/* =========================================================
   MAI-CON-2026 — SZABIST Hyderabad Campus
   Design tokens
   ========================================================= */
:root{
  --navy-deep:   #14183F;
  --navy:        #262E86;
  --navy-mid:    #3945A8;
  --gold:        #E8A93B;
  --gold-soft:   #F4CE86;
  --gold-deep:   #C2870F;
  --red:         #B32A2E;
  --paper:       #F6F3EA;
  --paper-white: #FFFDF9;
  --ink:         #171A33;
  --ink-soft:    #565A78;
  --line:        #DCD6C4;
  --logo-blue:   #2E4CA0;

  --font-display: "Fraunces", "Georgia", serif;
  --font-body:    "Source Sans 3", "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  --font-mono:    "IBM Plex Mono", "Courier New", monospace;

  --radius: 8px;
  --container: 1180px;

  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(20,24,63,.05), 0 1px 3px rgba(20,24,63,.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 10px rgba(20,24,63,.06), 0 10px 24px rgba(20,24,63,.07);
  --shadow-lg: 0 18px 40px rgba(20,24,63,.14);
}

.texture{
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(38,46,134,.10) 1px, transparent 1.4px);
  background-size: 22px 22px;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  *{ animation-duration: 0.001ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: 0.001ms !important; }
}

*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing: border-box; }
html{ scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body{
  margin:0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--paper-white);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
a{ color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.container{ max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px; }

a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, .btn:focus-visible{
  outline: 3px solid var(--gold); outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 3px;
}

.skip-link{
  position:absolute; left:-999px; top:auto;
  background: var(--navy-deep); color:#fff; padding: 12px 20px; z-index: 999;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size:.85rem; border-radius: 0 0 6px 0;
}
.skip-link:focus{ left:0; top:0; }

h1,h2,h3,h4{ font-family: var(--font-display); color: var(--navy-deep); margin:0 0 .5em; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.eyebrow{
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .78rem;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--red);
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.6em;
  margin-bottom: .9em;
}
.eyebrow::before{
  content:"";
  width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold);
  display:inline-block;
}

/* =========== Logo badge — circular white background chip behind the MAICON logo, used in every page header =========== */
.logo-badge{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex:0 0 auto;
  background: var(--paper-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  width: 96px; height: 96px; padding: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.logo-badge img{ height:auto; width:100%; max-height:100%; object-fit:contain; display:block; }

/* =========== Hero top bar — single full-width strip: small logo + date/venue + registration status =========== */
.hero-top-bar{
  display:flex; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; gap: 10px 20px;
  width:100%;
  background: var(--paper-white); color: var(--navy-deep);
  border-radius: 16px; padding: 15px 26px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .92rem; letter-spacing:.01em;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.hero-side-badge{
  position: absolute;
  right: 60px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 1;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  padding: 26px;
}
@media (max-width: 1100px){
  .hero-side-badge{ right: 40px; width:190px; height:190px; padding:22px; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px){
  .hero-side-badge{ right: 24px; width:150px; height:150px; padding:18px; }
}
@media (max-width: 700px){
  .hero-side-badge{
    position: static;
    display:flex;
    transform: none;
    width: 120px; height: 120px; padding: 14px;
    margin: 0 auto 26px;
  }
}
.hero-info-date .tag{
  background: var(--red); color:#fff; padding: 3px 11px; border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: .74rem; letter-spacing:.04em; margin-right: 4px;
}
.hero-info-sep{ width:1px; height:16px; background: var(--line); display:inline-block; flex:0 0 auto; }
.hero-info-reg{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; color: var(--red); font-weight:700;
  margin-left:auto;
}
@media (max-width: 1000px){
  .hero-top-bar{ font-size: .82rem; padding: 13px 20px; gap:8px 16px; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px){
  .hero-top-bar{ justify-content:center; text-align:center; }
  .hero-info-reg{ margin-left:0; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px){
  .hero-top-bar{ flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:8px; padding: 16px 18px; }
  .hero-info-sep{ display:none; }
}

/* =========== Navbar =========== */
.navbar{
  background: var(--paper-white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  position: sticky; top:0; z-index: 50;
  transition: box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.navbar.is-scrolled{ box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-bottom-color: transparent; }
.navbar .container{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  padding-top: 16px; padding-bottom: 16px;
}
.brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; }
.brand img{ width:auto; display:block; }
.brand .brand-maicon{ height: 66px; }
.brand .brand-divider{ width:1px; height:42px; background: var(--line); flex:0 0 auto; }
.brand .brand-szabist{ height: 44px; }
.brand-text{ display:none; }

/* Right-hand cluster in the navbar: nav links live in .nav-links, social icons sit beside them */
.navbar-right{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap: 22px; }
.nav-social-link{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  width: 34px; height:34px; flex:0 0 auto;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  background: var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: color .18s ease, background .18s ease, border-color .18s ease, transform .18s ease;
}
.nav-social-link svg{ width:15px; height:15px; flex:0 0 auto; }
.nav-social-link:hover{ color:#fff; background: var(--red); border-color: var(--red); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.nav-links{
  list-style:none; display:flex; align-items:center; gap: 22px; margin:0; padding:0;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing:.03em; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.nav-links a{
  position:relative; padding: 6px 2px; color: var(--navy-deep);
}
.nav-links a::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:-2px; width:0; height:2px;
  background: var(--gold); transition: width .25s ease;
}
.nav-links a:hover::after, .nav-links a.active::after{ width:100%; }
.nav-links a.active{ color: var(--red); }
.nav-toggle{ display:none; background:none; border:none; font-size:1.6rem; color:var(--navy-deep); cursor:pointer; }

