/* ==========================================================================
   ITServe Synergy 2026 — Premium Stylesheet
   Brand-aligned with itserve.org official palette
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Primary brand */
  --orange: #F26522;
  --blue: #0072CE;
  --cyan: #00B5E2;
  --green: #34A853;
  --dark-green: #2E8B57;
  --gold: #F4C430;
  --maroon: #B11226;

  /* Accents */
  --dark-orange: #D35400;
  --teal: #00897B;
  --navy: #0057B8;
  --black: #000000;

  /* Neutrals */
  --ink: #0c1220;
  --text: #1f2937;
  --text-muted: #6b7280;
  --bg: #f7f9fc;
  --card: #ffffff;
  --border: rgba(12, 18, 32, 0.08);

  /* Effects */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 114, 206, 0.08);
  --shadow-md: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 114, 206, 0.10);
  --shadow-lg: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 114, 206, 0.16);
  --shadow-xl: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 87, 184, 0.22);
  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --radius-md: 16px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --transition: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

  /* Brand gradient */
  --grad-rainbow: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--orange) 0%, var(--gold) 25%, var(--green) 50%, var(--cyan) 75%, var(--blue) 100%);
  --grad-warm: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--orange) 0%, var(--gold) 100%);
  --grad-cool: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--cyan) 100%);
  --grad-fire: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--maroon) 0%, var(--orange) 100%);
  --grad-fresh: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--green) 0%, var(--teal) 100%);
}

* { -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--bg);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: 'Manrope', 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
/*a { color: var(--blue); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--transition); }
 a:hover { color: var(--orange); } */
a { color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--transition); }
a:hover { color: #000000; }

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

/* Color utilities */
.text-orange { color: var(--orange); }
.text-blue { color: var(--blue); }
.text-cyan { color: var(--cyan); }
.text-green { color: var(--green); }
.text-gold { color: var(--gold); }
.text-maroon { color: var(--maroon); }
.text-its-blue { color: var(--blue); }
.text-its-red { color: var(--orange); }
.text-its-gold { color: var(--gold); }
.text-white-70 { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78); }
.text-gradient {
  background: var(--grad-warm);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.text-gradient-cool {
  background: var(--grad-cool);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.text-gradient-diamond {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan), var(--blue), var(--maroon));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVBAR
   ========================================================================== */
.navbar-its {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(22px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(22px);
  padding: 14px 0;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.navbar-its.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
  border-bottom-color: var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  padding: 8px 0;
}
.navbar-its::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--grad-rainbow);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
}
.navbar-its.scrolled::after { opacity: 0.85; }
.navbar-its .nav-link {
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  padding: 8px 16px !important;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 30px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  z-index: 1;
}
.navbar-its .nav-link::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: var(--grad-rainbow);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
  z-index: -1;
  animation: rainbowShift 4s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes rainbowShift {
  0% { background-position: 0% 0; }
  100% { background-position: 200% 0; }
}
.navbar-its .nav-link:hover {
  color: #fff !important;
}
.navbar-its .nav-link:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

/* Plain logo at top-left, no wrapper */
.brand-logo-img {
  height: 70px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.navbar-brand:hover .brand-logo-img { transform: scale(1.04); }

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTONS
   ========================================================================== */
.btn-its-primary {
  background: var(--grad-warm);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.35);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn-its-primary::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: var(--grad-fire);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
}
.btn-its-primary > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.btn-its-primary:hover,
.btn-its-primary:hover * {
  color: #000 !important;
}
.btn-its-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(244, 196, 48, 0.6);
}
.btn-its-primary:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--cyan) 100%);
}

/* Universal rule: every brand/CTA button text becomes black on hover */
.btn:hover,
.btn:hover *,
.btn-its-primary:hover i,
.btn-its-outline:hover i,
.btn-its-gold:hover i { color: #000 !important; }

.btn-its-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 10px 26px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.btn-its-outline:hover,
.btn-its-outline:hover * {
  background: #fff;
  color: #000 !important;
  border-color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.btn-its-gold {
  background: var(--grad-warm);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 12px 30px;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(244, 196, 48, 0.45);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.btn-its-gold:hover,
.btn-its-gold:hover * {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(244, 196, 48, 0.6);
  color: #000 !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--cyan) 100%);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO  — Chicago skyline animation
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #001a3d 0%, #002a5e 35%, #0057B8 75%, #0072CE 100%);
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 90px;
}

