Header & Navigation — Glassmorphism
   =================================== */

.header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1100;   /* above overlay (1050) and page content */
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(11,20,38,0.97);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

.header-top {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #060e1c 0%, #0b1426 100%);
  padding: 0;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.header-top .container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: stretch;
  min-height: 40px;
}

/* ---- Left side: contact info ---- */
.header-top-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.header-top-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  padding: 0 14px;
  height: 40px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.header-top-item svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

a.header-top-item:hover {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
}

a.header-top-item:hover svg { opacity: 1; }

.header-top-date {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  cursor: default;
}

.header-top-divider {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 1px;
  height: 18px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ---- Right side: quick links ---- */
.header-top-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

.header-quick-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  font-size: 0.77rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  padding: 0 14px;
  height: 40px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  position: relative;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.header-quick-link svg { flex-shrink: 0; opacity: 0.75; transition: var(--transition); }

.header-quick-link:hover {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.header-quick-link:hover svg { opacity: 1; }

.header-quick-link--accent {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  border-left-color: rgba(245,158,11,0.15);
  background: rgba(245,158,11,0.04);
}

.header-quick-link--accent svg { color: var(--accent-gold); opacity: 0.9; }

.header-quick-link--accent:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  background: rgba(245,158,11,0.1);
}

.nav-wrapper {
  background: var(--primary);
  padding: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  height: 68px;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2px;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
}

.logo {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.logo-img {
  height: 46px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  /* slight white glow so it pops on the dark header */
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(255,255,255,0.15));
}

.logo-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1px;
}

.logo-icon {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.logo-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--text-white);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fff 60%, var(--accent-gold));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.logo-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.nav-menu a {
  padding: 8px 13px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
}

.nav-menu a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 4px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(0);
  width: 16px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-menu a:hover,
.nav-menu a.active {
  color: var(--text-white);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.nav-menu a:hover::after,
.nav-menu a.active::after {
  transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(1);
}

/* ===================================
   Nav Dropdown
   =================================== */

.nav-has-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-has-dropdown > a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.nav-has-dropdown > a .nav-chevron {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  opacity: 0.65;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-has-dropdown:hover > a .nav-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  opacity: 1;
}

.nav-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;          /* flush — no gap so hover never breaks */
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  min-width: 210px;
  background: #0e1a30;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 14px 6px 6px; /* top padding replaces the old 8px gap */
  list-style: none;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, visibility 0.2s;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  z-index: 200;
}

.nav-dropdown::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 5px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background: #0e1a30;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(45deg);
}

.nav-has-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.nav-dropdown li a {
  padding: 9px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.nav-dropdown li a:hover,
.nav-dropdown li a.active {
  color: var(--text-white);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.nav-dropdown li a.active {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.nav-dropdown li a::after { display: none !important; }

/* Register Now CTA pill */
.nav-menu-cta-wrap { margin-left: 8px; }

.nav-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold) 0%, #E58C00 100%) !important;
  color: #0B1426 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full) !important;
  padding: 9px 22px !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(245,158,11,0.25) !important;
}

.nav-cta::after { display: none !important; }
.nav-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(245,158,11,0.45) !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FCD34D 0%, var(--accent-gold) 100%) !important;
}

/* ===================================
   Hamburger Button — Animated Bars
   =================================== */

.mobile-menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 10px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
}

.hamburger-bar {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1), opacity 0.25s ease, width 0.3s ease;
  transform-origin: center;
}

/* Animated to X when active */
.mobile-menu-toggle.is-active .hamburger-bar:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}
.mobile-menu-toggle.is-active .hamburger-bar:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scaleX(0);
}
.mobile-menu-toggle.is-active .hamburger-bar:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ===================================
   Mobile Nav Drawer
   =================================== */

/* Inner header shown only on mobile inside the drawer */
.nav-menu-header {
  display: none;
}

/* Close button (inside drawer) */
.nav-close-btn {
  display: none;
}

/* CTA wrap (li wrapper for Register Now) */
.nav-menu-cta-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

/* ===================================
   Hero Section — Premium
   =================================== */

.hero {
  background: var(--grad-hero);
  color: var(--text-white);
  padding: 120px 0 80px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 92vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Animated mesh background */
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 20% 80%, rgba(14,165,233,0.12) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 40% at 80% 20%, rgba(245,158,11,0.10) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 50% at 50% 50%, rgba(6,182,212,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: heroBgShift 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes heroBgShift {
  from { opacity: 0.7; filter: hue-rotate(0deg); }
  to   { opacity: 1;   filter: hue-rotate(15deg); }
}