/* "More" dropdown */
.nav-dropdown{ position:relative; }
.nav-dropdown-toggle{
  font: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-transform: inherit; color: var(--navy-deep);
  background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer; padding: 6px 2px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:5px;
}
.nav-dropdown-toggle svg{ width:11px; height:11px; transition: transform .2s ease; }
.nav-dropdown.open .nav-dropdown-toggle svg{ transform: rotate(180deg); }
.nav-dropdown.has-active .nav-dropdown-toggle{ color: var(--red); }
.nav-dropdown-menu{
  list-style:none; margin:0; padding:8px; display:none; flex-direction:column;
  position:absolute; top:calc(100% + 14px); right:0;
  background: var(--paper-white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); min-width: 230px; z-index: 60;
}
.nav-dropdown.open .nav-dropdown-menu{ display:flex; }
.nav-dropdown-menu a{
  padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 6px; display:block; color: var(--ink);
}
.nav-dropdown-menu a:hover, .nav-dropdown-menu a:focus-visible{ background: var(--paper); }
.nav-dropdown-menu a.active{ color: var(--red); }
.nav-dropdown-menu a::after{ display:none; }

@media (max-width: 760px){
  .nav-dropdown-menu{
    position:static; display:block; box-shadow:none; border:none; padding:0; background:transparent; min-width:0;
  }
  .nav-dropdown-toggle{ pointer-events:none; padding: 14px 28px; width:100%; color: var(--ink-soft); font-weight:600; }
  .nav-dropdown-toggle svg{ display:none; }
  .nav-dropdown-menu a{ padding: 12px 28px 12px 40px; border-radius:0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .nav-dropdown{ border-bottom:none; }
}

@media (max-width: 760px){
  .nav-links{
    position:absolute; top:100%; left:0; right:0;
    background: var(--paper-white);
    flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap:0;
    border-top:1px solid var(--line);
    max-height:0; overflow-y:auto; overflow-x:hidden;
  }
  .nav-links.open{ max-height: 75vh; }
  .nav-links li{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
  .nav-links li.nav-dropdown{ border-bottom:none; }
  .nav-links a{ display:block; padding: 14px 28px; }
  .nav-toggle{ display:block; }
}

@media (max-width: 420px){
  .brand{ gap:10px; }
  .brand .brand-maicon{ height: 58px; }
  .brand .brand-szabist{ height: 32px; }
  .navbar-right{ gap: 12px; }
  .nav-social-link{ width: 30px; height:30px; }
  .nav-social-link svg{ width:13px; height:13px; }
}

/* =========== Buttons =========== */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:.5em;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size:.85rem; letter-spacing:.04em; text-transform:uppercase;
  padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: var(--radius); border:1px solid transparent; cursor:pointer;
  transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;
  max-width: 100%; text-align:center;
  white-space: normal; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word;
}
.btn:hover{ transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn:active{ transform: translateY(0); }
.btn-primary{ background: var(--red); color:#fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.btn-primary:hover{ box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(179,42,46,.32); }
.btn-outline{ border-color: var(--navy-deep); color: var(--navy-deep); background:transparent; }
.btn-outline:hover{ background: var(--navy-deep); color:#fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }

/* Row of call-to-action buttons — used inside .hero and in plain content sections alike */
.cta-row{ display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; max-width:100%; }
@media (max-width: 480px){
  .cta-row{ flex-direction:column; }
  .cta-row .btn{ width:100%; }
}

/* =========== Hero (Home) =========== */
.hero{
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  overflow:hidden;
  background-color: var(--navy-deep);
}
.hero-bg{
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image: url("../images/szabist-campus.jpeg");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 60%;
}
.hero-bg::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(20,24,63,.94) 0%, rgba(20,24,63,.86) 32%, rgba(20,24,63,.55) 58%, rgba(20,24,63,.35) 100%);
}
.hero .container{
  position:relative; z-index:2;
  display:block;
  padding-top: 34px; padding-bottom: 80px;
}
.hero-inner{ max-width: 640px; }
.hero h1{
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.1vw, 3.4rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin-bottom: .4em;
  color: #fff;
}
.hero h1 em{ font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-deep); }
.hero .eyebrow{ color: var(--gold-deep); font-size: .86rem; }
.hero .eyebrow::before{ background: var(--red); }
.hero .lede{
  color: rgba(255,253,249,.86); font-size: 1.08rem; max-width: 50ch; margin-bottom: 1.6em;
}
.hero .cta-row{ margin-bottom: 2.2em;}
.hero .btn-outline{ border-color: rgba(255,253,249,.7); color:#fff; }
.hero .btn-outline:hover{ background:#fff; color: var(--navy-deep); }

.ticket{
  display:flex; border:1px solid rgba(255,253,249,.35); border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(20,24,63,.55); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); overflow:hidden; max-width: 560px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.ticket > div{ padding: 16px 22px; flex:1; }
.ticket .stub-label{ font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size:.68rem; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color: rgba(255,253,249,.65); margin-bottom:4px; }
.ticket .stub-value{ font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.05rem; color: #fff; font-weight:600; }
.ticket .divider{ border-left: 2px dashed rgba(255,253,249,.3); flex:0 0 0; padding:0; position:relative; }
.ticket .divider::before, .ticket .divider::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; width:14px; height:14px; border-radius:50%;
  background: var(--navy-deep); border:1px solid rgba(255,253,249,.35); left:-8px;
}
.ticket .divider::before{ top:-8px; }
.ticket .divider::after{ bottom:-8px; }

