/* Import modern fonts */
@import url("https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Outfit:wght@400;600;800&family=Space+Grotesk:wght@400;500;700&display=swap");

:root {
  --primary-color: #4361ee;
  --secondary-color: #3cdfff;
  --background-dark: #0a192f;
  --text-primary: #e6f1ff;
  --text-secondary: #8892b0;
  --accent-blue: #4895ef;
  --accent-cyan: #56cfe1;
}

* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  font-family: "Segoe UI", system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  user-select: none;
}

body {
  background-color: var(--background-dark);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;

}

nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--background-dark);
 /* backdrop-filter: blur(10px);*/
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 0;
  border: none;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  animation: navSlideDown 0.8s ease-out;
}

.nav-content {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4rem;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeIn 0.6s ease-out 0.3s forwards;
}

/* Navigation Links Animation */
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-links li a {
  position: relative;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-links li a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-links li a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.nav-links li a:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  transform-origin: left;
}

/* Logo Animation */
.logo-text {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: logoReveal 1s ease-out;
}

/* Navigation Button Animation */
.nav-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
  color: white;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: width 0.6s ease, height 0.6s ease;
}

.nav-btn:hover::before {
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
}

/* Scroll Animation */
nav.scrolled {
  background-color: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  animation: navShrink 0.3s ease-out forwards;
}

/* Animation Keyframes */
@keyframes navSlideDown {
  from {
    transform: translate(-50%, -100%);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  to {
    transform: translate(-50%, 0);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

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

@keyframes logoReveal {
  0% {
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 0 0, 0 100%, 0 100%);
  }
  100% {
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
  }
}

@keyframes navShrink {
  from {
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
  }
  to {
    padding: 0.8rem 2rem;
  }
}


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

.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.hamburger span {
  width: 25px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO SECTION — Video confined here
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  height: 100vh;
  min-height: 600px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  overflow: hidden;       /* clips video + particle canvas to section */
}

/* Background video — fills hero, never overflows */
.hero-video {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Dark scrim — improves text contrast over video */
.hero-scrim {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.52);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}



.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;         /* above scrim(1) and canvas(2) */
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0rem;
}

/* Particle canvas — fills hero, above scrim */
#particle-canvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}


.floating-icons {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  padding-top: 0rem;
}

.hero h1 {
  font-family: "Outfit", sans-serif;
  font-size: 7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -3px;
  line-height: 0.9;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #fff, var(--accent-blue));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  text-align: center;
  animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out;
  margin-top: 10%;
}

.hero h2 {
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0px;
  animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out 0.2s backwards;
}

/* Static tagline — replaces typewriter */
.hero-tagline {
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  font-size: 1.6rem !important;
  text-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.5);
}

.result-container {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50px; /* Adjust overlap position */
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 20px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  z-index: 2; /* On top of background */
}


.result-left,
.result-right {
  width: 320px; /* Adjust as needed */
  height: auto;
}

.results-announcement {
  border: 3px solid;
  border-color: linear-gradient(45deg, #007bff, #00d4ff) ;
  padding: 20px 30px;
  text-align: center;
  width: fit-content;
  margin: 40px auto;
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  background-color: transparent; /* transparent background */
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.2); /* optional soft glow */
  color: #007bff; /* match the gradient for text */
  margin-top: 4rem;
}

.results-announcement p {
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.results-announcement:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}


.event-time {
  font-family: "Outfit", sans-serif;
  font-size: 3.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, #4361ee, #56cfe1);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  margin: 1rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out 0.3s backwards;
}

.event-location {
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 1rem 0 2rem 0;
  animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out 0.3s backwards;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.event-details {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out 0.4s backwards;
}

.detail-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out 0.4s backwards;
}

.primary-btn,
.secondary-btn {
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 1.2rem 3.5rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  min-width: 250px;
}

.primary-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4361ee, #56cfe1);
  border: none;
  color: white;
}

.secondary-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: 2px solid #4361ee;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.primary-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #56cfe1, #4361ee);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(67, 97, 238, 0.3);
}

.secondary-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(67, 97, 238, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(67, 97, 238, 0.2);
}

/* Animations */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.logo-img {
  height: 50px; /* Increased from 30px */
  width: auto;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

/* Duplicate margin-top rule removed — handled by nav height only */



.nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* Countdown Styles */
.countdown-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeIn 0.6s ease-out 0.3s forwards;
}

.countdown-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(67, 97, 238, 0.1), rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.1));
  padding: 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  min-width: 90px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(67, 97, 238, 0.2);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.countdown-item span:first-child {
  font-family: "Outfit", sans-serif;
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.countdown-item .label {
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 0.3rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.expired {
  font-family: "Outfit", sans-serif;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1rem;
}

/* Section Styles */
.section-title {
  font-family: "Outfit", sans-serif;
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

.container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 6rem 2rem;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT SECTION — Completely separate background
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* The About section intentionally uses a DIFFERENT background
   to create a clear visual break from the Hero video. */
.about {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;                      /* sits above hero in stacking order */
  background:
    /* Fine dot grid overlay */
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(60,223,255,0.07) 1px, transparent 1px),
    /* Base gradient: deep navy → near-black */
    linear-gradient(160deg, #050d1a 0%, #0a1628 50%, #020810 100%);
  background-size: 28px 28px, 100% 100%;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(60,223,255,0.08);
  /* Slide-up entry — animated when section enters viewport */
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition:
    opacity   0.75s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
    transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* IntersectionObserver adds this class when About enters viewport */
.about.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* About section inner grid */
.about-grid {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4rem;
}


.about-content {
  max-width: 800px;
  text-align: center;
}

.about-content p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.stats-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

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

.stat-number {
  font-family: "Outfit", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  display: block;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.stat-label {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  display: block;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   DOMAINS — Scroll Storytelling
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.domains-section {
  position: relative;
  background: transparent;
}

/* ── Tall scroll region: 7 × 100vh ── */
.domains-scroll-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  height: 700vh;
}

/* Sticky viewport — stays pinned while parent scrolls */
.domains-sticky {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: transparent;
}

/* Progress bar — top edge */
.domains-progress {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  height: 2px;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--neon-cyan), rgba(60,223,255,0.2));
  z-index: 20;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(60,223,255,0.5);
  transition: width 0.08s linear;
}

/* Dot nav — right side, vertical */
.domains-dotnav {
  position: absolute;
  right: 2.5rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  z-index: 15;
}

.ddot {
  display: block;
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.ddot.active {
  background: var(--neon-cyan);
  transform: scale(1.8);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(60,223,255,0.7);
}

/* Slide container */
.domains-slides {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

/* Individual slide — all stacked, only active is visible */
.domain-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  padding: 0 min(8vw, 7rem);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition:
    opacity   0.65s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
    transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

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

.domain-slide.exit {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-18px);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* LEFT column */
.ds-left {
  flex: 0 0 50%;
  max-width: 50%;
  padding-right: 5vw;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(60,223,255,0.1);
  position: relative;
}

.ds-num {
  display: block;
  font-family: "Outfit", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(5rem, 14vw, 11rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(60,223,255,0.12);
  position: absolute;
  top: -2rem;
  left: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  user-select: none;
  letter-spacing: -4px;
}

.ds-icon {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--neon-cyan);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.ds-title {
  font-family: "Outfit", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
}

/* Subtle cyan underline on first word */
.ds-title::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 3rem;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--neon-cyan);
  margin-top: 1.2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(60,223,255,0.6);
  border-radius: 1px;
}

/* RIGHT column */
.ds-right {
  flex: 1;
  padding-left: 5vw;
}

.ds-desc {
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.5vw, 1.15rem);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 460px;
}

.ds-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.1rem;
}

.ds-list li {
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.ds-list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(60,223,255,0.4);
  transition: background 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.domain-slide.active .ds-list li:hover {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
}

.domain-slide.active .ds-list li:hover::before {
  background: var(--neon-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(60,223,255,0.6);
}

/* Thin divider line used between left/right — rendered via border-right above */
.ds-divider { display: none; }

/* Mobile: single column */
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .domain-slide {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0 1.8rem;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .ds-left {
    flex: none;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding-right: 0;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(60,223,255,0.1);
    padding-bottom: 1.8rem;
  }
  .ds-num { font-size: 5rem; top: -1rem; }
  .ds-title { font-size: 2.4rem; }
  .ds-right { padding-left: 0; flex: none; }
  .domains-dotnav { right: 1rem; }
}



.mission-section {
  position: relative;
  background: transparent;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Header */
.mission-header {
  text-align: center;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
}

.mission-title {
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.mission-subtitle {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin: 0 auto 0;
  max-width: 480px;
}

/* ── Orbit arena ── */
.mission-arena {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 1100px;
}

/* ── Individual tile ── */
.mission-tile {
  position: absolute;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition:
    transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
    opacity   0.4s ease,
    filter    0.4s ease;
  user-select: none;
  /* Offset from JS-set left/top so the centre is the anchor */
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* Hexagonal shape via clip-path */
.tile-icon {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(60,223,255,0.25);
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--neon-cyan);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition:
    background   0.3s ease,
    border-color 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow   0.3s ease,
    transform    0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(60,223,255,0.12);
}

.tile-label {
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  margin-top: 0.6rem;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.3;
  max-width: 100px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 2;
  position: relative;
}

/* Pulse ring behind icon */
.tile-ring {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(60,223,255,0.15);
  border-radius: 22px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -60%);  /* offset for label below */
  animation: tilePulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

@keyframes tilePulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(-50%,-60%) scale(1);   opacity: 0.4; }
  50%       { transform: translate(-50%,-60%) scale(1.18); opacity: 0.1; }
}

/* Floating drift — each tile gets a different one via JS class */
@keyframes drift0 { 0%,100% { translate: 0px  0px;  } 50% { translate:  4px -6px; } }
@keyframes drift1 { 0%,100% { translate: 0px  0px;  } 50% { translate: -5px  5px; } }
@keyframes drift2 { 0%,100% { translate: 0px  0px;  } 50% { translate:  6px  4px; } }
@keyframes drift3 { 0%,100% { translate: 0px  0px;  } 50% { translate: -4px -5px; } }
@keyframes drift4 { 0%,100% { translate: 0px  0px;  } 50% { translate:  5px  6px; } }
@keyframes drift5 { 0%,100% { translate: 0px  0px;  } 50% { translate: -6px  3px; } }
@keyframes drift6 { 0%,100% { translate: 0px  0px;  } 50% { translate:  3px -5px; } }

.mission-tile.drift-0 { animation: drift0 4.2s ease-in-out infinite; }
.mission-tile.drift-1 { animation: drift1 5.1s ease-in-out infinite; }
.mission-tile.drift-2 { animation: drift2 3.8s ease-in-out infinite; }
.mission-tile.drift-3 { animation: drift3 4.6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.mission-tile.drift-4 { animation: drift4 5.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.mission-tile.drift-5 { animation: drift5 4.0s ease-in-out infinite; }
.mission-tile.drift-6 { animation: drift6 4.8s ease-in-out infinite; }

/* Hover state */
.mission-tile:hover .tile-icon {
  background: rgba(60,223,255,0.1);
  border-color: rgba(60,223,255,0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(60,223,255,0.35);
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

.mission-tile:hover .tile-label {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
}

/* ── When arena has a selection: dim non-active tiles ── */
.mission-arena.has-selection .mission-tile:not(.selected) {
  opacity: 0.18;
  filter: blur(1px);
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(0.88);
}

