/* ============================================
   Astro+ महासंगम — Design System & Styles v2
   Conclave, Awards & Expo 2026 | NBT Astro
   ============================================ */

/* ===== 1. DESIGN TOKENS ===== */
:root {
  /* Core palette */
  --navy: #1B2A4A;
  --gold: #B8860B;
  --gold-light: #D4AF37;
  --bg-dark: #0C1220;

  /* Extended palette */
  --bg-darker: #080E1A;
  --bg-deep: #050912;
  --navy-light: #243456;
  --navy-lighter: #2D4068;
  --gold-dim: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.15);
  --gold-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #B8860B, #D4AF37, #B8860B);
  --gold-gradient-text: linear-gradient(135deg, #D4AF37, #F0D060, #D4AF37);
  --gold-radial: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(212,175,55,0.35), rgba(212,175,55,0) 60%);
  --card-bg: rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.35);
  --card-border: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  --card-border-hover: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  --glass-bg: rgba(12, 18, 32, 0.7);
  --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --white-muted: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  --white-dim: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  --success: #34D399;
  --danger: #EF4444;

  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  --font-hindi: 'Noto Sans Devanagari', sans-serif;

  /* Spacing — responsive scale (reduced by 60% for prod deploy) */
  --section-py: clamp(1.6rem, 3.2vw, 2.8rem);
  --section-px: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2rem);
  --container: 1200px;
  --container-xl: 1400px;
  --container-sm: 900px;
  --gap: 1.5rem;
  --gap-lg: 2.5rem;

  /* Radii */
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-xl: 28px;
  --radius-full: 999px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  --shadow-lg: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  --shadow-gold: 0 4px 30px rgba(184,134,11,0.2);
  --shadow-gold-lg: 0 14px 60px rgba(184,134,11,0.35);

  /* Motion */
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  --duration: 0.3s;

  /* Z-index */
  --z-progress: 1300;
  --z-cursor: 1250;
  --z-nav: 1000;
  --z-floating: 900;
  --z-loader: 9999;
}

/* ===== 2. RESET & BASE ===== */
*, *::before, *::after {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--bg-deep);
  color: var(--white-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  cursor: default;
}

body.loading { overflow: hidden; }

img, svg { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--gold-light); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--duration) var(--ease); }
a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; border: none; background: none; }
input, textarea, select { font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; }

::selection { background: var(--gold-dim); color: var(--gold-light); }

::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 10px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--bg-deep); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: linear-gradient(var(--navy-light), var(--navy)); border-radius: 5px; border: 2px solid var(--bg-deep); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: linear-gradient(var(--gold), var(--gold-light)); }

/* ===== 3. TYPOGRAPHY ===== */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--white);
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5.5vw, 4rem); letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.25rem); letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.8vw, 2rem); }
h4 { font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.4rem); }

.gradient-text {
  background: var(--gold-gradient-text);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  padding: 0.1em 0;
  display: inline-block;
}

.section-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
}

.section-label sup {
  font-size: 0.6em;
  vertical-align: super;
  line-height: 0;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: normal;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-left: 1px;
  margin-right: 2px;
  position: relative;
  top: -0.35em;
}


.body-text { color: var(--white-dim); line-height: 1.8; font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* ===== 4. LAYOUT ===== */
.container {
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--section-px);
  width: 100%;
}

.container--sm { max-width: var(--container-sm); }

.section {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Dark surfaces are translucent so the fixed starfield shows through site-wide */
.section--dark {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 90% 50%, rgba(27,42,74,0.3) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 40% at 10% 60%, rgba(20,10,50,0.2) 0%, transparent 60%),
    rgba(12, 18, 32, 0.42);
}
.section--darker {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 50% at 85% 40%, rgba(27,42,74,0.25) 0%, transparent 55%),
    rgba(8, 14, 26, 0.55);
}
.section--navy { background: rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.5); }

/* Mandala background watermark on dark sections */
.section--dark::before,
.section--darker::before,
.section--navy::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  right: -8%;
  width: 520px;
  height: 520px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='-100 -100 200 200'><g fill='none' stroke='%23D4AF37' stroke-width='0.5'><circle r='90' opacity='0.6'/><circle r='70' opacity='0.6'/><circle r='50' opacity='0.6'/><circle r='30' opacity='0.6'/><path d='M0,-90 L25,-25 L90,0 L25,25 L0,90 L-25,25 L-90,0 L-25,-25 Z'/><path d='M0,-90 L25,-25 L90,0 L25,25 L0,90 L-25,25 L-90,0 L-25,-25 Z' transform='rotate(22.5)'/><line x1='-90' y1='0' x2='90' y2='0'/><line x1='0' y1='-90' x2='0' y2='90'/></g></svg>");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: contain;
  opacity: 0.035; /* Reduced from 0.05 */
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  animation: spin-vslow 240s linear infinite;
}

.section--navy::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -10%;
  left: -8%;
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='-100 -100 200 200'><g fill='none' stroke='%23D4AF37' stroke-width='0.7'><polygon points='0,-80 70,40 -70,40' opacity='0.6'/><polygon points='0,80 70,-40 -70,-40' opacity='0.6'/><polygon points='0,-50 43,25 -43,25' opacity='0.6'/><polygon points='0,50 43,-25 -43,-25' opacity='0.6'/></g></svg>");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: contain;
  opacity: 0.04; /* Reduced from 0.06 */
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: spin-vslow 300s linear infinite reverse;
}

.section > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
}

/* Section label now stands alone as the heading — give it a touch more presence */
.section-header .section-label { font-size: 0.95rem; }

.section-header .section-label { justify-content: center; }

/* ===== UNIVERSAL CENTERED & RESPONSIVE GRID / CARD LAYOUTS ===== */
.grid, .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4,
.stats-row, .steps-grid, .expo-grid, .sponsor-tiers,
.ticket-grid, .category-grid, .jury-grid, .consult-pricing {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--gap);
}

/* 2-column layouts */
.grid-2 > *, .stats-row > *, .ticket-grid > *, .sponsor-tiers > *, .expo-grid > * {
  flex: 1 1 calc(50% - var(--gap));
  min-width: min(100%, 280px);
  max-width: 580px;
}

/* 3-column layouts */
.grid-3 > *, .pricing-grid-3 > *, .consult-pricing > * {
  flex: 1 1 calc(33.333% - var(--gap));
  min-width: min(100%, 260px);
  max-width: 440px;
}

/* 4-column layouts & speaker cards */
.grid-4 > *, .steps-grid > *, .category-grid > *, .jury-grid > * {
  flex: 1 1 calc(25% - var(--gap));
  min-width: min(100%, 220px);
  max-width: 360px;
}
.gap-3 { gap: 1.5rem; } .gap-4 { gap: 2rem; }


/* ===== 5. SCROLL PROGRESS + CURSOR GLOW ===== */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 2px;
  width: 0;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  z-index: var(--z-progress);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(212,175,55,0.6);
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── Soft light glow trailing the default system cursor ── */
.cursor-glow {
  position: fixed;
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(255,250,235,0.14), rgba(255,244,214,0) 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: var(--z-cursor);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease);
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  filter: blur(6px);
  will-change: transform;
}

body.cursor-active .cursor-glow { opacity: 1; }

@media (hover: none), (max-width: 1023px) {
  .cursor-glow { display: none; }
}

/* ===== 6. NAVIGATION ===== */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: var(--z-nav);
  padding: max(1rem, env(safe-area-inset-top)) 0 1rem;
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.5);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.5);
  /* Keep the sticky header seamless while the page moves underneath it. */
  border-bottom: 0;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.navbar .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
}

.nav-logo::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -8px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 3px;
  height: 0;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: height 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}

.nav-logo:hover::before { height: 70%; }

.nav-logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: var(--gold-gradient-text);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1.5;
  padding: 0.15em 0;
  display: inline-block;
}

.nav-logo-sub {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.15rem; }

.nav-link {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--white-muted);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: color var(--duration) var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
  touch-action: manipulation;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 2px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  transition: width 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}

.nav-link:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after { width: 60%; }
.nav-link.active { color: var(--gold-light); }

.nav-ctas { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.season-two-nav-cta { flex-shrink: 0; }
.season-two-sticky-footer { display: none; }

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: calc(var(--z-nav) + 10);
}

.hamburger span {
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
}

.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile Menu */
.mobile-menu {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(5, 9, 18, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px); /* Reduced from 30px — heavy on mid-range phones */
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  z-index: var(--z-nav);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--duration) var(--ease);
}

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

.mobile-menu-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  width: 2.75rem;
  height: 2.75rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 2rem;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 1;
}

.mobile-menu-close:hover {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  border-color: var(--gold-light);
}

.mobile-menu-close:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--gold-light);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.mobile-menu .nav-link {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease-out), transform 0.5s var(--ease-out);
}

.mobile-link--icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.6rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

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

.mobile-menu.open .nav-link:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.mobile-menu.open .nav-link:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.mobile-menu.open .nav-link:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.mobile-menu.open .nav-link:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.20s; }
.mobile-menu.open .nav-link:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.mobile-menu.open .nav-link:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.28s; }
.mobile-menu.open .nav-link:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
.mobile-menu.open .nav-link:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 0.36s; }
.mobile-menu.open .nav-link:nth-child(9) { transition-delay: 0.40s; }

.mobile-menu .nav-ctas {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* ===== 7. BUTTONS ===== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.025em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: transform var(--duration) var(--ease-spring), box-shadow var(--duration) var(--ease), background var(--duration) var(--ease), color var(--duration) var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  cursor: pointer;
  will-change: transform;
  touch-action: manipulation; /* Eliminate 300ms tap delay on mobile */
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--bg-dark);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold-lg);
  color: var(--bg-dark);
}

.btn-primary:active { transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.99); }

.btn-primary::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.3), transparent);
  transition: left 0.7s var(--ease-out);
}

.btn-primary:hover::after { left: 120%; }

.btn-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-light);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--gold-dim);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(212,175,55,0.18);
}

.btn-ghost {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  color: var(--white-muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm { padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem; font-size: 0.8rem; }
.btn-lg { padding: 1rem 2.25rem; font-size: 1rem; }

/* Press feedback — CSS-driven, replaces the old JS ripple */
.btn:active { transform: scale(0.96); transition-duration: 0.08s; }

.cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ===== 8. CARDS ===== */
.card {
  background: rgba(8, 14, 28, 0.72);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out), border-color var(--duration) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--duration) var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(400px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%), rgba(212,175,55,0.12), transparent 50%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.card:hover {
  border-color: var(--card-border-hover);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 0 1px rgba(212,175,55,0.1);
}

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

.card--tba {
  opacity: 0.6;
  border-style: dashed !important;
  min-height: 180px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.card--tba .card-icon {
  opacity: 0.5;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
}
.card--tba p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--white-muted);
}

.card-glass {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.card-glass:hover {
  border-color: var(--card-border-hover);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.card-icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--gold-dim);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-spring), background 0.3s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.card:hover .card-icon { transform: rotate(8deg) scale(1.1); }

/* Line icons — stroke inherits currentColor */
.icon {
  width: 1em;
  height: 1em;
  fill: none;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 1.6;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.card-icon .icon { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.venue-tba-icon .icon { width: 48px; height: 48px; }
h4 .icon {
  width: 1.05em;
  height: 1.05em;
  vertical-align: -0.15em;
  margin-right: 0.4em;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.card h3, .card h4 { margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.card p { color: var(--white-dim); font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.7; }

/* Discipline cards (consultation) — with SVG illustrations */
.discipline-card { padding-top: 1.5rem; }

.discipline-illus {
  width: 88px;
  height: 88px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-spring);
}

.discipline-illus svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }

.discipline-illus::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,175,55,0.18), transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.discipline-card:hover .discipline-illus { transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.08); }
.discipline-card:hover .discipline-illus::before { opacity: 1; }

/* ===== 9. BADGES ===== */
.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.badge-popular {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--bg-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  animation: badge-pulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.badge-discipline {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  color: var(--white-dim);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  white-space: normal;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.4;
  display: inline-block;
}

@keyframes badge-pulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 16px 6px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18); }
}

/* ===== 10. HERO ===== */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 5.5rem 2rem 1.75rem;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 140% 80% at 50% 0%,   rgba(27,42,74,0.95) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80%  60% at 80% 70%,  rgba(10,6,22,0.85)  0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60%  50% at 20% 80%,  rgba(27,42,74,0.65) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 100% 40% at 50% 100%, rgba(8,5,18,0.95)   0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50%  30% at 65% 35%,  rgba(40,20,80,0.25) 0%, transparent 50%),
    rgba(5, 9, 18, 0.35);
  isolation: isolate;
}

/* Starfield background layer and responsive cosmic background image */
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  will-change: opacity;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-bg-media {
  position: absolute;
  top: -10vh;
  top: -10svh;
  left: -10%;
  width: 120%;
  height: 120vh;
  height: 120svh;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  filter: brightness(1.28) contrast(1.1) saturate(1.05);
}

/* Soft vignette overlay to balance background image gracefully without overlapping or clashing with content */
.hero-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: -10vh;
  top: -10svh;
  left: -10%;
  width: 120%;
  height: 120vh;
  height: 120svh;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 75% at 50% 50%, rgba(10, 6, 22, 0.15) 0%, rgba(6, 4, 14, 0.5) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8, 5, 18, 0.1) 0%, rgba(6, 4, 14, 0.3) 75%, rgba(6, 4, 14, 0.85) 100%);
}