/* orbit signature (used as a small accent, not on the photo hero) */
.orbit-wrap{
  position:relative; width:100%; aspect-ratio: 1/1; max-width: 420px; margin:0 auto;
}
.orbit-wrap svg{ width:100%; height:100%; overflow: visible; }
.orbit-ring{ fill:none; stroke: var(--navy-mid); stroke-width: 1.4; opacity:.55; }
.orbit-ring.gold{ stroke: var(--gold); }
.orbit-ring.red{ stroke: var(--red); opacity:.4; }
.orbit-dot{ fill: var(--gold); }
.orbit-dot.red{ fill: var(--red); }
.orbit-nucleus{ fill: var(--navy-deep); }
.orbit-group-1{ transform-origin: center; animation: spin 14s linear infinite; }
.orbit-group-2{ transform-origin: center; animation: spin 20s linear infinite reverse; }
.orbit-group-3{ transform-origin: center; animation: spin 26s linear infinite; }
@keyframes spin{ from{ transform: rotate(0deg);} to{ transform: rotate(360deg);} }

/* =========== Highlights strip =========== */
.highlights{ padding: 60px 0; background: var(--paper-white); }
.highlights .grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 22px;
}
.highlight-card{
  background: var(--paper-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.highlight-card:hover{ transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--gold); }
.highlight-card .icon{
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  margin-bottom: 14px; color: var(--red);
}
.highlight-card .icon svg{ width: 19px; height: 19px; }
.highlight-card p{ margin: 0; color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: .96rem; }
@media (max-width: 900px){ .highlights .grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px){ .hero .container{ padding-top:70px; padding-bottom:56px; } }
@media (max-width: 560px){ .highlights .grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* =========== Section shell =========== */
.section{ padding: 70px 0; }
.section.alt{ background: var(--paper); border-top:1px solid var(--line); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); position:relative; }
.section.alt::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(38,46,134,.09) 1px, transparent 1.4px);
  background-size: 22px 22px;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.section.alt > .container{ position:relative; z-index:1; }
.section-head{ max-width: 680px; margin-bottom: 42px; }
.section-head p{ color: var(--ink-soft); }

/* =========== Objectives grid =========== */
.objectives{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 24px; }
.objective-card{
  background: var(--paper-white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 26px 22px; position:relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.objective-card:hover{ transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.objective-card .tag{
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size:.7rem; color:#fff; background: var(--navy-deep);
  padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: 999px; display:inline-block; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.objective-card h4{ font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom:.4em; }
.objective-card p{ color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: .92rem; margin:0; }
@media (max-width: 900px){ .objectives{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr);} }
@media (max-width: 560px){ .objectives{ grid-template-columns: 1fr;} }

/* =========== Theme banner =========== */
.theme-banner{
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: var(--paper-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 46px 40px;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.theme-banner::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; right:-60px; top:-60px; width:220px; height:220px;
  border:1px solid rgba(232,169,59,.35); border-radius:50%;
}
.theme-banner .eyebrow{ color: var(--gold-deep); font-size: .86rem; }
.theme-banner .eyebrow::before{ background: var(--red); }
.theme-banner h3{
  color:#fff; font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.6vw, 2rem); max-width: 22ch; margin:0; font-weight:500; font-style:italic;
}
@media (max-width: 560px){
  .theme-banner{ padding: 34px 26px; }
  .theme-banner::after{ width:150px; height:150px; right:-50px; top:-50px; }
}

/* =========== Sub-theme tracks =========== */
.tracks{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap: 18px; }
.track{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns: 90px 1fr; gap: 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--paper-white);
  padding: 26px 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: border-color .2s ease, transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.track:hover{ border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.track .track-num{
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 2rem; color: var(--line); font-weight:600; line-height:1;
}
.track:hover .track-num{ color: var(--gold-deep); }
.track h4{ font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: .5em; color: var(--navy-deep); }
.track ul{ margin:0; padding-left: 18px; color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: .94rem; columns: 2; column-gap: 28px;}
.track ul li{ margin-bottom: .35em; break-inside: avoid; }
@media (max-width: 700px){
  .track{ grid-template-columns: 50px 1fr; padding: 20px; }
  .track ul{ columns: 1; }
}

.tracks-note{
  margin-top: 22px; font-size: .88rem; color: var(--ink-soft); font-style: italic;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold); padding-left: 14px;
}

/* =========== Welcome messages (coming soon) =========== */
.welcome-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 22px; }
.welcome-card{
  border: 1px dashed var(--navy-mid); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 30px 20px; text-align:center; background: var(--paper-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.welcome-card:hover{ transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.welcome-card .role{ font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size:.78rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.06em; color: var(--navy-deep); margin-bottom: 16px; min-height: 34px; }
.welcome-card .soon{
  display:inline-block; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color: var(--red); border: 1px solid var(--red); padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 999px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px){ .welcome-grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr);} }
@media (max-width: 560px){ .welcome-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr;} }

