/* ============================================================
   MININGTHON 2026 — ELITE STYLESHEET
   File        : styles.css
   Description : Global styles for all pages — variables, reset,
                 navbar, hero, sections, cards, forms, footer,
                 animations, and responsive breakpoints.
   Author      : NODESIO CORP PRIVATE LIMITED
   Last Updated: 2026
   ============================================================ */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Inter:wght@400;500;600&display=swap');

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

:root {
  /* ── Coal Mining Color Palette ── */
  --black:         #54000C;   /* dark red - main brand color */
  --black-soft:    #6d0010;   /* slightly lighter dark red */
  --black-card:    #5a0010;   /* dark red for cards */
  --coal:          #7a0014;   /* medium dark red */
  --coal-light:    #8d0018;   /* lighter dark red */
  --yellow:        #f5b700;   /* industrial yellow — unchanged */
  --yellow-dark:   #d9a200;
  --yellow-light:  #fff8e1;
  --yellow-glow:   rgba(245,183,0,0.15);
  --gray:          #6b7280;
  --gray-light:    #f7f8fa;
  --gray-mid:      #e5e7eb;
  --steel:         #4b5563;   /* steel gray — unchanged */
  --white:         #ffffff;
  --red:           #ef4444;
  --green:         #22c55e;

  --shadow-xs:     0 1px 4px rgba(13,17,23,0.08);
  --shadow-sm:     0 2px 10px rgba(13,17,23,0.1);
  --shadow:        0 4px 24px rgba(13,17,23,0.12);
  --shadow-md:     0 8px 36px rgba(13,17,23,0.16);
  --shadow-lg:     0 16px 60px rgba(13,17,23,0.22);
  --shadow-xl:     0 24px 80px rgba(13,17,23,0.28);
  --shadow-yellow: 0 8px 32px rgba(245,183,0,0.28);

  --radius-xs:  6px;
  --radius-sm:  10px;
  --radius:     16px;
  --radius-lg:  22px;
  --radius-xl:  32px;

  --ease:        cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --ease-out:    cubic-bezier(0, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  --t:           0.28s;
  --t-slow:      0.5s;

  --nav-h: 68px;
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }

body {
  font-family: 'Inter', 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--black-soft);
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

h1,h2,h3,h4,h5 { font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; line-height: 1.15; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; }

::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 5px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--gray-light); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--yellow); border-radius: 3px; }
::selection { background: var(--yellow); color: var(--black); }

/* ============================================================
   TICKER
   ============================================================ */
.ticker-bar {
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 9px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--yellow);
}

.ticker-inner {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 64px;
  animation: ticker-scroll 32s linear infinite;
}

.ticker-inner span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
}

.ticker-inner span i { color: var(--yellow); }

@keyframes ticker-scroll {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ============================================================
   NAVBAR
   ============================================================ */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  height: var(--nav-h);
  background: var(--white);
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  transition: background 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(40px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(40px) saturate(180%);
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(84,0,12,0.06);
}

.nav-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 28px;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

/* Right-side group: links + register (default state) */
.nav-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.nav-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--black) !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 1;
}

.navbar.scrolled .nav-logo {
  color: var(--black) !important;
}

.nav-logo span { 
  color: var(--yellow) !important; 
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 0 -0.40em;
  display: inline;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.logo-icon {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  background: var(--black-soft);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(13,17,23,0.3);
  transition: transform var(--t) var(--ease-spring);
}

.nav-logo:hover .logo-icon { transform: rotate(-10deg) scale(1.08); }

/* Default: links on the right side */
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  background: transparent;
}

/* On scroll: move to center with glass effect */
.navbar.scrolled .nav-links {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  backdrop-filter: blur(40px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(40px) saturate(180%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(84,0,12,0.06);
}

.nav-links a {
  padding: 7px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--steel);
  transition: color var(--t) var(--ease), background var(--t) var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
}

.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 3px; left: 50%; right: 50%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: left var(--t) var(--ease), right var(--t) var(--ease);
}

.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--black); }
.nav-links a:hover::after,
.nav-links a.active::after { left: 12px; right: 12px; }
.nav-links a.active { color: var(--black); font-weight: 600; }

.nav-cta {
  background: var(--black-soft) !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
  padding: 9px 22px !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(13,17,23,0.25);
  transition: all var(--t) var(--ease) !important;
}

.nav-cta::after { display: none !important; }

.nav-cta:hover {
  background: var(--yellow) !important;
  color: var(--black) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-yellow) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: background var(--t) var(--ease);
}

.hamburger:hover { background: var(--gray-light); }

.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--black);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--t) var(--ease);
}

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

/* ============================================================
   BUTTONS
   ============================================================ */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--t) var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: 0.1px;
}

.btn-lg { padding: 14px 32px; font-size: 0.95rem; }

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--black);
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(245,183,0,0.38);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--yellow-dark);
  border-color: var(--yellow-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(245,183,0,0.48);
}

.btn-dark {
  background: var(--black-soft);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--black-soft);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(13,17,23,0.25);
}

.btn-dark:hover {
  background: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--black);
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-yellow);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--black-soft);
  border-color: var(--gray-mid);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--black);
  color: var(--black);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: var(--black);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--black);
  border-color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ============================================================
   LAYOUT
   ============================================================ */
.section     { padding: 96px 28px; background: var(--gray-light); }
.section-sm  { padding: 64px 28px; }
.section-alt { background: var(--white); }

/* Inner pages: all sections white background */
.page-hero ~ .section,
.page-hero ~ .section-alt {
  background: var(--white);
}

.container { max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; }

.section-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 64px; }

.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--black);
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.section-header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.2vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--black-soft);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.section-header p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 28px; }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 28px; }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 24px; }

/* ============================================================
   HERO
   ============================================================ */
.hero {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + 60px) 28px 80px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

/* Subtle background pattern */
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: 0;
  width: 55%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 40%, rgba(245,183,0,0.06) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 72px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-left { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--yellow-light);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(245,183,0,0.4);
  color: var(--black-soft);
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  width: fit-content;
}

.hero-badge .dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  background: var(--green);
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: pulse-dot 1.8s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0%,100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34,197,94,0.4); }
  50%      { opacity: 0.7; transform: scale(0.85); box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(34,197,94,0); }
}

.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 4.8vw, 4.4rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: -2.5px;
  color: var(--black);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero h1 span {
  color: var(--yellow-dark);
  position: relative;
}