/* Star/light particles */
.hero-stars {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 20% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.6), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 60% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.5), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 80% 60%, rgba(255,255,255,0.7), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 40% 70%, rgba(255,255,255,0.5), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 90% 40%, rgba(255,255,255,0.6), transparent),
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 10% 80%, rgba(255,255,255,0.4), transparent);
  background-size: 200px 200px;
  animation: starsTwinkle 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.7;
}
@keyframes starsTwinkle {
  0% { opacity: 0.4; }
  100% { opacity: 0.85; }
}

/* Chicago skyline photo background (responsive) */
.chicago-skyline {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 55%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.chicago-skyline-img {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-position: center bottom;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: cover;
}
/* Smooth fade from hero gradient into the photo */
.chicago-skyline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 35%;
  /* background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy, #0057B8) 0%, rgba(0, 26, 61, 0.6) 50%, transparent 100%); */
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* Subtle warm glow over the skyline to harmonize lights */
.chicago-skyline::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 25% 90%, rgba(244, 196, 48, 0.10), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 75% 95%, rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.10), transparent 50%);
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .chicago-skyline { height: 40%; }
}

/* Lake reflection shimmer */
.lake-shimmer {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(0, 181, 226, 0.15) 50%, rgba(0, 181, 226, 0.25) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}
.lake-shimmer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    transparent 18px,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 18px,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 20px
  );
  animation: shimmerMove 6s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes shimmerMove {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(20px); }
}

/* Color glows behind skyline */
.hero-glow {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero-glow-orange {
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.35) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -100px; right: -100px;
  animation: glowFloat 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-glow-cyan {
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 181, 226, 0.30) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: 30%; left: -100px;
  animation: glowFloat 12s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}
.hero-glow-gold {
  width: 350px; height: 350px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244, 196, 48, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: 50%; right: 30%;
  animation: glowFloat 14s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes glowFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translate(30px, -20px) scale(1.1); }
}

/* Floating clouds */
.hero-cloud {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(20px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-cloud-1 {
  width: 250px; height: 60px;
  top: 25%; left: -100px;
  animation: cloudDrift 60s linear infinite;
}
.hero-cloud-2 {
  width: 180px; height: 50px;
  top: 38%; right: -150px;
  animation: cloudDrift 80s linear infinite reverse;
  animation-delay: -20s;
}
.hero-cloud-3 {
  width: 320px; height: 70px;
  top: 12%; left: 20%;
  animation: cloudDrift 100s linear infinite;
  animation-delay: -40s;
  opacity: 0.6;
}
@keyframes cloudDrift {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(120vw); }
}

/* Plane that flies a randomized curved path toward the skyline */
.hero-plane {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15%;
  left: -60px;
  width: 56px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  z-index: 4;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 14px rgba(0, 181, 226, 0.4));
  animation: planeJourney 22s ease-in-out infinite;
  transform-origin: center;
}
@keyframes planeJourney {
  /* random-feeling curve that descends toward the skyline */
  0%   { left: -8%;  top: 12%; transform: rotate(8deg)   scale(0.85); opacity: 0; }
  6%   { opacity: 1; }
  15%  { left: 14%;  top: 8%;  transform: rotate(-4deg)  scale(0.95); }
  28%  { left: 32%;  top: 22%; transform: rotate(12deg)  scale(1);    }
  42%  { left: 52%;  top: 14%; transform: rotate(-8deg)  scale(1.05); }
  58%  { left: 68%;  top: 28%; transform: rotate(18deg)  scale(1.10); }
  74%  { left: 82%;  top: 48%; transform: rotate(22deg)  scale(1.05); }
  88%  { left: 92%;  top: 62%; transform: rotate(15deg)  scale(0.95); opacity: 0.9; }
  100% { left: 108%; top: 68%; transform: rotate(10deg)  scale(0.85); opacity: 0; }
}
/* faint contrail */
.hero-plane::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 100%;
  top: 50%;
  width: 60px; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4));
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  border-radius: 2px;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 5; }
.hero-visual { position: relative; z-index: 5; }

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}
.badge-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  background: var(--orange);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px var(--orange);
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulseDot {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(1.4); }
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}
.hero-title-accent {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFD86B 0%, #FFAA3D 60%, #FF6B2A 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  font-size: 0.7em;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-top: 10px;
  padding: 4px 4px;
  position: relative;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 14px rgba(255, 170, 61, 0.45));
}
.hero-title-accent::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%; bottom: -2px;
  width: 60%;
  height: 3px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.hero-tagline {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}
.hero-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}
.meta-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.meta-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.meta-pill i { font-size: 17px; color: var(--gold); }
.meta-pill:nth-child(2) i { color: var(--cyan); }