/* =========== Committees / Org chart =========== */
.org-chart{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap: 0; }
.org-node{
  background: var(--paper-white); border: 1px solid var(--navy-deep); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 22px 30px; text-align:center; min-width: 280px; position:relative; z-index:2;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.org-node:hover{ transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.org-node.top{ border-color: var(--red); border-width: 2px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.org-node .role-label{
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size:.7rem; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color: var(--red); margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.org-node h4{ margin:0; font-size: 1.15rem; }
.org-connector{
  width: 2px; height: 46px; background: var(--gold);
  position:relative;
}
.org-connector::before, .org-connector::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; background: var(--gold); left:-3px;
}
.org-connector::before{ top:-4px; }
.org-connector::after{ bottom:-4px; }
.org-row{
  display:flex; gap: 40px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  position:relative; padding-top: 34px;
  max-width: 660px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.org-row > div{
  position:relative; flex: 1 1 260px; max-width: 340px;
}
.org-row > div .org-node{ min-width: 0; width:100%; }
.org-row::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:0;
  left: calc((100% - 40px) / 4); right: calc((100% - 40px) / 4);
  height:2px; background: var(--gold);
}
.org-row > div::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:-34px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
  width:2px; height:34px; background: var(--gold); z-index:1;
}
.org-row > div::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:-38px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
  width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; background: var(--gold); z-index:1;
}
@media (max-width: 560px){
  .org-node{ min-width: 220px; padding: 18px 20px; }
  .org-row{ flex-direction:column; align-items:center; max-width: 320px; }
  .org-row > div{ max-width: 100%; width:100%; }
  .org-row::before{ display:none; }
  .org-row > div:last-child::before, .org-row > div:last-child::after{ display:none; }
}

.committee-note{
  margin-top: 50px; text-align:center; color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: .9rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding-top: 26px;
}

/* =========== Footer =========== */
footer{ background: var(--navy-deep); color: var(--paper-white); padding: 46px 0 24px; margin-top: 0; position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
footer .container{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 26px; }
footer h5{ font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size:.86rem; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--gold-deep); margin-bottom: 14px; }
footer p, footer li{ color: rgba(255,253,249,.75); font-size: .92rem; }
footer ul{ list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; }
footer a:hover{ color: var(--gold-deep); }
.footer-bottom{
  max-width: var(--container); margin: 34px auto 0; padding: 20px 28px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,253,249,.15);
  font-size: .8rem; color: rgba(255,253,249,.55);
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px){ footer .container{ grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px){ footer .container{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* =========== Registration fee cards =========== */
.fee-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 22px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.fee-card{
  background: var(--paper-white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px 22px; text-align:center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.fee-card:hover{ transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.fee-card.discount{ border-color: var(--gold); position:relative; }
.fee-card.discount::before{
  content:"Discount Applied"; position:absolute; top:-11px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-deep); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size:.65rem;
  letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 999px;
}
.fee-card .fee-badge{
  display:inline-block; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size:.68rem; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color: var(--navy-mid); margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.fee-card h4{ font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: .3em; }
.fee-card .price{ font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2.1rem; color: var(--navy-deep); font-weight:600; margin: .1em 0 .4em; }
.fee-card .price .currency{ font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .95rem; color: var(--ink-soft); font-weight:400; margin-right: 4px; vertical-align: middle;}
.fee-card .note{ color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: .86rem; margin:0; }
@media (max-width: 900px){ .fee-grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px){ .fee-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* =========== Contact card =========== */
.contact-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; margin-bottom: 50px; }
.contact-card{
  background: var(--paper-white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 26px 24px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.contact-card .role-label{
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size:.7rem; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color: var(--red); margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.contact-card h4{ margin-bottom:.3em; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.contact-card p{ color: var(--ink-soft); margin: 0; font-size: .94rem; }
.contact-card .meta{ margin-top: 10px; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size:.82rem; color: var(--navy-deep); }
.contact-card .meta a{ text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; text-decoration-color: var(--line); }
.contact-card .meta a:hover{ color: var(--red); text-decoration-color: var(--red); }
@media (max-width: 700px){ .contact-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* =========== Coming soon panel =========== */
.coming-soon{ display:flex; justify-content:center; }
.coming-soon-panel{
  max-width: 640px; width:100%; text-align:center;
  background: var(--paper-white);
  border: 1px dashed var(--navy-mid);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 46px 38px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.coming-soon-panel .icon-badge{
  width: 58px; height:58px; border-radius:50%;
  background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  margin: 0 auto 18px; color: var(--red);
}
.coming-soon-panel .icon-badge svg{ width:26px; height:26px; }
.coming-soon-panel .soon{
  display:inline-block; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color: var(--red); border: 1px solid var(--red); padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 999px; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.coming-soon-panel h2{ margin-bottom:.4em; }
.coming-soon-panel p{ color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 50ch; margin: 0 auto 22px; }
.expect-list{
  list-style:none; margin: 0 auto; padding:0; max-width: 420px;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap: 10px; text-align:left;
}
.expect-list li{
  display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap: 10px; color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: .94rem;
  padding: 10px 14px; background: var(--paper); border-radius: 6px;
}
.expect-list li svg{ width:15px; height:15px; flex:0 0 auto; margin-top:3px; color: var(--gold); }
@media (max-width: 560px){
  .coming-soon-panel{ padding: 34px 22px; }
  .coming-soon-panel .icon-badge{ width:48px; height:48px; }
  .coming-soon-panel .icon-badge svg{ width:22px; height:22px; }
}