.hero h1 span::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2px; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-radius: 2px;
  opacity: 0.4;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.hero-org {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-org strong { color: var(--black-soft); font-weight: 700; }
.hero-org .sep   { color: var(--gray-mid); font-weight: 300; }

.hero-org-logo {
  height: 100px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.hero-btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

/* Social proof */
.hero-trust {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.trust-avatars {
  display: flex;
}

.trust-avatars img {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--white);
  margin-left: -8px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.trust-avatars img:first-child { margin-left: 0; }

.hero-trust span {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--gray);
}

.hero-trust strong { color: var(--black-soft); }

/* Stats row */
.hero-stats-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
}

.hero-stat-item { flex: 1; }

.hero-stat-item .stat-num {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--black);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.hero-stat-item .stat-lbl {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.hero-stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 36px;
  background: var(--gray-mid);
  margin: 0 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Right: image collage */
.hero-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.hero-img-main {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
}

.hero-img-main img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease);
}

.hero-img-main:hover img { transform: scale(1.03); }

.hero-float-card {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(84,0,12,0.16);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  animation: float-card 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes float-card {
  0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-6px); }
}

.hero-float-prize {
  bottom: 20px; left: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  animation-delay: 0s;
}

.hero-float-prize .hfc-icon { font-size: 1.8rem; line-height: 1; }
.hero-float-prize .hfc-icon i { color: var(--yellow-dark); }

.hero-float-prize .hfc-val {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--black);
  line-height: 1;
}

.hero-float-prize .hfc-lbl {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  margin-top: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.hero-float-countdown {
  top: 20px; right: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 148px;
  animation-delay: 2s;
}

.hero-float-countdown .hfc-label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.hero-float-countdown .hfc-label i { color: var(--yellow-dark); }

.hero-float-countdown .hfc-timer {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--black);
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.hero-float-countdown .hfc-timer em {
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-right: 5px;
}

.hero-float-countdown .hfc-deadline {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--gray);
}

.hero-img-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
}

.hero-mini-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.hero-mini-card img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease);
}

.hero-mini-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.07); }

.hero-mini-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(84,0,12,0.7) 0%, transparent 55%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 12px 14px;
}

.hero-mini-overlay span {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

/* ============================================================
   STATS STRIP
   ============================================================ */
.stats-strip { background: var(--black-soft); padding: 0; }

.stats-strip-inner {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr);
}

.stat-item {
  padding: 44px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  transition: background var(--t) var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stat-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 50%; right: 50%;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  transition: left var(--t) var(--ease), right var(--t) var(--ease);
}

.stat-item:hover::before { left: 0; right: 0; }
.stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-item:hover { background: rgba(245,183,0,0.05); }

.stat-item .icon { font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 10px; display: block; color: var(--yellow); opacity: 0.8; }
.stat-item .num {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--yellow);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: block;
}
.stat-item .lbl { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; }

/* ============================================================
   SPONSORS STRIP
   ============================================================ */
.sponsors-strip {
  padding: 56px 28px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
}

.sponsors-label {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gray);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.sponsors-logos {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.sponsor-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 24px 56px;
  transition: var(--t) var(--ease);
}

.sponsor-item:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }

.sponsor-logo {
  height: 150px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 200px;
  object-fit: contain;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sponsor-info { text-align: left; }
.sponsor-name { font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--black); }
.sponsor-sub  { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--gray); margin-top: 2px; }

.sponsor-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 80px;
  background: var(--gray-mid);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   WHY MININGTHON
   ============================================================ */
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.why-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-mid);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 32px 32px;
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}

/* Subtle gradient wash on hover */
.why-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(245,183,0,0.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Top accent bar */
.why-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--yellow), var(--yellow-dark));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
  border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0;
}

.why-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(245,183,0,0.45);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(13,17,23,0.12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(245,183,0,0.15);
}

.why-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.why-card:hover::after  { opacity: 1; }

/* Card number badge */
.why-card .why-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px; right: 24px;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  line-height: 1;
  opacity: 0.35;
  transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease), color 0.3s var(--ease);
  user-select: none;
}

.why-card:hover .why-num {
  opacity: 0.55;
  color: var(--yellow);
}

.why-icon {
  width: 58px; height: 58px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--yellow-light), #fff3c4);
  border: 2px solid rgba(245,183,0,0.25);
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: var(--yellow-dark);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-spring);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(245,183,0,0.18);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.why-card:hover .why-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--yellow), var(--yellow-dark));
  color: var(--black);
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(-6deg);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(245,183,0,0.38);
}

.why-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--black-soft);
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.why-card p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.75;
  flex: 1;
}

/* Bottom divider line that grows on hover */
.why-card .why-card-line {
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--yellow), transparent);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-top: 22px;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.why-card:hover .why-card-line { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 72px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-img-wrap { position: relative; }

.about-img-wrap .main-img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

.about-img-wrap .main-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease);
}

.about-img-wrap:hover .main-img img { transform: scale(1.04); }

.about-img-wrap .accent-img {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -24px; right: -24px;
  width: 180px; height: 140px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 4px solid var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  z-index: 2;
}

.about-img-wrap .accent-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

.about-img-wrap .exp-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -16px; left: -16px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--black);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-yellow);
  z-index: 3;
}

.about-img-wrap .exp-badge .num { font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 900; line-height: 1; }
.about-img-wrap .exp-badge .txt { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }

.about-text h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.8vw, 2.4rem); font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 18px; letter-spacing: -0.5px; }
.about-text p  { color: var(--gray); margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.75; }

.about-features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 24px 0 28px;
}

.about-feature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--steel);
}

.about-feature .check {
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--black);
}

.about-logos {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
}

.about-logos .label { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--gray); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }

.org-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: none;
  transition: all var(--t) var(--ease);
}

.org-badge:hover { border-color: transparent; box-shadow: none; transform: translateY(-1px); }

.org-logo {
  width: 120px; height: 100px;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 6px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   THEMES
   ============================================================ */
.theme-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
  transition: all var(--t-slow) var(--ease);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.theme-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: var(--yellow);
}

.theme-img { height: 200px; overflow: hidden; position: relative; }

.theme-img img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease);
}

.theme-card:hover .theme-img img { transform: scale(1.1); }

.theme-img-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(84,0,12,0.55) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.theme-body { padding: 26px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }

.theme-icon {
  width: 50px; height: 50px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(245,183,0,0.3);
  transition: all var(--t) var(--ease-spring);
  color: var(--black);
}

.theme-card:hover .theme-icon { transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.12); }

.theme-body h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; letter-spacing: -0.2px; }
.theme-body p  { font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.7; flex: 1; }