.mission-arena.has-selection .mission-tile.selected {
  opacity: 0;           /* hide after click; panel takes focus */
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── Detail panel ── */
.mission-panel {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(0.85);
  width: min(520px, 92vw);
  background: rgba(4, 10, 22, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid rgba(60,223,255,0.22);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.8rem 2.5rem 2.2rem;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition:
    opacity   0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1),
    transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  z-index: 100;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(60,223,255,0.08),
    0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.7),
    inset 0 0 40px rgba(60,223,255,0.04);
  text-align: left;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Scan-line shimmer across panel */
.mission-panel::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    0deg,
    transparent,
    transparent 3px,
    rgba(60,223,255,0.015) 3px,
    rgba(60,223,255,0.015) 4px
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.mission-panel.open {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.mission-panel-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.1rem;
  right: 1.2rem;
  background: rgba(60,223,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(60,223,255,0.2);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.mission-panel-close:hover {
  background: rgba(60,223,255,0.18);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(60,223,255,0.5);
}

.mp-icon-wrap {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(60,223,255,0.3);
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--neon-cyan);
  background: rgba(60,223,255,0.06);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(60,223,255,0.2);
}

.mp-tag {
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--neon-cyan);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.mp-title {
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.mp-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.mp-focus {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.mp-focus li {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  padding-left: 1.4rem;
  position: relative;
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.mp-focus li::before {
  content: "›";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--neon-cyan);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.mp-line {
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(60,223,255,0.3), transparent);
  margin-top: 1.8rem;
  border-radius: 1px;
}

/* ── Mobile: turn arena into a simple column ── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .mission-arena {
    height: auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 2rem 1rem;
  }
  .mission-tile {
    position: relative;
    left: auto !important;
    top:  auto !important;
    transform: none !important;
    animation: none !important;
    flex-direction: row;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 300px;
    height: auto;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.2rem;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(60,223,255,0.15);
    border-radius: 12px;
    gap: 1rem;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
  .tile-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .tile-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-align: left;
    margin-top: 0;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  }
  .tile-ring { display: none; }
  .mission-panel {
    position: fixed;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(0.9);
    z-index: 500;
  }
  .mission-panel.open {
    transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1);
  }
  .mission-arena.has-selection .mission-tile:not(.selected) {
    opacity: 1;
    filter: none;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: none;
  }
}


.speakers {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background: transparent;
  position: relative;
}

.panelist-stack-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  /* Will be pinned by GSAP */
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  perspective: 1000px;
}

.panelist-stack-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px; /* Taller height for Portrait Deck cards */
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

/* ── Individual Deck Card ── */
/* ── Individual Deck Card ── */
.panelist-stacked-card {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 650px; /* Wider for split layout */
  height: 380px;
  background: #0b0f14;
  border: 1px solid rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.3);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 0; /* Removed padding to allow header and bg to span full width */
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden; /* Contains background texture */
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), inset 0 0 30px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.1);
  
  /* Initial GSAP states will be set via JS, but we define defaults here */
  transform-origin: center center;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* ── Glowing Header Strip ── */
.p-card-header {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  background: rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.05);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.p-label {
  color: var(--neon-cyan);
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.p-glow-line {
  height: 2px;
  width: 40px;
  background: var(--neon-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--neon-cyan);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ── Background Texture ── */
.p-card-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  /* Subtle tech grid background */
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 20px 20px;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Inner Layout: Split Style (Row) */
.p-card-content.split-style {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: left;
  gap: 3rem;
  width: 100%;
  flex-grow: 1;
  padding: 2rem 3rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ── Avatar Styling & Halo ── */
.p-avatar-container {
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.avatar-halo {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.25) 0%, rgba(60, 223, 255, 0) 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 0;
  animation: pulse-halo 3s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulse-halo {
  0% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.9); opacity: 0.6; }
  100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1); opacity: 1; }
}

.p-avatar-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  padding: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--neon-cyan), transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.4);
  z-index: 1;
}

.p-avatar-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #0b0f14;
}

/* ── Info Styling ── */
.p-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  width: 100%;
}

.p-info h3 {
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.3);
}

.p-role {
  color: var(--neon-cyan);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.p-company {
  color: #a0a5b5;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

/* ── Social Icons ── */
.p-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.p-social-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.p-social-icon:hover {
  background: rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--neon-cyan);
  border-color: var(--neon-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ── Mobile Fallback (Stacked List) ── */
@media (max-width: 48rem) {
  .panelist-stack-container {
    height: auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  
  .panelist-stacked-card {
    position: relative;
    top: auto;
    width: 90%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    /* Reset GSAP transforms for mobile */
    transform: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
  }

  .p-card-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .p-info {
    align-items: center;
  }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TEAM SECTION — Infinite Belt Carousel
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.team-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background: transparent;
  position: relative;
}

.team-category {
  margin-bottom: 6rem;
  position: relative;
}

.team-category-title {
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--neon-cyan);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.35);
}

/* ── Belt Outer: full-bleed, clips overflow ── */
.team-belt-outer {
  position: relative;
  width: 100vw;
  left: 50%;
  margin-left: -50vw;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 2rem 0 2.5rem;
}

/* Left / right edge fade masks */
.belt-fade {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 160px;
  z-index: 5;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.belt-fade-left  { left: 0;  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--bg-color, #050810) 0%, transparent 100%); }
.belt-fade-right { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(to left,  var(--bg-color, #050810) 0%, transparent 100%); }

/* ── Belt row ── */
.team-belt {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.4rem;
  width: max-content;
  will-change: transform;
  cursor: grab;
  user-select: none;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
}
.team-belt:active { cursor: grabbing; }

/* ── Portrait Card (inactive default) ── */
.belt-card {
  flex: 0 0 180px;
  height: 270px;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0a0d15;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  transition:
    transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    filter     0.45s ease,
    box-shadow 0.45s ease,
    border-color 0.45s ease;
  filter: brightness(0.38) saturate(0.4);
  transform: scale(0.84);
  touch-action: pan-y;
}

/* Photo fills the card */
.belt-card > img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  display: block;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

/* Bottom gradient overlay — always visible */
.belt-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(2, 6, 15, 0.96) 0%,
    rgba(2, 6, 15, 0.55) 40%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

/* ── Inline card detail block ── */
.card-detail {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 0 12px 12px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 2px;
}

.card-name {
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  transition: color 0.35s ease, opacity 0.35s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.card-role {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--neon-cyan);
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(5px);
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease 0.05s, transform 0.35s ease 0.05s;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.card-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 6px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease 0.1s, transform 0.35s ease 0.1s;
}

.card-socials a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 30px; height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.25s, color 0.25s, border-color 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}

.card-socials a:hover {
  background: rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.15);
  color: var(--neon-cyan);
  border-color: rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.6);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ── Active (center) card ── */
.belt-card.active {
  filter: brightness(1) saturate(1.05);
  transform: scale(1.0);
  border-color: rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.55);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.2),
    0 0 30px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.25),
    0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
}

.belt-card.active > img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.belt-card.active .card-name {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.belt-card.active .card-role {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.belt-card.active .card-socials {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 48rem) {
  .belt-card {
    flex: 0 0 145px;
    height: 220px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }

  .card-name { font-size: 0.75rem; }
  .card-role { font-size: 0.65rem; }
  .card-socials a { width: 26px; height: 26px; font-size: 0.75rem; }
  .belt-fade { width: 70px; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   EVENT GALLERY — Cinematic Scroll
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Section wrapper */
.gallery-section {
  position: relative;
  background: transparent;
}



/* ── Tall scroll area (height = slides × viewport) ── */
.gallery-scroll-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  height: 600vh; /* 6 slides × 100vh */
}

/* Sticky viewport: stays fixed while wrapper scrolls */
.gallery-sticky {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: transparent;
}

/* First slide is visible before JS activates */
.gallery-slide[data-index="0"] {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  z-index: 2;
}



/* Slide container — all slides stacked */
.gallery-slides {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

/* Individual slide */
.gallery-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition:
    opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
    transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  transform: translateY(30px);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

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

.gallery-slide.exit {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-25px);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Background image fills full slide */
.gs-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  transition: transform 5s ease; /* slow Ken Burns */
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.gallery-slide.active .gs-bg {
  transform: scale(1.0);
}




/* Text content */
.gs-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  padding: 3rem 4rem 5rem;
  max-width: 680px;
}



.gs-title {
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0 0 0.8rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(14px);
  transition: opacity 0.55s ease 0.25s, transform 0.55s ease 0.25s;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.gs-caption {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  line-height: 1.7;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease 0.38s, transform 0.5s ease 0.38s;
}

/* Reveal text when slide is active */
.gallery-slide.active .gs-title,
.gallery-slide.active .gs-caption {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Slide counter (lower-right) */
.gs-counter {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 3.5rem;
  right: 3rem;
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  z-index: 3;
}



/* ── Filmstrip ── */
.filmstrip-wrapper {
  padding: 2.5rem 0 4rem;
  background: transparent;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.filmstrip-hint {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.filmstrip {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
  cursor: grab;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  user-select: none;
}
.filmstrip::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.filmstrip:active { cursor: grabbing; }

.film-frame {
  flex: 0 0 220px;
  height: 145px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.film-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.film-frame:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03);
  border-color: rgba(60,223,255,0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(60,223,255,0.2);
}

.film-frame:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 48rem) {
  .gs-content { padding: 2rem 1.5rem 4rem; }
  .gs-title { font-size: 2rem; }
  .gs-counter { right: 1.5rem; bottom: 2.5rem; }
  .film-frame { flex: 0 0 160px; height: 110px; }
}


.faq-section {
 
  padding: 5rem 0;
}

.faq-section .section-title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  /* color: var(--text-primary); */
  position: relative;
}

.faq-section .section-title::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--primary-color);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.faq-grid {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background: rgba(67, 97, 238, 0.05);
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid rgba(67, 97, 238, 0.1);
}

.faq-question {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.2rem 1.8rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-question:hover {
  background: rgba(67, 97, 238, 0.1);
}

.faq-question h3 {
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.faq-toggle {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  margin-left: 1rem;
}

.faq-answer {
  padding: 0 1.8rem;
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  background-color: rgba(12, 38, 77, 0.95);
}

.faq-answer p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  padding-bottom: 1.2rem;
  margin: 0;
  opacity: 0.9;
  color: #e6f1ff;
}

.faq-item.active {
  background: rgba(67, 97, 238, 0.08);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 1000px;
  padding-top: 0.3rem;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-toggle {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PREMIUM SPONSORS SECTION (3-Tier)
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.sponsors-premium {
  padding: 5rem 0 8rem;
  position: relative;
  background: transparent;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sponsor-tier {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.tier-title {
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(60,223,255,0.4);
}

/* ── Base Glassmorphism Card ── */
.sponsor-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(60,223,255,0.15);
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sponsor-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(60,223,255,0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(60,223,255,0.25), inset 0 0 20px rgba(60,223,255,0.05);
}

/* Make images fit nicely & keep white backgrounds clean */
.sponsor-logo-box {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); /* ensures all logos (inc dark text) are visible */
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.sponsor-card:hover .sponsor-logo-box {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.sponsor-logo-box img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* ── Tier 1: Platinum ── */
.tier-platinum .platinum-card {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 500px;
  height: 220px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-width: 2px;
  border-color: rgba(60,223,255,0.3);
  animation: platinumPulse 4s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

.tier-platinum .sponsor-logo-box {
  padding: 2.5rem;
}

@keyframes platinumPulse {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(60,223,255,0.1); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(60,223,255,0.3); }
}