/* small page header for interior pages — dark navy background + diagonal line texture.
   Applies to every interior page (About, Committees, Call for Papers, Registration, Program,
   Speakers, Sponsors, News, Gallery, FAQs & Contact, Policies). Home (index.html) uses .hero
   instead of .page-hero, so it is unaffected by this block. */
.page-hero{
  position: relative;
  background: var(--logo-blue, #2E4CA0);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  padding: 54px 0 44px;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #fff;
}
.page-hero::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.10) 0 1px, transparent 1px 13px);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.page-hero .container{ position: relative; z-index:1; }
.page-hero .eyebrow{ color: var(--gold-deep); font-size: .86rem; }
.page-hero .eyebrow::before{ background: #fff; }
.page-hero h1{ color:#fff; }
.page-hero p{ color: rgba(255,253,249,.85); }
.page-hero .logo-badge{
  position: absolute;
  right: 28px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 150px; height: 150px;
}
.page-hero .eyebrow, .page-hero h1, .page-hero p{ max-width: calc(100% - 190px); }
@media (max-width: 900px){
  .page-hero .logo-badge{ right: 28px; width: 120px; height: 120px; }
  .page-hero .eyebrow, .page-hero h1, .page-hero p{ max-width: calc(100% - 150px); }
}
@media (max-width: 700px){
  .page-hero .logo-badge{
    position: static;
    display:flex;
    transform: none;
    width: 110px; height: 110px;
    margin: 0 auto 22px;
  }
  .page-hero .eyebrow, .page-hero h1, .page-hero p{ max-width: 100%; }
}
.page-hero h1{ font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem); margin-bottom:.3em; }
.page-hero p{ max-width: 60ch; margin:0; }

/* =========== Back to top =========== */
.back-to-top{
  position: fixed; right: 22px; bottom: 22px; z-index: 60;
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy-deep); color: #fff; border: none;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); cursor:pointer;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: opacity .2s ease, transform .2s ease, visibility .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}
.back-to-top.visible{ opacity:1; visibility:visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.back-to-top:hover{ background: var(--red); }
.back-to-top svg{ width: 18px; height: 18px; }

/* =========== Ticket stub — extra small screens =========== */
@media (max-width: 480px){
  .ticket{ flex-direction: column; max-width: 100%; }
  .ticket .divider{ border-left:none; border-top: 2px dashed rgba(255,253,249,.3); }
  .ticket .divider::before{ top:-8px; left: calc(50% - 8px); }
  .ticket .divider::after{ bottom:-8px; left: calc(50% - 8px); top:auto; }
}

/* =========== Registration access (link + QR) =========== */
.reg-access{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr; gap:28px; align-items:stretch;
}
.reg-link-card, .qr-card{
  background: var(--paper-white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); padding: 32px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center;
}
.reg-link-card h3, .qr-card h3{ margin-top:0; }
.reg-link-card .btn{ align-self:flex-start; margin-top:14px; }
.reg-url{
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--navy-deep);
  background: var(--paper); border:1px dashed var(--navy-mid); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 10px 14px; word-break: break-all; margin: 4px 0 0;
}
.qr-card{ align-items:center; text-align:center; }
.qr-card img{
  width: 176px; height: 176px; max-width:100%; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 10px; background: #fff;
}
.qr-card .note{ margin-top: 12px; }
@media (max-width: 900px){ .reg-access{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px){
  .reg-link-card, .qr-card{ padding: 24px 20px; }
  .reg-link-card .btn{ align-self:stretch; text-align:center; }
}

/* =========== Fee category cards (tiered registration fees) =========== */
.fee-categories{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:22px; }
.fee-category{
  background: var(--paper-white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); overflow:hidden;
}
.fee-category-head{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  padding: 16px 22px; background: var(--navy-deep); color: #fff;
}
.fee-category-head h4{ margin:0; color:#fff; font-size:1.05rem; }
.fee-category-head span{ font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size:0.82rem; letter-spacing:.04em; color: var(--gold-deep); text-transform:uppercase; }
.fee-rows{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.fee-rows.fee-rows-3{ grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.fee-row{ padding: 20px 22px; border-top:1px solid var(--line); }
.fee-rows .fee-row{ border-left:1px solid var(--line); }
.fee-rows .fee-row:first-child{ border-left:none; }
.fee-row .role{ font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size:0.72rem; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--red); }
.fee-row .tiers{ display:flex; gap:22px; margin-top:8px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.fee-row .tier-label{ font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size:0.68rem; color: var(--ink-soft); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.03em; display:block; }
.fee-row .tier-amount{ font-family: var(--font-display); font-size:1.5rem; color: var(--navy-deep); font-weight:600; }
.fee-row .tier-amount small{ font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size:0.85rem; font-weight:600; margin-right:2px; }
@media (max-width: 760px){
  .fee-rows.fee-rows-3{ grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .fee-rows.fee-rows-3 .fee-row:nth-child(3){ border-left:none; }
}
@media (max-width: 500px){
  .fee-rows{ grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .fee-rows .fee-row{ border-left:none !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px){
  .fee-category-head h4{ font-size:0.98rem; }
  .fee-row{ padding: 16px 18px; }
  .fee-row .tiers{ gap:16px; }
  .fee-row .tier-amount{ font-size:1.3rem; }
}