.theme-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin-top: 16px; }

.theme-tag {
  background: var(--gray-light);
  color: var(--steel);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
  transition: all var(--t) var(--ease);
}

.theme-card:hover .theme-tag { background: var(--yellow-glow); border-color: rgba(245,183,0,0.35); color: var(--black-soft); }

/* ============================================================
   PRIZES TEASER (light section)
   ============================================================ */
.prizes-teaser {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 96px 28px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
}

.prizes-teaser::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245,183,0,0.12) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.prizes-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.prize-teaser-card {
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 280px;
  min-width: 200px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
  background: var(--gray-light);
  transition: all var(--t) var(--ease);
  position: relative;
}

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

.gold-t {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--white) 0%, var(--yellow-light) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(245,183,0,0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(245,183,0,0.15), var(--shadow-md);
  padding-top: 52px;
}

.silver-t, .bronze-t {
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.pt-crown {
  position: absolute;
  top: -18px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--black);
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(245,183,0,0.5);
}

.pt-rank {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--steel);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.gold-t .pt-rank { color: var(--yellow-dark); }

.pt-amount {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--black-soft);
  letter-spacing: -1.5px;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.gold-t .pt-amount { color: var(--yellow-dark); }

.pt-label { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--steel); }

.prizes-extras-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 28px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.pe-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--steel);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.pe-item i { color: var(--yellow); }

/* ============================================================
   TIMELINE
   ============================================================ */
.timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--yellow) 0%, var(--gray-mid) 100%);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.timeline-item {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding-right: calc(50% + 36px);
  margin-bottom: 44px;
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
  justify-content: flex-start;
  padding-right: 0;
  padding-left: calc(50% + 36px);
}

.timeline-dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%; top: 22px;
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  border: 3px solid var(--white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(245,183,0,0.2);
  z-index: 1;
  transition: transform var(--t) var(--ease-spring);
}

.timeline-item:hover .timeline-dot { transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.4); }

.timeline-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 22px 26px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  max-width: 340px;
  width: 100%;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
  transition: all var(--t) var(--ease);
}

.timeline-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.timeline-card .date {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--yellow-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.timeline-card .date::before {
  content: '';
  width: 18px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.timeline-card h4 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 5px; }
.timeline-card p  { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ============================================================
   FINAL CTA
   ============================================================ */
.final-cta {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 96px 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
}

.final-cta-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1578662996442-48f60103fc96?w=1600&q=60');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.04;
  filter: grayscale(20%);
}

.final-cta-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}

.final-cta-left h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--black-soft);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.final-cta-left p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--steel);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.final-cta-btns { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* Countdown card in CTA */
.cta-deadline-card {
  background: var(--gray-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 280px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.cdl-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--steel);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.cdl-timer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cdl-unit {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 12px 10px;
  min-width: 52px;
  text-align: center;
}

.cdl-unit span {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--black-soft);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
}

.cdl-unit em {
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  color: var(--steel);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: block;
}

.cdl-sep {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--yellow);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cdl-date { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--gray); }

/* ============================================================
   PRIZES PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.podium-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.prize-card {
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 300px;
  min-width: 220px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--t) var(--ease);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
}

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

.prize-card.gold {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #54000C 0%, #6d0010 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 56px rgba(245,183,0,0.3);
  border-color: rgba(245,183,0,0.3);
  padding-top: 52px;
  order: 2;
}

.prize-card.silver { background: var(--white); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--gray-mid); order: 1; }
.prize-card.bronze { background: var(--white); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--gray-mid); order: 3; }
.prize-card.gold:hover { box-shadow: 0 24px 72px rgba(245,183,0,0.4); }
.prize-card.silver:hover, .prize-card.bronze:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--yellow); }

.winner-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--black);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 5px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(245,183,0,0.45);
}

.prize-medal { font-size: 3.5rem; margin-bottom: 14px; display: block; }
.prize-rank { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--gray); }
.prize-card.gold .prize-rank { color: var(--yellow); }
.prize-amount { font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-size: 2.6rem; font-weight: 900; margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--black); letter-spacing: -1px; }
.prize-card.gold .prize-amount { color: var(--yellow); }
.prize-label { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--gray); }
.prize-card.gold .prize-label { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }

.prize-extras { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 48px; }

.prize-extra-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--yellow);
  transition: all var(--t) var(--ease);
}

.prize-extra-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.prize-extra-card .icon { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 12px; display: block; color: var(--yellow-dark); }
.prize-extra-card h4 { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.prize-extra-card p  { font-size: 0.83rem; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ============================================================
   RULES PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.pdf-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--black-soft) 0%, var(--coal) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 52px 48px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 64px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245,183,0,0.2);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pdf-banner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px; right: -80px;
  width: 300px; height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245,183,0,0.08) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.pdf-banner h3 { font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.pdf-banner p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); margin-bottom: 28px; font-size: 0.95rem; max-width: 480px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

.rules-list { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; }

.rule-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 24px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--t) var(--ease);
}

.rule-item:hover { background: var(--gray-light); padding-left: 24px; }
.rule-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.rule-num {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--black);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(245,183,0,0.25);
}

.rule-item h4 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 5px; }
.rule-item p  { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ============================================================
   REGISTRATION FORM
   ============================================================ */
.register-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}

.form-wrapper {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 48px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
}

.form-header { margin-bottom: 32px; }
.form-header h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.form-header p  { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--gray); }

.form-group { margin-bottom: 22px; }

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--black-soft);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-group label .req { color: var(--red); margin-left: 2px; }

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 2px solid var(--gray-mid);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--black-soft);
  background: var(--white);
  transition: all var(--t) var(--ease);
  outline: none;
  appearance: none;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(245,183,0,0.12);
}

.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder { color: #b0b7c3; }

.form-group .error-msg {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--red);
  margin-top: 5px;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.form-group.has-error input,
.form-group.has-error select,
.form-group input.input-error,
.form-group input.input-error:focus { border-color: var(--red); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(239,68,68,0.1); }
.form-group.has-error .error-msg { display: flex; }

.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }

.form-divider { height: 1px; background: var(--gray-mid); margin: 28px 0; }

/* ── File Upload ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.file-upload-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border: 2px dashed var(--gray-mid);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: border-color 0.25s var(--ease), background 0.25s var(--ease);
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.file-upload-wrap:hover,
.file-upload-wrap.drag-over {
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  background: var(--yellow-light);
}

.file-upload-wrap input[type="file"] {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 2;
}