.hero-counters {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  padding-top: 26px;
  margin-top: 10px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}
.counter-item {
  flex: 1 1 140px;
  min-width: 140px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  box-shadow:
    0 10px 26px rgba(0, 26, 61, 0.45),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.counter-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: 0;
  width: 80px; height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(20px);
  opacity: 0.35;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.counter-item:nth-child(1)::before { background: var(--gold); }
.counter-item:nth-child(2)::before { background: var(--cyan); }
.counter-item:nth-child(3)::before { background: var(--orange); }
.counter-item:nth-child(4)::before { background: var(--green); }
.counter-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow:
    0 16px 36px rgba(0, 26, 61, 0.55),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}
.counter-item .counter-num {
  font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, var(--gold) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  line-height: 1;
  position: relative;
}
.counter-item:nth-child(2) .counter-num { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, var(--cyan) 100%); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.counter-item:nth-child(3) .counter-num { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, var(--orange) 100%); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.counter-item:nth-child(4) .counter-num { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, var(--green) 100%); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.counter-item .counter-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-visual { height: 560px; }
.hero-card-stack { position: relative; height: 100%; }
.floating-card {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  animation: floatCard 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 3;
  min-width: 168px;
}
.floating-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.04); }
.floating-card i {
  font-size: 22px;
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.card-1 i { color: var(--gold); background: rgba(244, 196, 48, 0.2); }
.card-2 i { color: var(--cyan); background: rgba(0, 181, 226, 0.2); }
.card-3 i { color: var(--orange); background: rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.2); }
.card-4 i { color: var(--green); background: rgba(52, 168, 83, 0.2); }
.fc-label { font-size: 10px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em; line-height: 1.2; }
.fc-value { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.1; }
/* Four-corner layout — no overlaps */
.card-1 { top: 20px;    right: 10px;  animation-delay: 0s;    }
.card-2 { top: 20px;    left: 10px;   animation-delay: -1.5s; }
.card-3 { bottom: 20px; right: 10px;  animation-delay: -3s;   }
.card-4 { bottom: 20px; left: 10px;   animation-delay: -4.5s; }
@keyframes floatCard {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-12px); }
}
.hero-orb {
  position: absolute;
  width: 220px; height: 220px;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, var(--orange), var(--gold), var(--cyan), var(--blue), var(--orange));
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(70px);
  opacity: 0.28;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: orbSpin 20s linear infinite;
}

/* ===== CHICAGO MONUMENT (centered, fixed) ===== */
.chicago-monument {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 200px;
  height: 320px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter:
    drop-shadow(0 0 30px rgba(0, 181, 226, 0.45))
    drop-shadow(0 0 60px rgba(244, 196, 48, 0.20));
}
.chicago-monument svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}
.monument-light {
  fill: var(--gold);
  animation: monumentLight 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.monument-light.l2 { animation-delay: -0.6s; fill: var(--cyan); }
.monument-light.l3 { animation-delay: -1.2s; fill: var(--orange); }
.monument-light.l4 { animation-delay: -1.8s; }
.monument-light.l5 { animation-delay: -0.3s; fill: var(--green); }
.monument-light.l6 { animation-delay: -1.5s; fill: var(--cyan); }
@keyframes monumentLight {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.4; }
  50% { opacity: 1; }
}
.monument-glow {
  fill: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.6;
  animation: monumentGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes monumentGlow {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.3; transform: scale(1); transform-origin: center; }
  50% { opacity: 0.8; }
}
.monument-label {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -6px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(244, 196, 48, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}
@keyframes orbSpin {
  from { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg); }
  to   { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg); }
}

.hero-scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 30px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 24px; height: 40px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  border-radius: 12px;
  z-index: 5;
}
.hero-scroll span {
  display: block;
  width: 4px; height: 8px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin: 6px auto;
  animation: scrollDot 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollDot {
  0% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: translateY(16px); opacity: 0; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTIONS — common
   ========================================================================== */
.section { padding: 110px 0; position: relative; }
.section-about {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: #fff;
  position: relative;
}
.section-about::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--grad-rainbow);
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--orange);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.10), rgba(244, 196, 48, 0.06));
  border: 1px solid rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.18);
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  width: 16px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--orange);
}
.eyebrow-light {
  color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(244, 196, 48, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(244, 196, 48, 0.3);
}
.eyebrow-light::before { background: var(--gold); }
.eyebrow-blue {
  color: var(--blue);
  background: rgba(0, 114, 206, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(0, 114, 206, 0.2);
}
.eyebrow-blue::before { background: var(--blue); }
.eyebrow-green {
  color: var(--green);
  background: rgba(52, 168, 83, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(52, 168, 83, 0.2);
}
.eyebrow-green::before { background: var(--green); }

