/* =========================================
   1. Design System & Variables
   ========================================= */
:root {
    /* Colors - Dark Theme (Default) */
    --bg-background: #09090b;
    --bg-card: #18181b;
    --bg-surface: #121214;

    --text-primary: #fafafa;
    --text-secondary: #a1a1aa;
    --text-muted: #71717a;

    --color-primary: #3b82f6;
    /* Blue 500 */
    --color-primary-dark: #2563eb;
    /* Blue 600 */
    --color-primary-glow: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5);

    /* Spacing */
    --container-width: 1400px;
    --header-height: 70px;
    --radius-sm: 0.375rem;
    --radius-md: 0.5rem;
    --radius-lg: 0.75rem;

    /* --- Fonts --- */
    --font-sans: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
    --font-mono: 'Geist Mono', monospace;

    /* Categories Section Specific */
    --cat-primary: #202665;
    --cat-secondary: #f28518;
    --cat-bg-muted: oklch(0.97 0 0 / 0.5);

    /* Prize Colors */
    --color-gold: #ca8a04;
    --color-silver: #4b5563;
    --color-bronze: #b45309;
}

/* =========================================
   0. Background System (New)
   ========================================= */
#canvas-container {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    z-index: -10;
    background-color: var(--bg-background);
    overflow: hidden;
}

#magnetic-grid {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 2;
    /* On top of gradient */
}

/* Mesh Gradient Blobs */
.mesh-gradient {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    filter: blur(120px);
    opacity: 0.6;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.blob {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: float 20s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.blob-1 {
    top: -10%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 50vw;
    height: 50vw;
    background: #3b82f6;
    opacity: 0.15;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.blob-2 {
    bottom: -10%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 60vw;
    height: 60vw;
    background: #f97316;
    opacity: 0.1;
    animation-delay: -5s;
}

.blob-3 {
    top: 40%;
    left: 30%;
    width: 40vw;
    height: 40vw;
    background: #2563eb;
    opacity: 0.1;
    animation-delay: -10s;
}

@keyframes float {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    }

    33% {
        transform: translate(30px, -50px) scale(1.1);
    }

    66% {
        transform: translate(-20px, 20px) scale(0.9);
    }
}

/* Light Mode Overrides */


/* =========================================
   2. Reset & Base Styles
   ========================================= */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    background-color: var(--bg-background);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: opacity 0.2s;
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

button,
input,
select {
    font-family: inherit;
}

.container {
    max-width: var(--container-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
}

.bg-muted-50 {
    background-color: var(--bg-surface);
}



/* Patterns */
.bg-grid {
    background-size: 40px 40px;
    background-image: linear-gradient(to right, var(--border-color) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--border-color) 1px, transparent 1px);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, black 40%, transparent 100%);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, black 40%, transparent 100%);
}

.bg-dots {
    background-image: radial-gradient(var(--border-color) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 24px 24px;
}

/* Typography */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4 {
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.text-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #3b82f6, #a855f7);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
}

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

.text-highlight-blue {
    color: #4c5fd5;
    /* Dark Blue-Purple */
}



.mb-2 {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.mb-4 {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.mt-4 {
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.block {
    display: block;
}

/* =========================================
   3. Components
   ========================================= */

/* Buttons */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: white;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.btn-outline {
    background-color: transparent;
    border-color: var(--border-color);
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background-color: var(--bg-surface);
}

.btn-lg {
    padding: 0.8rem 1.6rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.btn-sm {
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.btn-block {
    width: 100%;
}

.btn-icon {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    padding: 0.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.btn-icon:hover {
    background-color: var(--bg-surface);
}

/* Cards */
.card {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}

.card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    border-color: var(--text-muted);
}



/* Badges */
.badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.badge-outline {
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

.badge-secondary {
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.dot-green {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background-color: var(--success);
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-right: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--success);
}

/* Inputs */
input,
select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    background-color: var(--bg-background);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.2s;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

input:focus,
select:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.form-hint {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* =========================================
   4. Header & Navigation
   ========================================= */
.scroll-progress {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0%;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    z-index: 1001;
    transition: width 0.1s;
}

.header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: var(--header-height);
    background: rgba(9, 9, 11, 0.8);
    /* base dark bg with opacity */
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    z-index: 1000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}



.header-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    /* Prevent wrapping */
}

/* ... skipped logo styles ... */




.logo:hover {
    opacity: 0.8;
    /* hover:opacity-80 */
}

.logo-icon {
    width: 40px;
    /* w-10 */
    height: 40px;
    /* h-10 */
    border-radius: 8px;
    /* rounded-lg */
    object-fit: contain;
    /* object-contain */
}

.logo-text {
    display: none;
    /* hidden */
    flex-direction: column;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .logo-text {
        display: block;
        /* sm:block */
    }
}

.logo-main {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 700;
    /* font-bold */
    font-size: 18px;
    /* text-lg */
    line-height: 28px;
    /* text-lg leading */
    color: #202665;
    /* text-primary */
}

.logo-highlight {
    color: inherit;
    /* Make it part of the main title color */
}

.logo-sub {
    display: block;
    font-size: 12px;
    /* text-xs */
    line-height: 16px;
    /* text-xs leading */
    color: oklch(0.556 0 0);
    /* text-muted-foreground */
    margin-top: -4px;
    /* -mt-1 */
    text-transform: capitalize;
}

/* =========================================
   Logo Link Design Styles (New)
   ========================================= */

:root {
    /* Using specific values found in your globals.css */
    --primary-color: #202665;
    --muted-text-color: #6b7280;
    /* Approximation of oklch(0.556 0 0) */
}

/* Container (The Link) */
.logo-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    /* space-x-3 */
    padding: 6px;
    /* p-1.5 */
    margin: -6px;
    /* -m-1.5 (Correction for padding) */
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
    /* transition-opacity */
}

.logo-link:hover {
    opacity: 0.8;
    /* hover:opacity-80 */
}

/* Image Wrapper */
.logo-image-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Image */
.logo-img {
    width: 70px;
    /* Balanced size with text */
    height: 70px;
    /* Balanced size with text */
    border-radius: 8px;
    /* rounded-lg */
    object-fit: contain;
    /* Show the entire logo without cropping */
    object-position: center;
    /* Center the visible portion */
    display: block;
    /* Removes default inline image spacing */
}

/* Text Container */
.logo-text-container {
    display: block;
    /* Always visible */
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