/* Floating orbs */
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(14,165,233,0.08), transparent 70%);
  top: -200px;
  right: -200px;
  animation: orbFloat 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes orbFloat {
  from { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  to   { transform: translate(-40px, 40px) scale(1.1); }
}

/* Grid lines decoration */
.hero-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(245,158,11,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245,158,11,0.35);
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.hero-badge-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  animation: pulseDot 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(0.7); }
}

.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.hero h1 .highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-blue), var(--accent-gold));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.3rem);
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  font-weight: 400;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.hero-details {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 0 0 48px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-detail {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  padding: 14px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-detail:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-color: rgba(245,158,11,0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero-detail-icon {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.hero-detail strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-detail span {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cta-button {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 16px 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold), #E58C00);
  color: var(--primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(245,158,11,0.4);
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.cta-button:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(245,158,11,0.5);
}

.cta-button-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 16px 36px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: var(--text-white);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.cta-button-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Floating particles */
.hero-particles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.particle {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: particleFloat var(--dur, 8s) ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: var(--delay, 0s);
  opacity: 0.4;
}

@keyframes particleFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); opacity: 0.3; }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-60px) rotate(180deg); opacity: 0.7; }
}

/* ===================================
   Stats Strip
   =================================== */

.stats-strip {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  padding: 40px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
}

.stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }

.stat-number {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-blue), var(--accent-gold));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: block;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ===================================
   Countdown Timer — Modern Flip Cards
   =================================== */

.countdown-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B1426 0%, #0f2044 50%, #0B1426 100%);
  color: var(--text-white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.countdown-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(14,165,233,0.08), transparent 70%);
}

.countdown-section .section-label {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.countdown-section h2 {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.countdown {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.countdown-item {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  padding: 28px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  min-width: 130px;
  text-align: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.countdown-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-blue), var(--accent-gold));
}

.countdown-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-color: rgba(14,165,233,0.4);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-blue);
}

.countdown-value {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-blue), var(--accent-cyan));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.countdown-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.countdown-separator {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  padding-bottom: 20px;
}

/* ===================================
   Section Titles — Modern
   =================================== */

.section-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-align: center;
}

.section-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.section-title-light {
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.section-subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.section-divider {
  width: 64px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-blue), var(--accent-gold));
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

/* ===================================
   Image Slider — Modern
   =================================== */

.slider-section {
  padding: var(--section-padding);
  background: var(--bg-soft);
}

.slider-container {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.slider {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}

.slide {
  min-width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.slide img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 500px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 8s ease;
}

.slide.active img { transform: scale(1.05); }

.slide-caption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(11,20,38,0.9) 0%, rgba(11,20,38,0.4) 60%, transparent 100%);
  color: var(--text-white);
  padding: 40px 36px 28px;
}

.slide-caption h3 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.slide-caption p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.slider-nav {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 20px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.slider-btn {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--text-white);
  pointer-events: all;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.slider-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.slider-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.slider-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.slider-dot.active {
  background: var(--text-white);
  width: 24px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ===================================
   About / Content Cards
   =================================== */

.content-section {
  padding: var(--section-padding);
}

.card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-blue), var(--accent-gold));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(14,165,233,0.15);
}

.card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.card h3 {
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.card-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14,165,233,0.1), rgba(6,182,212,0.1));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.card:hover .card-icon { transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg); }

/* Feature card variant */
.feature-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.feature-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--grad-card-hover);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(14,165,233,0.2);
}

.feature-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

.feature-card .card-icon {
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-blue), var(--accent-cyan));
  color: white;
}

.feature-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.feature-card p {
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ===================================
   Sponsors Section — Premium
   =================================== */

.sponsors-section {
  padding: var(--section-padding);
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sponsors-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(14,165,233,0.04), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sponsor-tier {
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.tier-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  justify-content: center;
}

.tier-line {
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  max-width: 160px;
  background: currentColor;
  opacity: 0.2;
}

.tier-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.tier-diamond .tier-title { color: var(--tier-diamond); }
.tier-diamond .tier-line  { background: var(--tier-diamond); opacity: 0.4; }

.tier-platinum .tier-title { color: var(--tier-platinum); }
.tier-platinum .tier-line  { background: var(--tier-platinum); opacity: 0.4; }