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.section-lede {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 720px;
}

/* Sponsor count chip */
.sponsor-count-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: var(--grad-warm);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-left: 12px;
  vertical-align: middle;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.3);
}
.sponsor-count-chip i { font-size: 14px; }
.sponsor-count-chip.chip-blue { background: var(--grad-cool); box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 114, 206, 0.3); }
.sponsor-count-chip.chip-green { background: var(--grad-fresh); box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(52, 168, 83, 0.3); }
.sponsor-count-chip.chip-gold { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--orange)); }

/* ==========================================================================
   HIGHLIGHTS
   ========================================================================== */
.section-highlights { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, #f0f5fc 100%); }
.highlight-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.highlight-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.highlight-card:nth-child(6n+1)::before { background: var(--grad-warm); }
.highlight-card:nth-child(6n+2)::before { background: var(--grad-cool); }
.highlight-card:nth-child(6n+3)::before { background: var(--grad-fresh); }
.highlight-card:nth-child(6n+4)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), var(--blue)); }
.highlight-card:nth-child(6n+5)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--maroon), var(--orange)); }
.highlight-card:nth-child(6n)::before   { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--green)); }

.highlight-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow:
    0 -8px 30px rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.18),
    8px 0 30px rgba(244, 196, 48, 0.18),
    0 8px 30px rgba(52, 168, 83, 0.18),
    -8px 0 30px rgba(0, 114, 206, 0.18),
    0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);
}
.highlight-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.hc-icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.col-md-6:nth-child(6n+1) .hc-icon { background: rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.10); color: var(--orange); }
.col-md-6:nth-child(6n+2) .hc-icon { background: rgba(0, 114, 206, 0.10); color: var(--blue); }
.col-md-6:nth-child(6n+3) .hc-icon { background: rgba(52, 168, 83, 0.10); color: var(--green); }
.col-md-6:nth-child(6n+4) .hc-icon { background: rgba(0, 181, 226, 0.10); color: var(--cyan); }
.col-md-6:nth-child(6n+5) .hc-icon { background: rgba(177, 18, 38, 0.10); color: var(--maroon); }
.col-md-6:nth-child(6n) .hc-icon   { background: rgba(244, 196, 48, 0.15); color: var(--dark-orange); }

.highlight-card:hover .hc-icon {
  transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.08);
  color: #fff;
}
.col-md-6:nth-child(6n+1) .highlight-card:hover .hc-icon { background: var(--grad-warm); }
.col-md-6:nth-child(6n+2) .highlight-card:hover .hc-icon { background: var(--grad-cool); }
.col-md-6:nth-child(6n+3) .highlight-card:hover .hc-icon { background: var(--grad-fresh); }
.col-md-6:nth-child(6n+4) .highlight-card:hover .hc-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan), var(--blue)); }
.col-md-6:nth-child(6n+5) .highlight-card:hover .hc-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--maroon), var(--orange)); }
.col-md-6:nth-child(6n) .highlight-card:hover .hc-icon   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--orange)); }

.hc-title { font-size: 1.35rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.hc-desc { color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 0; }
.hc-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 32px; right: 32px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translate(-10px, 10px);
  color: var(--orange);
  font-size: 22px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.highlight-card:hover .hc-arrow { opacity: 1; transform: translate(0, 0); }

/* ==========================================================================
   ELITE
   ========================================================================== */
.section-elite {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #001a3d 0%, var(--navy) 50%, var(--blue) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.section-elite::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at top right, rgba(0, 181, 226, 0.20), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at bottom left, rgba(244, 196, 48, 0.10), transparent 55%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.section-elite::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 20% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.4), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 60% 70%, rgba(255,255,255,0.3), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 80% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.4), transparent);
  background-size: 200px 200px;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.section-elite > .container { position: relative; }

.benefit-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 26px;
  height: 100%;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.benefit-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.benefit-card:nth-child(4n+1)::after { background: var(--grad-warm); }
.benefit-card:nth-child(4n+2)::after { background: var(--grad-cool); }
.benefit-card:nth-child(4n+3)::after { background: var(--grad-fresh); }
.benefit-card:nth-child(4n)::after   { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--maroon), var(--orange)); }