/* Title Text ("SKU IoT'25") */
.logo-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    /* text-xl */
    font-weight: 700;
    /* font-bold */
    color: #3b82f6;
    /* Blue color to match reference */
    line-height: 1.2;
}

/* Subtitle Text ("Challenge") */
.logo-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    /* text-xs */
    color: #9ca3af;
    /* Gray color to match reference */
    margin-top: -2px;
    /* Tighter spacing */
    line-height: 1;
}

.desktop-nav {
    display: none;
    gap: 3rem;
    /* Increased gap */
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .desktop-nav {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
    }
}

.nav-link {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #e2e8f0;
    /* Light text */
    font-weight: 600;
    /* Bolder links */
    position: relative;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.nav-link:hover {
    color: white;
}

.nav-link.active {
    color: #3b82f6;
    /* Blue Active */
}



.header-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

/* Theme Toggle Icons */

/* Mobile Menu */
.mobile-only {
    display: none;
}

.desk-only {
    display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .mobile-only {
        display: none;
    }

    .desk-only {
        display: inline-flex;
    }
}

.mobile-menu-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    z-index: 1002;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

.mobile-menu-overlay.open {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.mobile-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 80%;
    max-width: 320px;
    background-color: var(--bg-background);
    border-left: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    z-index: 1003;
    transform: translateX(100%);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.mobile-menu.open {
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.mobile-menu-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.mobile-menu-title {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.mobile-nav {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

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

/* =========================================
   5. Hero Section
   ========================================= */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 2rem);
    padding-bottom: 6rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 90vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero-section {
        padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 3rem);
    }
}

.hero-bg-grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: linear-gradient(to right, #ffffff05 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, #ffffff05 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 40px 40px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at center, black, transparent 80%);
    z-index: -2;
}



.hero-bg-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--color-primary-glow) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0.2;
    filter: blur(80px);
    z-index: -1;
    animation: pulse-glow 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes pulse-glow {
    0% {
        opacity: 0.15;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.9);
    }

    100% {
        opacity: 0.25;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
    }
}

.hero-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    /* text-align: center; Removed to allow main-layout to control */
    max-width: 1200px;
    /* Increased from 900px */
}


.hero-brand-logo-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    gap: 0.75rem;



}

.hero-brand-logo {
    height: 10rem;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 90%;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 40px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1));
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    margin-right: -3rem;
}

.hero-brand-divider {
    margin-left: 1;
    width: 2px;
    height: 7.25rem;
    background: #f28518;
    border-radius: 1px;
    opacity: 0.8;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    top: -0.49rem;
}

.hero-brand-text {
    font-size: 5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #202665;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    font-family: 'Trajan Pro', serif;
    line-height: 1;
    white-space: nowrap;
    text-shadow: 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    top: -1rem;
}

.hero-brand-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-brand-logo-container {
        gap: 0.5rem;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    .hero-brand-logo {
        height: 4.5rem;
    }

    .hero-brand-divider {
        height: 3rem;
        width: 1.5px;
    }

    .hero-brand-text {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
}

/* Hero Split Layout - Mobile First */

.hero-main-layout {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 3rem;
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
}

.hero-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.hero-visual {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    animation: hero-live-float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

dotlottie-wc {
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    max-width: 100%;
}

/* Desktop Split Layout */
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .hero-main-layout {
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: left;
        justify-content: space-between;
        gap: 4rem;
    }

    .hero-content {
        flex: 1;
        max-width: 600px;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .hero-visual {
        flex: 1;
        justify-content: flex-end;
        max-width: 550px;
    }

    dotlottie-wc {
        width: 100%;
        height: auto;
        max-width: 550px;
        aspect-ratio: 1;
    }

    .hero-actions {
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }
}

.badge-wrapper {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
    font-weight: 800;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 5rem;
    }
}

/* Glass Card Design Styles Removed */
/* The hero content now blends seamlessly with the background */

.hero-status-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.2);
    border-radius: 9999px;
    color: #4ade80;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem auto;
    /* Centered with bottom margin */
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.status-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: currentColor;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px currentColor;
    animation: pulse-green 2s infinite;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    text-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 5.5rem;
    }
}

.text-gradient-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a855f7 0%, #f97316 50%, #ec4899 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
    background-size: 200% auto;
    animation: gradient-shift 5s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes gradient-shift {
    0% {
        background-position: 0% 50%;
    }

    50% {
        background-position: 100% 50%;
    }

    100% {
        background-position: 0% 50%;
    }
}

.hero-visual {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    animation: hero-live-float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, filter 0.4s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.hero-visual:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    filter: brightness(1.1) drop-shadow(0 0 30px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4));
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes hero-live-float {

    0% {
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1) rotate(0deg);
        filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 15px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1));
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1) rotate(0deg);
        filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 15px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1));
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-20px) scale(1.03) rotate(1deg);
        filter: drop-shadow(0 25px 25px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2));
    }
}

@keyframes pulse-green {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.4);
    }

    70% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(74, 222, 128, 0);
    }

    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(74, 222, 128, 0);
    }
}

.hero-description {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out 0.2s backwards;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
    font-weight: 800;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out backwards;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 5rem;
    }
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
    }

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

.hero-logos {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    margin-left: 6rem;
    margin-right: 6rem;
    opacity: 0.98;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out 0.1s backwards;
    background-color: white;
    position: relative;
    left: -5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-radius: 15px;

}

.hero-partner-logo {
    height: 2rem;
    width: auto;
    opacity: 0.8;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-partner-logo:hover {
    opacity: 1;
}

.logo-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 2.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3), transparent);
}

.hero-event-logo {
    height: 12rem;
    width: auto;
    opacity: 1;
    filter: none;

    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.hero-event-logo:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.02);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25)) drop-shadow(0 0 40px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15));
}

@media (max-width: 899px) {
    .hero-logos {
        justify-content: center;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
        position: relative;
        left: 0rem;



    }
}

.btn-primary-hero {
    background-color: #1e1b4b;
    /* Deep Indigo 950 */
    color: white;
    border: 1px solid #312e81;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-primary-hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
            transparent,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2),
            transparent);
    transition: 0.5s;
    animation: shine-sweep 3s infinite;
}

@keyframes shine-sweep {
    0% {
        left: -100%;
    }

    10%,
    100% {
        left: 100%;
    }
}

.btn-primary-hero:hover {
    background-color: #312e81;
    border-color: #4338ca;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
}

.btn-outline-hero {
    background-color: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.btn-outline-hero:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    /* very subtle light */
    border-color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Updated Hero Stats from Ref */
.hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 4rem;
    /* Increased gap for better separation */
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 4rem;
    padding-top: 2rem;
}