/* ── Tier 2: Gold ── */
.gold-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.gold-card {
  flex: 1 1 250px;
  max-width: 280px;
  height: 140px;
}

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

/* ── Tier 3: Other (Infinite Marquee) ── */
.tier-other .tier-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-shadow: none;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.sponsor-marquee {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  /* fade out edges */
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 15%, black 85%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 15%, black 85%, transparent);
}

.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  width: max-content;
  animation: scrollMarquee 35s linear infinite;
}

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

.marquee-card {
  width: 180px;
  height: 90px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.marquee-card:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  z-index: 2;
}

@keyframes scrollMarquee {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(calc(-50% - 1rem)); } /* -50% of the doubled track, minus half the gap */
}

/* Mobile Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .tier-platinum .platinum-card { max-width: 90%; height: 160px; }
  .gold-card { flex: 1 1 40%; height: 110px; }
  .marquee-card { width: 140px; height: 75px; }
}


/* Floating Icons Container */
.floating-icons {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.abstract-content {
 
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  max-width: 600px;
  text-align: center; /* Centers text inside */
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 1.5rem auto; /* Centers horizontally */
}

.abstract-title {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  color:#4361ee;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.abstract-text {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Individual Icon Styles */
.floating-icon {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0.15;
  transform-origin: center;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  z-index: -1;
}

/* Define different sizes for icons */
.icon-xs {
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.icon-sm {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}
.icon-md {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
}
.icon-lg {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
}
.icon-xl {
  font-size: 4.5rem;
}

/* Animation Keyframes */
@keyframes float-up {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
    opacity: 0.15;
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 0.3;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateY(-100px) rotate(360deg);
    opacity: 0.15;
  }
}

@keyframes float-down {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(-100px) rotate(0deg);
    opacity: 0.15;
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 0.3;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0) rotate(-360deg);
    opacity: 0.15;
  }
}

@keyframes float-left {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0) rotate(0deg);
    opacity: 0.15;
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 0.3;
    transform: translateX(-50px) rotate(180deg);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-100px) rotate(360deg);
    opacity: 0.15;
  }
}

@keyframes float-right {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0) rotate(0deg);
    opacity: 0.15;
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 0.3;
    transform: translateX(50px) rotate(-180deg);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(100px) rotate(-360deg);
    opacity: 0.15;
  }
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.15;
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.2);
    opacity: 0.3;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.15;
  }
}

/* Pattern Grid */
.pattern-grid {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-image: linear-gradient(to right, var(--primary-color) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--primary-color) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 50px 50px;
  opacity: 0.1;
  z-index: -1;
}

/* Mobile Navigation Styles */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 30px;
  height: 21px;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--text-primary);
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

/* Mobile Menu Overlay */
.mobile-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  z-index: 90;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.mobile-overlay.active {
  display: block;
  opacity: 1;
}



.coming-soon-container {
  min-height: 400px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.coming-soon-content {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.coming-soon-text {
  font-family: "Outfit", sans-serif;
  font-size: 5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  animation: glow 2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.coming-soon-subtext {
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease forwards 0.5s;
}

.glowing-line {
  width: 150px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color), transparent);
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  animation: lineGlow 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes glow {
  0% {
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(67, 97, 238, 0.3);
  }
  100% {
    text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.5);
  }
}

@keyframes lineGlow {
  0%,
  100% {
    width: 150px;
    opacity: 0.5;
  }
  50% {
    width: 200px;
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

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


/* Footer Styles */
.footer {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.95), rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.98));
  padding: 4rem 2rem 2rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.footer::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color), transparent);
}

.footer-content {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-around;
  gap: 4rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  
}

.footer-section {
  text-align: center; /* Centers inline elements like h3 */
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 280px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; /* Centers content horizontally */
}


.footer-section h3 {
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.footer-section h3::after {
  
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -8px;
  left: 32.5%;
  width: 40px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
  border-radius: 2px;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  
}



.venue-details {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.venue-details i {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-top: 0.3rem;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.venue-details p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-size: bold;
  color: whitesmoke;
}

.connect-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin: 2rem;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;

}

.social-link {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  gap:1rem;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
}

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

.social-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -8px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

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

.contact-email {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.contact-email i {
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.contact-email a {
  color:grey;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

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

.footer-bottom {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Custom style css */

.partner-logos {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 20px;
}
.logo-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(67, 97, 238, 0.05);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(67, 97, 238, 0.1);
}

.space_it {
  margin-top: 5rem;
}


.problemstatements-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 20px;
  align-items: stretch;
  perspective: 1200px; /* Enables 3D effect */
}



/* Flip Card Container */
.problem-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 250px; /* Fixed width */
  height: 400px; /* Fixed height */
  border-radius: 20px;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease-in-out;
  cursor: pointer;
   
}

/* Inner Card Wrapper */
.card-inner {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

/* Both Card Faces */
.card-face {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: 25px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);

}

/* Front Side - Image */
.front {
  background: #09c6ec;
  transform: rotateY(0deg);
  z-index: 2;
}

.front img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

/* Back Side - Logo + Description */
.back {
  background-image: url('assets/images/bb.jpg'); /* Background image + gradient */
  background-blend-mode: overlay; /* Blend gradient with image */
  background-size: cover; /* Ensure full coverage */
  background-position: center; /* Center the background */
  background-repeat: no-repeat; /* Prevent repetition */
  color: white; /* Adjust text color for visibility */
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  border-radius: 20px;
  transform: rotateY(180deg); /* Flip effect */
  z-index: 1;
  
 
}


/* Optional: Add a semi-transparent overlay for better text readability */
.back::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(42, 40, 40, 0.6); /* Adjust transparency as needed  */
  border-radius: 20px;
  
}


/* Ensure content appears above the overlay */
.back img, .back p {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}


.back img {
  width: 80px; /* Adjust logo size */
  height: 80px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.back p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: white;
}

/* Flip Effect */
.flipped {
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
}



:root {
  --background-rgb: 15 15 15;
  --blue-rgb: 33 150 243;
  --primary-rgb: var(--blue-rgb);
}

* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.screen {
  width: 300px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column; /* Ensure content stretches vertically */
  border: 3px solid rgb(var(--primary-rgb) / 80%);
  aspect-ratio: 10 / 16;
  border-radius: 1rem;
  background-color: rgb(var(--primary-rgb) / 15%);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  margin: 10px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease; /* Add a smooth transition */
}

.screen:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.screen:after,
.screen:before {
  content: "";
  height: 5px;
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 4;
  left: 50%;
  translate: -50% 0%;
  background-color: white;
}

.screen:before {
  width: 15%;
  top: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom-left-radius: 1rem;
  border-bottom-right-radius: 1rem;
}

.screen:after {
  width: 25%;
  bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-top-left-radius: 1rem;
  border-top-right-radius: 1rem;
}

@keyframes pan-overlay {
  from {
    background-position: 0% 0%;
  }

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

.screen-overlay {
  /* background: linear-gradient(rgb(var(--primary-rgb) / 0.15), rgb(var(--primary-rgb) / 0.15) 3px, transparent 3px,
      transparent 9px); */
  background-size: 100% 9px;
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  animation: pan-overlay 22s infinite linear;
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  left: 0px;
  top: 0px;
}

@keyframes pan-image {
  0% {
    background-position: 36% 42%;
    background-size: 200%;
  }

  20% {
    background-position: 30% 35%;
    background-size: 200%;
  }

  20.0001% {
    background-position: 60% 85%;
    background-size: 500%;
  }

  40% {
    background-position: 49% 81%;
    background-size: 500%;
  }

  40.0001% {
    background-position: 80% 42%;
    background-size: 300%;
  }

  60% {
    background-position: 84% 33%;
    background-size: 300%;
  }

  60.0001% {
    background-position: 0% 0%;
    background-size: 300%;
  }

  80% {
    background-position: 15% 4%;
    background-size: 300%;
  }

  80.0001% {
    background-position: 80% 10%;
    background-size: 300%;
  }

  100% {
    background-position: 72% 14%;
    background-size: 300%;
  }
}

.screen > .screen-image {
  background-image: url("https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1515266591878-f93e32bc5937?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=2574&q=80");
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 1;
  left: 0px;
  top: 0px;
  background-size: 300%;
  background-position: 0% 0%;
  filter: sepia(100%) hue-rotate(160deg);
  opacity: 0.6;
  animation: pan-image 15s linear infinite;
}

.screen > .screen-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  flex-grow: 1;
  gap: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  margin: 0.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  border: 1px solid rgb(var(--primary-rgb) / 50%);
  border-radius: 0.6rem;
}

.screen > .screen-content > .screen-icon {
  color: white;
  font-size: 2rem;
  text-shadow: 0px 0px 0.5rem white;
  height: 100px;
  width: 100px;
}

.screen > .screen-content > .screen-user {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.screen > .screen-content > .screen-user:before,
.screen > .screen-content > .screen-user:after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0px;
  background-color: rgb(var(--primary-rgb));
  border-radius: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0px 0px 8px 3px rgb(var(--primary-rgb) / 60%);
}

.screen > .screen-content > .screen-user:before {
  height: 2px;
  width: 30px;
  translate: -10px -0.5rem;
  opacity: 0.75;
}

.screen > .screen-content > .screen-user:after {
  height: 3px;
  width: 20px;
  translate: 16px calc(-0.5rem - 0.5px);
}

.screen > .screen-content > .screen-user > :is(.name, .link) {
  font-family: "Source Code Pro", monospace;
  color: white;
  text-align: center;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.screen > .screen-content > .screen-user > .name {
  color: white;
  font-size: 1rem;
  text-shadow: 0px 0px 0.5rem white;
  position: relative;
  /* font-size: 1.5rem; */
  font-weight: 600;
  color: linear-gradient(to right, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
}

.screen > .screen-content > .screen-user > .name:before,
.screen > .screen-content > .screen-user > .name:after {
  content: "";
  height: 4px;
  width: 4px;
  position: absolute;
  border: 2px solid white;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.screen > .screen-content > .screen-user > .name:before {
  top: 55%;
  right: -0.8rem;
}

.screen > .screen-content > .screen-user > .name:after {
  top: 45%;
  left: -0.8rem;
}

.screen > .screen-content > .screen-user > .link {
  opacity: 0.8;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-shadow: 0px 0px 0.5rem white;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.2rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.screen > .screen-content > .screen-user > .link:is(:hover, :focus) {
  text-decoration: underline;
}


/* custom style for timeline */

@import url("https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:wght@300;500;700&display=swap");

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


h1 {
  text-align: center;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TIMELINE  ·  Hack2Future reference · Cyan edition
   States: default (inactive) | .tl-complete | .tl-active
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

@keyframes tl-pulse-cyan {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.65), 0 0 10px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.4); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0), 0 0 22px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.75); }
}

/* ── Grid ── */
ul {
  --col-gap: 3.5rem;
  --row-gap: 4rem;
  --line-w: 2px;
  --node-r: 12px;        /* inactive / complete node radius */
  --node-r-active: 16px; /* active node radius */
  --cy: #3cdfff;             /* neon cyan */
  --cy-dim: rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.25);
  --card-bg: #0e0e12;
  --card-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr var(--line-w) 1fr;
  column-gap: var(--col-gap);
  list-style: none;
  width: min(60rem, 92%);
  margin-inline: auto;
  position: relative;
}