.tier-gold .tier-title { color: var(--tier-gold); }
.tier-gold .tier-line  { background: var(--tier-gold); opacity: 0.5; }

.tier-silver .tier-title { color: var(--tier-silver); }
.tier-silver .tier-line  { background: var(--tier-silver); opacity: 0.4; }

.sponsor-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 24px;
}

.tier-diamond .sponsor-grid  { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); }
.tier-platinum .sponsor-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); }
.tier-gold .sponsor-grid     { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(190px, 1fr)); }
.tier-silver .sponsor-grid   { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(170px, 1fr)); }

.sponsor-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.sponsor-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  z-index: -1;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  opacity: 0;
}

.tier-diamond .sponsor-card::before  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--tier-diamond), rgba(103,232,249,0.3)); }
.tier-platinum .sponsor-card::before { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--tier-platinum), rgba(203,213,225,0.3)); }
.tier-gold .sponsor-card::before     { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--tier-gold), rgba(245,158,11,0.3)); }
.tier-silver .sponsor-card::before   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--tier-silver), rgba(148,163,184,0.3)); }

.sponsor-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.sponsor-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.tier-diamond .sponsor-card:hover  { border-color: var(--tier-diamond);  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(103,232,249,0.2); }
.tier-platinum .sponsor-card:hover { border-color: var(--tier-platinum); box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(203,213,225,0.2); }
.tier-gold .sponsor-card:hover     { border-color: var(--tier-gold);     box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(245,158,11,0.2); }
.tier-silver .sponsor-card:hover   { border-color: var(--tier-silver);   box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(148,163,184,0.2); }

/* Shimmer effect */
.sponsor-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -60%;
  width: 40%;
  height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.35), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  transition: left 0.6s ease;
}

.sponsor-card:hover::after { left: 120%; }

.sponsor-logo-wrap {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
}

.tier-diamond .sponsor-logo-wrap  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(103,232,249,0.15), rgba(103,232,249,0.05)); }
.tier-platinum .sponsor-logo-wrap { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(203,213,225,0.2), rgba(203,213,225,0.05)); }
.tier-gold .sponsor-logo-wrap     { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(245,158,11,0.15), rgba(245,158,11,0.05)); }
.tier-silver .sponsor-logo-wrap   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(148,163,184,0.15), rgba(148,163,184,0.05)); }

.sponsor-card:hover .sponsor-logo-wrap { transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-3deg); }

/* Old class kept for compatibility */
.sponsor-logo { height: 80px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 15px; font-size: 2rem; }

.sponsor-name {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.sponsor-tagline {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

/* Become Sponsor CTA */
.sponsor-cta-box {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 60px 40px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.sponsor-cta-box::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 50%, rgba(14,165,233,0.15), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 50%, rgba(245,158,11,0.10), transparent 60%);
}

.sponsor-cta-box h3 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-white);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.sponsor-cta-box p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ===================================
   Page Header
   =================================== */

.page-header {
  background: var(--grad-hero);
  color: var(--text-white);
  padding: 100px 0 70px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-header::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 80%, rgba(14,165,233,0.1), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 20%, rgba(245,158,11,0.08), transparent 60%);
}

.page-header-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 50px 50px;
}

.page-header .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.page-header-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.page-header h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.page-header p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ===================================
   Buttons
   =================================== */

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  font-family: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-blue), var(--accent-cyan));
  color: var(--text-white);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(14,165,233,0.35);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(14,165,233,0.5);
}

.btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold), #E58C00);
  color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(245,158,11,0.35);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(245,158,11,0.5);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-blue);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--accent-blue);
  color: var(--text-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-white);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold), #E58C00);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

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

.btn-lg { padding: 16px 40px; font-size: 1rem; }

/* Ripple */
.btn {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  transition: width 0.5s ease, height 0.5s ease, opacity 0.5s ease;
  opacity: 0;
}
.btn:active::after { width: 200px; height: 200px; opacity: 0; }

/* ===================================
   Form Styles — Floating Labels
   =================================== */

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  position: relative;
}

/* Floating label style */
.form-float {
  position: relative;
}

.form-float label {
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: var(--transition);
  pointer-events: none;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0 4px;
}

.form-float textarea ~ label {
  top: 18px;
  transform: none;
}

.form-float input:focus ~ label,
.form-float input:not(:placeholder-shown) ~ label,
.form-float textarea:focus ~ label,
.form-float textarea:not(:placeholder-shown) ~ label,
.form-float select:focus ~ label,
.form-float select:not([value=""]) ~ label {
  top: 0;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  background: var(--bg-white);
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-mid);
}