.stat-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    /* Center align */
    text-align: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    min-width: 140px;
}

.stat-icon-wrapper {
    width: 4rem;
    height: 4rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-card:hover .stat-icon-wrapper {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.stat-card:nth-child(1) .stat-icon-wrapper {
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.stat-card:nth-child(2) .stat-icon-wrapper {
    animation-delay: 1.5s;
}

.stat-card:nth-child(3) .stat-icon-wrapper {
    animation-delay: 3s;
}

.stat-card:nth-child(4) .stat-icon-wrapper {
    animation-delay: 4.5s;
}

@keyframes float-y {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-10px);
    }
}

/* Icon Color Variants */
/* Icon Color Variants */
.icon-blue {
    background-color: rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.2);
    /* denser blue bg */
    color: #60a5fa;
    /* lighter blue icon */
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
}

.icon-orange {
    background-color: rgba(154, 52, 18, 0.2);
    /* denser orange/brown bg */
    color: #fb923c;
    /* lighter orange icon */
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.1);
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out 0.4s backwards;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .hero-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        padding: 0 1rem;
    }

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

.stat-value {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    /* Extra bold */
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    /* slate-400 */
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* =========================================
   6. Sections (About, Cats, etc.)
   ========================================= */
.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.section-subtitle {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* About Grid */
.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

.about-card {
    padding: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
}

.about-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
    /* border-primary/20 */
}

.card-icon-wrapper {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    /* bg-primary/10 */
    border-radius: 50%;
    /* Circular bg as per request */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.about-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.about-card p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Objectives Footer */
.objectives-box {
    margin-top: 4rem;
    padding: 3rem;
    text-align: center;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1), rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.1));
    /* Gradient from Primary to Secondary/Orange */
    border-radius: 1rem;
    /* rounded-2xl approx */
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.objectives-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.objectives-text {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    /* user said in a gradient container so text should be readable, mostly primary or foreground */
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* About Resources Section */
.about-resources {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .about-resources {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

.resource-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.resource-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}



.resource-icon-wrapper {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.resource-icon-wrapper.whatsapp {
    background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.1);
    color: #25d366;
}

.resource-icon-wrapper.document {
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.resource-icon-wrapper.proposal {
    background: rgba(251, 146, 60, 0.1);
    color: #fb923c;
}

.resource-card:hover .resource-icon-wrapper {

    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.resource-icon-wrapper .icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
}

.resource-content h4 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.resource-content p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.icon-sm {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
}

.mt-4 {
    margin-top: 1rem;
}


/* Categories */
.categories-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .categories-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

.bg-muted-50 {
    background-color: rgba(24, 24, 27, 0.5);
    /* Fallback/Approx for oklch */
}



.categories-gap {
    gap: 2rem;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .categories-gap {
        gap: 3rem;
    }
}

/* Category Card Design */
.category-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    padding: 0;
    /* Reset default card padding to handle inner layout if needed, essentially we want to control it */
    overflow: hidden;
}

.category-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
    /* Transparent primary blue */
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}



/* Inner content spacing */
.category-content {
    padding: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

.cat-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.cat-icon-box {
    width: 3rem;
    height: 3rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    /* Primary/10 */
    color: var(--color-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}



.badge-prize {
    background-color: var(--cat-secondary);
    color: white;
}

.cat-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.cat-subtitle {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    /* Increased spacing after subtitle */
}

/* Specific styling for nested headers to prevent overlap */
.category-content h3.cat-list-title,
.category-content h4.cat-list-title {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Ensure paragraph after subtitle has space */
.cat-subtitle+p {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.cat-lists {
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    /* Increased gap between major sections (Focus Areas vs Requirements) */
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.cat-list-title {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.mr-2 {
    margin-right: 0.5rem;
}

.cat-list {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.cat-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    /* Better for multi-line list items */
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    /* Increased spacing between items */
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.bullet {
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    /* Align bullet with top of first line */
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.bullet-primary {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
}



.bullet-secondary {
    background-color: var(--cat-secondary);
}

/* Registration Deadline Box */
.deadline-box {
    margin-top: 3rem;
    background-color: #0c0b10;
    /* Very dark background from ref */
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}



.deadline-icon {
    width: 3rem;
    /* Larger icon */
    height: 3rem;
    color: #5b68eb;
    /* Blue icon as per common style, or user's requested style */
    opacity: 0.8;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}



.deadline-text h4 {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.deadline-text p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1rem;
    max-width: 600px;
}

.badge-deadline {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    letter-spacing: normal;
    background-color: #a13d3d;
    /* Muted red/brown from reference */
    color: #fee2e2;
    /* Light text */
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}



/* Scroll Animation Base */
.scroll-animate {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease-out, transform 0.6s ease-out;
}

.scroll-animate.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Stagger delays for scroll animation */
.delay-100 {
    transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.delay-200 {
    transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.delay-300 {
    transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

.delay-400 {
    transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

/* Timeline */
/* =========================================
   Timeline Section - Industrial IoT Design
   ========================================= */

/* Timeline Wrapper with SVG Layer */
.timeline-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding-left: 3rem;
}

/* SVG Vertical Track */
.timeline-svg {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 60px;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.timeline-track {
    stroke-dasharray: 3000;
    stroke-dashoffset: 3000;
    animation: drawPath 2s ease-out forwards;
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

@keyframes drawPath {
    to {
        stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
}

/* Timeline Container */
.timeline {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

/* Timeline Item */
.timeline-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.timeline-item.scroll-animate {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-20px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

.timeline-item.scroll-animate.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Staggered Animation Delays */
.timeline-item.scroll-animate:nth-child(1) {
    transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.timeline-item.scroll-animate:nth-child(2) {
    transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.timeline-item.scroll-animate:nth-child(3) {
    transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

.timeline-item.scroll-animate:nth-child(4) {
    transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

.timeline-item.scroll-animate:nth-child(5) {
    transition-delay: 0.5s;
}

/* Status Tags - Top Left Corner */
.status-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: -12px;
    left: 80px;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    z-index: 10;

    /* Bouncy Pop-in Animation */
    transform: scale(0);
    animation: statusPop 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) forwards;
    animation-delay: 0.8s;
}

@keyframes statusPop {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }
}

/* Status Tag Variants */
.status-done .status-tag {
    background: #27272a;
    color: #a1a1aa;
}