.file-upload-ui {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 32px 20px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.file-upload-ui i {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--yellow-dark);
}

.file-upload-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.file-upload-main {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--black-soft);
}

.file-upload-sub {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--gray);
}

.file-chosen {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: #f0fdf4;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}

.file-chosen i {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: #16a34a;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.file-chosen span {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #166534;
  flex: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.file-remove {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 4px 6px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.file-remove:hover { color: var(--red); background: #fee2e2; }

.checkbox-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.checkbox-group input[type="checkbox"] {
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
  accent-color: var(--yellow);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.checkbox-group label { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--gray); cursor: pointer; line-height: 1.5; }
.checkbox-group label a { color: var(--yellow-dark); font-weight: 600; }

.success-msg {
  display: none;
  background: #f0fdf4;
  border: 1.5px solid #bbf7d0;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 40px 32px;
  text-align: center;
}

.success-msg .icon { font-size: 3rem; margin-bottom: 12px; display: block; color: var(--green); }
.success-msg h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: #166534; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.success-msg p  { font-size: 0.88rem; color: #15803d; }

/* ── Member Tabs ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.member-tabs-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  color: var(--gray);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.member-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.member-tab {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-mid);
  background: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s var(--ease);
}

.member-tab:hover {
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--black);
}

.member-tab.active {
  background: var(--black-soft);
  border-color: var(--black-soft);
  color: var(--white);
}

.member-panel { display: none; }
.member-panel.active { display: block; }

.member-panel .panel-title {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--black-soft);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  background: var(--gray-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--yellow);
}

.success-msg .icon { font-size: 3rem; margin-bottom: 12px; display: block; color: var(--green); }
.success-msg h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: #166534; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.success-msg p  { font-size: 0.88rem; color: #15803d; }

/* Sidebar */
.register-sidebar { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }

.sidebar-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
}

.sidebar-card h4 {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.sidebar-card ul li {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  padding: 7px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.sidebar-card ul li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.sidebar-card ul li::before { content: '✓'; color: var(--yellow-dark); font-weight: 800; flex-shrink: 0; }

.sidebar-deadline {
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px;
  text-align: center;
}

.sidebar-deadline .dl-label { font-size: 0.72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.sidebar-deadline .dl-date  { font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--yellow); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.sidebar-deadline .dl-sub   { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }

/* ============================================================
   SUPPORT / FAQ
   ============================================================ */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 24px; margin-bottom: 64px; }

.contact-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--yellow);
  transition: all var(--t) var(--ease);
}

.contact-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }

.contact-card .icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  background: var(--yellow-light);
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--yellow-dark);
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
}

.contact-card h4 { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.contact-card p, .contact-card a { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--gray); }
.contact-card a:hover { color: var(--yellow-dark); }

.faq-item {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-mid);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--t) var(--ease);
}

.faq-item:hover { border-color: rgba(245,183,0,0.4); }

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--white);
  border: none;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--black-soft);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  transition: all var(--t) var(--ease);
}

.faq-question:hover { background: var(--gray-light); }
.faq-question.open  { background: var(--black); color: var(--white); }

.faq-icon {
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  background: var(--gray-light);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.faq-question.open .faq-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.38s var(--ease-out);
  background: var(--gray-light);
}

.faq-answer.open { max-height: 320px; }
.faq-answer p { padding: 18px 24px; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.75; }

/* ============================================================
   PAGE HERO (inner pages)
   ============================================================ */
.page-hero {
  background: #54000C;
  padding: 100px 28px 72px;
  padding-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 40px);
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.1;
  filter: grayscale(20%);
}

.page-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(84,0,12,0.92) 0%, rgba(84,0,12,0.75) 100%);
}

.page-hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto; }
.page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.2rem); font-weight: 900; margin-bottom: 14px; letter-spacing: -1px; }
.page-hero p  { font-size: 1.05rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ============================================================
   OVERVIEW PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.objective-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 32px 32px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-mid);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* top gradient bar */
.objective-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--yellow), var(--yellow-dark));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
  border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0;
}

/* subtle bg wash on hover */
.objective-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(245,183,0,0.05) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.objective-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(245,183,0,0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(13,17,23,0.1), 0 0 0 1px rgba(245,183,0,0.12);
}

.objective-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.objective-card:hover::after  { opacity: 1; }

.objective-card .icon {
  width: 60px; height: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--yellow-light), #fff3c4);
  border: 2px solid rgba(245,183,0,0.25);
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--yellow-dark);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(245,183,0,0.18);
}

.objective-card:hover .icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--yellow), var(--yellow-dark));
  color: var(--black);
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-6deg);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(245,183,0,0.35);
}

.objective-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--black-soft);
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}

.objective-card p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.75;
  flex: 1;
}

/* bottom sweep line */
.objective-card .obj-line {
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--yellow), transparent);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-top: 22px;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.objective-card:hover .obj-line { transform: scaleX(1); }

.round-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--t) var(--ease);
}

.round-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--yellow); }

.round-card::before {
  content: attr(data-round);
  position: absolute;
  top: -8px; right: 20px;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 5.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.round-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--black);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.round-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.round-card p  { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.footer {
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 72px 28px 28px;
}

.footer-grid {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2.2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  padding-bottom: 48px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

.footer-brand .logo {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-brand .logo span { 
  color: var(--yellow);
  margin-left: -0.35em;
}

.footer-brand .logo .logo-icon {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.footer-brand .logo .logo-icon i { color: var(--black); }

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  max-width: 300px;
}

.footer-org-logos {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-org-img {
  height: 36px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  opacity: 0.7;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
  transition: opacity var(--t) var(--ease);
}

.footer-org-img:hover { opacity: 1; }

.social-links { display: flex; gap: 10px; }

.social-link {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all var(--t) var(--ease);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
}

.social-link:hover {
  background: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--black);
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--yellow);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: 10px; }

.footer-col ul li a {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  transition: all var(--t) var(--ease);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.footer-col ul li a i { font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }

.footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--white); padding-left: 4px; }
.footer-col ul li a:hover i { color: var(--yellow); }

.footer-bottom {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 28px auto 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-bottom p { font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
.footer-bottom span { color: var(--yellow); }

/* ============================================================
   ANIMATIONS
   ============================================================ */
.fade-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s var(--ease-out), transform 0.65s var(--ease-out);
}

.fade-in.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

.fade-in-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-32px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s var(--ease-out), transform 0.65s var(--ease-out);
}

.fade-in-left.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

.fade-in-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(32px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s var(--ease-out), transform 0.65s var(--ease-out);
}