.form-group label .req {
  color: var(--accent-rose);
  margin-left: 2px;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border: 2px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background: var(--bg-white);
  transition: var(--transition);
  outline: none;
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}

.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(14,165,233,0.1);
  background: #FAFEFF;
}

.form-control:hover:not(:focus) { border-color: #94A3B8; }

.form-control.error {
  border-color: var(--accent-rose);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(244,63,94,0.08);
}

.form-control.success {
  border-color: var(--accent-emerald);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(16,185,129,0.08);
}

textarea.form-control {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 130px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

select.form-control {
  cursor: pointer;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' fill='none' viewBox='0 0 24 24' stroke='%2364748B'%3E%3Cpath stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' stroke-width='2' d='M19 9l-7 7-7-7'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 14px center;
  background-size: 16px;
  padding-right: 44px;
}

/* Custom Checkbox / Radio */
.custom-check {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.custom-check input[type="checkbox"],
.custom-check input[type="radio"] {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
}

.check-box,
.radio-box {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  min-width: 20px;
  border: 2px solid #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 5px;
  margin-top: 1px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  background: var(--bg-white);
}

.radio-box { border-radius: 50%; }

.custom-check input:checked ~ .check-box {
  background: var(--accent-blue);
  border-color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.custom-check input:checked ~ .check-box::after {
  content: '';
  width: 5px;
  height: 9px;
  border: 2px solid white;
  border-left: none;
  border-top: none;
  transform: rotate(45deg) translateY(-1px);
}

.custom-check input:checked ~ .radio-box {
  border-color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.custom-check input:checked ~ .radio-box::after {
  content: '';
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-blue);
}

.custom-check:hover .check-box,
.custom-check:hover .radio-box {
  border-color: var(--accent-blue);
}

/* Form Section Headings */
.form-section-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.form-section-head .step-num {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-blue), var(--accent-cyan));
  color: white;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.form-section-head h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* Form field helper text */
.field-hint {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-top: 5px;
}

.field-error {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--accent-rose);
  margin-top: 5px;
  display: none;
}

.form-group.has-error .field-error { display: block; }

/* ===================================
   Pricing Cards
   =================================== */

.pricing-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 40px 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.pricing-card.featured {
  border-color: var(--accent-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(14,165,233,0.18);
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.pricing-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.pricing-card.featured:hover { transform: scale(1.03) translateY(-6px); }

.pricing-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold), #E58C00);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.pricing-icon {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.pricing-name {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.pricing-prices {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.pricing-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.pricing-row.highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14,165,233,0.08), rgba(6,182,212,0.08));
  border: 1px solid rgba(14,165,233,0.15);
}

.pricing-row .label { color: var(--text-light); font-weight: 500; }
.pricing-row .price { font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); font-size: 1rem; }

.pricing-features {
  list-style: none;
  margin-top: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  flex: 1;
}

.pricing-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  color: var(--text-mid);
}

.pricing-features li::before {
  content: '✓';
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(16,185,129,0.1);
  color: var(--accent-emerald);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pricing-cta {
  margin-top: 28px;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* ===================================
   Timeline / Dates
   =================================== */

.timeline {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 32px;
}

.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 8px;
  top: 8px;
  bottom: 8px;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--accent-blue), var(--accent-gold));
  border-radius: 1px;
}

.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.timeline-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -28px;
  top: 6px;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-blue);
  border: 2px solid var(--bg-white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(14,165,233,0.25);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.timeline-item:hover::before {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(245,158,11,0.25);
  transform: scale(1.3);
}

.timeline-date {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.timeline-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.timeline-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ===================================
   Committee Cards
   =================================== */

.committee-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 36px 24px;
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.committee-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-blue), var(--accent-gold));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.committee-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(14,165,233,0.15);
}

.committee-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.committee-photo {
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14,165,233,0.1), rgba(245,158,11,0.08));
  border: 3px solid rgba(14,165,233,0.15);
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
}

.committee-card:hover .committee-photo {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  border-color: rgba(14,165,233,0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(14,165,233,0.2);
}

.committee-name {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

/* ===================================
   Sponsor Logo Cards (.slc)
   =================================== */

/* Rhodium tier colours */
--tier-rhodium: #67E8F9;