/* ── Central beam ── */
ul::before {
  content: "";
  grid-column: 2;
  grid-row: 1 / span 20;
  width: var(--line-w);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #3cdfff, transparent); box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.4);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ── Card containers (zig-zag) ── */
ul li.timeline-stage {
  grid-row: span 2;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-bottom: var(--row-gap);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
}

ul li.timeline-stage:nth-child(odd)  { grid-column: 1; text-align: right; padding-right: 2.2rem; }
ul li.timeline-stage:nth-child(even) { grid-column: 3; text-align: left;  padding-left: 2.2rem; }
ul li.timeline-stage:nth-child(2)    { grid-row: 2 / 4; }

/* Reveal on any active state */
ul li.tl-complete,
ul li.tl-active,
ul li.reveal-active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ── Stage-label pill (small category badge) ── */
.stage-label {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.18rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

ul li.tl-complete .stage-label {
  background: rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.08);
  color: rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.55);
  border-color: rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.2);
}

ul li.tl-active .stage-label {
  background: rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.15);
  color: var(--cy);
  border-color: var(--cy);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.35);
}

/* ── Card panels ── */
ul li .date,
ul li .title,
ul li .descr {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  padding-inline: 1.4rem;
  color: rgba(180, 185, 205, 0.4);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  transition: color 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, background 0.35s ease;
}

ul li .date {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding-block-start: 1.1rem;
  padding-block-end: 0.2rem;
  color: rgba(160, 165, 185, 0.35);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-top-left-radius: 8px;
  border-top-right-radius: 8px;
}

ul li .title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding-block: 0.35rem;
  color: rgba(210, 215, 235, 0.5);
}

ul li .descr {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-weight: 300;
  padding-block-end: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(160, 165, 185, 0.38);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-bottom-left-radius: 8px;
  border-bottom-right-radius: 8px;
}

/* ── Complete card ── */
ul li.tl-complete .date,
ul li.tl-complete .title,
ul li.tl-complete .descr {
  background: #0e0e12;
  border-color: rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.1);
  color: rgba(190, 200, 220, 0.6);
}
ul li.tl-complete .title { color: rgba(200, 210, 230, 0.7); }
ul li.tl-complete .date  { color: rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.45); }

/* ── Active card ── */
ul li.tl-active .date,
ul li.tl-active .title,
ul li.tl-active .descr {
  background: #0c1218;
  border-color: rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.25);
  color: rgba(235, 240, 255, 0.88);
}
ul li.tl-active .title { color: #fff; font-size: 1.1rem; }
ul li.tl-active .date  { color: var(--cy); }
ul li.tl-active .descr { color: rgba(190, 200, 220, 0.72); }

/* ── Node (::before) ── */
ul li.timeline-stage::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: var(--node-r);
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #3cdfff, transparent); box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.4);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 50%;
  top: 1.05rem;
  z-index: 3;
  transition:
    width 0.3s ease,
    background 0.3s ease,
    border-color 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.3s ease,
    left 0.3s ease,
    right 0.3s ease;
}

/* node positions: left cards → right side; right cards → left side */
ul li.timeline-stage:nth-child(odd)::before {
  right: calc(-1 * var(--col-gap) - var(--line-w) / 2 - var(--node-r) / 2);
}
ul li.timeline-stage:nth-child(even)::before {
  left: calc(-1 * var(--col-gap) - var(--line-w) / 2 - var(--node-r) / 2);
}

/* Node: complete */
ul li.tl-complete::before {
  background: var(--cy-dim);
  border-color: rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.25);
}

/* Node: active — larger, bright cyan, pulsing */
ul li.tl-active::before {
  width: var(--node-r-active);
  background: var(--cy);
  border-color: var(--cy);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.18), 0 0 14px var(--cy);
  animation: tl-pulse-cyan 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Shift position to keep centred on beam when wider */
ul li.tl-active:nth-child(odd)::before {
  right: calc(-1 * var(--col-gap) - var(--line-w) / 2 - var(--node-r-active) / 2);
}
ul li.tl-active:nth-child(even)::before {
  left: calc(-1 * var(--col-gap) - var(--line-w) / 2 - var(--node-r-active) / 2);
}

/* ── Connector line (::after) ── */
ul li.timeline-stage::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  height: 1px;
  width: calc(var(--col-gap) + var(--line-w));
  top: calc(1.05rem + var(--node-r) / 2);
  z-index: 2;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition:
    transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.25s,
    background 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

ul li.timeline-stage:nth-child(odd)::after  { right: 0; transform-origin: right; }
ul li.timeline-stage:nth-child(even)::after { left: 0;  transform-origin: left; }

ul li.tl-complete::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  background: rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.2);
}
ul li.tl-active::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  background: var(--cy);
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.5);
}

/* ── Hover lift ── */
ul li.timeline-stage:hover .date,
ul li.timeline-stage:hover .title,
ul li.timeline-stage:hover .descr {
  border-color: rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.2);
}

/* ── Mobile: single column ── */
@media (max-width: 40rem) {
  ul {
    grid-template-columns: var(--line-w) 1fr;
    width: 97%;
  }
  ul::before { grid-column: 1; }
  ul li.timeline-stage:nth-child(odd),
  ul li.timeline-stage:nth-child(even) {
    grid-column: 2;
    text-align: left;
    padding-left: 2.2rem;
    padding-right: 0;
  }
  ul li.timeline-stage:nth-child(odd)::before,
  ul li.timeline-stage:nth-child(even)::before,
  ul li.tl-active:nth-child(odd)::before,
  ul li.tl-active:nth-child(even)::before {
    left: calc(-1 * var(--col-gap) - var(--line-w) / 2 - var(--node-r) / 2);
    right: auto;
  }
  ul li.timeline-stage:nth-child(odd)::after,
  ul li.timeline-stage:nth-child(even)::after {
    left: 0; right: auto; transform-origin: left;
  }
  ul li .title { font-size: 0.92rem; }
  ul li .descr { font-size: 0.8rem; }
}

.credits { margin-top: 1rem; text-align: right; }
.credits a { color: var(--color); }

/* Custom Style for our partners*/
/* Add this CSS to your stylesheet */

.partners {
  padding: 20px 0; /* Adjust padding as needed */
}

.container {
  max-width: 1200px; /* Or your desired container width */
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.section-title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  font-size: 5em;
}

.partners-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column; /* Stack partner categories */
  gap: 30px; /* Space between categories */
}

.partner-category {
  text-align: center; /* Center content within each category */
}

.partner-category-title {
  font-size: 2em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.partner-logos {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center; /* Distribute logos evenly */
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap; /* Allow logos to wrap to the next line on smaller screens */
}

.partner-logo {
  max-width: 150px; /* Adjust as needed */
  height: auto;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease; /* Add a subtle hover effect */
}

.partner-logo:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.button-container {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 20px; /* Add space above the button */
}

.apply-button {
  background-color: #4caf50; /* Green */
  border: none;
  color: white;
  padding: 15px 32px;
  text-align: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 5px;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.apply-button:hover {
  background-color: #43cce4; /* Darker green */
}

/* Team Section */
.team-section {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 50px 20px;
}


/* Team Grid */
.team-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
}

/* Individual Team Member Card */
.team-member {
  background-image: url("assets/images/bg.jpg");
  background-size: cover;  /* Ensures the image covers the entire div */
  background-position: center; /* Centers the background image */
  background-repeat: no-repeat; /* Prevents the image from repeating */
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 15px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out;
  height: 300px;
  width: 200px;
}


.team-member:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Team Member Image */
.team-member img {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

/* Team Member Info */
.member-info {
    padding: 10px 0;
}

.member-info h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color:#09c6ec;
    margin: 5px 0;
}

.member-info p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color:#e6f1ff;
}


#bg-video {
  position: fixed; /* Keep it fixed as a background */
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; /* Ensures video covers the screen */
  z-index: -1; /* Send video to the background */
}

.info-links {
  display: flex;
  margin: 1.5rem;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0; /* Initially hidden */
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease-in-out, transform 0.3s ease-in-out;
  pointer-events: none; /* Prevent interaction when hidden */
  white-space: nowrap; /* Ensures everything stays in one line */
}

.parent-div:hover .info-links {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.info-links a {
  display: inline-flex; /* Ensures inline positioning */
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #fff; /* Adjust as needed */
  transition: transform 0.2s ease-in-out;
}

.info-links a:hover {
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

.head-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center; /* Centers items horizontally */
  align-items: center; /* Centers items vertically */
  flex-wrap: wrap; /* Ensures cards wrap to the next line if needed */
  gap: 60px; /* Space between profile cards */
  height: auto; /* Full viewport height */
  padding:100px;
  text-align: center;
}

.profile-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px; /* Reducing the gap to bring elements closer */
  background-image: url("assets/images/bg.jpg");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  padding: 25px; /* Reduced top & bottom padding */
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out;
  max-width: auto; /* Adjust width as needed */
  height: auto; /* Automatically adjust based on content */
}

.profile-image {
  width: 150px;
  height: 150px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.profile-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; /* Centers text horizontally */
  justify-content: center; /* Centers text vertically */
  text-align: center; /* Ensures text alignment inside child elements */
}

.profile-name {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #09c6ec;
  text-align: center; /* Centers text */
}

.profile-role {
  margin: 2px 0; /* Reduce space between name and role */
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: whitesmoke;
  text-align: center; /* Centers text */
}


.social-links-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease-in-out, transform 0.3s ease-in-out;
  pointer-events: none;
  padding-top: 10px;
}

.profile-card:hover .social-links {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.social-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color:#56cfe1;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease-in-out;
}

.social-icon:hover {
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

.contact-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; /* Centers contact details */
  gap: 10px; /* Adds spacing between items */
}

.contact-details div {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.contact-details p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  margin: 5px 0 2px;
  color: #f1f1f1;
}

.contact-details a {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: rgb(142, 135, 135);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.contact-details a:hover {
  color: #09c6ec;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Gallery Section */
.gallery {
  padding: 2rem;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  text-align: center;
}


.gallery-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color:#4361ee;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Gallery Slider */
.gallery-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: auto;
}

.gallery-slider {
  display: flex;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 600px;
  height: 350px;
  position: relative;
}

.gallery-image {
 
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
  border: 5px solid var(--accent-blue);
  border-radius: 20px;
  width: 100%;
  display: none;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease-in-out;
}

.gallery-image.active {
  display: block;
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Navigation Buttons */
.prev-btn, .next-btn {
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  color: white;
  font-size: 2rem;
  padding: 10px 15px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  transition: 0.3s;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.prev-btn:hover, .next-btn:hover {
  background-color: rgba(8, 65, 164, 0.8);
}

.prev-btn {
  left: -50px;
}

.next-btn {
  right: -50px;
} 

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .prev-btn {
      left: -50px;
  }
  .next-btn {
      right: -50px;
  }
}


@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Navigation */
  nav {
    width: 90%;
    padding: 1rem;
  }

  .nav-content {
    gap: 1rem;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }

  .nav-links {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 80px;
    left: 5%;
    right: 5%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); /* Dark opaque background */
    backdrop-filter: none; /* Removes blur effect */
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    transition: right 0.3s ease-in-out;
    z-index: 100;
  }

  .nav-links.active {
    display: flex;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); /* Fully opaque black background */
  }

  .hamburger {
    display: flex;
  }

  .hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: rotate(45deg) translate(8px, 8px);
  }

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

  .hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(7px, -7px);
  }

  /* Hero Section */
  .hero {
    padding-top: 4rem;
    min-height: 85vh;
    padding: 4rem 1rem;
  }