.fade-in-right.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

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

/* ============================================================
   FA ICON SIZING
   ============================================================ */
.theme-icon i        { font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--black); }
.stat-item .icon i   { font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--yellow); }
.objective-card .icon i { font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--yellow-dark); }
.contact-card .icon i   { font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--yellow-dark); }
.prize-extra-card .icon i { font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--yellow-dark); }
.cta-banner .icon i  { font-size: 2.8rem; color: var(--yellow); }.success-msg .icon i { font-size: 2.8rem; color: var(--green); }
.hfc-icon i          { font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--yellow-dark); }
.s-icon i            { font-size: 1.2rem; }
.org-badge .icon i   { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--yellow); }
.about-feature .check i { font-size: 0.65rem; color: var(--black); }
.prize-medal i       { font-size: 3rem; }
.logo-icon i         { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--yellow); }
.why-icon i          { font-size: 1.3rem; }
.pe-item i           { font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .register-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .register-sidebar { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .final-cta-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .cta-deadline-card { max-width: 400px; }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .prize-extras { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stats-strip-inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .stat-item:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
  .stat-item:nth-child(3) { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .hero-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 3.2rem); }
  .hero-img-main { aspect-ratio: 16/9; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --nav-h: 64px; }

  .nav-links {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--nav-h); left: 0; right: 0;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.99);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    padding: 16px 20px 20px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(84,0,12,0.12) !important;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-mid) !important;
    gap: 4px;
    transform: none !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    border-left: none !important;
    border-right: none !important;
    border-bottom: none !important;
  }

  .nav-links.open { display: flex; }
  .nav-links a { padding: 11px 14px; }
  .nav-links a::after { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }

  /* Fix navbar centering on mobile */
  .nav-container { padding: 0 16px; }
  .nav-logo { font-size: 1.2rem; }

  .grid-3, .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .about-img-wrap .accent-img { display: none; }
  .about-img-wrap .exp-badge { top: 12px; left: 12px; }
  
  /* Fix hero section overlapping */
  .hero-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .hero-img-main { aspect-ratio: 16/9; }
  .hero-float-card { position: static; margin: 12px 0; }
  .hero-float-prize, .hero-float-countdown { 
    position: relative; 
    bottom: auto; 
    top: auto; 
    left: auto; 
    right: auto;
  }
  
  /* Fix stats and other sections */
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .podium-wrap { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .prize-card { max-width: 100%; width: 100%; order: unset !important; }
  .prize-card.gold { transform: none; }
  .prize-extras { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  
  /* Fix timeline */
  .timeline::before { left: 18px; }
  .timeline-item, .timeline-item:nth-child(even) { padding: 0 0 0 52px; justify-content: flex-start; }
  .timeline-dot { left: 18px; }
  .timeline-card { max-width: 100%; }
  
  /* Fix timeline v2 - Simple version for mobile */
  .tl2-section { padding: 64px 16px 80px; }
  .tl2-bg-grid { display: none; }
  .tl2-section::before, .tl2-section::after { display: none; }
  
  .tl2-steps { 
    grid-template-columns: 1fr; 
    gap: 4px;
    padding-top: 0;
  }
  .tl2-step { 
    width: 100%; 
    max-width: 100%;
    min-height: auto !important;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: none;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }
  
  /* Make all steps same height - including plain, done, active, finale */
  .tl2-step.tl2-done, .tl2-step.tl2-active, .tl2-step.tl2-finale, .tl2-step[data-step] {
    min-height: auto !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }
  
  /* Hide all animations and nodes */
  .tl2-ring, .tl2-ring-1, .tl2-ring-2, .tl2-ring-3 { display: none !important; }
  .tl2-stem { display: none !important; }
  .tl2-progress-wrap { display: none !important; }
  .tl2-progress-track { display: none !important; }
  .tl2-progress-fill { display: none !important; }
  .tl2-card-glow { display: none !important; }
  .tl2-sparks { display: none !important; }
  .tl2-node-wrap { display: none !important; }
  .tl2-node { display: none !important; }
  .tl2-num { display: none !important; }
  
  /* Remove visible class effects */
  .tl2-step.tl2-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .tl2-step { border: none !important; }
  
  /* Remove any golden borders/lines */
  .tl2-card { 
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1) !important; 
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04) !important;
  }
  .tl2-active .tl2-card, .tl2-done .tl2-card, .tl2-finale .tl2-card {
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1) !important;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(84,0,12,0.3) !important;
  }
  
  /* Hide any pseudo-elements that might create lines */
  .tl2-step::before, .tl2-step::after { display: none !important; }
  .tl2-card::before, .tl2-card::after { display: none !important; }
  
  /* Simple card - full width */
  .tl2-card { 
    position: static !important; 
    margin: 0 0 8px 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
    padding: 16px 14px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }
  .tl2-card-top, .tl2-card-bottom {
    margin: 0 0 8px 0 !important;
    padding: 16px 14px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }
  .tl2-card-inner {
    text-align: center !important;
  }
  .tl2-step:hover .tl2-card {
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(84,0,12,0.3);
  }
  /* All cards same padding on mobile - including plain cards */
  .tl2-active .tl2-card, .tl2-finale .tl2-card, .tl2-done .tl2-card, .tl2-step .tl2-card {
    padding: 16px 14px !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
    margin: 0 0 8px 0 !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }
  
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .form-wrapper { padding: 28px 22px; }
  .register-sidebar { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .prizes-row { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .prize-teaser-card { max-width: 100%; width: 100%; }
  .prizes-extras-row { gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .sponsors-logos { flex-direction: row; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .sponsor-divider { display: none; }
  .sponsor-item { padding: 16px 12px; flex: 0 1 auto; }
  
  /* Fix final CTA section */
  .final-cta-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .cta-deadline-card { width: 100%; min-width: auto; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .section { padding: 64px 16px; }
  .hero { padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + 32px) 16px 48px; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 2rem; line-height: 1.1; }
  .hero-btns { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }
  .hero-btns .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .hero-stats-row { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; }
  .hero-stat-divider { display: none; }
  .hero-stat-item { flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 8px); text-align: center; }
  .stats-strip-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stat-item { padding: 32px 16px; }
  .prize-extras { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .final-cta-btns { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }
  .final-cta-btns .btn { width: 100%; }
  .cdl-timer { gap: 2px; flex-wrap: nowrap; justify-content: center; overflow-x: auto; }
  .cdl-unit { min-width: 44px; padding: 10px 6px; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .cdl-unit span { font-size: 1.4rem; }
  .cdl-sep { margin: 0 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }
  