/* Gold stars — single tile repeated across full layer */
.hero-bg::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 8%  12%, rgba(212,175,55,0.9), transparent),
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 22% 5%,  rgba(255,255,255,0.85), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 35% 28%, rgba(212,175,55,0.75), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 52% 18%, rgba(255,255,255,0.7), transparent),
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 68% 8%,  rgba(212,175,55,0.85), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 82% 22%, rgba(255,255,255,0.75), transparent),
    radial-gradient(3px 3px at 15% 48%, rgba(255,230,120,0.9), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 44% 62%, rgba(200,180,255,0.5), transparent),
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 76% 55%, rgba(212,175,55,0.8), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 92% 42%, rgba(255,255,255,0.65), transparent);
  background-size: 520px 380px;
  animation: twinkle 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  will-change: opacity;
}

/* Faint blue/purple accent stars — separate tile for variety */
.hero-bg::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 18% 30%, rgba(200,180,255,0.5), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 55% 65%, rgba(180,200,255,0.45), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 88% 20%, rgba(200,180,255,0.4), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 38% 82%, rgba(180,200,255,0.35), transparent);
  background-size: 640px 420px;
  animation: twinkle 7s ease-in-out 2.5s infinite alternate;
  will-change: opacity;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-nebula {
  position: absolute;
  top: 35%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 110%;
  height: 100%;
  /* No filter on the element itself — move blur to ::before to avoid full-screen repaint */
  animation: nebula-pulse 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-nebula::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 80%;
  height: 80%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 30% at 28% 42%, rgba(100,55,200,0.1), transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 35% 25% at 72% 58%, rgba(212,155,30,0.1), transparent 60%);
  filter: blur(45px); /* Blur on a smaller constrained element — far cheaper */
  will-change: opacity;
}

@keyframes nebula-pulse {
  from { opacity: 0.65; }
  to   { opacity: 1; }
}

/* Zodiac wheel — fixed site-wide layer, 3 stacked SVG layers, scroll-reactive */
:root {
  --wheel-color: var(--gold-light);
  --wheel-opacity-zone: 0.9;      /* set by JS per section type (hero/cream/dark) */
  --wheel-opacity-responsive: 1;  /* trimmed at small breakpoints */
  --wheel-glow-1: 60px;
  --wheel-glow-2: 120px;
  --wheel-breathe-max: 1.035;
}

/* Section-type tinting — toggled via body[data-wheel-zone] from scroll detection in app.js */
body[data-wheel-zone="hero"]  { --wheel-color: var(--gold-light); --wheel-opacity-zone: 0.9; }
body[data-wheel-zone="dark"]  { --wheel-color: var(--gold-light); --wheel-opacity-zone: 0.22; }

/* Hover-energize — brief boost while the cursor is over interactive content (set in app.js) */
body.wheel-energized {
  --wheel-glow-1: 95px;
  --wheel-glow-2: 175px;
  --wheel-breathe-max: 1.09;
}

.hero-wheel-wrap {
  position: fixed;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: clamp(460px, 75vw, 980px);
  height: clamp(460px, 75vw, 980px);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  will-change: transform;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: calc(var(--wheel-opacity-zone) * var(--wheel-opacity-responsive));
  transition: opacity 0.6s var(--ease-out);
  animation: wheel-glow-pulse 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Lite mode (slow conn / low memory / few cores): wheel is static —
   drop the filter-animating glow pulse and compositor hint to save GPU. */
body.lite-mode .hero-wheel-wrap { animation: none; will-change: auto; }
body.lite-mode .hero-wheel-breathe { animation: none; }
body.lite-mode::after,
body.lite-mode .hero-bg::before,
body.lite-mode .hero-bg::after,
body.lite-mode .hero-nebula { animation: none; }
body.lite-mode .hero-nebula::before { filter: none; }

/* Breathing scale lives on a child so it never fights the JS-driven translate/rotate
   transform on .hero-wheel-wrap (scroll drift + cursor tilt) */
.hero-wheel-breathe {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out);
  animation: wheel-breathe-scale 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes wheel-glow-pulse {
  0%, 100% {
    filter:
      drop-shadow(0 0 calc(var(--wheel-glow-1) * 0.45) rgba(212,175,55,0.22))
      drop-shadow(0 0 calc(var(--wheel-glow-2) * 0.45) rgba(212,175,55,0.08));
  }
  50% {
    filter:
      drop-shadow(0 0 calc(var(--wheel-glow-1) * 0.65) rgba(212,175,55,0.34))
      drop-shadow(0 0 calc(var(--wheel-glow-2) * 0.65) rgba(212,175,55,0.12));
  }
}

@keyframes wheel-breathe-scale {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
  50%      { transform: scale(var(--wheel-breathe-max)); }
}

.hero-wheel-breathe > svg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  color: var(--wheel-color);
  transition: color 0.6s var(--ease-out);
}

.hero-wheel-outer { opacity: 0.85; animation: spin-slow 120s linear infinite; }
.hero-wheel-mid { opacity: 0.6;  animation: spin-slow 90s linear infinite reverse; }
.hero-wheel-inner { opacity: 0.75; animation: spin-slow 200s linear infinite; }

.hero-wheel-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 60%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,175,55,0.18) 0%, rgba(212,175,55,0.06) 40%, transparent 70%);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  filter: blur(40px);
  opacity: 0.85;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-wheel-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 22%;
  height: 22%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,220,80,0.55) 0%, rgba(212,175,55,0.3) 50%, transparent 70%);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  filter: blur(15px);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Constellation canvas */
.hero-constellation {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1.2s var(--ease-out) 0.6s;
}

.hero-constellation.lit { opacity: 0.7; }

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  max-width: 900px;
  width: 100%;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* ===== OFFICIAL EVENT LOGOS (HERO, NAV, FOOTER, LOADER) ===== */
.hero-main-logo-wrap {
  margin: 0.5rem auto 1.25rem;
  padding: 0;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

/* Animated glow pinpointing the "+" in the ASTRO+ wordmark (fixed position in the source image) */
.hero-logo-plus-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 7%;
  left: 66%;
  width: 6%;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 215, 120, 0.85) 0%, rgba(255, 215, 120, 0.25) 45%, transparent 75%);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: plus-glow-pulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes plus-glow-pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.35; transform: scale(0.85); }
  50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.25); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-logo-plus-glow { animation: none; opacity: 0.6; }
}

.hero-main-logo-img {
  display: block;
  max-width: min(520px, 70vw);
  max-height: 28vh;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  margin: 0 auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75)) drop-shadow(0 0 45px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28));
  will-change: transform, filter;
  animation: logo-breathe 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes logo-breathe {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75)) drop-shadow(0 0 45px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28));
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.018);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 22px 42px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85)) drop-shadow(0 0 60px rgba(240, 208, 96, 0.42));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero-main-logo-img {
    max-width: min(340px, 90vw);
    max-height: 30vh;
    margin: 0.25rem auto 0.75rem;
  }
}

.nav-main-logo-img {
  height: 52px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6));
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-logo:hover .nav-main-logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.55));
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-main-logo-img {
    height: 42px;
  }
}

.footer-main-logo-img {
  height: 54px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65));
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-main-logo-img {
    height: 44px;
  }
}

.loader-main-logo-img {
  max-width: min(340px, 78vw);
  max-height: 180px;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 35px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45));
  animation: loader-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes loader-pulse {
  0% { transform: scale(0.96); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35)); opacity: 0.88; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.04); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 50px rgba(255, 230, 120, 0.7)); opacity: 1; }
}

.hero-content::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -10%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 700px;
  max-width: 90vw;
  height: 420px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 55% at 50% 40%,
    rgba(212,175,55,0.22) 0%,
    rgba(100,60,180,0.08) 45%,
    transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(35px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* ── Brand lockups (Presents · Times Internet / An Initiative By · NBT Astro) ── */
.hero-lockup {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-lockup--presents { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.hero-lockup--initiative { margin: 0.4rem 0 0.6rem; }

.hero-lockup-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Both source logos are rendered transparently against the dark hero background. */
.hero-logo-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-logo { display: block; width: auto; }
.hero-logo--ti {
  height: 64px;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}
.hero-logo--nbt { height: 80px; }

.bhagavat-lockup {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.2rem;
  margin: 0.35rem auto;
}

.bhagavat-lockup img {
  display: block;
  width: auto;
  height: 40px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.bhagavat-lockup span {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.bhagavat-lockup--loader { margin: 0.45rem auto 0.15rem; }
.bhagavat-lockup--loader img { height: 47px; }

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero-lockup-label { font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.14em; }
  .hero-logo--ti {
    height: 44px;
  }
  .hero-logo--nbt { height: 55px; }
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 8.5vw, 7.5rem); /* Kept small enough that the whole hero fits one desktop screen */
  font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
    #9A6C00 0%,
    #C8930B 12%,
    #D4AF37 25%,
    #F0D060 38%,
    #FFE89A 50%,
    #F0D060 62%,
    #D4AF37 75%,
    #C8930B 88%,
    #B8860B 100%);
  background-size: 300% 100%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1.15;
  padding: 0.08em 0;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
  /* Removed 200px drop-shadow — kept 60px & 120px for golden glow without full-page blur */
  filter:
    drop-shadow(0 0 60px  rgba(212,175,55,0.6))
    drop-shadow(0 0 120px rgba(212,175,55,0.3));
  animation: title-shimmer 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  will-change: filter;
}

@keyframes title-shimmer {
  0%, 100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}

/* Superscript '+' in hero title — styled to look intentional, not like a footnote */
.hero-title sup,
.hero-title .hero-title-sup {
  font-size: 0.35em;
  vertical-align: super;
  line-height: 0;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  /* Override the parent's gradient-clip trick — sup needs a real color */
  -webkit-text-fill-color: initial;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(212,175,55,0.9), 0 0 28px rgba(212,175,55,0.5);
  animation: sup-blink 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
  display: inline-block;
}

@keyframes sup-blink {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1;   text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(212,175,55,0.9), 0 0 28px rgba(212,175,55,0.5); }
  45%       { opacity: 0.1; text-shadow: none; }
  55%       { opacity: 0.1; text-shadow: none; }
}

/* Superscript '+' in nav logo — tight and compact */
.nav-logo-text sup {
  font-size: 0.55em;
  vertical-align: super;
  line-height: 0;
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* Superscript '+' in headings and body — readable, clearly raised, and bold */
sup,
h1 sup, h2 sup, h3 sup, h4 sup, h5 sup, h6 sup, p sup, span sup, div sup, a sup, li sup {
  font-size: 0.65em;
  vertical-align: super;
  line-height: 0;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-left: 0.05em;
  position: relative;
  top: -0.12em;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}

.hero-subtitle.gradient-text {
  color: transparent;
  text-shadow: none;
}

.hero-tagline {
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.8vw, 1.15rem);
  color: var(--white-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.hero-disciplines {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 1.6vw, 1.05rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.hero-disciplines-sep {
  color: var(--white-dim);
  opacity: 0.45;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.hero-meta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.hero-meta-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.hero-meta-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--gold-light);
}

/* Single-line pill variant: one bordered box, items separated by "|" */
.hero-meta--single-line {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.hero-meta--single-line .hero-meta-pill {
  padding: 0;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.hero-meta-sep {
  color: var(--white-dim);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

@media (max-width: 479px) {
  .hero-meta--single-line {
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }
}

.hero-partner-logo {
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: clamp(0.2rem, 0.6vw, 0.35rem);
  max-width: calc(100vw - 2rem);
  margin: 0 auto 0.65rem;
}

.hero-partner-label {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(0.5rem, 1vw, 0.7rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.hero-partner-logo-mark {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: clamp(0.2rem, 0.6vw, 0.35rem) clamp(0.3rem, 0.8vw, 0.5rem);
}

.hero-partner-logo img {
  display: block;
  width: clamp(48px, 3vw, 88px);
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.post-event-wrap {
  width: min(100%, 680px);
  margin: 1rem auto 1.5rem;
  display: grid;
  justify-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.post-event-thanks {
  width: 100%;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2.25rem) clamp(1.25rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.62);
  border-radius: 24px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26, 31, 44, 0.92), rgba(9, 15, 29, 0.9)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), transparent 55%);
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 55px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  text-align: center;
}

.post-event-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(0.68rem, 1.2vw, 0.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.post-event-thanks p {
  max-width: 550px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.1rem;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: 'Merriweather', serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.post-event-thanks p span {
  display: block;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.post-event-thanks strong {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.62rem 1.15rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.7vw, 1.08rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
}

.btn.post-event-interest-cta {
  width: min(calc(100% - 2rem), 365px);
  min-height: 54px;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.25rem;
  border: 2px solid #e3b91e;
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: #080b12;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e2b723, #c89516);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 3px #070b15,
    0 0 0 5px rgba(227, 185, 30, 0.92),
    0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.btn.post-event-interest-cta:hover {
  color: #080b12;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0ca37, #d7a31c);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn.post-event-interest-cta:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid #fff;
  outline-offset: 5px;
}

.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero-ctas {
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  .hero-ctas .btn-lg {
    padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 375px) {
  .hero-ctas .btn-lg {
    padding: 0.6rem 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
}



/* Scroll cue — only on tall viewports where it won't collide with pillar tabs */
.hero-scroll-cue {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.25rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: color var(--duration) var(--ease), opacity 0.4s var(--ease);
  z-index: 3;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