  .hero-content {
    padding: 0 0.5rem;
  }

  .hero h1 {
    font-size: 3.5rem; /* Title */
    letter-spacing: -1px;
  }

  .hero h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem; /* Subtitle */
  }

  .event-time {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin: 0.8rem 0;
  }
  .result-left,
  .result-right {
    width: 160px;
  }

  .result-container {
    top: 40px;
    padding: 0 10px;
  }
  .event-location {
    font-size: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin: 0.8rem 0 1.5rem 0;
  }

  .results-announcement {
    padding: 18px 24px;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  /* CTA Buttons */
  .cta-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
  }

  .primary-btn,
  .secondary-btn {
      display: block;   /* Makes it a block element */
      width: auto;      /* Prevents full width */
      padding: 1rem 2rem;
      font-size: 1rem;
      margin: 0 auto;   /* Centers the button */
      text-align: center;
  }
  

  /* Features Grid */
  .features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  /* Countdown Section */
  .countdown-container {
    gap: 0.8rem;
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
  }

  .countdown-item {
    min-width: 70px;
    padding: 0.6rem;
  }

  .countdown-item span:first-child {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .countdown-item .label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  }

  /* FAQ Section */
  .faq-question {
    padding: 1rem 1.4rem;
  }

  .faq-question h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem; /* Title */
  }

  .faq-answer {
    padding: 0 1.4rem;
  }

  .faq-answer p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .faq-toggle {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  /* General Section Styling */
  .section-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem; /* Title */
  }

  .container {
    padding: 4rem 1rem;
  }

  /* Stats & Speakers */
  .stats-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .stat-number {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }

  .speakers-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  /* Sponsors */
  .sponsor-logos {
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .partner-logos {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .partner-category-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem; /* Subtitle */
  }

  /* Coming Soon Section */
  .coming-soon-container {
    min-height: 300px;
    padding: 3rem 1rem;
  }

  .coming-soon-text {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
  }

  .coming-soon-subtext {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .glowing-line {
    width: 100px;
  }

  @keyframes lineGlow {
    0%, 100% {
      width: 100px;
    }
    50% {
      width: 150px;
    }
  }

  /* Footer Section */
  .footer {
    padding: 3rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .footer-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3rem;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .footer-section {
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .footer-section h3 {
    font-size: 2rem; /* Title */
  }

  .footer-section h3::after {
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }

  .venue-details {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .social-links {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .contact-email {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Floating Icons */
  .floating-icon {
    display: none;
  }

  .floating-icon:nth-child(-n + 12) {
    display: block;
  }

  .icon-xl {
    font-size: 3rem;
  }

  .icon-lg {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }

  .icon-md {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

  .icon-sm {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .icon-xs {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  /* Navigation */
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 80px;
    left: 8%;
    right: 8%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95); /* Dark opaque background */
    backdrop-filter: none; /* No transparency effect */
    padding: 1.8rem;
    border-radius: 14px;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
    z-index: 100;
  }

  .nav-links.active {
    display: flex;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); /* Fully solid black */
  }

  .hamburger {
    display: flex;
  }
  
.nav-content {
    gap: 0.8rem;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
  /* Hero Section */
  .hero {
    padding-top: 4rem;
    min-height: 85vh;
    padding: 4rem 1rem;
  }

  .hero-content {
    padding: 0 0.8rem;
  }

  .hero h1 {
    font-size: 3.8rem; /* Title */
    letter-spacing: -1px;
  }

  .hero h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem; /* Subtitle */
  }
  .result-left,
  .result-right {
    width: 120px;
  }

  .result-container {
    top: 30px;
    padding: 0 8px;
  }

  .event-time {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  .event-location {
    font-size: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  }
  .results-announcement {
    padding: 16px 20px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  /* CTA Buttons */
  .cta-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
  }

 
.primary-btn,
.secondary-btn {
      display: block;   /* Makes it a block element */
      width: fit-content; /* Makes the button size adapt to its content */
      max-width: 80%;   /* Limits button width for small screens */
      padding: 1rem 2rem;
      font-size: 1rem;
      margin: 0 auto;   /* Centers the button */
      text-align: center;
    }
 
  

  /* Countdown Section */
  .countdown-container {
    gap: 0.6rem;
    margin: 1.2rem 0;
  }

  .countdown-item {
    min-width: 65px;
    padding: 0.6rem;
  }

  .countdown-item span:first-child {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

  .countdown-item .label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  }

  /* FAQ Section */
  .faq-question {
    padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
  }

  .faq-question h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem; /* Title */
  }

  .faq-answer {
    padding: 0 1.2rem;
  }

  .faq-answer p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  /* General Section Styling */
  .section-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem; /* Title */
  }

  .container {
    padding: 4rem 1rem;
  }

  /* Stats & Speakers */
  .stats-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .stat-number {
    font-size: 2.3rem;
  }

  .speakers-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  /* Sponsors */
  .sponsor-logos {
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .partner-logos {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .partner-category-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem; /* Subtitle */
  }

  /* Coming Soon Section */
  .coming-soon-container {
    min-height: 270px;
    padding: 3rem 1rem;
  }

  .coming-soon-text {
    font-size: 3.3rem;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
  }

  .coming-soon-subtext {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  /* Footer Section */
  .footer {
    padding: 3rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .footer-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .footer-section {
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .footer-section h3 {
    font-size: 2rem; /* Title */
  }

  .footer-section h3::after {
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }

  .venue-details {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .social-links {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .contact-email {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Floating Icons */
  .floating-icon {
    display: none;
  }

  .floating-icon:nth-child(-n + 12) {
    display: block;
  }

  .icon-xl {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
  }

  .icon-lg {
    font-size: 2.3rem;
  }

  .icon-md {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
  }

  .icon-sm {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .icon-xs {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}


@media (max-width: 375px) {
  /* Navigation */
  nav {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.8rem;
  }

  .nav-content {
    gap: 0.5rem;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }

  .nav-links {
    top: 70px;
    left: 10%;
    right: 10%;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }

  .hamburger {
    display: flex;
  }

  /* Hero Section */
  .hero {
    padding-top: 3rem;
    min-height: 80vh;
    padding: 3rem 0.5rem;
  }

  .hero-content {
    padding: 0 0.3rem;
  }

  .hero h1 {
    font-size: 3rem; /* Title */
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  }

  .hero h2 {
    font-size: 1.3rem; /* Subtitle */
  }

  .result-left,
  .result-right {
    width: 80px;
  }

  .result-container {
    top: 25px;
    padding: 0 5px;
  }

  .event-time {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .event-location {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
  }

  .results-announcement {
    padding: 14px 16px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  /* CTA Buttons */
  .cta-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    margin-top: 1.2rem;
  }

  .primary-btn,
  .secondary-btn {
    display: block;   /* Ensures it behaves as a block element */
    width: fit-content; /* Adapts button size to its content */
    max-width: 90%;   /* Prevents the button from stretching too much */
    padding: 0.8rem 1.8rem; /* Slightly reduces padding for smaller screens */
    font-size: 0.95rem; /* Adjusts font size for readability */
    margin: 0 auto;   /* Centers the button horizontally */
    text-align: center;
  }

  /* Countdown Section */
  .countdown-container {
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin: 1rem 0;
  }

  .countdown-item {
    min-width: 60px;
    padding: 0.5rem;
  }

  .countdown-item span:first-child {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .countdown-item .label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  }

  /* FAQ Section */
  .faq-question {
    padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
  }

  .faq-question h3 {
    font-size: 1rem; /* Title */
  }

  .faq-answer {
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }

  .faq-answer p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.8rem;
  }

  /* General Section Styling */
  .section-title {
    font-size: 2rem; /* Title */
  }

  .container {
    padding: 3rem 0.8rem;
  }

  /* Stats & Speakers */
  .stats-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .stat-number {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .speakers-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  /* Sponsors */
  .sponsor-logos {
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .partner-logos {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .partner-category-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem; /* Subtitle */
  }

  /* Coming Soon Section */
  .coming-soon-container {
    min-height: 250px;
    padding: 2.5rem 0.8rem;
  }

  .coming-soon-text {
    font-size: 3rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.8px;
  }

  .coming-soon-subtext {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  /* Footer Section */
  .footer {
    padding: 2.5rem 1rem 1rem;
  }

  .footer-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .footer-section {
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .footer-section h3 {
    font-size: 1.8rem; /* Title */
  }

  .footer-section h3::after {
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }

  .venue-details {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
  }

  .social-links {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .contact-email {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Floating Icons */
  .floating-icon {
    display: none;
  }

  .floating-icon:nth-child(-n + 10) {
    display: block;
  }

  .icon-xl {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }

  .icon-lg {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .icon-md {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .icon-sm {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .icon-xs {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .speakers-grid {
    flex-wrap: wrap; /* Allow wrapping for smaller screens */
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .speaker-card {
    width: 260px;
    height: 420px;
  }

  .speaker-img {
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
  }

  .speaker-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .speaker-role {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .speakers-grid {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .speaker-card {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 320px;
    height: 400px;
    padding: 8px;
  }

  .speaker-img {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
  }

  .speaker-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .speaker-role {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 375px) {
  .speaker-card {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 280px;
    height: 380px;
    padding: 6px;
  }

  .speaker-img {
    width: 130px;
    height: 130px;
  }

  .speaker-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .speaker-role {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
}
@media(max-width:1300px){
  
  .result-left,
  .result-right {
    width: 180px;
  }
}

@media(max-width:1200px){
  
  .result-left,
  .result-right {
    width: 200px;
  }
}
@media(max-width:900px){
  
  .result-left,
  .result-right {
    width: 140px;
  }
}
@media(max-width:700px){
  
  .result-left,
  .result-right {
    width: 120px;
  }
}
@media(max-width:600px){
  
  .result-left,
  .result-right {
    width: 100px;
  }
}

/* =============================================
   ROTA-TECHX FUTURISTIC UPGRADE STYLES (v2.0)
   ============================================= */

/* ── Global smooth scroll ── */
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

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

/* ── Root neon palette additions ── */
:root {
  --neon-blue: #00d4ff;
  --neon-cyan: #3cdfff;
  --neon-violet: #7b2ff7;
  --neon-green: #00ff9d;
  --glow-blue: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.4);
  --glow-violet: rgba(123, 47, 247, 0.3);
  --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  --glass-border: rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.15);
}

/* ── Body — deep space gradient ── */
body {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #020818 0%, #040d2a 40%, #060b1f 100%) !important;
  cursor: none;
}

/* ── Custom cursor ── */
.cursor-glow {
  position: fixed;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,212,255,0.6) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 99999;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: transform 0.08s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0,212,255,0.5);
}

/* ── Nav glassmorphism ── */
nav {
  background: rgba(4, 13, 42, 0.75) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(2, 8, 24, 0.92) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.1) !important;
}
.nav-links li a {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: rgba(230, 241, 255, 0.85) !important;
}
.nav-links li a:hover {
  color: var(--neon-cyan) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--neon-cyan);
}
.nav-links li a.active {
  color: var(--neon-cyan) !important;
}

/* ── Hero section ── */
.hero {
  background: transparent !important;
}
.hero h1 {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 8rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -4px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #3cdfff 40%, #7b2ff7 80%, #00d4ff 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  text-shadow: none;
  animation: titleShimmer 4s ease-in-out infinite, fadeInUp 1s ease-out;
  background-size: 200% 200%;
}
@keyframes titleShimmer {
  0%   { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50%  { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}
.hero h2 {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem) !important;
  color: var(--neon-cyan) !important;
  letter-spacing: 2px !important;
  min-height: 2.2rem;
}
#typewriter-text {
  border-right: 2px solid var(--neon-cyan);
  padding-right: 2px;
  animation: blink 0.8s step-end infinite;
}
@keyframes blink {
  0%, 100% { border-color: var(--neon-cyan); }
  50%       { border-color: transparent; }
}