  /* Fix page hero */
  .page-hero { padding: 80px 16px 56px; }
  .page-hero h1 { font-size: 1.8rem; }
  
  /* Fix timeline v2 on small phones - keep it simple */
  .tl2-section { padding: 48px 12px 64px; }
  .tl2-header h2 { font-size: 1.6rem; }
  .tl2-steps { gap: 2px; }
  .tl2-step { margin: 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; min-height: auto !important; }
  .tl2-step[data-step] { margin: 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; }
  .tl2-card { padding: 14px 12px !important; margin: 0 0 8px 0 !important; min-height: auto !important; text-align: center !important; }
  .tl2-card-top, .tl2-card-bottom { padding: 14px 12px !important; margin: 0 0 8px 0 !important; text-align: center !important; }
  .tl2-card-inner { text-align: center !important; }
  .tl2-active .tl2-card, .tl2-finale .tl2-card, .tl2-done .tl2-card, .tl2-step .tl2-card { 
    padding: 14px 12px !important; 
    margin: 0 0 8px 0 !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }
  
  /* Fix navbar logo */
  .nav-logo { font-size: 1.1rem; }
  
  /* Fix hero trust section */
  .hero-trust { flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
  
  /* Fix sponsor logos */
  .sponsor-item { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; padding: 12px; }
  .sponsor-logo { height: 64px; }
  
  /* Fix theme cards */
  .theme-card { margin-bottom: 16px; }
  
  /* Fix about features */
  .about-features { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  
  /* Fix about logos - keep in single line */
  .about-logos { 
    flex-wrap: wrap; 
    gap: 8px;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .about-logos .label { 
    flex-shrink: 0; 
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .org-badge { 
    flex-shrink: 0;
    padding: 8px 10px;
    gap: 6px;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .org-badge span {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .org-logo { 
    width: 70px; 
    height: 40px; 
  }
  
  /* Fix member tabs */
  .member-tabs { gap: 6px; }
  .member-tab { padding: 6px 12px; font-size: 0.75rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   CTA BANNER (centered, used across all inner pages)
   ============================================================ */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--black-soft) 0%, var(--coal) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 72px 48px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245,183,0,0.15);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
}

/* Decorative glows */
.cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px; right: -80px;
  width: 320px; height: 320px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245,183,0,0.1) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-banner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -60px; left: -60px;
  width: 260px; height: 260px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245,183,0,0.07) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-banner .icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  background: rgba(245,183,0,0.12);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(245,183,0,0.25);
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.cta-banner h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  max-width: 600px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.cta-banner p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.58);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  max-width: 520px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.cta-banner .btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .cta-banner { padding: 48px 24px; }
  .cta-banner .btns { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }
  .cta-banner .btns .btn { width: 100%; }
}

/* ============================================================
   NEW TIMELINE — Horizontal stepper
   ============================================================ */
.tl-section { background: var(--gray-light); }

.tl-track {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  position: relative;
  gap: 0;
}

/* ── Each step ── */
.tl-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 0;
}

/* ── Horizontal connectors ── */
.tl-connector {
  height: 3px;
  flex: 1;
  background: var(--gray-mid);
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-top: 34px; /* vertically center with icon */
  transition: background 0.6s var(--ease);
}

.tl-connector-left  { border-radius: 3px 0 0 3px; }
.tl-connector-right { border-radius: 0 3px 3px 0; }
.tl-connector-none  { background: transparent !important; }

/* First step: hide left connector, last step: hide right */
.tl-step:first-child .tl-connector-left  { background: transparent; }
.tl-step:last-child  .tl-connector-right { background: transparent; }

/* Done steps: yellow connectors */
.tl-done .tl-connector,
.tl-active .tl-connector-left { background: var(--yellow); }

/* ── Icon wrapper ── */
.tl-icon-wrap {
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  z-index: 2;
}

.tl-icon {
  width: 68px; height: 68px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 3px solid var(--gray-mid);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-spring);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Done state */
.tl-done .tl-icon {
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--black);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(245,183,0,0.35);
}

/* Active state */
.tl-active .tl-icon {
  background: var(--black);
  border-color: var(--black);
  color: var(--yellow);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(84,0,12,0.3);
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

/* Final state */
.tl-final .tl-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a1a, #2d2d2d);
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--yellow);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(245,183,0,0.3);
}

/* Hover */
.tl-step:hover .tl-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.tl-active:hover .tl-icon { transform: scale(1.18) translateY(-4px); }

/* ── Pulse ring (active only) ── */
.tl-pulse {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.tl-active .tl-pulse {
  border-color: rgba(245,183,0,0.35);
  animation: tl-pulse-ring 2s ease infinite;
}

.tl-final .tl-pulse {
  border-color: rgba(245,183,0,0.25);
  animation: tl-pulse-ring 2.5s ease infinite 0.5s;
}

@keyframes tl-pulse-ring {
  0%   { transform: scale(1);    opacity: 1; }
  70%  { transform: scale(1.35); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.35); opacity: 0; }
}

/* ── Card body ── */
.tl-body {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-mid);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 20px 18px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

/* Arrow pointing up from card to icon */
.tl-body::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -9px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-left: 1.5px solid var(--gray-mid);
  border-top: 1.5px solid var(--gray-mid);
  transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(45deg);
}

.tl-step:hover .tl-body {
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.tl-done .tl-body   { border-color: rgba(245,183,0,0.3); }
.tl-active .tl-body { border-color: var(--black); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.tl-final .tl-body  { border-color: rgba(245,183,0,0.4); background: var(--black); }

.tl-active .tl-body::before { border-color: var(--black); background: var(--white); }
.tl-final  .tl-body::before { border-color: rgba(245,183,0,0.4); background: var(--black); }

/* ── Status badge ── */
.tl-status {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  background: var(--gray-light);
  color: var(--gray);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
}

.tl-status-live {
  background: rgba(34,197,94,0.12);
  color: #15803d;
  border-color: rgba(34,197,94,0.3);
}

.tl-status-live::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--green);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse-dot 1.5s ease infinite;
}

.tl-status-upcoming {
  background: rgba(245,183,0,0.1);
  color: var(--yellow-dark);
  border-color: rgba(245,183,0,0.25);
}

.tl-status-final {
  background: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--black);
  border-color: var(--yellow);
}

/* ── Date ── */
.tl-date {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--yellow-dark);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.tl-final .tl-date { color: var(--yellow); }