.benefit-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}
.benefit-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(0); }
/* Multi-color border on hover only */
.benefit-card {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.benefit-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--orange), var(--gold), var(--green), var(--cyan), var(--blue), var(--maroon));
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  -webkit-mask:
    linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box,
    linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
          mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
  animation: borderShift 4s linear infinite;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.benefit-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
@keyframes borderShift {
  0% { background-position: 0% 0%; }
  100% { background-position: 200% 200%; }
}

.bc-icon-wrap {
  width: 60px; height: 60px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 26px;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.benefit-card:nth-child(4n+1) .bc-icon-wrap { background: var(--grad-warm); }
.benefit-card:nth-child(4n+2) .bc-icon-wrap { background: var(--grad-cool); }
.benefit-card:nth-child(4n+3) .bc-icon-wrap { background: var(--grad-fresh); }
.benefit-card:nth-child(4n) .bc-icon-wrap   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--maroon), var(--orange)); }
.benefit-card:hover .bc-icon-wrap { transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.08); }

.benefit-card h4 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.bc-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.bc-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.bc-list i { color: var(--gold); margin-top: 3px; flex-shrink: 0; }

.elite-cta-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(244, 196, 48, 0.18) 0%, rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.18) 50%, rgba(177, 18, 38, 0.15) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(244, 196, 48, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.elite-cta-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244, 196, 48, 0.4), transparent);
  top: -150px; right: -50px;
  filter: blur(40px);
}
.elite-cta-card > * { position: relative; }
.elite-price {
  font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--orange) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  line-height: 1;
}

.elite-sponsor-card {
  display: block;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  height: 100%;
}
.elite-sponsor-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(244, 196, 48, 0.2);
}
.elite-sponsor-card img {
  max-height: 60px;
  max-width: 80%;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
}
.elite-sponsor-card:hover img { opacity: 1; }
.es-name { color: #fff; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.es-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); font-size: 12px; margin: 0; }

/* ==========================================================================
   DIAMOND
   ========================================================================== */
.section-diamond {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f0f5fc 0%, #fff 100%);
  position: relative;
}
.diamond-card {
  display: block;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  height: 100%;
  color: inherit;
}
.diamond-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), var(--blue), var(--maroon));
}
.diamond-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  color: inherit;
  border-color: var(--cyan);
}
.diamond-featured {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, #f0f8ff 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 181, 226, 0.25);
  padding: 50px;
}
.diamond-shine {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -100%;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(0, 181, 226, 0.12), transparent);
  transition: left 0.8s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.diamond-card:hover .diamond-shine { left: 100%; }
.diamond-logo {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px;
  min-height: 140px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.diamond-card:hover .diamond-logo { transform: scale(1.04); }
.diamond-logo img { max-height: 100px; max-width: 100%; object-fit: contain; }
.diamond-name {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.diamond-featured .diamond-name { font-size: 2.2rem; }
.diamond-meta {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.diamond-desc {
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.diamond-link {
  color: var(--orange);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: gap var(--transition);
}
.diamond-card:hover .diamond-link { gap: 12px; color: var(--maroon); }

.tier-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.tier-diamond {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan), var(--blue));
  color: #fff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SPONSORS (Grand/Platinum)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-sponsors {
  background: #fff;
  position: relative;
}
.section-sponsors::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 50%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244, 196, 48, 0.06), transparent 70%);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.sponsor-tier-block { margin-bottom: 50px; position: relative; }
.tier-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.tier-line {
  flex: 0 0 80px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--border), transparent);
}
.tier-heading {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.tier-heading.heading-grand { color: var(--dark-orange); }
.tier-heading.heading-platinum { color: var(--blue); }
.tier-heading.heading-grand::before { content: '\F586'; font-family: 'bootstrap-icons'; color: var(--gold); font-size: 22px; }
.tier-heading.heading-platinum::before { content: '\F4B0'; font-family: 'bootstrap-icons'; color: var(--cyan); font-size: 22px; }

.sponsor-card {
  display: block;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  color: inherit;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 3px solid transparent;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(#fff, #fff),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #B11226, #D35400, #F26522, #F4C430, #2E8B57, #00897B, #0057B8, #0072CE);
  background-origin: border-box;
  background-clip: padding-box, border-box;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}
.sponsor-card:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03);
  color: inherit;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);
}