.status-live .status-tag {
    background: #f97316;
    color: white;
    animation: statusPop 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) forwards,
        livePulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    animation-delay: 0.8s, 1.3s;
}

@keyframes livePulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.7);
    }

    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0);
    }
}

.status-upcoming .status-tag {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid #3b82f6;
    color: #3b82f6;
}

/* Timeline Marker (Dot) */
.timeline-marker {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    z-index: 2;

    /* Default: Hollow circle */
    border: 2px solid #3b82f6;
    background: var(--bg-background);

    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

/* Status-based Marker Styling */
.status-done .timeline-marker {
    border-color: #71717a;
    background: var(--bg-background);
}

.status-live .timeline-marker {
    border: none;
    background: #f97316;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.2),
        0 0 12px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.4);
    animation: markerGlow 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes markerGlow {

    0%,
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.2),
            0 0 12px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.4);
    }

    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.1),
            0 0 20px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.6);
    }
}

.status-upcoming .timeline-marker {
    border-color: #3b82f6;
    background: var(--bg-background);
}

/* Timeline Content Card */
.timeline-content {
    flex: 1;
    background: rgba(24, 24, 27, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid #27272a;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.timeline-content:hover {
    border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.timeline-date {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #a1a1aa;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    display: block;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.timeline-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fafafa;
}

.timeline-content p {
    color: #a1a1aa;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .timeline-wrapper {
        padding-left: 2rem;
    }

    .timeline-svg {
        width: 40px;
    }

    .timeline-item {
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .status-tag {
        left: 50px;
        font-size: 0.65rem;
        padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
    }

    .timeline-marker {
        width: 14px;
        height: 14px;
    }
}

/* Prizes */
.prizes-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: end;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .prizes-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr 1fr;
    }
}

.prize-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

.rank-1 {
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    border-color: #eab308;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.1), var(--bg-card));
    order: -1;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .rank-1 {
        order: 0;
        transform: scale(1.05);
        z-index: 2;
    }
}

.prize-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.prize-amount {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin: 0.5rem 0;
}

.prize-rank {
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.prize-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.prize-crow {
    font-size: 2rem;
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.awards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
}

@media (min-width: 600px) {
    .awards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

.award-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

/* Registration */
.register-container {
    max-width: 600px;
}

/* Google Form Integration */
/* Google Form Integration - Custom Native Look */
.registration-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.form-section {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Header Styles */
.form-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.header-icon-wrapper {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.form-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.form-header-badge {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.badge-primary {
    background-color: #3b82f6;
    color: white;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.badge-orange {
    background-color: #f97316;
    color: white;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Form Grid */
.form-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .form-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .form-group.full-width {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }
}

/* Form Groups */
.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.form-group label {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-left: 0.25rem;
}

.required {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-left: 2px;
}

/* Input Wrappers */
.input-wrapper,
.select-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.input-icon,
.select-icon {
    position: absolute;
    right: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1rem;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Inputs & Selects */
.registration-form input,
.registration-form select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
    background: #09090b;
    /* Darker bg for inputs */
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    appearance: none;
}

.registration-form input:focus,
.registration-form select:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--color-primary);
    background: #09090b;
}





.registration-form input::placeholder {
    color: #52525b;
}



.form-hint {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-left: 0.25rem;
}

/* Section Footer (Add Member) */
.section-footer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px dashed var(--border-color);
}

.member-count {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Custom Checkbox */
.terms-checkbox {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.checkbox-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    /* Center vertically */
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 35px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    user-select: none;
}

.checkbox-container input {
    position: absolute;
    opacity: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    height: 0;
    width: 0;
}

.checkmark {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    /* Center checkmark */
    height: 22px;
    width: 22px;
    background-color: var(--bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}

.checkbox-container:hover input~.checkmark {
    border-color: var(--text-muted);
}

.checkbox-container input:checked~.checkmark {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.checkmark:after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    display: none;
}

.checkbox-container input:checked~.checkmark:after {
    display: block;
}

.checkbox-container .checkmark:after {
    left: 7px;
    top: 3px;
    width: 6px;
    height: 12px;
    border: solid white;
    border-width: 0 2px 2px 0;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* Submit Button */
.submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 1rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Success Message */
.form-success {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
    animation: fadeUp 0.6s ease-out;
}

.success-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
}

.form-success h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.form-success p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Submitted State */
.registration-form.submitted {
    display: none;
}


/* Footer */
.footer {
    border-top: 1px solid #1f1f23;
    /* Very subtle border */
    padding: 5rem 0 0;
    margin-top: 6rem;
    background: #000000;
    /* Pure black as per ref */
    color: #e4e4e7;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}



.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
        /* Brand gets more space */
        gap: 4rem;
    }
}

/* Brand Column */
.footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    max-width: 400px;
}

.footer-desc {
    color: #a1a1aa;
    /* Muted text */
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Footer Headings */
.footer h4 {
    color: #fafafa;
    /* White heading */
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}



/* Links & Contact Lists */
.footer-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.8rem;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: #a1a1aa;
    transition: color 0.2s;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: #3b82f6;
    /* Primary blue on hover */
}

/* Contact Items */
.footer-contact {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    color: #a1a1aa;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.contact-item i {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    /* Icon color */
    margin-top: 3px;
    /* Align with text */
    width: 16px;
}

.contact-item a {
    color: #a1a1aa;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.contact-item a:hover {
    color: #fafafa;
}

/* Bottom Bar */
.footer-bottom-bar {
    border-top: 1px solid #1f1f23;
    /* Separator */
    padding: 2rem 0;
}



.footer-bottom-flex {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    color: #71717a;
    /* Darker muted text for copyright */
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-bottom-flex {
        flex-direction: row;
    }
}

.footer-legal-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.footer-legal-links a {
    color: #71717a;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.footer-legal-links a:hover {
    color: #a1a1aa;
}

/* =========================================
   Registration Section (Split Screen)
   ========================================= */
.register-container-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    max-width: var(--container-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .register-container-split {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
        gap: 5rem;
        align-items: start;
    }
}

/* Left Column */
.register-left-col {
    position: relative;
    padding-top: 1rem;
}

.sticky-wrapper {
    position: sticky;
    top: 6rem;
    /* stick below header */
}

/* Benefits List inside Left Column */
.register-benefits {
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.icon-box-sm {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.icon-box-sm .icon {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Section Header in Split Layout */
.section-header.text-left {
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: 2rem !important;
}

.section-header.text-left .section-title {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    /* Larger */
}