.tier-rhodium .tier-title { color: #22D3EE; }
.tier-rhodium .tier-line  { background: #22D3EE; opacity: 0.4; }

/* Rhodium single-card centering */
.sgl-rhodium {
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
}

.sgl-rhodium .slc {
  max-width: 340px;
  width: 100%;
}

/* ── Common sponsor logo card ── */
.slc {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
}

.slc:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

/* Tier-specific border/hover colours */
.slc.tier-rhodium:hover  { border-color: #22D3EE; box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(34,211,238,0.22); }
.slc.tier-platinum:hover { border-color: var(--tier-platinum); box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(203,213,225,0.22); }
.slc.tier-gold:hover     { border-color: var(--tier-gold); box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(245,158,11,0.22); }
.slc.tier-silver:hover   { border-color: var(--tier-silver); box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(148,163,184,0.22); }

/* Top accent stripe on hover */
.slc::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.slc:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.slc.tier-rhodium::before  { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #67E8F9, #22D3EE); }
.slc.tier-platinum::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #94A3B8, var(--tier-platinum)); }
.slc.tier-gold::before     { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--tier-gold), #FCD34D); }
.slc.tier-silver::before   { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--tier-silver), #CBD5E1); }

/* Shimmer sweep */
.slc::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%; left: -60%;
  width: 40%; height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.4), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  transition: left 0.55s ease;
}
.slc:hover::after { left: 120%; }

/* Logo display area */
.slc-logo {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 20px 16px 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 90px;
  background: #fff;
  position: relative;
}

.slc-logo img {
  max-height: 70px;
  max-width: 100%;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

/* Fallback text shown when image is missing/broken */
.slc-fb {
  display: none;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-blue), var(--accent-cyan));
  color: white;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Show fallback when image fails */
.slc-logo img:not([src]),
.slc-logo img[src=""],
.slc-logo img.img-error { display: none; }
.slc-logo img.img-error ~ .slc-fb,
.slc-logo img:not([src]) ~ .slc-fb,
.slc-logo img[src=""] ~ .slc-fb { display: flex; }

/* Company name below logo */
.slc-name {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 12px 14px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.4;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  background: #FAFAFA;
  transition: color 0.25s;
}

.slc:hover .slc-name { color: var(--primary); }

/* Rhodium featured card — larger */
.sgl-rhodium .slc-logo { min-height: 120px; padding: 28px 24px 16px; }
.sgl-rhodium .slc-logo img { max-height: 90px; }
.sgl-rhodium .slc-name { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 14px 16px 18px; }

/* ── Special Sponsors grid ── */
.special-sponsor-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.special-sponsor-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.special-sponsor-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.special-badge {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-align: center;
}

.gala-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f2044, #1a3a6e);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.cultural-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4A1D96, #7C3AED);
  color: #E9D5FF;
}

.slc-special {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 20px 16px 16px;
  text-decoration: none;
  width: 100%;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.slc-special .slc-logo {
  border: none;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  min-height: 80px;
  background: transparent;
}

.slc-special .slc-name {
  background: transparent;
  border-top: none;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  padding: 8px 0 0;
}

/* Responsive sponsor grid gaps */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sgl-rhodium .slc-logo { min-height: 100px; }
  .special-sponsor-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Override the old sponsor-grid gap for .slc cards (denser than sponsor-card) */
.sponsor-grid:has(.slc) {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(160px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}

.tier-platinum .sponsor-grid:has(.slc),
.tier-gold .sponsor-grid:has(.slc) {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(150px, 1fr));
}

/* ===================================
   PMAI Office Bearer role badges
   =================================== */

/* President — gold accent */
.committee-card:has(.committee-title:first-of-type) { }

.committee-title {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* Role-specific colour overrides via sibling selectors on the photo glyph */
/* President */
.committee-card .committee-photo:has(+ h3 + .committee-title:first-of-type) { }

/* Fallback: style via photo icon colour per role using CSS attribute trick */
.office-president   { border-top: 3px solid var(--accent-gold) !important; }
.office-vp          { border-top: 3px solid var(--accent-blue) !important; }
.office-secretary   { border-top: 3px solid var(--accent-emerald) !important; }
.office-treasurer   { border-top: 3px solid var(--accent-cyan) !important; }
.office-director    { border-top: 3px solid var(--tier-platinum) !important; }