@media (min-height: 940px) and (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-scroll-cue { display: flex; }
}

.hero-scroll-cue:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

.hero-scroll-mouse {
  width: 22px;
  height: 36px;
  border: 1.5px solid currentColor;
  border-radius: 14px;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 6px;
}

.hero-scroll-dot {
  width: 3px;
  height: 7px;
  background: currentColor;
  border-radius: 2px;
  animation: scroll-dot 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes scroll-dot {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
  60% { transform: translateY(8px); opacity: 0; }
  61% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 0; }
}

/* ===== 11. STATS ===== */
.stats-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--gap);
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(6, 10, 22, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.16);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-spring), border-color var(--duration) var(--ease);
  /* Remove backdrop-filter from stat-item — rgba background is sufficient, blur adds compositing cost */
}

.stat-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent, rgba(212,175,55,0.1), transparent);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease-out);
}

.stat-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.stat-item:hover::before { transform: translateX(100%); }
.stat-item.counted::before { transform: translateX(100%); }

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  background: var(--gold-gradient-text);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1.4;
  padding: 0.1em 0;
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ===== 12. SPEAKER PROFILE CARDS ===== */

.speaker-card {
  height: auto;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  backdrop-filter: none;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
  overflow: visible;
  padding: 0;
  position: relative;
}

.speaker-card-inner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.speaker-card:hover .speaker-card-front,
.speaker-card:focus-visible .speaker-card-front {
  border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 34px rgba(0,0,0,0.34);
}

.speaker-card-front,
.speaker-card-back {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1.55rem 1.25rem 1.3rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.speaker-card-front {
  background: rgba(8, 14, 28, 0.72);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  min-height: 100%;
}

.speaker-card-front::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -30%;
  left: -30%;
  width: 70%;
  height: 70%;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='-100 -100 200 200'><g fill='none' stroke='%23D4AF37' stroke-width='0.5' opacity='0.3'><circle r='90'/><circle r='70'/><circle r='50'/><path d='M0,-90 L25,-25 L90,0 L25,25 L0,90 L-25,25 L-90,0 L-25,-25 Z'/></g></svg>");
  background-size: contain;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.06;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.speaker-card-front::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.speaker-card-back {
  display: none;
}

.speaker-avatar {
  width: 124px;
  height: 124px;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-light), var(--navy-lighter));
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  border: 2px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-spring), border-color 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.speaker-avatar img,
.speaker-avatar-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 18%;
  display: block;
}

.speaker-avatar::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.speaker-card:hover .speaker-avatar::after { opacity: 1; animation: spin-slow 8s linear infinite; }

/* ===== EXPECTED PARTICIPANTS ===== */
.participants-scroller {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.1rem 1rem;
}

.participant-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 4rem) / 5);
  min-width: 0;
  min-height: 0;
  height: auto;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.participant-image-fallback {
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  object-fit: cover;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.participant-skeleton {
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 4rem) / 5);
  min-width: 0;
  height: 356px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.12) 45%, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 60%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: participantSkeleton 1.4s linear infinite;
}

.participants-status {
  margin: 0.5rem 0 0;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-align: center;
}

@keyframes participantSkeleton { to { background-position: -200% 0; } }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .participants-scroller {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 220px);
    grid-auto-flow: row;
    justify-content: start;
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding: 0.25rem 1rem 1rem;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.45) transparent;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }

  .participants-scroller::-webkit-scrollbar { height: 6px; }
  .participants-scroller::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: rgba(212,175,55,0.45);
    border-radius: 999px;
  }

  .participant-card,
  .participant-skeleton {
    width: 220px;
    min-width: 220px;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
  }

}

/* ===== DISTINGUISHED GUEST MESSAGES ===== */
.guest-messages-title {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  text-align: center;
}

.guest-messages-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.guest-video-card {
  min-width: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: rgba(8, 14, 28, 0.72);
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: left;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), border-color 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease);
}

.guest-video-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.guest-video-card__screen {
  aspect-ratio: 9 / 16;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 35%, rgba(212,175,55,0.22), transparent 52%), linear-gradient(145deg, var(--navy-light), var(--navy));
}

.guest-video-card__video { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; background: #050812; }

.guest-video-card__title {
  display: block;
  min-height: 4.5rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 0.85rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.guest-video-card__title small {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .guest-messages-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .guest-messages-grid {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    overflow-x: auto;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    margin-right: -1rem;
    padding: 0.25rem 1rem 1rem 0.1rem;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }

  .guest-messages-grid::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .guest-video-card { flex: 0 0 min(78vw, 260px); scroll-snap-align: start; }
}

.speaker-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.speaker-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
}

.speaker-card-front h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.speaker-card-front .speaker-discipline {
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  overflow: hidden;
  max-width: 19ch;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  opacity: 0.8;
  line-height: 1.35;
  min-height: 2.9em;
}

.speaker-card-back h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.speaker-card-back .speaker-title {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--white-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.speaker-card-back .badge {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.speaker-modal-content {
  max-width: 900px;
  max-height: min(88vh, 860px);
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden auto;
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.32);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(13, 19, 33, 0.98) 0%, rgba(7, 11, 22, 0.98) 100%);
}

.speaker-modal-shell {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(240px, 280px) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: start;
  padding: 1.4rem 1.5rem 1.45rem 1.4rem;
}

.speaker-modal-visual {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.speaker-modal-avatar {
  width: min(100%, 250px);
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.32);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.8), rgba(8, 14, 28, 0.95));
  box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38);
}

.speaker-modal-avatar img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 18%;
  display: block;
}

.speaker-modal-copy {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 36rem;
  padding-top: 0.15rem;
}

.speaker-modal-eyebrow {
  margin: 0 0 0.05rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.speaker-modal-title {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2.1vw, 1.95rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--white);
  max-width: 100%;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.speaker-modal-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-self: flex-start;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.speaker-modal-description {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--white-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.speaker-modal-badge[hidden] {
  display: none !important;
}

.speaker-modal-profile {
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.speaker-modal-profile[hidden] {
  display: none !important;
}

/* ===== CHIEF GUEST PREMIUM CARDS ===== */
.chief-guests-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--gap-lg);
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

.chief-guest-card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) 0%, rgba(12, 18, 32, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold-sm), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.chief-guest-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.chief-guest-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18), var(--shadow-gold-sm);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12) 0%, rgba(16, 24, 42, 0.98) 100%);
}

.cg-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--bg-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.cg-avatar {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.chief-guest-card:hover .cg-avatar {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.cg-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.cg-title {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
  min-height: 42px;
}

.cg-deco {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.cg-deco span {
  height: 1px;
  width: 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35), transparent);
}

.cg-deco svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  fill: var(--gold-light);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .chief-guests-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 400px;
  }
}

/* ===== 14. PRICING CARDS ===== */
.pricing-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--gap-lg);
  align-items: stretch;
}

.pricing-grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--gap-lg);
}

.pricing-grid-3 > * {
  max-width: none !important;
  width: auto !important;
}

.pricing-card {
  background: rgba(6, 10, 22, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--duration) var(--ease), border-color var(--duration) var(--ease);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(1.5);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(1.5);
}

.pricing-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(212,175,55,0.12), transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: inherit;
}

.pricing-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--card-border-hover);
}

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

.pricing-card--featured {
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  transform: scale(1.03);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(27,42,74,0.5) 0%, rgba(12,18,32,0.9) 100%);
}

.pricing-card--featured:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03) translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold-lg);
}

.pricing-card--outline {
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: none;
  transform: none;
  background: rgba(6, 10, 22, 0.65);
}

.pricing-card--outline:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.pricing-book-label {
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.pricing-card .badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.pricing-tier {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.pricing-price {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: var(--gold-gradient-text);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.pricing-price-note { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--white-dim); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }

.pricing-inclusions { flex: 1; margin-bottom: 2rem; }

.pricing-inclusion {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--white-muted);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
}

.pricing-inclusion:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.pricing-card .btn { width: 100%; margin-top: auto; }

.pricing-card--nominate {
  gap: 0.9rem;
}

.pricing-card--nominate .pricing-tier {
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.1rem;
}

.pricing-card--nominate .pricing-inclusions {
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.pricing-card--nominate .pricing-inclusion {
  color: var(--white);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.pricing-card--nominate .pricing-inclusion::before {
  content: '✓';
}

.pricing-section-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

.pricing-features {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin: 0.35rem 0 0.1rem;
}

.pricing-feature {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1rem;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.pricing-feature::before {
  content: '•';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-weight: 900;
}

.pricing-card--nominate .pricing-price {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
  background: none;
  -webkit-background-clip: initial;
  background-clip: initial;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--white);
  color: var(--white);
  display: block;
}

.pricing-card--nominate .pricing-price span {
  font-size: 1rem !important;
  color: var(--white-dim) !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--white-dim) !important;
}

.pricing-card--nominate .pricing-price-note {
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
}

.pricing-card--nominate .btn {
  margin-top: auto;
}

.pricing-card--featured.pricing-card--nominate {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.pricing-card--featured.pricing-card--nominate:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03) translateY(-8px);
}

/* ===== 15. TABS ===== */
.tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}

.tab-btn {
  padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
  position: relative;
}

.tab-btn:hover {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: var(--gold-dim);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.tab-btn.active {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--bg-dark);
  border-color: transparent;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.tab-content {
  display: none;
  animation: fadeSlideUp 0.5s var(--ease-out);
}

.tab-content.active { display: block; }

/* ===== 16. FAQ ===== */
.faq-list { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }

.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  position: relative;
  transition: padding 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.faq-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -1rem;
  top: 1.5rem;
  width: 4px;
  height: 0;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: height 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}

.faq-item.open::before { height: calc(100% - 2rem); }

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--duration) var(--ease);
}

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

.faq-icon {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-spring);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-icon { transform: rotate(135deg); }

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.5s var(--ease), padding 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.faq-item.open .faq-answer { max-height: 500px; padding-bottom: 1.25rem; }

.faq-answer p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--white-dim); line-height: 1.8; }

/* ===== 17. FORMS ===== */
.form-group { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
  outline: none;
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--gold-dim);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

.form-input::placeholder,
.form-textarea::placeholder { color: var(--white-dim); }

.form-textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }

.form-select {
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8' fill='none' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1.5L6 6.5L11 1.5' stroke='%23D4AF37' stroke-width='1.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 1rem center;
  padding-right: 2.5rem;
}

.form-select option { background: var(--bg-dark); color: var(--white); }

.form-error { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--danger); margin-top: 0.35rem; display: none; }
.consent-error:not([hidden]) { display: block; }

.form-group.error .form-input,
.form-group.error .form-select,
.form-group.error .form-textarea { border-color: var(--danger); }

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

/* ===== 18. ROUTING CARDS ===== */
.routing-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.routing-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 60%, rgba(212,175,55,0.08));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease);
  /* Decorative overlay must not swallow taps on the card's button */
  pointer-events: none;
}

.routing-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--card-border-hover);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

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

.routing-card h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
}

.routing-card h4 .icon {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin: 0 auto 0.6rem;
}

.routing-card p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--white-dim); flex: 1; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ===== 19. CONSULTATION STEPS ===== */
.steps-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--gap);
  counter-reset: step;
}

.step-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  counter-increment: step;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-spring), border-color var(--duration) var(--ease);
}

.step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.step-number {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--bg-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-spring);
}

.step-number::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(212,175,55,0.4);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.step-card:hover .step-number { transform: scale(1.1); }
.step-card:hover .step-number::before { opacity: 1; animation: spin-slow 8s linear infinite; }

/* ===== 20. EXPO + SPONSOR + TICKETS ===== */
.expo-grid, .sponsor-tiers {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--gap);
}

.expo-grid--2col-mobile .card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 0;
  padding: 1.25rem;
}

.expo-grid--2col-mobile .card-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.expo-grid--2col-mobile .card-icon .icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.expo-grid--2col-mobile .card h4 { margin: 0; }

.sponsor-tier {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sponsor-tier::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out);
}

.sponsor-tier:hover {
  border-color: var(--card-border-hover);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.sponsor-tier:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.sponsor-tier-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.sponsor-tier-slots { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--white-dim); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.sponsor-tier-detail { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--white-dim); line-height: 1.6; }

.ticket-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--gap-lg);
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* ===== 21. EVAL STAGES ===== */
.eval-stages {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 3rem;
}

.eval-stages::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0.85rem;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--gold), var(--gold-dim));
}

.eval-stage {
  position: relative;
  padding: 1.5rem 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  transition: padding-left 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.eval-stage:hover { padding-left: 2rem; }
.eval-stage:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.eval-stage-num {
  position: absolute;
  left: -2.85rem;
  top: 1.5rem;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--bg-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-spring);
}

.eval-stage:hover .eval-stage-num {
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(360deg);
}

.eval-stage h4 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.eval-stage p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--white-dim); }

/* ===== 22. CATEGORY CARDS FLIPPING ===== */
.category-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  justify-content: center;
}

.category-card {
  perspective: 1000px;
  height: 190px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.category-card-inner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.category-card:hover .category-card-inner {
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
}

.category-card-front, .category-card-back {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.15rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.category-card-front {
  background: rgba(8, 14, 28, 0.72);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  color: var(--white);
}

.category-card-front h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.category-card-back {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.15) 0%, rgba(12,18,32,0.98) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold-sm);
}