/* Right Column (Form Wrapper) */
.register-right-col {
    background: transparent;
    /* or card bg if preferred */
}

.registration-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
}

/* Utilities used in new layout */
.d-flex {
    display: flex;
}

.align-items-start {
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.mr-4 {
    margin-right: 1.5rem;
}

.mb-6 {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.mb-8 {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.text-lg {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
}

.font-bold {
    font-weight: 700;
}

.text-sm {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

/* Keep existing Form Sections */
.form-section {
    background-color: rgba(24, 24, 27, 0.6);
    /* Slightly more transparent */
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

/* =========================================
   7. Animations & Utilities
   ========================================= */
.icon {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
}

/* Scroll Animations Init */
.scroll-animate {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.scroll-animate.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Stagger Animations */
.animate-item {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    animation: fadeUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

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

.animate-stagger .animate-item:nth-child(1) {
    animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.animate-stagger .animate-item:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.animate-stagger .animate-item:nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.animate-stagger .animate-item:nth-child(4) {
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

.animate-stagger-delay {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
    animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

.animate-pulse {
    animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.4);
    }

    70% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0);
    }

    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0);
    }
}

/* =========================================
   7. Prize Section (New)
   ========================================= */
.prize-category-block {
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.prize-cat-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    /* subtle depth */
}

.prize-cat-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.prize-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .prize-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        align-items: end;
        /* Align cards to bottom so 1st place can be taller */
    }
}

.prize-card-new {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.prize-card-new:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
}

/* Rank Specific Styling */
.rank-1-card {
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(202, 138, 4, 0.05), var(--bg-card));
    padding-top: 3rem;
    /* Taller or more emphasis */
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
}

.rank-2-card {
    border-color: var(--color-silver);
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(75, 85, 99, 0.05), var(--bg-card));
}

.rank-3-card {
    border-color: var(--color-bronze);
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.05), var(--bg-card));
}

.prize-icon-circle {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border: 2px solid currentColor;
    font-size: 2rem;
}

.rank-1-card .prize-icon-circle {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    background: rgba(202, 138, 4, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(202, 138, 4, 0.2);
}

.rank-2-card .prize-icon-circle {
    color: var(--color-silver);
    background: rgba(75, 85, 99, 0.1);
}

.rank-3-card .prize-icon-circle {
    color: var(--color-bronze);
    background: rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.1);
}

.prize-pos-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    /* text-xl */
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.prize-amount {
    font-size: 1.875rem;
    /* text-3xl */
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.prize-list {
    text-align: left;
    width: 100%;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    padding-left: 0;
}

.prize-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.prize-list li .prize-dot {
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
}

.prize-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-right: 0.75rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.rank-1-card .prize-dot {
    background-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.rank-2-card .prize-dot {
    background-color: var(--color-silver);
}

.rank-3-card .prize-dot {
    background-color: var(--color-bronze);
}

/* =========================================
   How to Register / Process Flow Cards
   ========================================= */

.process-flow-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

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

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .process-flow-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

.process-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-align: left;
}

.process-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}



.process-step-number {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.process-icon-wrapper {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.process-icon-wrapper .icon {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    stroke-width: 2;
}

.process-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.process-description {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Mobile Responsive */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .process-flow-grid {
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .process-card {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }

    .process-step-number {
        width: 28px;
        height: 28px;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    .process-icon-wrapper {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
    }

    .process-icon-wrapper .icon {
        width: 20px;
        height: 20px;
    }

    .process-title {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .process-description {
        font-size: 0.875rem;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   Sponsors Section - Carousel/Slideshow
   ========================================= */

.sponsors-carousel {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 3rem;
    padding: 0 60px;
}

.carousel-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 400px;
    transition: height 0.4s ease-in-out;
}

/* Slides */
.sponsor-slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease-in-out, visibility 0.6s;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.sponsor-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
    z-index: 1;
}


/* Tier Header */
.tier-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.tier-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.tier-badge.platinum {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(229, 231, 235, 0.15), rgba(209, 213, 219, 0.15));
    color: #e5e7eb;
    border: 2px solid rgba(229, 231, 235, 0.3);
}



.tier-badge.golden {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.15), rgba(202, 138, 4, 0.15));
    color: #eab308;
    border: 2px solid rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.3);
}



.tier-badge.silver {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.15), rgba(100, 116, 139, 0.15));
    color: #94a3b8;
    border: 2px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.3);
}



/* Sponsors Grid */
.sponsors-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 2rem;
    align-items: center;
    justify-items: center;
}

.platinum-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.golden-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.silver-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Sponsor Cards */
.sponsor-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2rem;
    width: 100%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.sponsor-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}



.platinum-card {
    min-height: 200px;
}

.golden-card {
    min-height: 160px;
}

.silver-card {
    min-height: 140px;
}

.sponsor-logo-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    padding: 1rem;
}

/* Sponsor Logo Images */
.sponsor-logo {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 140px;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    filter: grayscale(100%) brightness(1.2);
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.platinum-card .sponsor-logo {
    max-height: 160px;
}

.golden-card .sponsor-logo {
    max-height: 130px;
}

.silver-card .sponsor-logo {
    max-height: 110px;
}

/* Hover Effects for Sponsor Logos */
.sponsor-card:hover .sponsor-logo {
    filter: grayscale(0%) brightness(1);
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Responsive Logo Sizing */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .sponsor-logo {
        max-height: 100px;
    }

    .platinum-card .sponsor-logo {
        max-height: 120px;
    }

    .golden-card .sponsor-logo {
        max-height: 100px;
    }

    .silver-card .sponsor-logo {
        max-height: 90px;
    }
}

.sponsor-placeholder {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    height: 120px;
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 2px dashed var(--border-color);
}

.platinum-card .sponsor-placeholder {
    height: 140px;
}

.sponsor-placeholder span {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Carousel Navigation Dots */
.carousel-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.carousel-dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--border-color);
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    padding: 0;
}

.carousel-dot:hover {
    background: var(--text-muted);
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

.carousel-dot.active {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
    width: 32px;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

/* Carousel Controls (Prev/Next Buttons) */
.carousel-control {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 10;
}

.carousel-control:hover {
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
}

.carousel-control.prev {
    left: 0;
}

.carousel-control.next {
    right: 0;
}

.carousel-control .icon {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .sponsors-carousel {
        padding: 0 10px;
    }

    .carousel-wrapper {
        min-height: 300px;
    }

    .platinum-grid,
    .golden-grid,
    .silver-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1rem;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .sponsor-card {
        padding: 1.25rem 0.75rem;
    }