/* =========== Abstract template download card (Call for Papers) =========== */
.template-card{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:22px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  background: var(--paper-white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); padding: 26px 28px;
}
.template-icon{
  width:56px; height:56px; border-radius:50%; flex:0 0 auto;
  background: var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line); color: var(--red);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.template-icon svg{ width:26px; height:26px; }
.template-info{ flex:1 1 320px; min-width:220px; }
.template-info h4{ margin-bottom:.25em; }
.template-info p{ margin:0; color: var(--ink-soft); font-size:.94rem; }
.template-card .btn{ flex:0 0 auto; }
@media (max-width: 560px){
  .template-card{ padding: 20px 20px; text-align:center; justify-content:center; }
  .template-info{ flex-basis:100%; text-align:center; }
  .template-card .btn{ width:100%; }
}

/* =========== Important dates table (Call for Papers) =========== */
.dates-table-wrap{
  background: var(--paper-white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); overflow-x:auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}
table.dates-table{ width:100%; min-width: 420px; border-collapse:collapse; margin:0; }
table.dates-table th, table.dates-table td{ padding: 14px 22px; text-align:left; border-top:1px solid var(--line); }
table.dates-table thead th{
  background: var(--paper); border-top:none; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size:0.72rem;
  letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--ink-soft);
}
table.dates-table td:last-child, table.dates-table th:last-child{
  font-family: var(--font-mono); white-space:nowrap; color: var(--navy-deep); font-weight:600;
}
table.dates-table tbody tr:last-child td{ background: rgba(232,169,59,0.10); }
table.dates-table tbody tr:first-child td{ font-weight:600; }
.cfp-open-badge{
  display:inline-block; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size:0.68rem; letter-spacing:.05em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:#fff; background: var(--red); border-radius:4px; padding:2px 8px; margin-left:8px;
}
@media (max-width: 560px){
  table.dates-table th, table.dates-table td{ padding: 11px 14px; font-size:0.92rem; }
  table.dates-table thead th{ font-size:0.66rem; }
  .cfp-open-badge{ display:block; width:max-content; margin:6px 0 0; }
}

/* =========== Registration Open — Announcement Banner =========== */
.reg-open-banner{
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, var(--navy-deep) 0%, #1e2560 40%, #2a1a55 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(232,169,59,.2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232,169,59,.2);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  padding: 48px 0 52px;
}
.reg-open-banner::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(232,169,59,.12) 1px, transparent 1.4px);
  background-size: 24px 24px; pointer-events:none;
}
.reg-open-banner::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; right:-80px; top:-80px;
  width:340px; height:340px; border-radius:50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232,169,59,.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.reg-open-banner .container{ position:relative; z-index:1; }
.reg-open-inner{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:32px; flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.reg-open-left{ flex:1; min-width: 280px; }
.reg-open-badge{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  background: rgba(179,42,46,.18); border:1px solid rgba(179,42,46,.4);
  color: #ff8a8d; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase; padding: 5px 12px; border-radius:999px; margin-bottom:14px;
}
.reg-open-pulse{
  width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; background:#ff5e63; flex:0 0 auto;
  animation: pulse-dot 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-dot{
  0%,100%{ transform:scale(1); opacity:1; box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(255,94,99,.5); }
  50%{ transform:scale(1.25); opacity:.9; box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(255,94,99,0); }
}
.reg-open-banner h2{
  color:#fff; font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); margin-bottom:.3em; line-height:1.1;
}
.reg-open-banner h2 em{ font-style:italic; color: var(--gold-deep); }
.reg-open-banner p{ color: rgba(255,253,249,.75); font-size:.98rem; max-width:52ch; margin:0 0 .4em; }
.reg-open-actions{ display:flex; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:20px; }
.reg-open-actions .btn-primary{ background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-deep); }
.reg-open-actions .btn-primary:hover{ box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(232,169,59,.4); background: var(--gold-soft); }
.reg-open-actions .btn-outline{ border-color:rgba(255,253,249,.55); color:#fff; }
.reg-open-actions .btn-outline:hover{ background:rgba(255,253,249,.1); border-color:#fff; }

/* Countdown */
.countdown-strip{
  display:flex; gap:12px; flex:0 0 auto; align-items:flex-start;
}
.countdown-block{
  background: rgba(255,253,249,.07); border:1px solid rgba(255,253,249,.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 14px 18px; text-align:center; min-width:70px;
  backdrop-filter:blur(4px);
}
.countdown-num{
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size:2rem; color:#fff; font-weight:600;
  line-height:1; display:block;
}
.countdown-label{
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size:.6rem; letter-spacing:.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color: rgba(255,253,249,.55); margin-top:4px; display:block;
}
.countdown-sep{
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size:1.6rem; color:rgba(255,253,249,.3);
  align-self:center; padding-top:4px; line-height:1;
}
.countdown-deadline-label{
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size:.76rem; letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--gold-deep); text-align:center;
  margin-top:8px; width:100%;
}
.countdown-strip-wrap{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px; }

@media (max-width: 820px){
  .reg-open-inner{ flex-direction:column; }
  .countdown-strip{ justify-content:center; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px){
  .reg-open-banner{ padding: 36px 0 40px; }
  .countdown-block{ min-width:58px; padding:11px 12px; }
  .countdown-num{ font-size:1.6rem; }
  .reg-open-actions{ flex-direction:column; }
  .reg-open-actions .btn{ width:100%; text-align:center; }
}