/* ── Particle Canvas ── */
#particle-canvas {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* ── Hero content z-index ── */
.hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* ── Futuristic Countdown ── */
#countdown-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 2rem auto 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.cd-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.3);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1rem 1.4rem;
  min-width: 90px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.08), inset 0 0 20px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.03);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}
.cd-box:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.25), inset 0 0 25px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.05);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.cd-box::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -100%;
  width: 100%; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--neon-cyan), transparent);
  animation: scanLine 3s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes scanLine {
  0%   { left: -100%; }
  100% { left: 100%; }
}
.cd-digit {
  font-family: 'Outfit', 'Inter', monospace !important;
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, var(--neon-cyan) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
  line-height: 1;
  text-shadow: none;
  display: block;
}
.cd-digit.flip-anim {
  animation: digitFlip 0.3s ease;
}
@keyframes digitFlip {
  0%   { transform: scaleY(0.7) translateY(-5px); opacity: 0.6; }
  60%  { transform: scaleY(1.05); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scaleY(1) translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
}
.cd-label {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.7);
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
}
.cd-sep {
  font-family: 'Outfit', monospace;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--neon-cyan);
  opacity: 0.6;
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
  animation: blink 1s step-end infinite;
}

/* ── Hackathon Live state ── */
.hackathon-live {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: rgba(0, 255, 157, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 157, 0.4);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1.2rem 2.5rem;
  animation: liveGlow 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.live-icon { font-size: 2rem; }
.live-text {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00ff9d, #3cdfff);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
@keyframes liveGlow {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 255, 157, 0.2); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(0, 255, 157, 0.5); }
}

/* ── Hero Register Now Button ── */
.register-hero-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1rem 3rem;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4361ee, #3cdfff, #7b2ff7);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 60px;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(67, 97, 238, 0.5), 0 0 60px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.2);
  animation: btnGradientShift 3s ease infinite, btnPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.register-hero-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(67, 97, 238, 0.7), 0 0 80px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.35);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-decoration: none;
}
@keyframes btnGradientShift {
  0%   { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50%  { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}
@keyframes btnPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(67,97,238,0.5), 0 0 60px rgba(60,223,255,0.2); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(67,97,238,0.8), 0 0 90px rgba(60,223,255,0.4); }
}

/* ── Floating Register Button ── */
.floating-register-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  z-index: 9999;
  animation: floatBounce 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.floating-register-btn a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.8rem;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4361ee, #3cdfff);
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(67, 97, 238, 0.6), 0 0 50px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.floating-register-btn a:hover {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(67,97,238,0.8), 0 0 70px rgba(60,223,255,0.4);
}
@keyframes floatBounce {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-6px); }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .floating-register-btn {
    bottom: 1.2rem;
    right: 1.2rem;
  }
  .floating-register-btn a {
    padding: 0.7rem 1.2rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    gap: 0.4rem;
  }
}

/* ── Glassmorphism card (about, team, etc.) ── */
.glass-card {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  padding: 3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.05);
  transition: box-shadow 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
  animation: floatCard 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.glass-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 50px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
@keyframes floatCard {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

/* ── About stats neon ── */
.stat-item {
  background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.stat-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--neon-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

/* ── Section title glow on hover ── */
.section-title:hover {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.5));
  transition: filter 0.3s ease;
}

/* ── Speaker cards glassmorphism ── */
.speaker-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.12) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;
  transition: all 0.4s ease !important;
}
.speaker-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.4) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 50px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.15) !important;
  transform: translateY(-12px) !important;
}
.speaker-img {
  border: 3px solid transparent !important;
  background: linear-gradient(#020818, #020818) padding-box,
              linear-gradient(135deg, var(--neon-cyan), var(--neon-violet)) border-box !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.25) !important;
}

/* ── Team member cards ── */
.team-member {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.1) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}
.team-member:hover {
  border-color: rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.35) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 35px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.15) !important;
  transform: scale(1.06) translateY(-4px) !important;
}
.profile-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.12) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.3) !important;
  transition: all 0.4s ease !important;
}
.profile-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.4) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 50px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.15) !important;
  transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
}

/* ── Problem cards neon glow on hover ── */
.problem-card:hover .card-face,
.problem-card.flipped .card-face {
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.2);
}
.card-face.front,
.card-face.back {
  border: 1px solid rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.15);
}

/* ── Timeline neon ── */
ul::before {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--neon-cyan), var(--neon-violet)) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.4) !important;
}
ul li .date {
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(67, 97, 238, 0.5) !important;
}
ul li .date::after {
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.6) !important;
  animation: dotPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite !important;
}
@keyframes dotPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.4); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.8); }
}
ul li .title,
ul li .descr {
  background: rgba(4, 13, 42, 0.85) !important;
  border-left: 3px solid rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.3);
}

/* ── FAQ neon active ── */
.faq-item {
  background: rgba(67, 97, 238, 0.03) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.08) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}
.faq-item.active {
  border-color: rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.35) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.1) !important;
  background: rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.04) !important;
}
.faq-question h3 { color: rgba(230, 241, 255, 0.95) !important; }
.faq-toggle {
  color: var(--neon-cyan) !important;
  font-size: 1.6rem !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease !important;
}
.faq-item.active .faq-toggle {
  color: var(--neon-violet) !important;
  transform: rotate(45deg) !important;
}

/* ── Partner logos ── */
.logo-container {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.1) !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  transition: all 0.4s ease !important;
}
.logo-container:hover {
  border-color: rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.35) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.15) !important;
  transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
}

/* ── Gallery ── */
.gallery-image {
  border-color: rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.5) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.15) !important;
}
.prev-btn, .next-btn {
  background: rgba(4, 13, 42, 0.8) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.3) !important;
  color: var(--neon-cyan) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}
.prev-btn:hover, .next-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(67, 97, 238, 0.4) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.4) !important;
}

/* ── Footer polish ── */
.footer {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(4, 13, 42, 0.98), rgba(2, 8, 24, 1)) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.15) !important;
}
.map-container iframe {
  border: 2px solid rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.3) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.1) !important;
}

/* ── Scroll Reveal ── */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}
.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.reveal-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-40px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}
.reveal-left.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}
.reveal-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}
.reveal-right.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* ── Hero buttons ── */
.primary-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4361ee, #3cdfff) !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(67, 97, 238, 0.4) !important;
  color: white !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}
.primary-btn:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(67, 97, 238, 0.7) !important;
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
}
.secondary-btn {
  border: 2px solid rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.5) !important;
  color: var(--neon-cyan) !important;
  background: rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.04) !important;
}
.secondary-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.1) !important;
  border-color: var(--neon-cyan) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.25) !important;
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
}

/* ── Floating icons more vibrant ── */
.floating-icon {
  color: var(--neon-cyan) !important;
  opacity: 0.08 !important;
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--neon-cyan);
}

/* ── Glowing line ── */
.glowing-line {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--neon-cyan), var(--neon-violet), transparent) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--neon-cyan) !important;
}

/* ── Section spacing / backgrounds alternating glow ── */
.about, .speakers, .team-section {
  position: relative;
}
.about::before, .faq-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 60%;
  height: 60%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(67, 97, 238, 0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* ── social icon hover glow ── */
.social-icon:hover {
  color: var(--neon-cyan) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--neon-cyan) !important;
}

/* ── Abstract content ── */
.abstract-title {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--neon-cyan), var(--neon-violet));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent !important;
}

/* ── Countdown responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  #countdown-container { gap: 0.5rem; }
  .cd-box { min-width: 68px; padding: 0.7rem 0.8rem; border-radius: 10px; }
  .cd-digit { font-size: 2rem; }
  .cd-label { font-size: 0.6rem; }
  .cd-sep { font-size: 1.8rem; }
  .hackathon-live { padding: 1rem 1.5rem; }
  .live-text { font-size: 1.8rem; }
}

/* ── Hero vertical spacing fix — keep all content visible in one viewport ── */
.hero h1 {
  margin-top: 1rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 7vw, 6rem) !important;
}
.hero h2 {
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem !important;
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 2vw, 1.4rem) !important;
}
.event-time {
  margin: 0.2rem 0 !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 2.8rem) !important;
}
#countdown-container {
  margin: 0.5rem auto 0.4rem !important;
}
.cd-box {
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem !important;
}
.cd-digit {
  font-size: 2.2rem !important;
}
.register-hero-btn {
  margin-top: 0.5rem !important;
  padding: 0.65rem 2.2rem !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
}
.hero .cta-buttons {
  margin-top: 0.4rem !important;
}
.primary-btn,
.secondary-btn {
  padding: 0.7rem 2rem !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  min-width: unset !important;
}

/* ── Nav background — black ── */
nav {
  background: rgba(8, 8, 8, 0.92) !important;
}
nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.97) !important;
}

/* =============================================
   ABOUT SECTION — TWO COLUMN REDESIGN
   ============================================= */

.about {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Ambient glow behind the section */
.about::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -80px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 600px;
  height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(67, 97, 238, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Two-column wrapper */
.about-two-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}

/* ── Left Column ── */
.about-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.2rem;
}

.about-heading {
  font-family: 'Inter', 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #3cdfff 55%, #7b2ff7 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.about-accent-line {
  width: 70px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3cdfff, #7b2ff7, transparent);
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.5);
  animation: lineGlowPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes lineGlowPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.4); width: 70px; }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.7); width: 100px; }
}

.about-text {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: rgba(200, 215, 240, 0.85);
  text-align: justify;
  max-width: 520px;
}

/* ── Right Column ── */
.about-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.2rem;
}

/* ── Stat Card v2 ── */
.stat-card-v2 {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: 18px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  cursor: default;
}

/* Animated top neon line */
.stat-card-v2::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -100%;
  width: 100%; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--neon-cyan, #3cdfff), transparent);
  animation: scanLine 3.5s linear infinite;
}

/* Left neon accent bar */
.stat-card-v2::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 20%;
  width: 3px; height: 60%;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--neon-cyan, #3cdfff), var(--neon-violet, #7b2ff7));
  border-radius: 0 2px 2px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.5);
}

.stat-card-v2:hover {
  border-color: rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.45);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 30px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.12),
    0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4),
    inset 0 0 30px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.03);
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.01);
}

.stat-v2-num,
.stat-card-v2 .stat-number {
  font-family: 'Outfit', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem) !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #3cdfff 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  color: transparent !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
}

.stat-v2-label {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.65);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* ── Responsive: stack on mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-two-col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    padding: 0 1.2rem;
  }
  .about-heading {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
  }
  .about-text {
    max-width: 100%;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .about-right {
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .stat-card-v2 {
    flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 0.5rem);
    min-width: 140px;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .stat-card-v2::after { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .about-two-col { gap: 2rem; }
  .about-right {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .stat-card-v2 {
    flex: unset;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .stat-card-v2::after { display: block; }
}

/* =============================================
   PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATIONS
   ============================================= */

/* 1. Promote animated elements to GPU compositing layers */
.reveal, .reveal-left, .reveal-right {
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}
.reveal.visible, .reveal-left.visible, .reveal-right.visible {
  will-change: auto;
}
nav { will-change: transform; }
.floating-register-btn { will-change: transform; }
.register-hero-btn { will-change: transform, box-shadow; }