    .tier-badge {
        padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    .platinum-card,
    .golden-card,
    .silver-card {
        min-height: 120px;
    }

    .sponsor-placeholder {
        height: 100px;
    }

    .platinum-card .sponsor-placeholder {
        height: 120px;
    }

    .carousel-control {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
    }

    .carousel-control .icon {
        width: 20px;
        height: 20px;
    }

    .carousel-dots {
        margin-top: 2rem;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   Committee Members Section
   ========================================= */

.committee-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .committee-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .committee-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

.committee-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    max-width: 320px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.committee-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.03), transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.committee-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.committee-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 160px;
    height: 160px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    border: 3px solid rgba(24, 24, 27, 0.8);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.committee-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.committee-card:hover .committee-image {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.committee-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.committee-card:hover .committee-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

.committee-info {
    padding: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
}

.committee-name {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.committee-role {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.committee-email {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.committee-email:hover {
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.committee-email .icon {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .committee-card {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .committee-image-wrapper {
        width: 150px;
        height: 150px;
    }

    .committee-name {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   Navigation & Mobile Menu
   ========================================= */

.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 24px;
    height: 18px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    z-index: 1001;
}

.hamburger {
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--text-primary);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.menu-toggle.active .hamburger:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
}

.menu-toggle.active .hamburger:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.menu-toggle.active .hamburger:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile Bottom Navigation */
.mobile-bottom-nav {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 2rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 2000;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 90%;
    display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .mobile-bottom-nav {
        display: block;
    }
}

.mobile-nav-container {
    background: rgba(15, 15, 20, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5),
        inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.mobile-bottom-link {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    padding: 0.4rem;
    min-width: 50px;
}

.mobile-bottom-link .icon {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
}

.mobile-bottom-link:hover,
.mobile-bottom-link.active {
    color: #3b82f6;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.mobile-bottom-link.active::after {
    content: '';
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    background: #3b82f6;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Updated Mobile Menu (Full Screen Blur) */
.mobile-menu {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(9, 9, 11, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    z-index: 3000;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 6rem;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    transform: translateY(20px);
}

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

/* Modern Mobile Menu Layout */
.mobile-menu-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.mobile-menu-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, #a1a1aa 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.mobile-nav {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: auto;
    margin-bottom: auto;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 16px;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-link:hover,
.mobile-nav-link.active {
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
    color: #3b82f6;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.mobile-menu-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    z-index: 2500;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-menu-overlay.open {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .menu-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }

    .desktop-nav {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   PRIZE SECTION - Asymmetric Badge Design
   ========================================= */

/* Badge Styling - Real-World Touch */
.prize-badge {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 100%);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}



.badge-rank {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.badge-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Gold Badge */
.gold-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffd700 0%, #ffed4e 100%);
    border-color: #b8860b;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.gold-badge .badge-rank {
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}



/* Silver Badge */
.silver-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c0c0c0 0%, #e8e8e8 100%);
    border-color: #808080;
    color: #1a1a1a;
}

.silver-badge .badge-rank {
    text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}



/* Bronze Badge */
.bronze-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #cd7f32 0%, #e9a970 100%);
    border-color: #8b4513;
    color: #1a1a1a;
}

.bronze-badge .badge-rank {
    text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}



/* Asymmetric Card Sizing - Option 4 */
.prize-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .prize-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* 1st Place - Larger and Centered */
.rank-1-card {
    grid-column: 2;
    transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-10px);
    z-index: 2;
}

/* 2nd Place - Slight left rotation */
.rank-2-card {
    grid-column: 1;
    grid-row: 1;
    transform: rotate(-0.8deg);
}

/* 3rd Place - Slight right rotation */
.rank-3-card {
    grid-column: 3;
    grid-row: 1;
    transform: rotate(0.8deg);
}

/* On mobile, remove rotations and scaling */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .rank-1-card,
    .rank-2-card,
    .rank-3-card {
        transform: none !important;
        grid-column: 1;
        grid-row: auto !important;
    }
}

/* Prize Card Base Styling */
.prize-card-new {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.prize-card-new:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Make 1st place hover more prominent */
.rank-1-card:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-15px) !important;
}

/* Remove the old icon circle if it exists */
.prize-icon-circle {
    display: none;
}

/* Proposal Template Centered */
.proposal-template-centered {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.proposal-template-centered .resource-card {
    max-width: 600px;
    width: 100%;
}


/* Centered Proposal Download Section */
.proposal-download-section {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    /* Span across all grid columns */
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 3rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.proposal-download-section .resource-card {
    max-width: 600px;
    width: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .proposal-download-section {
        margin-top: 2rem;
    }

    .proposal-download-section .resource-card {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   FAQ Section
   ========================================= */
.faq-container {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.faq-item {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--text-muted);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.faq-question {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    text-align: left;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-question:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.faq-question span {
    flex: 1;
}

.faq-icon {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.faq-answer {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-rows: 0fr;
    /* Collapsed state */
    transition: grid-template-rows 0.3s ease-out;
    /* Smooth timing */
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 0;
    /* Remove padding from wrapper to avoid jumpiness */
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    grid-template-rows: 1fr;
    /* Expanded state */
    padding: 0;
}

/* Inner content wrapper (the <p> tag) */
.faq-answer>* {
    min-height: 0;
    padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
    /* Padding moved here */
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease-out;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer>* {
    opacity: 1;
}

.faq-answer p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Mobile Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .faq-question {
        font-size: 1rem;
        padding: 1.25rem;
    }

    .faq-answer>* {
        padding: 0 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .faq-item.active .faq-answer>* {
        padding: 0 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.25rem;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   Registration Chain (Horizontal Flow)
   ========================================= */

.registration-chain-wrapper {
    margin-top: 4rem;
    padding: 2rem 0;
    overflow-x: auto;
    overflow-y: visible;
    /* Custom scrollbar styling */
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: #3b82f6 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

/* Webkit browsers (Chrome, Safari, Edge) */
.registration-chain-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar {
    height: 10px;
}

.registration-chain-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.registration-chain-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
            #3b82f6,
            #9333ea,
            #ec4899);
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    background-clip: padding-box;
}

.registration-chain-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
            #3b82f6,
            #9333ea,
            #ec4899);
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    background-clip: padding-box;
}

.registration-chain {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 0;
    min-width: min-content;
    padding: 1rem 0;
}

/* Individual Chain Step Container */
.chain-step {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
}