/* ── Title & desc ── */
.tl-body h4 {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--black-soft);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.tl-body p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.tl-final .tl-body h4 { color: var(--white); }
.tl-final .tl-body p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }

/* ── Step number watermark ── */
.tl-step-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: -6px; right: 8px;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(84,0,12,0.04);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}

.tl-final .tl-step-num { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); }

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .tl-track { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); row-gap: 40px; }
  .tl-step:nth-child(3) .tl-connector-right { background: transparent; }
  .tl-step:nth-child(4) .tl-connector-left  { background: transparent; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .tl-track {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
  }

  .tl-step {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 0 0 32px 0;
  }

  /* Vertical line instead of horizontal */
  .tl-connector { display: none; }

  .tl-step::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 33px; top: 68px;
    width: 2px;
    height: calc(100% - 68px);
    background: var(--gray-mid);
  }

  .tl-done::before  { background: var(--yellow); }
  .tl-active::before { background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--yellow), var(--gray-mid)); }
  .tl-step:last-child::before { display: none; }

  .tl-icon-wrap { flex-shrink: 0; }
  .tl-icon { width: 56px; height: 56px; font-size: 1.2rem; }

  .tl-body {
    text-align: left;
    margin-top: 0;
    flex: 1;
  }

  .tl-body::before { display: none; }
  .tl-step-num { top: 0; right: 12px; font-size: 2.5rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   TIMELINE v2 — Advanced animated dark section
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Section shell ── */
.tl2-section {
  background: var(--black);
  padding: 96px 28px 112px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Dot-grid background */
.tl2-bg-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 36px 36px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Ambient glow blobs */
.tl2-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px; left: 10%;
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245,183,0,0.07) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.tl2-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -100px; right: 5%;
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245,183,0,0.05) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.tl2-header { margin-bottom: 56px; }

/* ── Progress bar ── */
.tl2-progress-wrap {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto 0;
  padding: 0 60px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.tl2-progress-track {
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: -2px; /* overlap with nodes */
}

.tl2-progress-fill {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--yellow) 0%, #fff8a0 50%, var(--yellow) 100%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: width 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  animation: tl2-shimmer 2.5s linear infinite;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(245,183,0,0.6), 0 0 24px rgba(245,183,0,0.3);
}

@keyframes tl2-shimmer {
  0%   { background-position: 200% 0; }
  100% { background-position: -200% 0; }
}

/* ── Steps container ── */
.tl2-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding-top: 0;
  column-gap: 12px;
}

/* ── Individual step ── */
.tl2-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s var(--ease-out), transform 0.6s var(--ease-out);
  /* Fixed height so top-card and bottom-card steps don't collide */
  min-height: 380px;
}

.tl2-step.tl2-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* Stagger delays */
.tl2-step[data-step="1"] { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.tl2-step[data-step="2"] { transition-delay: 0.25s; }
.tl2-step[data-step="3"] { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.tl2-step[data-step="4"] { transition-delay: 0.55s; }
.tl2-step[data-step="5"] { transition-delay: 0.7s; }

/* ── Node (circle icon) ── */
.tl2-node-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  z-index: 3;
}

.tl2-node {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #1a1a1a;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-spring);
  cursor: default;
}

/* Done node */
.tl2-done .tl2-node {
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--black);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(245,183,0,0.4);
}

/* Active node */
.tl2-active .tl2-node {
  background: var(--black);
  border: 2.5px solid var(--yellow);
  color: var(--yellow);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 20px rgba(245,183,0,0.5),
    0 0 40px rgba(245,183,0,0.2),
    inset 0 0 12px rgba(245,183,0,0.08);
  animation: tl2-active-glow 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes tl2-active-glow {
  0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(245,183,0,0.5), 0 0 40px rgba(245,183,0,0.2); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 32px rgba(245,183,0,0.8), 0 0 64px rgba(245,183,0,0.35); }
}

/* Finale node */
.tl2-finale .tl2-node {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a1a, #2d2d2d);
  border: 2.5px solid var(--yellow);
  color: var(--yellow);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(245,183,0,0.4), 0 0 48px rgba(245,183,0,0.15);
  animation: tl2-finale-glow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes tl2-finale-glow {
  0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(245,183,0,0.4), 0 0 48px rgba(245,183,0,0.15); transform: scale(1); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(245,183,0,0.7), 0 0 80px rgba(245,183,0,0.25); transform: scale(1.06); }
}

/* Hover all nodes */
.tl2-step:hover .tl2-node { transform: scale(1.12) translateY(-4px); }
.tl2-active:hover .tl2-node { transform: scale(1.15) translateY(-4px); }

/* ── Pulse rings ── */
.tl2-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.tl2-done .tl2-ring-1 {
  border-color: rgba(245,183,0,0.3);
  animation: tl2-ring-out 2.4s ease-out infinite;
}

.tl2-done .tl2-ring-2 {
  border-color: rgba(245,183,0,0.15);
  animation: tl2-ring-out 2.4s ease-out infinite 0.6s;
}

.tl2-active .tl2-ring-1 {
  border-color: rgba(245,183,0,0.5);
  animation: tl2-ring-out 1.8s ease-out infinite;
}

.tl2-active .tl2-ring-2 {
  border-color: rgba(245,183,0,0.3);
  animation: tl2-ring-out 1.8s ease-out infinite 0.45s;
}

.tl2-active .tl2-ring-3 {
  border-color: rgba(245,183,0,0.15);
  animation: tl2-ring-out 1.8s ease-out infinite 0.9s;
}

.tl2-finale .tl2-ring-1 {
  border-color: rgba(245,183,0,0.45);
  animation: tl2-ring-out 2s ease-out infinite;
}

.tl2-finale .tl2-ring-2 {
  border-color: rgba(245,183,0,0.25);
  animation: tl2-ring-out 2s ease-out infinite 0.5s;
}

.tl2-finale .tl2-ring-3 {
  border-color: rgba(245,183,0,0.12);
  animation: tl2-ring-out 2s ease-out infinite 1s;
}

@keyframes tl2-ring-out {
  0%   { transform: scale(1);    opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(2.2);  opacity: 0; }
}

/* ── Vertical stem (node → card) ── */
.tl2-stem {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(245,183,0,0.4), transparent);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Cards above: stem goes down from node */
.tl2-card-top ~ .tl2-node-wrap .tl2-stem,
.tl2-step:has(.tl2-card-top) .tl2-stem {
  top: 100%;
  height: 28px;
}