/* 2. Cards: GPU layer + prevent repaint on hover */
.speaker-card,
.team-member,
.profile-card,
.stat-card-v2,
.cd-box {
  will-change: transform;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
}

/* 3. Remove backdrop-filter from low-priority cards
      (very expensive — keep only for nav and about card) */
.team-member,
.profile-card,
.speaker-card,
.faq-item,
.logo-container,
.cd-box {
  backdrop-filter: none !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
}

/* 4. Replace layout-thrashing keyframes with GPU transform versions */

/* lineGlowPulse: was animating width → now scaleX (no layout reflow) */
@keyframes lineGlowPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(60,223,255,0.4); transform: scaleX(1); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(60,223,255,0.7); transform: scaleX(1.4); }
}
.about-accent-line { transform-origin: left center; }

/* scanLine: was animating left property → now translateX (composited) */
@keyframes scanLine {
  0%   { transform: translateX(-100%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(200%); }
}
.cd-box::before,
.stat-card-v2::before {
  left: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

/* 5. Remove float infinite animation from glass-card (causes continuous repaints) */
.glass-card {
  animation: none !important;
}

/* 6. Simplify floatBounce — shorter range */
@keyframes floatBounce {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-4px); }
}

/* 7. Cursor glow: top/left = 0, position via transform only */
.cursor-glow {
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
}

/* 8. CSS containment — limit repaint scope (excluded sections with reveal children) */
.partners,
.faq-section {
  contain: layout style;
}

/* About section: ensure reveal children are not clipped */
.about {
  overflow: visible;
}
/* About section: old reveal system — now replaced by about-animate-* classes.
   Keep .about-left/.about-right visible at all times; animation is handled
   by the more specific .about-animate-left/.about-card-stagger classes below. */
.about-left,
.about-right {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
}


/* 9. Title shimmer: slow to 6s linear, reduce recalc frequency */
@keyframes titleShimmer {
  0%   { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}
.hero h1 {
  animation: titleShimmer 6s linear infinite, fadeInUp 1s ease-out !important;
  background-size: 300% 300%;
}

/* 10. Video: force GPU decode layer */
#bg-video {
  transform: translateZ(0);
}


/* ── About Section: Alignment + Readability Fix ── */

/* 1. Reduce excessive top padding so content appears immediately below nav */
.about {
  padding: 2.5rem 0 5rem 0 !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
}

/* 2. scroll-margin-top so navbar doesn't cover the section heading when anchor-linked */
#about {
  scroll-margin-top: 100px;
}

/* 2.5 Hide the empty space gap specifically above the about section */
.space_it + #about {
  margin-top: 0;
}
.space_it:has(+ #about) {
  display: none !important;
}

/* 3. Dark gradient overlay behind the two-column content.
      Replaces heavy glassmorphism — keeps background visible but adds contrast. */
.about-two-col {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(2, 8, 24, 0.72) 0%,
    rgba(4, 13, 42, 0.60) 100%
  );
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 2.5rem 3rem !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.07);
}

/* 4. Higher contrast text + subtle text shadow for readability */
.about-text {
  color: rgba(220, 230, 250, 0.95) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  line-height: 1.8 !important;
}

/* 5. Heading: brighter, crisper */
.about-heading {
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.2);
}

/* 6. Stat Cards v2 Readability */
.stat-card-v2 {
    background: rgba(2, 8, 24, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

/* 7. Responsive: tighten padding on smaller screens */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about { padding: 2rem 0 3.5rem 0 !important; }
  .about-two-col { padding: 1.8rem 1.5rem !important; }
}

/* =============================================
   HERO CLEANUP & VISIBILITY TWEAKS
   ============================================= */

/* 1. Countdown Timer Visibility */
.cd-box {
  background: rgba(4, 13, 42, 0.65) !important; /* Darker background */
  border: 1px solid rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.4) !important; /* Stronger border/glow */
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.15), inset 0 0 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important; /* Reduced blur for sharpness */
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
}

.cd-digit {
  text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), 0 0 5px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.8) !important; /* Glowing sharp numbers */
  color: #ffffff !important; /* Crisp white */
}

.cd-label {
  color: rgba(220, 230, 250, 0.9) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  letter-spacing: 2px !important;
}

/* 2. Floating Register Button Scroll State */
.floating-register-btn {
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(30px) scale(0.95);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}


/* =============================================
   DOMAINS SECTION REDESIGN (UI CARDS)
   ============================================= */

/* 1. Grid Layout for the 7 Domains (4-3 Flex Layout) */
.problemstatements-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 2rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  justify-content: center; /* Horizontally centers the 3 items on the second row */
}

/* 2. Minimal UI Domain Card */
.domain-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(4, 13, 42, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  min-height: 220px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  
  /* Flexbox Layout logic: 4 items per row minus gap */
  flex: 1 1 calc(25% - 2rem);
  max-width: calc(25% - 1.5rem);
  min-width: 250px;

  /* 3D Tilt Transform using CSS Variables & Lift */
  transform: perspective(1000px) rotateX(var(--rx, 0deg)) rotateY(var(--ry, 0deg)) translateY(var(--ty, 0px));
  /* Smooth resting transition */
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .domain-card {
    flex: 1 1 calc(33.333% - 2rem);
    max-width: calc(33.333% - 1.5rem);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .domain-card {
    flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 2rem);
    max-width: calc(50% - 1rem);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 500px) {
  .domain-card {
    flex: 1 1 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

/* Hover Interaction: Lift & Enhanced Glow */
.domain-card:hover {
  --ty: -8px; /* Trigger lift via variable */
  border-color: rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.85);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.25), inset 0 0 25px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.1);
  background: rgba(4, 13, 42, 0.6);
  /* Faster transition for tracking the mouse smoothly */
  transition: box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease, background 0.4s ease, transform 0.1s linear;
}

/* 3. Icon Styling */
.domain-icon {
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: rgba(220, 230, 250, 0.9);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.3));
}

.domain-card:hover .domain-icon {
  color: var(--neon-cyan, #3cdfff);
  transform: scale(1.1);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 15px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.6));
}

/* 4. Title Styling */
.domain-title {
  font-family: "Outfit", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.domain-card:hover .domain-title {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

/* 5. Smooth Hover Reveal Description */
.domain-desc {
  max-height: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.domain-desc p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(220, 230, 250, 0.8);
  margin: 0;
}

.domain-card:hover .domain-desc {
  max-height: 200px;
  opacity: 1;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* 7. Subtle glowing accent element inside card */
.domain-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

.domain-card:hover .domain-glow {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* =============================================
   DOWNLOAD ABSTRACT SECTION
   ============================================= */

.abstract-section {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 5rem;
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
  background: #030816; /* Darker solid background, removing heavy glass */
  border: 1px solid rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.4);
  border-radius: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  /* futuristic neon edge glow + dark ambient shadow */
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.3), 
              0 0 40px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.1),
              0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* 1. Subtle glowing halo behind the entire box */
.abstract-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 140%; /* Wider spread */
  height: 150%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.4) 0%, rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.1) 40%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(40px); /* Enhanced blur for softer spread */
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: abstractGlowPulse 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes abstractGlowPulse {
  0%, 100% {
    opacity: 0.6;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.95);
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.05);
  }
}

.abstract-title {
  font-family: "Outfit", sans-serif;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--neon-cyan), var(--neon-violet));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent !important;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.abstract-text {
  color: rgba(220, 230, 250, 0.85);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT SECTION — Premium Visual Enhancement
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* 1. Background: clean radial glow — NO grid */
.about {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 42% 50%,
      rgba(10, 30, 80, 0.9)   0%,
      rgba(5, 13, 35, 0.97)  55%,
      rgba(2, 6, 18, 1)     100%
    ) !important;
  background-size: 100% 100% !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

/* 2. Particle canvas — absolute inside about */
#about-canvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* 3. Ambient glow orbs */
.about-glow-left {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15%; left: -6%;
  width: 440px; height: 440px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(60,223,255,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  filter: blur(45px);
}
.about-glow-right {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 8%; right: -4%;
  width: 380px; height: 380px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(123,47,247,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  filter: blur(55px);
}

/* Keep content above canvas / orbs */
.about .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* 4. Heading glow */
.about-heading {
  text-shadow:
    0 0 28px rgba(60,223,255,0.38),
    0 0 60px rgba(60,223,255,0.14) !important;
}

/* 5. LEFT slide-in */
.about-animate-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-30px);
  transition:
    opacity  0.75s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1),
    transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}
.about-animate-left.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* 6. Individual card stagger: rise from below */
.about-card-stagger {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition:
    opacity   0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1),
    transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1),
    box-shadow 0.32s ease,
    border-color 0.32s ease;
}
.about-card-stagger.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  animation: aboutCardFloat 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: var(--float-delay, 0s);
}

@keyframes aboutCardFloat {
  0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-5px); }
}

/* 7. Card hover — scale + glow intensify */
.stat-card-v2 {
  transition:
    transform    0.32s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1),
    box-shadow   0.32s ease,
    border-color 0.32s ease !important;
}
.stat-card-v2:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.03) !important;
  border-color: rgba(60,223,255,0.55) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(60,223,255,0.12),
    0 0 28px rgba(60,223,255,0.2),
    0 20px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.5) !important;
  animation-play-state: paused !important;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT RIGHT COLUMN — Definitive Visibility Fix
   (Must be last in file to win cascade)
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Container always visible */
.about-right {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 1.2rem !important;
}

/* Cards start hidden for animation, then reveal */
.about-card-stagger {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition:
    opacity   0.65s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
    transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
    box-shadow   0.3s ease,
    border-color 0.3s ease;
}
/* Revealed */
.about-card-stagger.in-view {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: translateY(0) !important;
}

/* Premium glassmorphism stat card */
.stat-card-v2 {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  padding: 1.8rem 2.2rem !important;
  background: rgba(8, 20, 55, 0.55) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.2) !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.06),
    0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  cursor: default !important;
}

/* First card slightly taller for visual hierarchy */
.about-card-stagger:first-child .stat-card-v2,
.about-right > .stat-card-v2:first-child,
.about-right > .about-card-stagger:first-child > .stat-card-v2,
.about-card-stagger:first-child {
  padding-top: 2.2rem !important;
  padding-bottom: 2.2rem !important;
}

/* Scan-line shimmer across top of card */
.stat-card-v2::before {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important; left: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important; height: 2px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(60,223,255,0.6), transparent) !important;
  animation: scanLine 3.5s linear infinite !important;
  transform-origin: left !important;
}

/* Left neon accent bar */
.stat-card-v2::after {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  left: 0 !important; top: 15% !important;
  width: 3px !important; height: 70% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #3cdfff, #7b2ff7) !important;
  border-radius: 0 2px 2px 0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.5) !important;
  display: block !important;
}

/* Stat number */
.stat-v2-num,
.stat-card-v2 .stat-number {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.2rem) !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #3cdfff 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  color: transparent !important;
  letter-spacing: -1px !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  display: block !important;
}

/* Stat label */
.stat-v2-label {
  font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  color: rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.7) !important;
  margin-top: 0.5rem !important;
}

/* Hover */
.stat-card-v2:hover {
  border-color: rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.5) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.14),
    0 0 32px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.18),
    0 18px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55) !important;
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.03) !important;
  animation-play-state: paused !important;
}





/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   STANDARD SECTION STYLING (CLEANUP RESTORE)
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* 1. Reset standard natural scroll for Hero */
.hero {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
}