/* The Card Itself */
.chain-card {
    position: relative;
    background: rgba(24, 24, 27, 0.6);
    /* Semi-transparent dark surface from theme */
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    /* Balanced frosted effect */
    border: 2px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5);
    /* Increased to 2px */
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
    min-width: 280px;
    max-width: 300px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Glow Effect on Hover - Simplified */
.chain-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
    /* Stronger blue glow */
    border-color: #3b82f6;
    /* Solid blue on hover */
    background: rgba(24, 24, 27, 0.8);
    /* Slightly darker on hover */
}

/* Card Content */
.chain-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.3;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff, #a1a1aa);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

/* Step Label Badge - Simplified */
.chain-step-label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    background: none;
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
    padding: 0;
}

.chain-description {
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin: 0;
}

/* Connector Between Cards */
.chain-connector {
    width: 60px;
    height: 4px;
    /* Increased to 4px */
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5);
    /* Solid blue matching card border */
    position: relative;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin: 0 -1px;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Arrow at the End of Connector */
.chain-connector::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: -10px;
    /* Adjusted from -8px for thicker line */
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    border-left: 10px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5);
    /* Slightly larger arrow */
    border-top: 8px solid transparent;
    /* Slightly larger arrow */
    border-bottom: 8px solid transparent;
    /* Slightly larger arrow */
}

/* Pulse Animation for Connectors */
@keyframes connectorPulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 0.6;
        transform: scaleX(1);
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scaleX(1.05);
    }
}

.chain-connector {
    animation: connectorPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Last Step (No Connector) */
.chain-step:last-child .chain-connector {
    display: none;
}

/* Responsive Design */

/* Tablets and Below */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .registration-chain-wrapper {
        padding: 1.5rem 0;
    }

    .chain-card {
        min-width: 240px;
        max-width: 260px;
        padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .chain-connector {
        width: 50px;
    }

    .chain-title {
        font-size: 1.125rem;
    }

    .chain-description {
        font-size: 0.875rem;
    }
}

/* Mobile - Stack Vertically */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .registration-chain-wrapper {
        overflow-x: visible;
        padding: 1rem 0;
    }

    .registration-chain {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: 1.5rem;
        padding: 0;
    }

    .chain-step {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .chain-card {
        min-width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }

    /* Vertical Connector */
    .chain-connector {
        width: 3px;
        height: 40px;
        margin: -1px auto;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg,
                rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.6) 0%,
                rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.6) 50%,
                rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.6) 100%);
    }

    .chain-connector::after {
        right: 50%;
        top: auto;
        bottom: -8px;
        transform: translateX(50%) rotate(90deg);
        border-left: 8px solid rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.6);
        border-top: 6px solid transparent;
        border-bottom: 6px solid transparent;
    }

    .chain-title {
        font-size: 1.125rem;
    }

    .chain-description {
        font-size: 0.875rem;
        line-height: 1.6;
    }

    /* Adjust hover effect for mobile */
    .chain-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.01);
    }
}

/* Small Mobile Devices */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .chain-card {
        padding: 1.25rem;
    }

    .chain-title {
        font-size: 1rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .chain-description {
        font-size: 0.8125rem;
    }

    .chain-connector {
        height: 30px;
    }
}

/* Scroll Animation Delays (already defined but ensure compatibility) */
.scroll-animate.delay-100 {
    transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.scroll-animate.delay-200 {
    transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.scroll-animate.delay-300 {
    transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

.scroll-animate.delay-400 {
    transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

.scroll-animate.delay-500 {
    transition-delay: 0.5s;
}

/* Drag and Drop File Upload */
.drag-area {
    border: 2px dashed var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.drag-area.active {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
}

.drag-area .icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.drag-area.active .icon {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.drag-area header {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.drag-area span {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.drag-area button {
    padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: white;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.drag-area button:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.file-preview {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    display: none;
    /* Hidden by default */
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.file-preview .file-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    margin-right: 1rem;
    color: #ef4444;
    /* PDF Red color */
}

.file-info {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: left;
}

.file-name {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.file-size {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.remove-file-btn {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0.5rem;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.remove-file-btn:hover {
    color: #ef4444;
    /* Red for remove */
}

.error-text {
    color: #ef4444;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    display: none;
    /* Hidden by default */
}

/* =========================================
   Loader Overlay
   ========================================= */
/* =========================================
   Loader Overlay - Enhanced Visuals
   ========================================= */
.loader-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.7);
    /* Deep dark tint */
    z-index: 9999;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    /* Strong glass blur */
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInOverlay 0.4s ease-out forwards;
}

@keyframes fadeInOverlay {
    to {
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

.loader-content {
    text-align: center;
    color: white;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    /* Subtle border */
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow:
        0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5),
        inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    /* Inner light */
    max-width: 450px;
    width: 90%;
    transform: scale(0.9);
    animation: popIn 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes popIn {
    to {
        transform: scale(1);
    }
}

.sk-chase {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    position: relative;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
    animation: sk-chase 2.5s infinite linear both;
}

.sk-chase-dot {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    animation: sk-chase-dot 2.0s infinite ease-in-out both;
}

.sk-chase-dot:before {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 25%;
    height: 25%;
    background-color: var(--color-primary, #fff);
    border-radius: 100%;
    animation: sk-chase-dot-before 2.0s infinite ease-in-out both;
}

.sk-chase-dot:nth-child(1) {
    animation-delay: -1.1s;
}

.sk-chase-dot:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: -1.0s;
}

.sk-chase-dot:nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: -0.9s;
}

.sk-chase-dot:nth-child(4) {
    animation-delay: -0.8s;
}

.sk-chase-dot:nth-child(5) {
    animation-delay: -0.7s;
}

.sk-chase-dot:nth-child(6) {
    animation-delay: -0.6s;
}

.sk-chase-dot:nth-child(1):before {
    animation-delay: -1.1s;
}

.sk-chase-dot:nth-child(2):before {
    animation-delay: -1.0s;
}

.sk-chase-dot:nth-child(3):before {
    animation-delay: -0.9s;
}

.sk-chase-dot:nth-child(4):before {
    animation-delay: -0.8s;
}

.sk-chase-dot:nth-child(5):before {
    animation-delay: -0.7s;
}

.sk-chase-dot:nth-child(6):before {
    animation-delay: -0.6s;
}

@keyframes sk-chase {
    100% {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
}