.category-card-back h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.category-card-back p {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ===== 23. CRITERIA ===== */
.criteria-list { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.75rem; justify-content: center; }

.criteria-tag {
  padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--white-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
}

.criteria-tag:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: var(--gold-dim);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ===== 24. DISCLAIMER ===== */
.disclaimer {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15);
  border-left: 3px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.disclaimer strong { color: #F87171; font-weight: 600; }

/* ===== 25. VENUE ===== */
.venue-tba {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px dashed var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.venue-tba::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='-100 -100 200 200'><g fill='none' stroke='%23D4AF37' stroke-width='0.5' opacity='0.4'><circle r='90'/><circle r='70'/><circle r='50'/></g></svg>");
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.06;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.venue-tba-icon { font-size: 3rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; opacity: 0.7; position: relative; }

.venue-schedule {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.venue-time-block {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
}

.venue-time-block:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.venue-time-block .block-label { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold-light); margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.venue-time-block .block-time { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--white-muted); }

/* ===== 26. FOOTER ===== */
.footer {
  background: rgba(8, 14, 26, 0.7);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  padding: 3.5rem 0 2rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.footer-ornament {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.footer-ornament svg { width: 220px; height: 32px; }

.footer-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-brand .nav-logo-text { font-size: 1.75rem; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }

.footer-tagline {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  max-width: 320px;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-links { display: flex; gap: 3rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.footer-col h5 {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--white-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-col a {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  padding: 0.3rem 0;
  position: relative;
  transition: color var(--duration) var(--ease), padding-left var(--duration) var(--ease);
}

.footer-col a::before {
  content: '→';
  position: absolute;
  left: -16px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--duration) var(--ease), left var(--duration) var(--ease);
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); padding-left: 14px; }
.footer-col a:hover::before { opacity: 1; left: 0; }

.footer-col-text {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  padding: 0.3rem 0;
}

.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; }

.social-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-spring);
  position: relative;
}

.social-icon::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(212,175,55,0.4);
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.social-icon:hover {
  background: var(--gold-dim);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-3px) rotate(-8deg);
}

.social-icon:hover::after { opacity: 1; animation: spin-slow 6s linear infinite; }

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  padding-top: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-copyright { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--white-dim); }

.footer-disclaimer {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ===== 28. PAGE TRANSITIONS ===== */
.page { display: none; opacity: 0; }

.page.active {
  display: block;
  animation: pageIn 0.6s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}

.page.exiting { animation: pageOut 0.3s var(--ease) forwards; }

/* ===== 29. SECTION DIVIDERS ===== */
.gold-line {
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin: 1.5rem auto;
  position: relative;
}

.gold-line::before,
.gold-line::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.gold-line::before { left: -10px; }
.gold-line::after { right: -10px; }

/* ===== 30. ANIMATIONS ===== */
@keyframes twinkle {
  0% { opacity: 0.5; }
  100% { opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes spin-slow {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

@keyframes spin-vslow {
  from { transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(0deg); }
  to { transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(360deg); }
}

@keyframes fadeSlideUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes pageIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes pageOut {
  from { opacity: 1; }
  to { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-10px); }
}

/* ===== 31. REVEAL ON SCROLL — variants ===== */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease-out), transform 0.8s var(--ease-out);
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition-delay: calc((var(--d, 0) * 0.08s));
}

.reveal[data-reveal="fade-up"] { transform: translateY(40px); }
.reveal[data-reveal="fade-down"] { transform: translateY(-30px); }
.reveal[data-reveal="fade-left"] { transform: translateX(-40px); }
.reveal[data-reveal="fade-right"] { transform: translateX(40px); }
.reveal[data-reveal="scale"] { transform: scale(0.92); }
.reveal[data-reveal="fade"] { transform: none; }

.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
}

.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }

/* Stagger children */
.reveal-stagger > * {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s var(--ease-out), transform 0.6s var(--ease-out);
}

.reveal-stagger.visible > * {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal-stagger.visible > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
.reveal-stagger.visible > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.10s; }
.reveal-stagger.visible > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
.reveal-stagger.visible > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.20s; }
.reveal-stagger.visible > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.25s; }
.reveal-stagger.visible > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.30s; }

/* ===== 32. PAGE HEADERS (inner pages) ===== */
.page-hero {
  padding: 9rem 0 5rem;
  text-align: center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 100% 80% at 50% 0%,   rgba(27,42,74,0.9) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60%  40% at 80% 70%,  rgba(10,6,22,0.7)  0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 100% 35% at 50% 100%, rgba(6,4,14,0.8)   0%, transparent 60%),
    rgba(6, 10, 24, 0.4);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 20% 30%, rgba(212,175,55,0.4), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 60% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.3), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 80% 60%, rgba(212,175,55,0.3), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 40% 70%, rgba(255,255,255,0.2), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 15% 80%, rgba(212,175,55,0.35), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 90% 40%, rgba(255,255,255,0.4), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: twinkle 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.page-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 540px;
  height: 540px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='-110 -110 220 220'><g fill='none' stroke='%23D4AF37' stroke-width='0.5'><circle r='100' opacity='0.6'/><circle r='86' opacity='0.4' stroke-dasharray='2 3'/><circle r='60' opacity='0.5'/></g><g fill='%23D4AF37' opacity='0.7'><circle cx='0' cy='-93' r='1.5'/><circle cx='0' cy='-93' r='1.5' transform='rotate(30)'/><circle cx='0' cy='-93' r='1.5' transform='rotate(60)'/><circle cx='0' cy='-93' r='1.5' transform='rotate(90)'/><circle cx='0' cy='-93' r='1.5' transform='rotate(120)'/><circle cx='0' cy='-93' r='1.5' transform='rotate(150)'/><circle cx='0' cy='-93' r='1.5' transform='rotate(180)'/><circle cx='0' cy='-93' r='1.5' transform='rotate(210)'/><circle cx='0' cy='-93' r='1.5' transform='rotate(240)'/><circle cx='0' cy='-93' r='1.5' transform='rotate(270)'/><circle cx='0' cy='-93' r='1.5' transform='rotate(300)'/><circle cx='0' cy='-93' r='1.5' transform='rotate(330)'/></g></svg>");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: contain;
  opacity: 0.08;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: spin-slow 200s linear infinite;
}

.page-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.page-hero h1 { font-family: var(--font-hindi); font-weight: 800; }

.gurukulam-launching {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.35rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  animation: gurukulam-glow 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes gurukulam-glow {
  0%, 100% { text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(212,175,55,0.5), 0 0 16px rgba(212,175,55,0.25); }
  50% { text-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(255,215,120,0.9), 0 0 32px rgba(255,215,120,0.5); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .gurukulam-launching { animation: none; text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(212,175,55,0.6); }
}

@media (max-width: 479px) {
  .gurukulam-launching { font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
}

.gurukulam-hero-layout {
  min-height: 8rem;
}

.gurukulam-hero-copy {
  max-width: min(100%, 760px);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.gurukulam-nominate-cta {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 3;
  min-width: 150px;
}

.season-two-interest-modal-content {
  max-width: 680px;
}

.season-two-interest-modal-content .season-two-interest-close {
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  padding: 0;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.055);
  font-size: 0;
}

.season-two-interest-close svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  overflow: visible;
  fill: none;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 1.75;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.season-two-interest-modal-content .season-two-interest-close:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.16);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.season-two-interest-modal-content .season-two-interest-close:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--gold-light);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.season-two-interest-modal-content .modal-header {
  padding-right: 4rem;
}

.season-two-interest-modal-content .modal-header .section-label {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.season-two-interest-fields {
  min-height: 5rem;
}

.season-two-form-loading {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--white-muted);
  text-align: center;
}

.season-two-form-status {
  min-height: 1.35em;
  margin: 0.75rem 0 0;
  color: var(--white-muted);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.season-two-form-status:empty {
  display: none;
}

.season-two-form-status.is-error {
  color: var(--danger);
}

.season-two-interest-submit {
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.season-two-interest-success {
  display: grid;
  justify-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.season-two-interest-success[hidden] {
  display: none;
}

.season-two-interest-success .success-copy p {
  max-width: 30rem;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .gurukulam-hero-layout {
    display: grid;
    justify-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .gurukulam-nominate-cta {
    position: static;
    min-width: min(100%, 210px);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .gurukulam-hero-layout {
    min-height: 0;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .gurukulam-nominate-cta {
    width: min(100%, 220px);
  }

  #seasonTwoInterestModal {
    padding: 0.5rem;
  }

  .season-two-interest-modal-content {
    max-height: calc(100dvh - 1rem);
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .season-two-interest-modal-content .season-two-interest-close {
    top: 0.55rem;
    right: 0.55rem;
    width: 36px;
    min-width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    min-height: 36px;
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    flex: 0 0 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.34);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  }

  .season-two-interest-close svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    stroke-width: 2.25;
  }

  .season-two-interest-modal-content .modal-header {
    padding: 0.75rem 3.75rem 0.6rem 0.9rem;
  }

  .season-two-interest-modal-content .modal-header .section-label {
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    font-size: 0.56rem;
  }

  .season-two-interest-modal-content .modal-header h2 {
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 6.5vw, 1.45rem);
    line-height: 1.2;
  }

  .season-two-interest-modal-content .modal-header p {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }

  .season-two-interest-modal-content .modal-body {
    padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem 0.75rem;
  }

  .season-two-interest-fields {
    min-height: 0;
    gap: 0.45rem;
  }

  .season-two-interest-fields .efr-field {
    gap: 0.2rem;
  }

  .season-two-interest-fields .efr-label {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }

  .season-two-interest-fields .efr-control {
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .season-two-interest-submit {
    position: static;
    min-height: 44px;
    margin-top: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .season-two-interest-modal-content .modal-body .season-two-interest-fields select.efr-control {
    padding-right: 1.8rem;
    background-position: right 0.65rem center;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }
}

.page-hero-edition {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.awards-overview-home {
  text-align: center;
}

.awards-overview-home__content {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.awards-overview-home h2 {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.awards-overview-home .hero-subtitle {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0.5rem auto 0;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.2rem);
}

.page-hero .hero-subtitle {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2.4vw, 1.4rem);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.page-hero .hero-subtitle--marketplace {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.2rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.7;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
}

.page-meta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}

.page-meta span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem; }
.page-meta .dot { width: 4px; height: 4px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); }

.page-meta--highlighted {
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.14);
}

.page-meta--highlighted > span:not(.dot) {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

/* Marketplace consultation pass */
.marketplace-consultation {
  padding-top: var(--section-py);
  padding-bottom: var(--section-py);
}

.marketplace-consultation .consultation-pass-header { text-align: center; }

.marketplace-consultation .consultation-pass-carousel {
  width: min(100%, 680px);
  max-width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  margin: 2rem auto 0;
}

.marketplace-consultation .consultation-pass-grid {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 0;
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  overflow-x: auto;
  overflow-y: hidden;
  overscroll-behavior-x: contain;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}

.marketplace-consultation .consultation-pass-grid::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.marketplace-consultation .consultation-pass-grid > .consultation-card {
  flex: 0 0 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  scroll-snap-stop: always;
}

.marketplace-consultation .consultation-pass-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.marketplace-consultation .consultation-pass-arrow {
  display: grid;
  width: 2.35rem;
  height: 2.35rem;
  place-items: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border-hover);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(5, 9, 18, 0.68);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: background var(--duration) var(--ease), color var(--duration) var(--ease), opacity var(--duration) var(--ease);
}

.marketplace-consultation .consultation-pass-arrow:hover:not(:disabled),
.marketplace-consultation .consultation-pass-arrow:focus-visible {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--bg-dark);
}

.marketplace-consultation .consultation-pass-arrow:disabled {
  cursor: not-allowed;
  opacity: 0.35;
}

.marketplace-consultation .consultation-pass-dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.marketplace-consultation .consultation-pass-dot {
  width: 0.5rem;
  height: 0.5rem;
  min-width: 0;
  min-height: 0;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  padding: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--white-dim);
  transition: width var(--duration) var(--ease), background var(--duration) var(--ease);
}

.marketplace-consultation .consultation-pass-dot.is-active {
  width: 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
}

.marketplace-consultation .consultation-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: var(--card-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform var(--duration) var(--ease), border-color var(--duration) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--duration) var(--ease);
}

.marketplace-consultation .consultation-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--card-border-hover);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.marketplace-consultation .consultation-card--featured {
  border-color: var(--card-border-hover);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12), transparent 42%),
    var(--card-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.marketplace-consultation .consultation-card--featured:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold-lg);
}

.marketplace-consultation .consultation-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.14);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.marketplace-consultation .consultation-card h3 {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.marketplace-consultation .eyebrow {
  margin: 0 0 0.6rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.marketplace-consultation .section-heading {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.marketplace-consultation .pass-byline,
.marketplace-consultation .tax-note,
.marketplace-consultation .practitioners { color: var(--white-muted); }

.marketplace-consultation .pass-byline { margin: 0.75rem 0 0; }

.marketplace-consultation .event-highlight {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 1.5rem auto 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border-hover);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(5, 9, 18, 0.65);
}

.marketplace-consultation .event-highlight > div {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.marketplace-consultation .event-highlight > div + div { border-left: 1px solid var(--card-border); }

.marketplace-consultation .event-highlight span {
  display: block;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.marketplace-consultation .event-highlight strong {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.marketplace-consultation .consultation-price {
  margin: 1.75rem 0 0.3rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
}