.sc-logo {
  height: 90px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.sc-logo img {
  max-height: 70px;
  max-width: 80%;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.sponsor-card:hover .sc-logo img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.sc-body h4, .sc-body h5 {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  transition: color var(--transition);
  color: var(--ink);
}
.sponsor-card:hover .sc-body h4,
.sponsor-card:hover .sc-body h5 {
  color: var(--orange);
}
.sc-body p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 13px;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.sponsor-grand {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(#fff8ec, #fff),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #B11226, #D35400, #F26522, #F4C430);
}
.sponsor-platinum {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(#fff, #fff),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #0057B8, #0072CE, #00B5E2, #00897B);
}

/* Become a Sponsor CTA */
.become-sponsor-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--cyan) 50%, var(--green) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px;
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 40px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 114, 206, 0.25);
}
.become-sponsor-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 300px; height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244, 196, 48, 0.35), transparent);
  top: -100px; right: -50px;
  filter: blur(40px);
}
.become-sponsor-cta > * { position: relative; }
.become-sponsor-cta h3 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.become-sponsor-cta p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* Panel 7th center */
.panel-center-7 {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* Elite deadline banner */
.elite-deadline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--maroon), var(--orange));
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color:#ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(177, 18, 38, 0.35);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  animation: deadlinePulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes deadlinePulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(177, 18, 38, 0.35); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(244, 196, 48, 0.55); }
}
.elite-deadline i {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--gold);
  animation: bellRing 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes bellRing {
  0%, 50%, 100% { transform: rotate(0); }
  10%, 30% { transform: rotate(-15deg); }
  20% { transform: rotate(15deg); }
}

/* Elite section "NEW THIS YEAR" badge */
.new-this-year-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--orange));
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(244, 196, 48, 0.45);
}
.new-this-year-badge::before {
  content: '✦';
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* Section spacing - tighter */
.section { padding: 55px 0; }
.section-about { padding: 45px 0; }

/* SECTION DIVIDERS */
.section-divider {
  height: 4px;
  margin: 0;
  border: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--orange) 18%, var(--gold) 35%, var(--green) 50%, var(--cyan) 65%, var(--blue) 82%, transparent 100%);
  position: relative;
  opacity: 0.55;
}
.section-divider::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 14px; height: 14px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 3px solid var(--orange);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.15);
}
.section-divider.divider-dark { opacity: 0.35; }
.section-divider.divider-dark::before {
  background: var(--ink);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(244, 196, 48, 0.18);
}

/* PER-SECTION DECORATIVE ANIMATIONS */
.section { overflow: hidden; }
.section-deco {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  font-size: 64px;
  opacity: 0.07;
  color: var(--blue);
  z-index: 0;
}
.section-deco i { display: block; }
.section-deco.deco-tl { top: 30px; left: 24px; }
.section-deco.deco-tr { top: 40px; right: 24px; }
.section-deco.deco-bl { bottom: 30px; left: 32px; }
.section-deco.deco-br { bottom: 30px; right: 30px; }
.deco-float { animation: decoFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite; }
.deco-spin { animation: decoSpin 24s linear infinite; }
.deco-pulse { animation: decoPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite; }
.deco-fly { animation: decoFly 16s linear infinite; }
@keyframes decoFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(-5deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-22px) rotate(5deg); }
}
@keyframes decoSpin {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}
@keyframes decoPulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.07; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.14; }
}
@keyframes decoFly {
  0% { transform: translateX(0) translateY(0) rotate(-15deg); }
  50% { transform: translateX(40px) translateY(-30px) rotate(-5deg); }
  100% { transform: translateX(0) translateY(0) rotate(-15deg); }
}
.section-about .section-deco { color: var(--orange); }
.section-highlights .section-deco { color: var(--green); }
.section-elite .section-deco { color: var(--gold); opacity: 0.10; }
.section-diamond .section-deco { color: var(--cyan); }
.section-sponsors .section-deco { color: var(--blue); }
.section-panels .section-deco { color: var(--maroon); }
.section-videos .section-deco { color: var(--orange); }
.section-venue .section-deco { color: var(--green); }
.section-contact .section-deco { color: var(--blue); }

/* Power Sessions floating card (4th hero card) */
.floating-card.card-4 {
  bottom: 240px;
  left: 100px;
  animation-delay: -3s;
}
.floating-card.card-4 i { color: var(--green); background: rgba(52, 168, 83, 0.2); }
.hero-visual { height: 540px; }