/* Coloured title text per role */
.office-president .committee-title { color: var(--accent-gold); }
.office-vp .committee-title        { color: var(--accent-blue); }
.office-secretary .committee-title { color: var(--accent-emerald); }
.office-treasurer .committee-title { color: var(--accent-cyan); }
.office-director .committee-title  { color: var(--tier-platinum); }

/* Photo icon tint per role */
.office-president .committee-photo { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(245,158,11,0.15), rgba(245,158,11,0.05)); border-color: rgba(245,158,11,0.35); }
.office-vp .committee-photo        { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14,165,233,0.12), rgba(14,165,233,0.04)); border-color: rgba(14,165,233,0.25); }
.office-secretary .committee-photo { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(16,185,129,0.12), rgba(16,185,129,0.04)); border-color: rgba(16,185,129,0.25); }
.office-treasurer .committee-photo { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6,182,212,0.12), rgba(6,182,212,0.04)); border-color: rgba(6,182,212,0.25); }
.office-director .committee-photo  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(203,213,225,0.18), rgba(203,213,225,0.06)); border-color: rgba(203,213,225,0.3); }

.committee-affiliation {
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

/* ===================================
   Footer — Modern Dark
   =================================== */

.footer {
  background: #060D1A;
  color: var(--text-white);
  padding: 80px 0 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(14,165,233,0.4), rgba(245,158,11,0.4), transparent);
}

.footer-content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2.2fr 1fr 1.8fr;
  gap: 56px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.footer-logo {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-logo .logo-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fff 60%, var(--accent-gold));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  display: block;
}

.footer-logo .logo-sub {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.footer-section p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-section h3 {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-section ul {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-section ul li a,
.footer-section ul li {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.footer-section ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  padding-left: 6px;
}

.social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.social-link {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.social-link:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  color: var(--primary);
}

.footer-newsletter input[type="email"] {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-newsletter input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
.footer-newsletter input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: rgba(245,158,11,0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(245,158,11,0.1);
}

.footer-newsletter .btn {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 10px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  padding: 24px 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-bottom p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

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

.advisory-card.exhibitor-card {
  border-left-color: transparent;
  border-top: 2px solid transparent;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 18px 16px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.advisory-card.exhibitor-card:hover {
  border-top-color: var(--accent-blue);
  border-left-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.advisory-card.exhibitor-card .advisory-name {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  text-align: center;
}

.advisory-card.exhibitor-card .advisory-org {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

/* ===================================
   Advisory Committee Compact Cards
   =================================== */

.advisory-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(230px, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.advisory-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  padding: 16px 18px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}

.advisory-card:hover {
  border-left-color: var(--accent-blue);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transform: translateX(3px);
  background: #FAFEFF;
}

.advisory-name {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.advisory-org {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .advisory-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; }
  .advisory-card { padding: 12px 14px; }
  .advisory-name { font-size: 0.82rem; }
  .advisory-org  { font-size: 0.72rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .advisory-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ===================================
   Grid Layouts
   =================================== */

.grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
}

.grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
}

.grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}

/* ===================================
   Scroll-to-top
   =================================== */

.scroll-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-blue), var(--accent-cyan));
  color: white;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(14,165,233,0.4);
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.8);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1000;  /* above overlay (999), below nav (1200) */
}

.scroll-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  pointer-events: all;
}

.scroll-top:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(14,165,233,0.5);
}

/* ===================================
   Alert / Toast
   =================================== */

.alert {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.alert-success {
  background: rgba(16,185,129,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16,185,129,0.3);
  color: #065F46;
}

.alert-error {
  background: rgba(244,63,94,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(244,63,94,0.3);
  color: #9F1239;
}

/* ===================================
   Responsive Design
   =================================== */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stats-grid .stat-item:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
  .stats-grid .stat-item:nth-child(3) { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
  .stats-grid .stat-item:nth-child(4) { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-right: none; }

  /* Compact quick links at 1024px */
  .header-quick-link { padding: 0 10px; font-size: 0.74rem; }
  .header-top-item   { padding: 0 10px; font-size: 0.74rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 968px) {

  /* Show hamburger */
  .mobile-menu-toggle { display: flex; }

  /* Show drawer header elements */
  .nav-menu-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 20px 24px 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .nav-menu-brand {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  }

  .nav-close-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .nav-close-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(244,63,94,0.15);
    border-color: rgba(244,63,94,0.3);
    color: var(--accent-rose);
  }