.marketplace-consultation .tax-note { margin: 0; font-size: 0.8rem; }

.marketplace-consultation .closing-soon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  align-self: center;
  margin: 0.9rem auto 0;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  color: #F38C8C;
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.1);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.marketplace-consultation .closing-soon__dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--danger);
  animation: closing-soon-pulse 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.marketplace-consultation .registration-closed {
  align-self: center;
  margin: 0.9rem auto 0;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  color: var(--white-muted);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.marketplace-consultation .registration-closed.is-hidden { display: none; }

.marketplace-consultation .consultation-card--closed > :not(.registration-closed) {
  opacity: 0.45;
  filter: grayscale(0.6);
}

.marketplace-consultation .seats-left {
  align-self: center;
  margin: 0.5rem auto 0;
  color: #F0D060;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

@keyframes closing-soon-pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.55); }
  50% { opacity: 0.6; box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .marketplace-consultation .closing-soon__dot { animation: none; }
}

.marketplace-consultation .features-label {
  margin: 1.75rem 0 0;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.marketplace-consultation .features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 0.75rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0.9rem auto 1.4rem;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.marketplace-consultation .consultation-pass-grid .features {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  max-width: none;
}

.marketplace-consultation .consultation-card--free .features { margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }

.marketplace-consultation .free-tier-note {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr);
  align-items: start;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  width: fit-content;
  max-width: 380px;
  min-height: 72px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.4rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  text-align: left;
  text-shadow: 0 0 9px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.marketplace-consultation .free-tier-note__star {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.marketplace-consultation .free-tier-note__copy { display: block; }
.marketplace-consultation .free-tier-note__copy strong { font-weight: 700; }

.marketplace-consultation .features li {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  min-height: 72px;
  padding: 0.9rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(5, 9, 18, 0.42);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.marketplace-consultation .practitioners { margin: 0 auto 1.5rem; font-size: 0.88rem; }

.marketplace-consultation .consultation-card .btn {
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 190px;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.marketplace-consultation .consultation-card--free {
  background: rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.28);
}

.marketplace-consultation .consultation-pass-footer {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 1.25rem auto 0;
}

.marketplace-consultation .disclaimer,
.marketplace-consultation .section-note {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 1rem auto 0;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  text-align: center;
}

.marketplace-consultation .section-note {
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .marketplace-consultation .consultation-pass-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .marketplace-consultation .consultation-card { padding: 1.15rem 0.8rem; }
  .marketplace-consultation .consultation-card:hover { transform: none; }
  .marketplace-consultation .consultation-card-badge {
    position: static;
    align-self: center;
    margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
  }

  .marketplace-consultation .event-highlight,
  .marketplace-consultation .features { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .marketplace-consultation .consultation-price { margin-top: 1rem; }
  .marketplace-consultation .features-label { margin-top: 1rem; }
  .marketplace-consultation .features { gap: 0.5rem; margin-top: 0.65rem; margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
  .marketplace-consultation .features li { min-height: 56px; padding: 0.65rem; }
  .marketplace-consultation .free-tier-note { min-height: 0; margin-bottom: 0.9rem; padding: 0.35rem 0.5rem; }

  .marketplace-consultation .event-highlight > div { text-align: center; }
  .marketplace-consultation .event-highlight > div + div {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-left: 0;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .marketplace-consultation .consultation-pass-grid { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}

/* ===== 33. JURY CARDS ===== */
.jury-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--gap);
}

.jury-grid .speaker-card {
  flex: 1 1 calc(20% - var(--gap));
  min-width: min(100%, 220px);
  max-width: 360px;
}

.jury-grid .speaker-card-front .speaker-discipline {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  min-height: 2.2em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.jury-grid .speaker-card-back .badge {
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

.guest-dignitaries-grid .speaker-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 6rem) / 5);
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: none;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .guest-dignitaries-grid .speaker-card-front {
    height: 16rem;
    min-height: 16rem;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding: 1rem;
  }

  .guest-dignitaries-grid .speaker-card-front .speaker-avatar {
    width: 104px;
    height: 104px;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }

  .guest-dignitaries-grid .speaker-card-front h4 {
    display: flex;
    min-height: 2.5em;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 0.1rem;
  }

  .guest-dignitaries-grid .speaker-card-front .speaker-discipline {
    display: -webkit-box;
    min-height: 2.2em;
    overflow: hidden;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .guest-dignitaries-grid .speaker-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 1.5rem) / 2);
    min-width: 0;
    max-width: none;
  }
}

/* Chief Guest: same card as Expected Guests, larger footprint */
.chief-guest-grid {
  align-items: stretch;
}

.chief-guest-grid .speaker-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 3rem) / 3);
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 420px;
  display: flex;
}

.chief-guest-grid .speaker-card-inner {
  flex: 1;
}

.chief-guest-grid .speaker-card-front {
  height: 100%;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
}

.chief-guest-grid .speaker-card-front .speaker-avatar {
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.chief-guest-grid .speaker-card-front h4 {
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

/* Long role titles: clamp to 2 lines (overrides the jury flex layout,
   which disables line-clamp and lets text spill over the name). */
.chief-guest-grid .speaker-card-front .speaker-discipline {
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  overflow: hidden;
  max-width: 100%;
  min-height: calc(2 * 1.35em);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.chief-guest-grid .speaker-card-front .chief-guest-bio {
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 0.6rem 0 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--white-muted);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .chief-guest-grid .speaker-card-front .speaker-avatar {
    width: 210px;
    height: 210px;
  }

  .chief-guest-grid .speaker-card-front h4 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1023px) and (min-width: 768px) {
  .chief-guest-grid .speaker-card {
    flex-basis: calc((100% - 1.5rem) / 2);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .chief-guest-grid .speaker-card {
    flex: 0 0 min(100%, 24rem);
  }

  .chief-guest-grid .speaker-card-front .speaker-avatar {
    width: min(240px, 68vw);
    height: min(240px, 68vw);
  }

  .chief-guest-grid .speaker-card-front h4 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }
}

/* ===== 34. IMMERSIVE LOADER ===== */
.page-loader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 100% 80% at 50% 50%, #101c3a 0%, #060a18 50%, #030508 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: var(--z-loader);
  transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease-out), visibility 0.5s var(--ease-out);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Lightweight simulated starry texture */
.page-loader::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 15% 20%, rgba(212,175,55,0.8), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 75% 35%, rgba(255,255,255,0.7), transparent),
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 35% 75%, rgba(212,175,55,0.85), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 85% 80%, rgba(255,255,255,0.65), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 55% 10%, rgba(212,175,55,0.6), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 25% 55%, rgba(255,255,255,0.5), transparent);
  background-size: 400px 400px;
  opacity: 0.6;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-loader.hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  visibility: hidden;
}

.loader-stage {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ── Divine glow — expanding radial behind the title ── */
.loader-divine-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,220,80,0.2) 0%, rgba(212,175,55,0.08) 40%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(25px);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: divine-glow 1s var(--ease-out) 0.3s forwards;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes divine-glow {
  0%   { opacity: 0; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.6); }
  100% { opacity: 0.8; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); }
}

/* ── Loader lockup elements ── */
.loader-lockup {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
}

.loader-lockup--presents {
  animation: fadeSlideDown 0.6s var(--ease-out) 0.05s forwards;
}

.loader-lockup-label {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  opacity: 0;
}

.loader-lockup--presents + .loader-lockup-label {
  animation: fadeSlideDown 0.6s var(--ease-out) 0.15s forwards;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: block;
}

.loader-lockup--initiative {
  animation: fadeSlideUp 0.6s var(--ease-out) 0.75s forwards;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.loader-lockup--initiative .loader-lockup-label {
  animation: fadeSlideUp 0.6s var(--ease-out) 0.8s forwards;
}

/* ── Title — lotus petal opening ── */
.loader-title.loader-lotus {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-heading), var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4.5vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(212,175,55,0.4));
  overflow: visible;
}

.loader-petal {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--gold-gradient-text);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1.4;
  padding: 0.05em 0.02em;
  opacity: 0;
}

/* Left half petals: start pushed right (toward center), animate to natural position */
.loader-petal--left {
  animation: lotus-open-left 0.7s var(--ease-out) forwards;
  animation-delay: calc(0.3s + var(--p) * 0.05s);
}

/* Right half petals: start pushed left (toward center), animate to natural position */
.loader-petal--right {
  animation: lotus-open-right 0.7s var(--ease-out) forwards;
  animation-delay: calc(0.3s + var(--p) * 0.05s);
}

@keyframes lotus-open-left {
  0%   { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(30px) scale(0.7); }
  40%  { opacity: 1; }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0) scale(1); }
}

@keyframes lotus-open-right {
  0%   { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-30px) scale(0.7); }
  40%  { opacity: 1; }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0) scale(1); }
}

/* The + superscript */
.loader-petal-sup {
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--gold-light);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 0.52em;
  position: relative;
  top: -0.52em;
  line-height: 1;
  padding: 0 0.04em 0 0.02em;
  font-weight: 900;
}

/* Space between Astro+ and महासंगम */
.loader-petal-space {
  width: 0.3em;
  padding: 0;
  opacity: 1; /* space is always visible, no animation needed */
  animation: none;
}

.loader-sub {
  font-size: 15px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeSlideUp 0.5s var(--ease-out) 0.9s forwards;
}

.loader-meter {
  width: clamp(180px, 30vw, 260px);
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.15);
  border-radius: 3px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeSlideUp 0.4s var(--ease-out) 0.95s forwards;
}

.loader-meter-fill {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  border-radius: inherit;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(212,175,55,0.6);
}

.loader-percent {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeSlideUp 0.4s var(--ease-out) 1.0s forwards;
}

@keyframes fadeSlideDown {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-20px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .loader-title.loader-lotus { font-size: 1.5rem; }
}

/* ===== 34b. SITE-WIDE STARFIELD CANVAS ===== */
#siteStars {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease-out;
}

#siteStars.gl-ready { opacity: 1; }

/* Content sits above the fixed canvas (nav/menu/cta are already fixed with higher z) */
main, .footer { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.section { position: relative; z-index: 5; }

/* ===== 34c. GRAIN TEXTURE OVERLAY ===== */
body::after {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: var(--z-cursor);
  opacity: 0.025;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='300' height='300'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.75' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/></filter><rect width='300' height='300' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='1'/></svg>");
  background-size: 200px 200px;
  animation: grain-shift 0.5s steps(2) infinite;
}

@keyframes grain-shift {
  0%   { background-position: 0 0; }
  25%  { background-position: -8px 4px; }
  50%  { background-position: 4px -6px; }
  75%  { background-position: -4px 8px; }
  100% { background-position: 6px -2px; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  body::after { animation: none; }
  #siteStars { display: none; }
  .hero-orb { display: none; }
  .hero-title sup, .hero-title .hero-title-sup { animation: none; opacity: 1; }
}

/* ===== 35. MISC ===== */
.section-cta { text-align: center; margin-top: 1.5rem; }

.section-cta-actions {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.audience-tag {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.tier-divider { text-align: center; padding: 3rem 0 1rem; }
.tier-divider h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; color: var(--white-muted); }

.practitioner-standards { margin-top: 2rem; }

.standard-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--white-muted);
  transition: padding-left var(--duration) var(--ease), color var(--duration) var(--ease);
}

.standard-item:hover { padding-left: 8px; color: var(--white); }

.consult-pricing {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--gap);
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.consult-price-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
}

.consult-price-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.consult-price-card .pricing-price { font-size: 1.75rem; }
.consult-price-card .pricing-tier { font-size: 0.95rem; }
.consult-price-card p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--white-dim); margin-top: 0.5rem; }


/* ===== 35b. HOMEPAGE REDESIGN — breaks up the post-hero card wall ===== */

/* Why section — problem/solution row list + hook statement, replaces two 4-card grids */
.ps-hook {
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin: -0.5rem auto 2.5rem;
  max-width: 640px;
}

.ps-list {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(184,134,11,0.18);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.ps-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.75rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(184,134,11,0.18);
}

.ps-row--single {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: left;
}

.ps-side {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.ps-side .card-icon {
  margin: 0;
}

.ps-side h4 { margin-bottom: 0.35rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.ps-side p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--white-dim); }
.ps-solution p { color: var(--white-muted); }

.ps-connector {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 2.25rem;
  height: 2.25rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(184,134,11,0.08);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.55rem;
}

.ps-link {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.ps-link:hover { text-decoration: underline; }



/* Horizontal scroll-snap chip strip — reused by Who Attends / Conclave preview / Consultation preview */
.chip-scroll {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem 1.5rem;
}

.chip-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar { height: 5px; }
.chip-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: rgba(212,175,55,0.3); border-radius: 3px; }

.chip {
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 240px;
}

.chip--sm {
  width: 190px;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
}
.chip--sm .card-icon { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.chip--sm h4 {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Marquee — Who Attends continuous flow. Track holds two identical sets;
   translating it by -50% and looping lands seamlessly on the duplicate. */
.marquee {
  overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent 100%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent 100%);
}

.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee-flow 45s linear infinite;
}

.marquee:hover .marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }

.marquee .chip { width: 240px; }

@keyframes marquee-flow {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(calc(-50% - 0.5rem)); } /* -0.5rem = half the inter-set gap */
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .marquee-track { animation: none; }
}