@keyframes sk-chase-dot {

    80%,
    100% {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
}

@keyframes sk-chase-dot-before {
    50% {
        transform: scale(0.4);
    }

    100%,
    0% {
        transform: scale(1.0);
    }
}

.loader-text {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #f1f5f9;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
    animation: pulseText 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.loader-text small {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-weight: 400;
}

@keyframes pulseText {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 0.7;
    }
}

/* Resources & Important Links Section */
.resources-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .resources-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Ensure existing .resource-card styles are adapted if needed, or override here */
/* The layout requested (dark card, icon on top) matches .card style but maybe with modifications */
/* Assuming .resource-card was already used in About section, let's verify if we need to enforce the grid layout behavior */

/* Specific styling for the cards in this grid */
.resources-grid .resource-card {
    background-color: #0c0b10;
    /* Very dark background like screenshot */
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.resources-grid .resource-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.resources-grid .resource-icon-wrapper {
    width: 4rem;
    height: 4rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

.resources-grid .resource-icon-wrapper .icon {
    width: 2.5rem;
    height: 2.5rem;
    /* Subtle background for icon circle */
}

/* Colors for specific icons */
.resources-grid .resource-icon-wrapper.whatsapp {
    color: #25D366;
    background-color: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.1);
}

.resources-grid .resource-icon-wrapper.document {
    color: #3b82f6;
    background-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
}

.resources-grid .resource-icon-wrapper.proposal {
    color: #f59e0b;
    background-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1);
}

.resources-grid h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.resources-grid p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.resources-grid .btn {
    width: 100%;
}

/* Custom Modal Styles */
.modal-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 10000;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.modal-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.modal-content {
    background: rgba(20, 20, 25, 0.95);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2rem;
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 400px;
    transform: scale(0.9);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.modal-overlay.active .modal-content {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.modal-close-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 0.2s;
    padding: 0.25rem;
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
    color: #fff;
}

.modal-body {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.modal-body p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
    color: #e2e8f0;
}

.modal-footer {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.modal-ok-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a8a 0%, #1e40af 100%);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    padding: 0.75rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.3);
}

.modal-ok-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.4);
}

.modal-ok-btn:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* =========================================
   Footer Section Styles
   ========================================= */
.footer {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-surface) 0%, var(--bg-background) 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    padding-top: 4rem;
    margin-top: 4rem;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.footer::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
            transparent 0%,
            var(--color-primary) 20%,
            var(--cat-secondary) 50%,
            var(--color-primary) 80%,
            transparent 100%);
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* Footer Brand Column */
.footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-brand .logo-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    width: fit-content;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .footer-brand {
        align-items: center;
    }

    .footer-brand .logo-link {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

.footer-desc {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 400px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .footer-desc {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}

/* Footer Links Column */
.footer-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-links h4,
.footer-contact h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.footer-links h4::after,
.footer-contact h4::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -4px;
    left: 0;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary), transparent);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {

    .footer-links h4::after,
    .footer-contact h4::after {
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

.footer-links a {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    padding: 0.25rem 0;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .footer-links a:hover {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

/* Footer Contact Column */
.footer-contact {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .contact-item {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

.contact-item svg {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-item:hover svg {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.contact-item a {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-item a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.contact-item span {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Footer Bottom Bar */
.footer-bottom-bar {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
}

.footer-bottom-flex {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .footer-bottom-flex {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

.footer-bottom-bar p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-legal-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-legal-links a {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.footer-legal-links a:hover {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.footer-legal-links a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-legal-links a:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

/* mb-6 utility if not defined */
.mb-6 {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* =========================================
   7. Mobile Responsiveness (Overrides)
   ========================================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

    /* Navbar Optimization */
    .logo-img {
        width: 50px !important;
        height: 50px !important;
    }

    .logo-title {
        font-size: 1.25rem !important;
    }

    .logo-link {
        gap: 8px !important;
        padding: 4px !important;
    }

    /* Hero Section Overlap Fix */
    .hero-status-badge {
        margin-bottom: 2rem !important;
        display: flex !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
    }

    .hero-logos {
        margin-top: 0 !important;
        margin-left: auto !important;
        margin-right: auto !important;
        margin-bottom: 2rem !important;
        gap: 1.5rem !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
    }

    .hero-event-logo {
        height: 8rem !important;
        width: auto !important;
    }

    /* Hero Section */
    .hero-section {
        padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 1rem) !important;
        padding-bottom: 3rem !important;
        min-height: auto !important;
    }

    .hero-main-layout {
        gap: 1.5rem !important;
        padding-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.25rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
    }

    .hero-description {
        font-size: 1rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 2rem !important;
    }

    .hero-visual {
        margin-top: 1rem !important;
    }

    dotlottie-wc {
        width: 260px !important;
        height: 260px !important;
    }

    /* Hero Stats */
    .hero-stats {
        margin-top: 2rem !important;
        gap: 1.5rem !important;
        display: grid !important;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        padding: 1rem !important;
    }

    .stat-card {
        min-width: auto !important;
    }

    .stat-icon-wrapper {
        width: 3rem !important;
        height: 3rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
    }

    .stat-icon-wrapper svg {
        width: 1.5rem !important;
        height: 1.5rem !important;
    }

    .stat-value {
        font-size: 1.1rem !important;
    }

    .stat-label {
        font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    }

    /* CTA Buttons */
    .hero-actions {
        gap: 0.75rem !important;
    }

    .btn-lg {
        padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem !important;
        font-size: 1rem !important;
    }

    /* Registration Form Drag and Drop */
    .drag-area {
        padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        gap: 0.5rem !important;
    }

    .drag-area .icon {
        margin-bottom: 0.25rem !important;
        display: flex !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        align-items: center !important;
    }

    .drag-area .icon svg {
        width: 42px !important;
        height: 42px !important;
    }

    .drag-area header {
        font-size: 1.15rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
        line-height: 1.4 !important;
    }

    .drag-area span {
        font-size: 0.875rem !important;
        margin: 0.25rem 0 !important;
        opacity: 0.8 !important;
    }

    .drag-area button {
        padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem !important;
        font-size: 0.9rem !important;
        margin-top: 0.25rem !important;
    }

    .file-preview {
        padding: 1rem !important;
        margin-top: 1rem !important;
        gap: 0.75rem !important;
    }

    .file-preview .file-icon {
        width: 36px !important;
        height: 36px !important;
        margin-right: 0 !important;
    }

    .file-name {
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    }

    .file-size {
        font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2rem !important;
    }

    .hero-stats {
        gap: 1rem !important;
    }
}