  /* Mobile nav drawer — stays inside header element (no DOM re-parenting).
     Starts at --header-h so it never overlaps the sticky header row. */
  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--header-h, 108px);                    /* just below the sticky header */
    right: -320px;
    width: min(300px, 85vw);
    height: calc(100dvh - var(--header-h, 108px));  /* full remaining height */
    background: #0a1020;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: 8px 0 32px;
    gap: 2px;
    transition: right 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
    box-shadow: -12px 0 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
    overflow-y: auto;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    z-index: 1200;   /* above header (1100) so close btn is always reachable */
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    list-style: none;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  }

  .nav-menu.active { right: 0; }

  /* Hide the in-drawer close/brand header — we no longer need it since
     the drawer starts below the header (hamburger handles close, overlay handles close) */
  .nav-menu-header { display: none; }

  .nav-menu > li {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }

  .nav-menu a {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 13px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-size:13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .nav-menu a::after { display: none; }

  .nav-menu a:hover,
  .nav-menu a.active {
    color: var(--text-white);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  }

  .nav-menu a.active {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    background: rgba(245,158,11,0.08);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-gold);
    padding-left: 13px;
  }

  /* Mobile dropdown */
  .nav-has-dropdown > a .nav-chevron {
    margin-left: auto;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  }

  .nav-has-dropdown.open > a .nav-chevron {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
  }

  .nav-dropdown {
    position: static;
    transform: none !important;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: none;
    padding: 4px 0 4px 12px;
    margin-top: 4px;
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-dropdown::before { display: none; }

  .nav-has-dropdown.open .nav-dropdown {
    display: block;
  }

  .nav-dropdown li a {
    padding: 10px 14px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .nav-menu-cta-wrap {
    padding: 8px 16px !important;
    margin-top: 8px;
  }

  .nav-cta {
    display: block !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 13px 22px !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  }

  /* Hero adjustments */
  .hero { min-height: auto; padding: 90px 0 60px; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 2.2rem; }
  .section-title { font-size: 1.9rem; }
  .pricing-card.featured { transform: none; }
  .hero-detail { padding: 12px 18px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --section-padding: 70px 0; }

  /* Stack header-top vertically */
  .header-top .container {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .header-top-left {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    gap: 0;
  }

  .header-top-right {
    border-left: none;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    overflow-x: auto;
  }

  .header-top-right::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

  .hero { padding: 80px 0 50px; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 1.9rem; }
  .hero-details { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; max-width: 380px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .hero-detail { justify-content: flex-start; }

  .countdown-item { padding: 20px 16px; min-width: 100px; }
  .countdown-value { font-size: 2.8rem; }

  .slide img { height: 300px; }

  .footer-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }

  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  /* Hide date text on very small screens */
  .header-top-date { display: none; }
  /* Keep the rest scrollable */
  .header-top-left { overflow-x: auto; flex-wrap: nowrap; }
  .header-top-left::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  :root { --section-padding: 56px 0; --container-padding: 0 16px; }

  .hero h1 { font-size: 1.65rem; }
  .countdown { gap: 10px; }
  .countdown-item { padding: 16px 12px; min-width: 80px; }
  .countdown-value { font-size: 2.2rem; }

  .sponsor-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; }

  .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stat-number { font-size: 2rem; }

  .form-control { font-size: 16px; }

  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .cta-button, .cta-button-secondary { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ===================================
   Utility Classes
   =================================== */

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

.mt-20 { margin-top: 20px; }
.mt-30 { margin-top: 30px; }
.mt-40 { margin-top: 40px; }
.mt-60 { margin-top: 60px; }

.mb-20 { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.mb-30 { margin-bottom: 30px; }
.mb-40 { margin-bottom: 40px; }
.mb-60 { margin-bottom: 60px; }

.bg-soft { background: var(--bg-soft); }
.bg-dark  { background: var(--bg-dark); }

/* Tag / Badge */
.tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.tag-blue   { background: rgba(14,165,233,0.1); color: #0284C7; }
.tag-gold   { background: rgba(245,158,11,0.1); color: #B45309; }
.tag-green  { background: rgba(16,185,129,0.1); color: #047857; }

/* ===================================
   Loading Skeleton (optional)
   =================================== */

@keyframes shimmer {
  0%   { background-position: -200% center; }
  100% { background-position: 200% center; }
}

/* ===================================
   Main Fade-in for page load
   =================================== */

@keyframes pageIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

main, .hero, .countdown-section {
  animation: pageIn 0.5s ease both;
}