/* Awards preview — compact divided row, replaces 3 boxed value-prop cards */
.value-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.value-item {
  flex: 1 1 220px;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.15);
}
.value-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.value-item .card-icon { margin: 0 auto 1rem; }
.value-item h4 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; font-size: 1rem; }
.value-item p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--white-dim); }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .ps-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; text-align: left; }
  .ps-connector { display: none; }

  .value-item { flex: 1 1 100%; border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.15); padding: 1.25rem 0; }
  .value-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
}

/* ===== 36. RESPONSIVE — 5-TIER ===== */

/* XL: ≥1440 */
@media (min-width: 1440px) {
  :root {
    --container: var(--container-xl);
    --section-py: 3.2rem;
  }
  .hero { padding: 8.5rem 2rem 5.5rem; }
  .hero-wheel-wrap { width: clamp(500px, 55vw, 820px); height: clamp(500px, 55vw, 820px); }
}

/* L: 1024–1439 — defaults apply, just tighten a couple of spots */
@media (max-width: 1439px) and (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-wheel-wrap { width: 60vw; height: 60vw; max-width: 700px; max-height: 700px; }
}

/* Navbar responsive adjustments to prevent cropping on 1366x768 and small laptop viewports */
@media (max-width: 1399px) and (min-width: 1200px) {
  .navbar .container {
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .nav-logo-text {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }
  .nav-link {
    padding: 0.5rem 0.45rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }
  .nav-ctas {
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  .nav-ctas .btn-sm {
    padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  .nav-links { display: none !important; }
  .nav-ctas { display: none !important; }
  .season-two-nav-cta { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex !important; }
}

/* M: 768–1023 — tablet landscape */
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .pricing-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 500px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .pricing-card--featured { transform: none; }
  .pricing-card--featured:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); }

  /* Nomination packages — horizontally swipeable on mobile/tablet */
  /* Override the grid → flex for horizontal scroll */
  .pricing-grid--swipeable {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    overflow-y: visible !important;
    /* flex-start so the first card (Sapphire) stays reachable at scroll 0;
       inherited justify-content:center would push it off the left edge */
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    margin-right: 0 !important;
    /* Left padding so first card (Sapphire) has breathing room */
    padding-left: 1rem !important;
    padding-right: 1rem !important;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    gap: 1rem !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
  }
  .pricing-grid--swipeable::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  /* Each card: fixed width so exactly one card shows at a time */
  .pricing-grid--swipeable > * {
    flex: 0 0 calc(85vw - 2rem) !important;
    max-width: 340px !important;
    min-width: 240px !important;
    width: calc(85vw - 2rem) !important;
    /* start alignment — Sapphire snaps to left edge at scroll=0 */
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  /* Disable scale transform inside swipeable to avoid flex layout distortion */
  .pricing-grid--swipeable .pricing-card--featured {
    transform: none !important;
  }
  /* Reduce price font on smaller screens so ₹95,000 fits */
  .pricing-price { font-size: 2rem; }
  .stats-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .ticket-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .sponsor-tiers { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .expo-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-links { gap: 2rem; }
  .hero-wheel-wrap { width: 80vw; height: 80vw; --wheel-opacity-responsive: 0.7; }
  .hero-scroll-cue { bottom: 1rem; }
  .section--dark::before,
  .section--darker::before,
  .section--navy::before { opacity: 0.03; }
}

/* S: 480–767 — tablet portrait / large mobile */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  :root { --section-py: clamp(1.2rem, 4vw, 2rem); }
  .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stat-item { padding: 1rem 0.75rem; } /* Tighter padding for 2-col layout */
  .ticket-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 420px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .sponsor-tiers { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .expo-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  /* Who Should Attend — horizontally swipeable card row on mobile */
  .who-attends-grid {
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }
  .who-attends-grid > * {
    flex: 0 0 85%;
    scroll-snap-align: center;
  }
  .hero { padding: 6.5rem 1.25rem 3.5rem; min-height: auto; }
  .hero-disciplines { font-size: 11px; gap: 0.4rem; }
  .footer-top { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; align-items: center; }
  .footer-links { flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem; text-align: center; }
  .footer-social { justify-content: center; }
  .cta-group { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }
  .cta-group .btn { width: 100%; }
  .venue-schedule { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .consult-pricing { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 400px; margin: 2rem auto 0; }
  .hero-wheel-wrap { width: 100vw; height: 100vw; --wheel-opacity-responsive: 0.5; }
  .eval-stages { padding-left: 2.5rem; }
  /* Pricing price — compact on small screens so ₹95,000 never clips */
  .pricing-price { font-size: 1.75rem; line-height: 1.1; }
  .pricing-price span { font-size: 1rem !important; }
  /* Tighter card padding on mobile */
  .pricing-card { padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem; }
  /* Keep nomination cards fully visible on phones. The horizontal scroller
     is useful on tablets, but a clipped neighboring card is confusing on a
     narrow viewport and can hide card content/actions. */
  .pricing-grid--swipeable {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    gap: var(--gap-lg) !important;
    scroll-snap-type: none;
  }
  .pricing-grid--swipeable > * {
    flex: none !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: none !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    scroll-snap-align: none;
  }
  /* Remove expensive blur compositing on mobile cards */
  .card, .pricing-card, .jury-card,
  .card-glass, .routing-card, .step-card,
  .speaker-card-front, .speaker-card-back {
    backdrop-filter: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
  }
  /* Profile cards — tighter spacing and larger avatar on mobile */
  .speaker-card-front {
    padding: 1rem 0.9rem 0.95rem;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 0.55rem;
  }
  .speaker-avatar {
    width: 132px;
    height: 132px;
    margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  }
  .speaker-card-front h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 0.1rem;
  }
  .speaker-card-front .speaker-discipline {
    max-width: none;
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    min-height: 0;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
    line-height: 1.25;
  }
  /* Stop grain texture animation on mobile */
  body::after { animation: none; }
  /* Hide loader — dismissed via JS before paint; CSS guard prevents flicker */
  .page-loader { display: none !important; }
  /* Unblock scroll if loader JS fires before CSS hides it */
  body.loading { overflow: auto; }
  /* Stop CSS star twinkle — static radial-gradients are fine */
  .hero-bg::before, .hero-bg::after { animation: none; }
  /* Remove expensive blur from nebula pseudo-element on mobile */
  .hero-nebula::before { filter: none; }
  .hero-nebula { animation: none; }

  .speaker-modal-shell {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.95rem;
    padding: 1.15rem;
  }

  .speaker-modal-avatar {
    width: min(100%, 210px);
  }

  .speaker-modal-copy {
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: none;
    padding-top: 0;
  }

  .speaker-modal-badge {
    align-self: center;
  }

  .speaker-modal-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    max-width: none;
  }

  .speaker-modal-description {
    max-width: none;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }

  /* Force genuine 2-per-line layouts on mobile — the shared flex-basis:50%
     rule (line ~243) is fought by min-width:280px, so these grids need a
     narrower min-width here to actually wrap 2-up instead of 1-up. */
  .stats-row > * { min-width: 0; flex-basis: calc(50% - var(--gap)); }
  .zones-grid > *,
  .expo-grid--2col-mobile > * {
    flex: 1 1 calc(50% - var(--gap));
    min-width: 0;
  }

  /* Get in Touch — horizontal, single line, reduced size on mobile */
  .contact-cards-grid {
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    gap: 0.6rem;
  }
  .contact-cards-grid > * {
    min-width: 0;
    flex: 1 1 50%;
    padding: 1rem 0.75rem;
  }
  .contact-cards-grid h4 { font-size: 0.85rem; }
  .contact-cards-grid p { font-size: 0.72rem; }
  .contact-cards-grid a { font-size: 0.68rem !important; word-break: break-word; }
  .section-cta-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 420px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .section-cta-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* XS: ≤479 — small mobile */
@media (max-width: 479px) {
  :root {
    --section-py: 1.1rem;
    --section-px: 1rem;
  }
  .hero-title { font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 13vw, 4rem); }
  .stats-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.75rem; }
  .stat-item { padding: 0.875rem 0.5rem; }
  .stat-number { font-size: 1.75rem; }

  .venue-schedule { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .category-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .tabs { gap: 0.35rem; }
  .tab-btn { padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem; font-size: 0.74rem; }
  /* Evaluation Criteria tags — keep at least 2 per line on mobile */
  .criteria-list { gap: 0.5rem; }
  .criteria-tag { padding: 0.45rem 0.8rem; font-size: 0.72rem; }
  /* Categories filter tabs — exactly 3 per line on mobile */
  .categories-filter-tabs {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  .categories-filter-tabs .filter-tab-btn {
    padding: 0.5rem 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    white-space: normal;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero-scroll-cue { display: none; }
  .hero-meta--single-line {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
  }
  .hero-meta--single-line .hero-meta-pill {
    white-space: normal;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .cta-group { padding: 0 0.5rem; } /* Prevent buttons from touching viewport edge */
  .footer-ornament svg { width: 160px; }
  /* hide mandala backgrounds at smallest screen for clarity */
  .section--dark::before,
  .section--darker::before,
  .section--navy::before,
  .section--navy::after { display: none; }
  .speaker-card::before { display: none; }
  .page-hero::after { width: 360px; height: 360px; opacity: 0.05; }
  .hero-wheel-wrap { display: none; }
  .hero-constellation { display: none; }
}

/* ===== 37. REDUCED MOTION ===== */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.001s !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.05s !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
  .hero-wheel-outer,
  .hero-wheel-mid,
  .hero-wheel-inner,
  .hero-bg,
  .hero-content,
  [data-parallax],
  .section--dark::before,
  .section--darker::before,
  .section--navy::before,
  .section--navy::after {
    animation: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
  .hero-constellation { display: none; }
  .cursor-glow { display: none; }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* ===== GURU–SHISHYA FELLOWSHIP ===== */
.fellowship-shishya-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.07);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.1rem 1.75rem;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-style: italic;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.fellowship-shishya-note .icon {
  width: 1.2rem;
  height: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.fellowship-shishya-note p { margin: 0; }

/* ===== 38. CONCLAVE PROGRAMME ===== */
.conclave-programme .section-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.conclave-programme .section-header .section-label {
  display: block;
  margin: 0 0 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.conclave-programme .programme-opening {
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.55);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.16);
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.32);
}

.conclave-programme .section-header h2 {
  padding-top: 10px;
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.25rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.conclave-programme .section-header .body-text {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.programme-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  align-items: start;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.programme-item {
  display: block;
  padding: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.34);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--duration) var(--ease), border-color var(--duration) var(--ease), background var(--duration) var(--ease);
}

.programme-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--card-border-hover);
  background: rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.52);
}

.programme-item[open] {
  border-color: var(--card-border-hover);
  background: rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.52);
}

.programme-summary {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  min-height: 136px;
  padding: 1.25rem 4.5rem 1.25rem 1.4rem;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  text-align: center;
}

.programme-summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }

.programme-summary:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--gold-light);
  outline-offset: -3px;
}

.programme-type {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  justify-self: center;
  min-height: 38px;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.7rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.32);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  text-align: center;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.programme-item h3 {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.25rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.programme-toggle {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  right: 1.15rem;
  display: grid;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  place-items: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(240, 208, 96, 0.72);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.24), rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.12));
  color: #f0d060;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06), 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.24);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  transition: transform var(--duration) var(--ease), background var(--duration) var(--ease), color var(--duration) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--duration) var(--ease);
}

.programme-toggle .icon {
  width: 19px;
  height: 19px;
  stroke-width: 2.2;
}

.programme-summary:hover .programme-toggle {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--bg-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1), 0 0 28px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.42);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

.programme-item[open] .programme-toggle {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--bg-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1), 0 0 28px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.38);
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(180deg);
}

.programme-item[open] .programme-summary:hover .programme-toggle {
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(180deg) scale(1.08);
}

.programme-details {
  padding: 1.15rem 1.4rem 1.35rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  background: rgba(5, 9, 18, 0.22);
}

.programme-item p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--white-muted);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

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

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .programme-summary {
    min-height: 124px;
    padding: 1.1rem 3.75rem 1.1rem 1rem;
  }

  .programme-type { justify-self: center; }
  .programme-toggle {
    right: 0.75rem;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
  }
  .programme-details { padding: 1rem; }
}

/* Legacy timeline styles */
.timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 2.5rem auto 0;
  padding: 0 1rem;
}

/* Central vertical track line */
.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.5rem;
  bottom: 0.5rem;
  left: 97px; /* Aligned with the dots center */
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(212,175,55,0.05), var(--gold) 15%, var(--gold) 85%, rgba(212,175,55,0.05));
  opacity: 0.45;
}

.timeline-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.timeline-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.timeline-time {
  width: 80px;
  text-align: right;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-feature-settings: "tnum";
  padding-top: 1.35rem; /* Pushed down to line up with the card title */
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.timeline-dot {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  border: 2px solid var(--bg-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--gold);
  margin: 1.55rem 12px 0 12px; /* Centered with title */
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.timeline-item:hover .timeline-dot {
  transform: scale(1.3);
  background: var(--white);
}

.timeline-content {
  flex: 1;
  background: rgba(10, 16, 32, 0.5);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
  cursor: default;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.timeline-item:hover .timeline-content {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold-sm);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.timeline-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.badge-agenda {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.badge-ceremony {
  background: rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.15);
  color: #c084fc;
  border: 1px solid rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.3);
}