/* Deadlines mini-table on Registration page */
.reg-deadlines{
  background: var(--paper-white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); overflow:hidden; margin-bottom:6px;
}
.reg-deadlines-head{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  background: var(--navy-deep); color:#fff; padding:13px 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
}
.reg-deadlines-head svg{ width:15px; height:15px; color: var(--gold-deep); flex:0 0 auto; }
.reg-deadline-row{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:16px;
  padding:14px 20px; border-top:1px solid var(--line); flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.reg-deadline-row:first-of-type{ border-top:none; }
.reg-deadline-row .dl-label{ color: var(--ink-soft); font-size:.94rem; }
.reg-deadline-row .dl-date{
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size:.88rem; color: var(--navy-deep);
  font-weight:600; white-space:nowrap;
}
.reg-deadline-row.highlight{ background: rgba(232,169,59,.08); }
.reg-deadline-row.highlight .dl-date{ color: var(--red); }
.reg-deadline-row.conference-row{ background: var(--navy-deep); }
.reg-deadline-row.conference-row .dl-label{ color: rgba(255,253,249,.8); font-weight:600; }
.reg-deadline-row.conference-row .dl-date{ color: var(--gold-deep); font-size: .95rem; }
.early-bird-badge{
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size:.62rem; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase;
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-deep); padding:2px 8px; border-radius:999px;
  margin-left:8px; font-weight:700;
}
@media (max-width:480px){
  .reg-deadline-row{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; gap:4px; }
}

/* =========== Mobile Floating CTA =========== */
.floating-reg-cta{
  position:fixed; bottom:24px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
  z-index:100;
  display:none; /* shown only on mobile via media query */
  background: var(--red); color:#fff;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size:.82rem; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase;
  padding: 14px 28px; border-radius:999px; border:none; cursor:pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(179,42,46,.45);
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, opacity .25s ease;
  text-decoration:none; white-space:nowrap;
  align-items:center; gap:8px;
}
.floating-reg-cta:hover{
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(179,42,46,.55);
  color:#fff;
}
.floating-reg-cta svg{ width:14px; height:14px; flex:0 0 auto; }
.floating-reg-cta.hidden{ opacity:0; pointer-events:none; transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(20px); }

@media (max-width: 760px){
  .floating-reg-cta{ display:inline-flex; }
}
@media (max-width: 420px){
  .floating-reg-cta{ bottom:18px; font-size:.78rem; padding:13px 22px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   PREMIUM ENHANCEMENTS — Scroll Reveal, Stats, Why Attend
   ========================================================= */

/* ── Hero entrance animations ─────────────────────────── */
.hero-inner > *{
  opacity:0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  animation: hero-rise .7s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) forwards;
}
.hero-inner .eyebrow{ animation-delay:.05s; }
.hero-inner h1       { animation-delay:.18s; }
.hero-inner .lede    { animation-delay:.30s; }
.hero-inner .cta-row { animation-delay:.42s; }
.hero-inner .ticket  { animation-delay:.55s; }

@keyframes hero-rise{
  to{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
}

/* Ticket gentle float */
.ticket{
  animation: ticket-float 4.5s ease-in-out 1.2s infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes ticket-float{
  from{ transform:translateY(0); }
  to  { transform:translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(20,24,63,.22); }
}
@media (max-width:480px){
  .ticket{ animation:none; }
}

/* ── Scroll-reveal (JS adds .sr-visible) ─────────────── */
.sr{
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity .65s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1), transform .65s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
}
.sr.sr-visible{
  opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);
}
.sr-delay-1{ transition-delay:.10s; }
.sr-delay-2{ transition-delay:.20s; }
.sr-delay-3{ transition-delay:.30s; }
.sr-delay-4{ transition-delay:.40s; }

/* ── Highlight cards — enhanced ─────────────────────── */
.highlight-card{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.highlight-card::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0 0 auto 0; height:3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--red));
  transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left;
  transition: transform .35s ease;
}
.highlight-card:hover::before{ transform:scaleX(1); }
.highlight-card .icon{
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: var(--gold);
  transition: transform .25s ease, background .25s ease;
}
.highlight-card:hover .icon{
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(-6deg);
  background: var(--red);
  color:#fff;
}

/* ── Stats counter section ──────────────────────────── */
.stats-section{
  background: var(--navy-deep); padding: 60px 0; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.stats-section::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(232,169,59,.09) 1px, transparent 1.4px);
  background-size:22px 22px; pointer-events:none;
}
.stats-section::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:-100px; bottom:-100px;
  width:400px; height:400px; border-radius:50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(57,69,168,.35) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.stats-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap:0;
  position:relative; z-index:1;
}
.stat-item{
  text-align:center; padding:28px 20px;
  border-right:1px solid rgba(255,253,249,.1);
  transition: background .25s ease;
}
.stat-item:last-child{ border-right:none; }
.stat-item:hover{ background:rgba(255,253,249,.04); }
.stat-num{
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2.4rem,4.5vw,3.4rem);
  font-weight:600; color:#fff; line-height:1;
  display:block; margin-bottom:6px;
}
.stat-num .stat-suffix{
  color: var(--gold-deep); font-style:italic;
}
.stat-label{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(255,253,249,.55);
}
.stat-icon{
  width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(232,169,59,.12); border:1px solid rgba(232,169,59,.2);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  margin:0 auto 14px; color:var(--gold);
}
.stat-icon svg{ width:17px; height:17px; }
@media (max-width:760px){
  .stats-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .stat-item:nth-child(2){ border-right:none; }
  .stat-item:nth-child(1),.stat-item:nth-child(2){ border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,253,249,.1); }
}
@media (max-width:440px){
  .stats-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .stat-num{ font-size:2rem; }
}