/* Hurry-up banner inside Elite CTA card */
.hurry-up-banner {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  color: var(--maroon);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(177, 18, 38, 0.30);
  animation: hurryPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hurry-up-banner i {
  color: var(--maroon);
  animation: bellRing 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes hurryPulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.03); }
}

.logo-fallback {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue);
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  padding: 12px;
  width: 100%;
}
.diamond-fallback { font-size: 18px; color: var(--blue); }

/* ==========================================================================
   PANELS
   ========================================================================== */
.section-panels { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f0f5fc 0%, #fff 100%); }
.panel-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.panel-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50px; right: -50px;
  width: 150px; height: 150px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
  filter: blur(20px);
}
.col-md-6:nth-child(7n+1) .panel-card::before { background: rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.25); }
.col-md-6:nth-child(7n+2) .panel-card::before { background: rgba(0, 114, 206, 0.25); }
.col-md-6:nth-child(7n+3) .panel-card::before { background: rgba(52, 168, 83, 0.25); }
.col-md-6:nth-child(7n+4) .panel-card::before { background: rgba(0, 181, 226, 0.25); }
.col-md-6:nth-child(7n+5) .panel-card::before { background: rgba(177, 18, 38, 0.25); }
.col-md-6:nth-child(7n+6) .panel-card::before { background: rgba(244, 196, 48, 0.25); }
.col-md-6:nth-child(7n) .panel-card::before   { background: rgba(0, 137, 123, 0.25); }

.panel-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.panel-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.panel-num {
  font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--orange) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  opacity: 0.9;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.panel-card:hover .panel-num { transform: scale(1.1); }

.panel-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.panel-card:hover .panel-title { color: var(--blue); }

.panel-desc {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.panel-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.speaker-stack { display: flex; }
.speaker-avatar {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border: 2px solid #fff;
  margin-left: -8px;
}
.speaker-avatar:nth-child(1) { background: var(--blue); }
.speaker-avatar:nth-child(2) { background: var(--green); }
.speaker-avatar:nth-child(3) { background: var(--orange); }
.speaker-avatar:first-child { margin-left: 0; }
.panel-tag {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.panel-card .panel-tag {
  background: rgba(0, 114, 206, 0.10);
  color: var(--blue);
}
.col-md-6:nth-child(7n+1) .panel-tag { background: rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.10); color: var(--orange); }
.col-md-6:nth-child(7n+3) .panel-tag { background: rgba(52, 168, 83, 0.10); color: var(--green); }
.col-md-6:nth-child(7n+5) .panel-tag { background: rgba(177, 18, 38, 0.10); color: var(--maroon); }

/* ==========================================================================
   LEARNING TRACKS
   ========================================================================== */
.section-learning { background: #fff; padding: 60px 0; }
.track-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px 24px;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
}
.track-leaders {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 114, 206, 0.20) 0%, rgba(0, 87, 184, 0.10) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(0, 181, 226, 0.3);
}
.track-builders {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.20) 0%, rgba(177, 18, 38, 0.10) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(244, 196, 48, 0.3);
}
.track-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 160px; height: 160px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  top: -80px; right: -40px;
  filter: blur(30px);
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.track-leaders::before { background: rgba(0, 181, 226, 0.5); }
.track-builders::before { background: rgba(244, 196, 48, 0.5); }
.track-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(244, 196, 48, 0.5);
}
.track-leaders:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 114, 206, 0.30) 0%, rgba(0, 87, 184, 0.18) 100%); }
.track-builders:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.30) 0%, rgba(177, 18, 38, 0.18) 100%); }

.track-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  position: relative;
}
.track-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  color: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.track-leaders .track-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan), var(--blue)); }
.track-builders .track-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--orange)); }
.track-label {
  font-size: 9px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  opacity: 0.75;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.track-header h3 { color: #fff; margin: 0; font-size: 1.15rem; }
.track-modules { position: relative; }
.module-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.module-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.module-item:hover { padding-left: 6px; color: var(--gold); }
.module-item i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 14px; transition: transform var(--transition); }
.track-leaders .module-item i { color: var(--cyan); }
.module-item:hover i { transform: scale(1.2); }

/* ==========================================================================
   VIDEOS
   ========================================================================== */
.section-videos {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, #f0f5fc 100%);
  padding: 90px 0;
}
.video-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  height: 100%;
}
.video-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.video-thumb {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.video-thumb img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s;
}
.video-card:hover .video-thumb img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.video-thumb::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(0,0,0,0.3));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
}
.video-card:hover .video-thumb::after { opacity: 1; }
.play-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  background: var(--grad-warm);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 26px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.55);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  z-index: 2;
}
.video-card:hover .play-btn {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.15);
}
.video-body { padding: 22px; }
.video-body h5 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.video-body p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 14px; margin: 0; }