.badge-talk {
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
  color: #93c5fd;
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
}

.badge-panel {
  background: rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.15);
  color: #fde047;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.3);
}

.badge-fireside {
  background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.15);
  color: #fdba74;
  border: 1px solid rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.3);
}

.timeline-venue {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--white-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.timeline-title-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.timeline-content h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.timeline-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.timeline-toggle .icon-chevron {
  width: 1.25rem;
  height: 1.25rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* Accordion expand styling */
.timeline-details {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s var(--ease), padding-top 0.4s var(--ease), opacity 0.3s ease;
  opacity: 0;
}

.timeline-item.expanded .timeline-details {
  max-height: 300px;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  opacity: 1;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

.timeline-item.expanded .timeline-toggle .icon-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.timeline-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.timeline-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.meta-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--white-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Speaker avatars inline group */
.avatar-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.avatar {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-dim);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--bg-dark);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-left: -8px;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, z-index 0.2s ease;
}

.avatar:first-child {
  margin-left: 0;
}

.avatar:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.1);
  z-index: 10;
}

/* Filters */
.agenda-filters {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin: 1.5rem auto 2.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  max-width: 550px;
}

.filter-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--white-dim);
  padding: 0.45rem 1.15rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
}

.filter-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  color: var(--white);
}

.filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--bg-dark);
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold-sm);
}

/* Mobile responsive timeline layout */
@media (max-width: 550px) {
  .timeline::before {
    left: 16px;
  }
  .timeline-item {
    flex-direction: column;
    padding-left: 36px;
  }
  .timeline-time {
    width: auto;
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    padding-top: 0;
  }
  .timeline-dot {
    position: absolute;
    left: 11px;
    top: 0.2rem;
    margin: 0;
  }
  .timeline-content {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ===== SCROLL TO TOP ===== */
.scroll-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 999;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(15px);
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-spring);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.scroll-to-top svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-spring);
}

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

.scroll-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--bg-dark);
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold-sm);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.scroll-to-top:hover svg {
  transform: rotate(180deg) translateY(2px);
}

/* Adjust for overlapping mobile floating CTA */
  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    .scroll-to-top {
      bottom: 1rem;
      right: 1rem;
    }
  }

/* ===== CATEGORIES MASTER-DETAIL DASHBOARD UI ===== */
.categories-dashboard-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .categories-dashboard-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

.segment-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.segment-nav-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: left;
  width: 100%;
}

.segment-nav-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--card-border-hover);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.segment-nav-card.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15), rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.4));
  border-color: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.segment-nav-card.active::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 4px;
  background: var(--gold-light);
  border-radius: 4px 0 0 4px;
}

.segment-nav-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.segment-nav-card.active .segment-nav-icon {
  background: var(--gold-light);
  color: var(--bg-dark);
  border-color: var(--gold-light);
}

.segment-nav-info h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.segment-nav-info p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--white-muted);
}

/* Category Content Panels */
.segment-panel {
  display: none;
  animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease forwards;
}

.segment-panel.active {
  display: block;
}

.segment-banner-header {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.segment-banner-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25), rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.5));
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.segment-banner-text h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.segment-banner-text p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--white-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.special-awards-disclaimer {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.09);
  color: var(--white-muted);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.special-awards-disclaimer strong { color: var(--gold-light); }

/* Category Accordion Card Item */
.category-accordion-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.1rem;
}

.category-accordion-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.category-accordion-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.category-accordion-header {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015);
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.category-accordion-card.open .category-accordion-header {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.category-accordion-title-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.1rem;
}

.category-heading-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.category-devanagari-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.category-english-title {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--white);
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.category-accordion-toggle {
  color: var(--white-muted);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.category-accordion-card.open .category-accordion-toggle {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.category-accordion-body {
  display: none;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.category-accordion-card.open .category-accordion-body {
  display: block;
}

.category-desc-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-light);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.category-desc-box label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.category-desc-box p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.category-nominate-action {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

/* ===== LEAD CAPTURE MODAL ===== */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  background: rgba(8, 5, 18, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
  padding: 1rem;
}

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

.modal-content {
  background: rgba(18, 22, 35, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 900px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  position: relative;
  transform: scale(0.95) translateY(20px);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.modal-overlay.active .modal-content {
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.payment-status-popup-body {
  text-align: center;
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem 2rem;
}

.payment-status-modal-content {
  max-width: 32rem;
  max-height: min(90vh, 40rem);
}

.payment-status-modal-content .modal-header {
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem 1.25rem;
}

.payment-status-modal-content .payment-status-title {
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 5vw, 2.25rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  overflow-wrap: normal;
}

.payment-status-copy {
  max-width: 24rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: var(--white-muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.payment-selection-summary {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
}

.payment-selection-summary strong {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  color: var(--text-primary, #fff);
}

.payment-selection-label {
  display: block;
  color: var(--text-muted, #a8a8a8);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
}

.payment-selection-total {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  text-align: right;
}

.payment-status-popup-icon {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 4rem;
  height: 4rem;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .payment-status-modal-content .modal-header {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 1rem;
  }

  .payment-status-modal-content .payment-status-title {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
  }

  .payment-status-popup-body {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem 1.25rem;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}

.modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  z-index: 10;
}

.modal-close:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.modal-header {
  padding: 2rem 2rem 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.modal-header h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.modal-header p {
  color: var(--white-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.modal-body {
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem 2rem;
  overflow-y: auto;
  /* custom scrollbar */
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4) transparent;
}

.modal-body::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 6px;
}
.modal-body::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: transparent;
}
.modal-body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  border-radius: 10px;
}

/* Form layout tweaks for modal */
.modal-body .form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.cond-group, .cond-subgroup {
  animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease forwards;
}

/* ===== NOMINATION MODAL: OTP VIEWS ===== */
.otp-view {
  display: none;
}

.otp-view.is-active {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.otp-panel {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.otp-status {
  min-height: 1.3em;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  color: var(--white-muted);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.otp-status:empty {
  padding: 0;
  min-height: 0;
}

.otp-status.is-error {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.1);
  color: var(--danger);
}

.otp-status.is-success {
  background: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.1);
  color: var(--success);
}

.otp-status.is-info {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.otp-meta {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.85rem;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  color: var(--white-dim);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.otp-meta span {
  color: var(--white);
}

.otp-actions-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.otp-actions-row .btn {
  flex: 1 1 160px;
}

.change-phone-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  width: fit-content;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.readonly-phone {
  border-style: dashed !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) !important;
  color: var(--white-dim);
}

.consent {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 20px 1fr;
  align-items: start;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin: 0.25rem 0 0;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

.consent input {
  width: 18px;
  min-height: 18px;
  margin-top: 2px;
  accent-color: var(--gold-light);
}

.consent span {
  color: var(--white-muted);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.otp-view-success .otp-panel {
  justify-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1rem 0.5rem;
}

.success-icon {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}

.success-copy {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.success-copy h3 {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.success-copy p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--white-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.success-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.btn:disabled {
  opacity: 0.55;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Re-theme the shared EventFormRenderer fields (default: light/white) to
   match this page's dark/gold theme. */
.modal-body .efr-label {
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.modal-body .efr-control {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  color: var(--white);
  font: inherit;
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
}

.modal-body .efr-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--gold-dim);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.modal-body .efr-control::placeholder {
  color: var(--white-dim);
}

.modal-body select.efr-control {
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8' fill='none' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1.5L6 6.5L11 1.5' stroke='%23D4AF37' stroke-width='1.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 1rem center;
  padding-right: 2.5rem;
}

.modal-body select.efr-control option {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  color: var(--white);
}

.modal-body .efr-error {
  color: var(--danger);
}

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

@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  .scroll-to-top {
    bottom: 5.5rem;
    right: 1.25rem;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================
   WCAG 2.1 AA ACCESSIBILITY & RESPONSIVE ENHANCEMENTS
   ========================================================== */

/* Universal High-Contrast Focus Ring for Keyboard Navigation */
*:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--gold-light, #ffd700) !important;
  outline-offset: 3px !important;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Skip to Main Content Link (Off-screen until focused) */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -1000px;
  left: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 999999;
  background: var(--bg-card, #130c1e);
  color: var(--gold-light, #ffd700);
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-gold, #d4af37);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 8px);
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Outfit', sans-serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  transition: top 0.25s ease-in-out;
}
.skip-link:focus,
.skip-link:focus-visible {
  top: 1.5rem;
  outline: 3px solid var(--white, #ffffff) !important;
}

/* Minimum Touch Target Spacing (WCAG 2.5.5 - 44x44px minimum) */
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .nav-link,
  .mobile-link,
  .tab-btn,
  .filter-btn,
  .faq-question,
  .timeline-toggle {
    min-height: 44px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .faq-question {
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
}

/* Responsive Viewport Safety & Overflow Prevention */
html, body {
  max-width: 100vw;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Static gold badge highlight for Awards navbar link */
.badge-highlight {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--charcoal, #0d0814) !important;
  background: var(--gold-gradient, linear-gradient(135deg, #f5d47a, #d4af37));
  padding: 0.2em 0.7em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

/* ============================================================
   PERFORMANCE & MOBILE UX OPTIMIZATIONS (LCP / FCP / REDUCED MOTION)
   ============================================================ */

/* Content visibility rendering optimization for off-screen pages */
.page:not(.active) {
  content-visibility: auto;
  contain-intrinsic-size: 1px 1000px;
}

/* Reduced animation cost on mobile & low-bandwidth clients */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-logo-plus-glow,
  .hero-logo-plus-glow,
  .gold-shimmer {
    animation: none !important;
  }

  /* Optimize touch target height on mobile for all buttons */
  .btn, button, .nav-link, .dock-item {
    min-height: 44px;
    touch-action: manipulation;
  }
}

/* Honor accessibility & reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, ::before, ::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
}

/* ===== WATCH LIVE ===== */
.live-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.45);
  color: #FF8787;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.nav-link--live {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.nav-link--live::after { display: none; }

.nav-link--live:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.hero-live-strip { scroll-margin-top: 6rem; }

.hero-live-strip-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-live-strip-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--white);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 14px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

.hero-live-strip-title sup {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.hero-live-strip {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  align-self: center;
  /* Keep the 16:9 player inside both the available width and short viewports. */
  width: min(100%, 1400px, calc((100svh - 14rem) * 16 / 9));
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.1rem;
}

.hero-live-strip + .hero-content {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  align-self: center;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero-live-strip + .hero-content { margin-top: 1.75rem; }
}

@supports not (height: 100svh) {
  .hero-live-strip {
    width: min(100%, 1400px, calc((100vh - 14rem) * 16 / 9));
  }
}

.watchlive-player {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border-radius: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(6, 10, 24, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.watchlive-placeholder {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.watchlive-play-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 96px;
  height: 96px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-light);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--duration) var(--ease), background var(--duration) var(--ease);
}

.watchlive-play-btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
}

.watchlive-play-btn:disabled {
  opacity: 0.4;
  cursor: not-allowed;
}

.watchlive-play-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  fill: currentColor;
  margin-left: 4px;
}

.watchlive-placeholder-text {
  color: var(--white-dim);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.watchlive-iframe {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero { gap: 1rem; padding-top: 4.5rem; }
  .hero-live-strip { width: 100%; gap: 0.6rem; }
  .hero-live-strip-title { font-size: 0.85rem; text-shadow: 0 1px 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22); }
  .watchlive-player { border-radius: 0; }
  .watchlive-play-btn { width: 56px; height: 56px; }
  .watchlive-play-icon { width: 20px; height: 20px; margin-left: 2px; }
  .watchlive-placeholder-text { font-size: 0.8rem; }
}

/* ===== NOMINATIONS CLOSED ===== */
.btn.btn-disabled,
.btn.btn-disabled:hover {
  opacity: 0.55;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  filter: grayscale(0.35);
}

.hero-live-strip[hidden],
.nav-link--live[hidden] { display: none !important; }

/* ===== 36. CONCLAVE PROGRAMME CARDS ===== */
.cp-track {
  width: min(100%, 1100px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 2.25rem auto 0;
}

.cp-card {
  display: grid;
  min-width: 0;
  grid-template-columns: 170px minmax(0, 1fr);
  grid-template-areas:
    'meta title'
    'meta moderator'
    'meta speakers';
  grid-template-rows: auto auto 1fr;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background:
    linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.045), transparent 42%),
    rgba(7, 13, 25, 0.9);
  box-shadow: inset 3px 0 0 rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.68), 0 18px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.cp-card__meta {
  grid-area: meta;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  padding: 1.6rem 1.25rem;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.13);
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12), rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.3));
}

.cp-card time {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.cp-card time span {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.28rem;
  color: var(--white-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.cp-format {
  padding: 0.3rem 0.62rem;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  line-height: 1.3;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.cp-format--panel { color: #FDE68A; background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12); border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3); }
.cp-format--fireside { color: #FDBA74; background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.1); border-color: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.28); }
.cp-format--keynote { color: #C4B5FD; background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.1); border-color: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.28); }

.cp-card > h3 {
  grid-area: title;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 1.45rem 1.5rem 0.5rem;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.2vw, 1.6rem);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.cp-moderator {
  grid-area: moderator;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0 1.5rem 0.4rem;
  color: var(--white-muted);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.cp-moderator__label {
  margin-right: 0.3rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.cp-moderator strong { color: var(--white); font-weight: 600; }
.cp-moderator__byline { color: var(--white-dim); }
.cp-moderator__byline::before { content: '· '; }