/* 2. Base structural standards for all following sections */
section:not(.hero) {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
  padding: 8rem 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  background: transparent !important;
}

/* 3. Ensure inherited specific section classes are deeply transparent allowing space video */
.about, .domains-section, .Timeline, .speakers, .team-section, .gallery-section, .sponsors-premium, .faq-section {
  background: transparent !important;
}

/* 4. Restore readable text */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6,
.section-title, .about-heading {
  color: #E6F1FF !important;
}

p, .about-text, .timeline-text, .faq-answer p, .p-role, .p-company {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75) !important;
}

/* 5. Set standard opaque cards (removing backdrop abuse) */
.stat-card-v2, 
.belt-card, 
.faq-item, 
.domain-item, 
.panelist-stacked-card, 
.card {
  background: rgba(10, 20, 40, 0.95) !important;
  backdrop-filter: none !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
}

/* 6. PREMIUM HEADINGS AND SECTION UPDATES */
.section-title {
  color: #E6F1FF !important;
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 2.8rem !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 200, 255, 0.25) !important;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem !important;
  position: relative;
  display: block;
}

.section-title::after {
  content: " ";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -15px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 80px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00c8ff, #0051ff);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* "Revealing Soon" animation enhancement */
.revealing-soon-anim {
  display: inline-block;
  animation: pulseGlow 2.5s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

.revealing-soon-anim::after {
  content: ".";
  color: #3cdfff;
  animation: blinkDot 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
  0%   { text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(60,223,255,0.2); transform: scale(1); }
  100% { text-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(60,223,255,0.6); transform: scale(1.02); }
}

@keyframes blinkDot {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0; }
  50% { opacity: 1; }
}
/* Futuristic Hologram Container */
.hologram-container {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 4rem;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  background: rgba(3, 8, 20, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.05), inset 0 0 20px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.05);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hologram-container:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.1), inset 0 0 30px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.3);
}

.hologram-scanline {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100%;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.05) 50%, transparent 100%);
  background-size: 100% 4px;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: scanlineMove 10s linear infinite;
}

.hologram-icon {
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.8);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  animation: floatObj 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  display: inline-block;
  text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.5);
}

.crypto-text {
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", monospace;
  color: rgba(230, 241, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

@keyframes scanlineMove {
  0% { transform: translateY(-50%); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes floatObj {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------
   PREMIUM DYNAMIC TIMELINE OVERRIDES
--------------------------------------------------- */

/* Reintroduce Center Beam (Flow Effect Base) */
.Timeline-grid ul::before {
  display: block !important;
  content: "" !important;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, #3cdfff 10%, #3cdfff 90%, transparent) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.5) !important;
  z-index: 0 !important;
  border-radius: 2px !important;
  /* Allow native CSS grid placement instead of forced absolute 50% */
  position: static !important;
  transform: none !important;
}

/* Subtle pulse runner moving down the line */
.Timeline-grid ul::after {
  display: block !important;
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  left: 50% !important;
  transform: translateX(-50%) !important;
  width: 4px !important;
  height: 40px !important;
  background: #fff !important;
  border-radius: 4px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px #fff, 0 0 30px #3cdfff !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
  animation: timelineRun 4s linear infinite !important;
  top: 0 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 40rem) {
  .Timeline-grid ul::after {
    left: 1px !important; /* perfectly lock to the 1st grid track center on mobile */
  }
}

@keyframes timelineRun {
  0% { top: 0%; opacity: 0; }
  10% { opacity: 1; }
  90% { opacity: 1; }
  100% { top: 100%; opacity: 0; }
}

/* Base Node - Display block again */
.Timeline-grid ul li.timeline-stage::before {
  display: block !important;
  background: #060e29 !important;
  border: 2px solid rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.4) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.2) !important;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275) !important;
}

/* Glassmorphism & Hover Interactivity for Cards */
.Timeline-grid ul li.timeline-stage .date,
.Timeline-grid ul li.timeline-stage .title,
.Timeline-grid ul li.timeline-stage .descr {
  background: rgba(10, 20, 40, 0.5) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
  border-color: rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.1) !important;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275) !important;
}

/* Hover Stage */
.Timeline-grid ul li.timeline-stage:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02) !important;
}

.Timeline-grid ul li.timeline-stage:hover .date,
.Timeline-grid ul li.timeline-stage:hover .title,
.Timeline-grid ul li.timeline-stage:hover .descr {
  background: rgba(15, 30, 60, 0.85) !important;
  border-color: rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.6) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), inset 0 0 20px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.15) !important;
}

.Timeline-grid ul li.timeline-stage:hover::before {
  background: #3cdfff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px #3cdfff, 0 0 45px #3cdfff !important;
  transform: scale(1.5) !important;
  border-color: #fff !important;
}

/* Active Stage Highlight (Current/Next) */
.Timeline-grid ul li.tl-active .date,
.Timeline-grid ul li.tl-active .title,
.Timeline-grid ul li.tl-active .descr {
  background: rgba(20, 45, 80, 0.8) !important;
  border-color: #3cdfff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.25), inset 0 0 15px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.25) !important;
}

.Timeline-grid ul li.tl-active::before {
  background: #3cdfff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px #3cdfff, 0 0 40px #3cdfff !important;
  transform: scale(1.6) !important;
  border-color: #fff !important;
  animation: nodePulse 1.5s infinite alternate !important;
}

@keyframes nodePulse {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 15px #3cdfff; transform: scale(1.4); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 35px #3cdfff, 0 0 60px rgba(60,223,255,0.6); transform: scale(1.7); }
}

/* Complete Stage */
.Timeline-grid ul li.tl-complete .date,
.Timeline-grid ul li.tl-complete .title,
.Timeline-grid ul li.tl-complete .descr {
  background: rgba(8, 15, 30, 0.4) !important;
  border-color: rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.05) !important;
}

.Timeline-grid ul li.tl-complete::before {
  background: rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.2) !important;
  border-color: rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.4) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.1) !important;
}

/* Futuristic Stage Labels */
.Timeline-grid .stage-label {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(60,223,255,0.1), transparent) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(60,223,255,0.3) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(60,223,255,0.5) !important;
  color: #3cdfff !important;
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", monospace !important;
  letter-spacing: 2px !important;
  padding: 0.4rem 1.2rem !important;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 15px rgba(60,223,255,0.15) !important;
  border-radius: 30px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
}

.Timeline-grid ul li.tl-active .stage-label {
  background: rgba(60,223,255,0.2) !important;
  border-color: #3cdfff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(60,223,255,0.4), inset 0 0 15px rgba(60,223,255,0.3) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px #fff !important;
}

/* Clean Horizontal Connector (Line linking Node to Card) */
.Timeline-grid ul li.timeline-stage::after {
  display: block !important;
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  height: 2px !important;
  width: 3.7rem !important;
  top: calc(1.05rem + var(--node-r) / 2) !important;
  z-index: -1 !important;
  background: rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.4) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.3) !important;
  transition: all 0.4s ease !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  opacity: 0.3 !important;
  animation: none !important;
  transform: none !important;
}

.Timeline-grid ul li.tl-active::after {
  background: #3cdfff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px #3cdfff !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
}

.Timeline-grid ul li.tl-complete::after {
  background: rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.6) !important;
  opacity: 0.6 !important;
  transform: none !important;
}

/* Explicit precise positioning for left (odd) vs right (even) */
.Timeline-grid ul li.timeline-stage:nth-child(odd)::after {
  left: 100% !important;
  right: auto !important;
}

.Timeline-grid ul li.timeline-stage:nth-child(even)::after {
  right: 100% !important;
  left: auto !important;
}


/* --------------------------------------------
   FUTURISTIC PRELOADER
   -------------------------------------------- */
.no-scroll {
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

#preloader {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background-color: #020617;
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.8s;
}

#preloader.preloader-hide {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
}

/* Cyber Ring Container */
.cyber-loader {
  position: relative;
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
}

/* ========================================================
   MOBILE TIMELINE FIX (CHRONOLOGICAL STACK + ALIGNMENT)
   ======================================================== */
@media (max-width: 48rem) {
  .Timeline-grid ul {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: var(--line-w) 1fr !important;
    column-gap: 2.5rem !important; /* Snugger gap for mobile */
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
  }

  .Timeline-grid ul::before {
    grid-column: 1 !important;
    grid-row: 1 / -1 !important;
    position: static !important;
    height: auto !important;
  }

  /* Reset layout sequentially, preventing Stage 2 from hopping above Stage 1 */
  .Timeline-grid ul li.timeline-stage,
  .Timeline-grid ul li.timeline-stage:nth-child(odd),
  .Timeline-grid ul li.timeline-stage:nth-child(even),
  .Timeline-grid ul li.timeline-stage:nth-child(2) {
    grid-column: 2 !important;
    grid-row: auto !important;
    margin-bottom: 2rem !important;
    text-align: left !important;
    padding-left: 0 !important;
    padding-right: 0 !important;
    order: 0 !important;
  }

  /* Mobile Node Dots Alignment */
  .Timeline-grid ul li.timeline-stage::before {
    left: calc(-2.5rem - var(--node-r)/2) !important;
    right: auto !important;
  }
  .Timeline-grid ul li.tl-active::before {
    left: calc(-2.5rem - var(--node-r-active)/2) !important;
    right: auto !important;
  }

  /* Mobile Horizontal Connectors */
  .Timeline-grid ul li.timeline-stage::after,
  .Timeline-grid ul li.timeline-stage:nth-child(odd)::after,
  .Timeline-grid ul li.timeline-stage:nth-child(even)::after {
    right: 100% !important;
    left: auto !important;
    width: 2.5rem !important;
    transform-origin: right !important;
  }
}
/* Neon Rings */
.cyber-loader .ring {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid transparent;
}

.cyber-loader .ring-outer {
  inset: 0;
  border-top-color: #3cdfff;
  border-bottom-color: rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.5);
  animation: spinOuter 2s linear infinite;
}

.cyber-loader .ring-inner {
  inset: 15px;
  border-left-color: #0051ff;
  border-right-color: rgba(0, 81, 255, 0.2);
  animation: spinInner 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.68, -0.55, 0.27, 1.55) infinite;
}

.cyber-loader .core-dot {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background-color: #e6f1ff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px #e6f1ff, 0 0 30px #3cdfff;
  animation: pulseCore 1s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* Loading Text */
.preloader-text {
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", monospace;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #e6f1ff;
  letter-spacing: 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.8);
  animation: textBlink 2s infinite;
}

/* Animations */
@keyframes spinOuter {
  0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

@keyframes spinInner {
  0% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
  100% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
}

@keyframes pulseCore {
  0% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.8); opacity: 0.6; }
  100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.6); opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 25px #fff, 0 0 50px #3cdfff; }
}

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

/* --------------------------------------------
   PARTNER TIERS STYLING
   -------------------------------------------- */
.tier-heading {
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", monospace;
  color: #3cdfff;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.4);
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.tier-heading::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #3cdfff;
  margin: 0.5rem auto 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #3cdfff;
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.partner-tier:hover .tier-heading::after {
  width: 100px;
}

.tier-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.partner-card {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(3, 8, 20, 0.5);
  border: 1px solid rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* Fix background on Finstein logo (since it's a jpeg) to look clean */
.partner-card img {
  max-width: 200px;
  max-height: 80px;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.partner-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.05);
  border-color: rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), inset 0 0 20px rgba(60, 223, 255, 0.15), 0 0 15px rgba(60,223,255,0.2);
  background: rgba(10, 20, 40, 0.8);
}

.partner-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .partner-card {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 260px;
  }
}