/* ── Why Attend section ─────────────────────────────── */
.why-section{ padding:76px 0; background:var(--paper); position:relative; }
.why-section::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(38,46,134,.07) 1px, transparent 1.4px);
  background-size:22px 22px; pointer-events:none;
}
.why-section > .container{ position:relative; z-index:1; }
.why-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; margin-top:42px;
}
.why-card{
  background:var(--paper-white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:12px;
  padding:32px 26px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.why-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); border-color:var(--gold);
}
.why-card-num{
  position:absolute; top:16px; right:20px;
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:3.8rem; font-weight:600;
  color:rgba(38,46,134,.06); line-height:1; user-select:none;
}
.why-card-icon{
  width:50px; height:50px; border-radius:12px; margin-bottom:18px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  transition:transform .25s ease;
}
.why-card:hover .why-card-icon{ transform:scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg); }
.why-card-icon svg{ width:24px; height:24px; }
.why-card-icon.gold{ background:rgba(232,169,59,.15); color:var(--gold); }
.why-card-icon.red { background:rgba(179,42,46,.12); color:var(--red); }
.why-card-icon.navy{ background:rgba(57,69,168,.12); color:var(--navy-mid); }
.why-card h4{ font-size:1.1rem; margin-bottom:.4em; }
.why-card p{ color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:.93rem; margin:0; }

@media (max-width:900px){ .why-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:560px){ .why-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ── Timeline / steps strip ─────────────────────────── */
.steps-strip{
  display:flex; gap:0; align-items:stretch;
  background:var(--paper-white); border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}
.step-item{
  flex:1; padding:20px 18px; text-align:center;
  border-right:1px solid var(--line); position:relative;
  transition: background .2s ease;
}
.step-item:last-child{ border-right:none; }
.step-item:hover{ background:var(--paper); }
.step-item::after{
  content:"›"; position:absolute; right:-12px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);
  font-size:1.4rem; color:var(--line); z-index:2;
}
.step-item:last-child::after{ display:none; }
.step-dot{
  width:32px; height:32px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--navy-deep); color:#fff;
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.78rem; font-weight:600;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  margin:0 auto 10px;
}
.step-item .step-title{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.7rem; letter-spacing:.06em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--navy-deep); font-weight:600; display:block;
  margin-bottom:3px;
}
.step-item .step-date{
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:.95rem; color:var(--red); font-weight:600;
}
.step-item.step-active .step-dot{ background:var(--red); }
.step-item.step-active{ background:rgba(179,42,46,.04); }

@media (max-width:760px){
  .steps-strip{ flex-direction:column; }
  .step-item{ border-right:none; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
  .step-item:last-child{ border-bottom:none; }
  .step-item::after{ content:"↓"; right:auto; left:50%; top:auto; bottom:-14px; transform:translateX(-50%); }
  .step-item:last-child::after{ display:none; }
}

/* ── Section divider wave ────────────────────────────── */
.wave-divider{
  line-height:0; overflow:hidden; margin-bottom:-2px;
}
.wave-divider svg{ display:block; width:100%; }

/* ── Gradient text ───────────────────────────────────── */
.text-gradient{
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-deep) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 60%, var(--gold) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip:text; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
  background-clip:text;
}

/* ── Card number accent (reusable) ──────────────────── */
.card-accent-num{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.76rem; letter-spacing:.06em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-deep); margin-bottom:6px; display:block;
}

/* ── Footer social / email strip ────────────────────── */
.footer-contact-strip{
  background:rgba(255,253,249,.05); border:1px solid rgba(255,253,249,.1);
  border-radius:var(--radius); padding:14px 20px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; margin-top:14px; flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.footer-contact-strip svg{ width:15px; height:15px; color:var(--gold); flex:0 0 auto; }
.footer-contact-strip a{ color:rgba(255,253,249,.8); font-size:.88rem; font-family:var(--font-mono); }
.footer-contact-strip a:hover{ color:var(--gold-deep); }

/* Row of round social icons in the footer — sits under the brand blurb / contact strip */
.footer-social{ display:flex; gap:10px; margin-top: 18px; }
.footer-social-link{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  width: 38px; height:38px; flex:0 0 auto;
  color: rgba(255,253,249,.85);
  background: rgba(255,253,249,.08); border:1px solid rgba(255,253,249,.15);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: color .18s ease, background .18s ease, border-color .18s ease, transform .18s ease;
}
.footer-social-link svg{ width:17px; height:17px; flex:0 0 auto; }
.footer-social-link:hover{
  color:#fff; background: var(--red); border-color: var(--red); transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.visually-hidden{
  position:absolute; width:1px; height:1px; padding:0; margin:-1px; overflow:hidden;
  clip:rect(0,0,0,0); white-space:nowrap; border:0;
}

/* ── Campus map panel (FAQs & Contact) ──────────────── */
.map-panel{
  background: var(--paper-white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); overflow:hidden;
}
.map-panel iframe{ display:block; width:100%; height:380px; border:0; }
.map-panel-foot{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  padding: 16px 22px; border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}
.map-panel-foot p{ margin:0; font-size:0.92rem; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.map-panel-foot .btn{ flex-shrink:0; }
@media (max-width: 760px){ .map-panel iframe{ height: 300px; } }
@media (max-width: 560px){
  .map-panel iframe{ height: 240px; }
  .map-panel-foot{ flex-direction:column; align-items:stretch; text-align:center; padding: 14px 18px; }
  .map-panel-foot .btn{ text-align:center; }
}