.cp-speakers {
  grid-area: speakers;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(230px, 1fr));
  gap: 0.7rem;
  align-content: start;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem 1.2rem;
}

.cp-speakers--single .cp-speaker { max-width: 520px; }
.cp-speakers--single { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }

.cp-speaker {
  min-width: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 56px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.72rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.065);
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.026);
}

.cp-speaker__photo {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.36);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 35% 28%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16), transparent 26%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22), rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.85));
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.cp-speaker h4 {
  margin: 0 0 0.18rem;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.cp-speaker p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}




.cp-swipe-hint { display: none; }

.agenda-disclosure {
  width: min(100%, 1100px);
  margin: 1.5rem auto 0;
}

.agenda-disclosure > summary {
  width: fit-content;
  min-height: 48px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.48);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  transition: border-color var(--duration) var(--ease), background var(--duration) var(--ease);
}

.agenda-disclosure > summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.agenda-disclosure > summary:hover { border-color: var(--gold-light); background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.16); }
.agenda-disclosure > summary:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.75); outline-offset: 4px; }
.agenda-disclosure > summary .icon { width: 18px; height: 18px; transition: transform var(--duration) var(--ease); }
.agenda-disclosure[open] > summary .icon { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.agenda-disclosure .cp-track { margin-top: 1.5rem; }

/* ===== POST-EVENT HIGHLIGHTS & TESTIMONIALS ===== */
.event-highlights .section-header,
.event-testimonials .section-header { margin-bottom: 2rem; text-align: center; }

.event-testimonials .section-header .gradient-text,
.event-testimonials .section-header .section-label { display: block; }
.event-testimonials .section-header .section-label { margin-bottom: 0; }

.event-media-carousel {
  width: min(100%, 1040px);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.event-media-track {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28);
  border-radius: clamp(18px, 3vw, 30px);
  background: #080d19;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34);
}

.event-media-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: block;
  margin: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.65s var(--ease), visibility 0.65s var(--ease);
}

.event-media-slide.is-active { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }

.event-media-slide::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(4, 8, 16, 0.92), transparent 58%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.event-media-slide--video::after { display: none; }

.event-media-slide img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.event-media-slide video { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; }

.event-media-caption {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  right: 1.5rem;
  bottom: 1.35rem;
  left: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--white);
}

.event-media-caption strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 3vw, 1.8rem); }
.event-media-caption small { display: block; margin-top: 0.25rem; color: var(--white-muted); font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1.5vw, 0.9rem); }

.event-media-slide:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--gold-light); outline-offset: -6px; }

.event-media-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.event-media-controls > button {
  width: 44px;
  min-width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  min-height: 44px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  padding: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.event-media-controls button:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.75); outline-offset: 3px; }

.event-media-dots { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0; }
.event-media-dots button {
  position: relative;
  width: 32px;
  min-width: 32px;
  height: 44px;
  min-height: 44px;
  padding: 0;
  border: 0;
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.event-media-dots button::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: width var(--duration) var(--ease), border-radius var(--duration) var(--ease), background var(--duration) var(--ease);
}
.event-media-dots button.is-active::before { width: 24px; border-radius: 6px; background: var(--gold-light); }

.event-testimonial-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 1rem) / 2);
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  min-height: 0;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.075), rgba(7,13,25,0.82));
}

.event-testimonial-card::before { content: '\201C'; position: absolute; top: 0.45rem; right: 1rem; color: rgba(212,175,55,0.2); font-family: 'Merriweather', serif; font-size: 4rem; line-height: 1; }
.event-testimonial-card p { position: relative; margin: 0 0 1.5rem; color: var(--white); font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.75; }
.event-testimonial-card footer { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.25rem; }
.event-testimonial-card footer strong { color: var(--gold-light); font-family: var(--font-heading); }
.event-testimonial-card footer span { color: var(--white-muted); font-size: 0.76rem; }

.event-testimonials-carousel { width: 100%; }
.event-testimonials-viewport { overflow: hidden; width: 100%; }
.event-testimonials-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: transform 0.65s var(--ease);
  will-change: transform;
}

.event-testimonials-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.event-testimonials-controls > button {
  width: 44px;
  min-width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  min-height: 44px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  padding: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.event-testimonials-controls > button:hover { background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.16); }
.event-testimonials-controls > button:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.75); outline-offset: 3px; }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .bhagavat-lockup span {
    font-size: 13px;
  }
  .bhagavat-lockup img { height: 40px; }
  .post-event-wrap { margin: 0.85rem auto 1.25rem; gap: 0.85rem; }
  .post-event-thanks { padding: 1.25rem 1rem; border-radius: 18px; }
  .post-event-eyebrow { margin-bottom: 0.65rem; font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; }
  .post-event-thanks p { margin-bottom: 0.9rem; font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 4.8vw, 1.35rem); line-height: 1.4; }
  .post-event-thanks strong { padding: 0.55rem 0.9rem; font-size: 0.88rem; }
  .btn.post-event-interest-cta {
    width: min(calc(100% - 1rem), 365px);
    min-height: 50px;
    padding: 0.8rem 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
  .event-highlights .section-header { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
  .event-media-carousel { width: 100%; }
  .event-media-track { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; border-radius: 18px; }
  .event-media-caption { right: 0.9rem; bottom: 0.85rem; left: 0.9rem; }
  .event-media-caption strong { font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.25; }
  .event-media-caption small { margin-top: 0.2rem; font-size: 0.7rem; line-height: 1.4; }
  .event-media-controls { gap: 0.35rem; margin-top: 0.65rem; }
  .event-media-controls > button { width: 44px; min-width: 44px; height: 44px; min-height: 44px; }
  .event-media-dots button { width: 28px; min-width: 28px; height: 44px; min-height: 44px; }
  .event-testimonial-card { flex-basis: 100%; padding: 1.5rem; }
  .event-testimonials-track { gap: 0; }
  .event-testimonials-controls { gap: 0.65rem; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .event-media-slide,
  .event-testimonials-track,
  .agenda-disclosure > summary .icon { transition: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .cp-track { margin-top: 1.5rem; }

  .cp-card {
    display: block;
    border-radius: 18px;
    box-shadow: inset 0 3px 0 rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.68), 0 14px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  }

  .cp-card__meta {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    padding: 1rem;
    border-right: 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  }

  .cp-card time { font-size: 1rem; white-space: nowrap; }
  .cp-card time span { display: inline; margin: 0; font-size: 0.66rem; }
  .cp-format { max-width: 46%; padding: 0.28rem 0.55rem; font-size: 0.58rem; text-align: center; }
  .cp-card > h3 { padding: 1.05rem 1rem 0.4rem; font-size: 1.22rem; line-height: 1.28; }
  .cp-moderator { padding: 0 1rem 0.3rem; font-size: 0.76rem; }

  .cp-speakers {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.7rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem 1rem;
    overflow-x: auto;
    overscroll-behavior-inline: contain;
    scroll-snap-type: inline mandatory;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }

  .cp-speakers::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

  .cp-speaker,
  .cp-speakers--single .cp-speaker {
    max-width: none;
    flex: 0 0 min(82%, 280px);
    grid-template-columns: 52px minmax(0, 1fr);
    scroll-snap-align: start;
  }

  .cp-speakers--single .cp-speaker { flex-basis: 100%; }
  .cp-speaker__photo { width: 52px; height: 52px; }
  .cp-swipe-hint { display: block; margin-top: 1.2rem; color: var(--white-dim); font-size: 0.7rem; text-align: center; }
}

/* Standalone WhatsApp action, anchored on the right. */
.floating-whatsapp {
  position: fixed;
  right: 2rem;
  bottom: 2rem;
  z-index: calc(var(--z-floating) + 2);
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #fff;
  background: #25D366;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.38);
  transition: background var(--duration) var(--ease), transform var(--duration) var(--ease);
}

.floating-whatsapp:hover { color: #fff; background: #128C7E; transform: translateY(-3px); }
.floating-whatsapp:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid #fff; outline-offset: 4px; }
.floating-whatsapp .icon { width: 28px; height: 28px; }

/* Keep the fixed utilities side by side so they never overlap. */
.scroll-to-top { right: 6.5rem; bottom: 2.25rem; }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .floating-whatsapp {
    right: 1rem;
    bottom: 1rem;
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
  }
  .floating-whatsapp .icon { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
  .scroll-to-top { right: 5rem; bottom: 1.3rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  body.has-season-two-sticky-cta { padding-bottom: calc(5.5rem + env(safe-area-inset-bottom)); }
  .season-two-sticky-footer {
    position: fixed;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    z-index: calc(var(--z-floating) + 3);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem calc(0.75rem + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    background: rgba(8, 14, 26, 0.96);
    box-shadow: 0 -8px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32);
  }
  .season-two-sticky-footer__button { width: min(100%, 440px); }
  .floating-whatsapp, .scroll-to-top { bottom: calc(5.5rem + env(safe-area-inset-bottom)); }
}


/* Post-event experience */
.post-event-thanks {
  width: min(100%, 680px);
  position: relative;
  margin: 1.25rem auto 0;
  padding: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2rem) clamp(1.2rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(240, 208, 128, 0.16), transparent 58%), linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.13), rgba(16, 24, 45, 0.86));
  border: 1px solid rgba(240, 208, 128, 0.52);
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 55px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.post-event-thanks::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 12%; right: 12%; height: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-light), transparent); box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(240, 208, 128, 0.7); }
.post-event-thanks__eyebrow { margin: 0 0 0.6rem; color: var(--gold-light); font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.post-event-thanks h2 { max-width: 24ch; margin: 0 auto; color: var(--white); font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2rem); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.3; text-wrap: balance; }
.post-event-thanks__season { display: inline-flex; margin: 1rem auto 0; padding: 0.5rem 1rem; border: 1px solid rgba(240, 208, 128, 0.4); border-radius: var(--radius-full); background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12); color: var(--gold-light); font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.3rem); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.25; box-shadow: 0 0 26px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1); }
.hero-ctas--season2 { margin-top: 1.15rem; }
.hero-ctas--season2 .btn { min-width: min(100%, 390px); }
.post-event-media-section { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 6.5rem) 0; background: radial-gradient(circle at 12% 0%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12), transparent 34%), linear-gradient(180deg, #090915 0%, #0c1020 100%); border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18); }
.post-event-media-section + .post-event-media-section { padding-top: 1rem; border-top: 0; }
.post-event-media-header { max-width: 920px; margin: 0 auto clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.75rem); padding: 0 1.25rem; text-align: center; }
.post-event-media-header h2 { margin: 0.35rem 0 0; color: #fff; font-family: inherit; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.8rem); line-height: 1.05; letter-spacing: -0.025em; }
.event-gallery-viewport { position: relative; width: 100%; overflow-x: auto; padding: 0.4rem 0 1rem; scroll-snap-type: x proximity; scrollbar-width: thin; scrollbar-color: var(--gold-light) transparent; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 5%, #000 95%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 5%, #000 95%, transparent); }
.event-gallery-viewport[data-auto-scroll] { scroll-snap-type: none; }
.event-gallery-track { display: flex; width: max-content; gap: 1rem; }
.event-gallery-card { position: relative; flex: 0 0 clamp(280px, 31vw, 440px); aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; overflow: hidden; scroll-snap-align: center; border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.34); border-radius: 18px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035); box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32); }
.event-gallery-card img { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.45s ease; }
.event-gallery-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.025); }
.event-video-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 2.5fr) repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); align-items: center; gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem); max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; }
.event-video-card { overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.32); border-radius: 18px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04); box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32); }
.event-video-card--portrait { width: 100%; }
.event-video-card video { display: block; width: 100%; object-fit: contain; background: #05050c; }
.event-video-card--landscape video { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
.event-video-card--portrait video { aspect-ratio: 9 / 16; }
.event-video-status { margin: 0; padding: 0.75rem 1rem; color: var(--white); font-size: 0.9rem; }
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .event-video-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .event-video-card--landscape { grid-column: 1 / -1; width: min(100%, 720px); justify-self: center; }
  .event-video-card--portrait { width: min(100%, 320px); justify-self: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .post-event-thanks { padding: 1.25rem 1rem; border-radius: 20px; }
  .post-event-thanks h2 { font-size: 1.35rem; }
  .post-event-thanks__season { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .hero-ctas--season2 .btn { width: 100%; min-width: 0; }
  .post-event-media-section { padding: 3.25rem 0; }
  .post-event-media-section + .post-event-media-section { padding-top: 0.5rem; }
  .post-event-media-header { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
  .post-event-media-header h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 9vw, 2.5rem); }
  .event-gallery-viewport { overflow-x: auto; scrollbar-width: none; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 3%, #000 97%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 3%, #000 97%, transparent); }
  .event-gallery-viewport::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .event-gallery-card { flex-basis: min(80vw, 320px); border-radius: 14px; scroll-snap-align: center; }
  .event-video-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .event-video-card--landscape { grid-column: auto; }
  .event-video-card { border-radius: 14px; }
}

/* Specificity resets for legacy post-event paragraph rules */
.post-event-thanks p.post-event-thanks__eyebrow { max-width: none; margin: 0 0 0.6rem; color: var(--gold-light); font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.post-event-thanks p.post-event-thanks__season { max-width: none; margin: 1rem auto 0; color: var(--gold-light); font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.3rem); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.25; }