.video-modal {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 10000;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.video-modal.active { display: flex; }
.video-modal-content { position: relative; width: 90%; max-width: 1000px; }
.video-modal-iframe { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; }
.video-modal-iframe iframe { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; }
.video-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: -50px; right: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #fff;
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VENUE
   ========================================================================== */
.section-venue { background: #fff; padding: 90px 0; }
.venue-shell {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  background: #fff;
}
.venue-info {
  padding: 50px 45px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #001a3d 0%, var(--navy) 60%, var(--blue) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.venue-info::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 300px; height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244, 196, 48, 0.2), transparent);
  top: -100px; right: -50px;
  filter: blur(40px);
}
.venue-info > * { position: relative; }
.venue-info .eyebrow { color: var(--gold); background: rgba(244, 196, 48, 0.15); border-color: rgba(244, 196, 48, 0.3); }
.venue-info .eyebrow::before { background: var(--gold); }
.venue-info .section-title { color: #fff; font-size: 2.4rem; }
.venue-detail {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.venue-detail:hover { transform: translateX(6px); }
.venue-detail i {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.venue-detail:nth-child(2) i { background: rgba(244, 196, 48, 0.18); color: var(--gold); }
.venue-detail:nth-child(3) i { background: rgba(0, 181, 226, 0.18); color: var(--cyan); }
.venue-detail:nth-child(4) i { background: rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.18); color: var(--orange); }
.venue-detail:nth-child(5) i { background: rgba(52, 168, 83, 0.18); color: var(--green); }
.venue-detail:hover i { transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.08); }
.vd-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.vd-value { color: #fff; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.4; }
.venue-map iframe { display: block; }

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT
   ========================================================================== */
.section-contact {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, #f0f5fc 100%);
  padding: 90px 0;
  position: relative;
}
.contact-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 50px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 5px;
  background: var(--grad-rainbow);
}
.form-its {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 13px 16px;
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  background: #fafbfd;
}
.form-its:focus {
  border-color: var(--blue);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0, 114, 206, 0.10);
}
.form-label {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.success-icon {
  width: 80px; height: 80px;
  background: var(--grad-fresh);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 40px;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 auto;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(52, 168, 83, 0.4);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.footer-its {
  background: #0c1220;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  padding: 70px 0 30px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.footer-its::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--grad-rainbow);
}
.footer-tagline { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
.footer-social a {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.footer-social a:nth-child(1):hover { background: var(--blue); color: #fff; }
.footer-social a:nth-child(2):hover { background: var(--cyan); color: #fff; }
.footer-social a:nth-child(3):hover { background: var(--blue); color: #fff; }
.footer-social a:nth-child(4):hover { background: var(--maroon); color: #fff; }
.footer-social a:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }

.footer-heading {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}
.footer-heading::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 30px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--orange);
}
.footer-links { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.footer-links li { margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 14px; }
.footer-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
  padding-left: 6px;
}
.footer-divider {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  margin: 40px 0 24px;
}
.footer-copy { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5); }
.footer-mini-link {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  font-size: 13px;
  margin-left: 20px;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.footer-mini-link:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* ==========================================================================
   ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================================== */
[data-anim] {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}
[data-anim].is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-section { padding-top: 110px; padding-bottom: 60px; min-height: auto; }
  .chicago-skyline { height: 180px; }
  .section { padding: 70px 0; }
  .contact-card { padding: 30px 24px; }
  .venue-info { padding: 35px 28px; }
  .diamond-card, .diamond-featured { padding: 28px; }
  .diamond-card .row > div { margin-bottom: 20px; }
  .hero-counters { gap: 25px; }
  .counter-item .counter-num { font-size: 1.8rem; }
  .navbar-its .nav-link::after { display: none; }
  .sponsor-count-chip { display: inline-flex; margin-left: 0; margin-top: 8px; }
}
@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .hero-title { font-size: 2.2rem; }
  .hero-tagline { font-size: 1rem; }
  .section-title { font-size: 1.8rem; }
  .elite-cta-card { padding: 26px; }
  .elite-price { font-size: 2.2rem; }
  .track-card { padding: 28px 22px; }
  .footer-mini-link { display: block; margin: 6px 0 0 0; }
  .chicago-skyline { height: 120px; }
}