/* Cards below: stem goes up from node */
.tl2-step:has(.tl2-card-bottom) .tl2-stem {
  bottom: 100%;
  height: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(245,183,0,0.4), transparent);
}

/* ── Cards ── */
.tl2-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(84,0,12,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 20px 18px;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease);
  cursor: default;
  min-height: 160px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

/* Top card: sits at top, node in middle, space at bottom */
.tl2-card-top {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  order: -1;
  /* Push node to vertical center */
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

/* Bottom card: sits at bottom, node in middle, space at top */
.tl2-card-bottom {
  margin-top: 0;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

/* Node wrapper always centered vertically */
.tl2-step:has(.tl2-card-top) .tl2-node-wrap {
  margin-top: 16px;
  margin-bottom: auto;
}

.tl2-step:has(.tl2-card-bottom) .tl2-node-wrap {
  margin-top: auto;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.tl2-step:hover .tl2-card {
  border-color: rgba(84,0,12,0.35);
  background: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(84,0,12,0.15);
}

/* Done card */
.tl2-done .tl2-card {
  border-color: rgba(84,0,12,0.2);
  background: var(--white);
}

/* Active card — bigger */
.tl2-active .tl2-card {
  border-color: rgba(245,183,0,0.5);
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 32px rgba(245,183,0,0.15);
  padding: 26px 22px;
  min-height: 188px;
}

/* Finale card — bigger */
.tl2-finale .tl2-card {
  border-color: rgba(245,183,0,0.45);
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(245,183,0,0.15);
  padding: 26px 22px;
  min-height: 188px;
}

/* Glow overlay on hover */
.tl2-card-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(245,183,0,0.12) 0%, transparent 65%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.tl2-step:hover .tl2-card-glow { opacity: 1; }

/* Card content */
.tl2-card-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.tl2-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.tl2-badge-done {
  background: var(--white);
  color: #16a34a;
  border-color: #16a34a;
}

.tl2-badge-live {
  background: var(--white);
  color: #b45309;
  border-color: #b45309;
}

.tl2-live-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse-dot 1.4s ease infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.tl2-badge-upcoming {
  background: var(--white);
  color: #54000C;
  border-color: #54000C;
}

.tl2-badge-finale {
  background: var(--white);
  color: #854d0e;
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(245,183,0,0.4);
}

.tl2-card-date {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #54000C;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.tl2-step:not(.tl2-done):not(.tl2-active):not(.tl2-finale) .tl2-card-date {
  color: #54000C;
}

.tl2-card h4 {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--black);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.tl2-card p {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.tl2-done .tl2-card h4,
.tl2-active .tl2-card h4,
.tl2-finale .tl2-card h4 { color: var(--black); }

.tl2-active .tl2-card h4,
.tl2-finale .tl2-card h4 { font-size: 0.97rem; }

.tl2-done .tl2-card p   { color: var(--gray); }
.tl2-active .tl2-card p { color: var(--gray); font-size: 0.82rem; }
.tl2-finale .tl2-card p { color: var(--gray); font-size: 0.82rem; }

/* ── Step number watermark — inside the card ── */
.tl2-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px;
  right: 12px;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 3.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(84,0,12,0.05);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease);
  z-index: 0;
  padding: 4px 6px;
}

.tl2-step:hover .tl2-num { color: rgba(84,0,12,0.08); }

/* ── Sparks (JS-generated, active step) ── */
.tl2-sparks { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 10; }

.tl2-spark {
  position: absolute;
  width: 4px; height: 4px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-radius: 50%;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  animation: tl2-spark-fly var(--dur, 0.9s) ease-out forwards;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--yellow);
}

@keyframes tl2-spark-fly {
  0%   { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: translate(calc(-50% + var(--tx)), calc(-50% + var(--ty))) scale(0); opacity: 0; }
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .tl2-steps { 
    grid-template-columns: 1fr; 
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .tl2-progress-wrap { display: none; }
  .tl2-bg-grid { display: none; }
  .tl2-section::before, .tl2-section::after { display: none; }
  
  /* Hide all decorative elements */
  .tl2-ring, .tl2-ring-1, .tl2-ring-2, .tl2-ring-3 { display: none !important; }
  .tl2-stem { display: none !important; }
  .tl2-node-wrap { display: none !important; }
  .tl2-node { display: none !important; }
  .tl2-num { display: none !important; }
  .tl2-card-glow { display: none !important; }
  .tl2-sparks { display: none !important; }
  
  /* Simple step layout */
  .tl2-step {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    min-height: auto !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }
  .tl2-step[data-step] { 
    grid-column: auto !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }
  
  /* Uniform card styling */
  .tl2-card {
    position: static !important;
    margin: 0 0 8px 0 !important;
    padding: 18px 16px !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1) !important;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04) !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }
  .tl2-card-top, .tl2-card-bottom {
    margin: 0 0 8px 0 !important;
    padding: 18px 16px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }
  .tl2-card-inner {
    text-align: center !important;
  }
  .tl2-active .tl2-card, .tl2-finale .tl2-card, .tl2-done .tl2-card, .tl2-step .tl2-card {
    padding: 18px 16px !important;
    margin: 0 0 8px 0 !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1) !important;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(84,0,12,0.3) !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }
  
  /* Hide pseudo-elements */
  .tl2-step::before, .tl2-step::after { display: none !important; }
  .tl2-card::before, .tl2-card::after { display: none !important; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .tl2-section { padding: 64px 16px 80px; }
  .tl2-steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
  }

  .tl2-step {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 18px;
    padding-bottom: 36px;
    position: relative;
  }

  /* Vertical connecting line */
  .tl2-step::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 31px;
    top: 64px;
    width: 2px;
    height: calc(100% - 64px);
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(245,183,0,0.3), rgba(255,255,255,0.05));
  }

  .tl2-step:last-child::after { display: none; }

  .tl2-node-wrap { flex-shrink: 0; order: 0; }
  .tl2-node { width: 56px; height: 56px; font-size: 1.1rem; }

  .tl2-card-top,
  .tl2-card-bottom {
    order: 1;
    margin: 0;
    flex: 1;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .tl2-stem { display: none; }

  .tl2-step[data-step="3"],
  .tl2-step[data-step="4"],
  .tl2-step[data-step="5"] { grid-column: 1; }

  .tl2-num { font-size: 2.5rem; top: 4px; right: 6px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSIVE — TABLET & MOBILE
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Tablet: 768px – 1024px ─────────────────────────────── */
@media (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 1024px) {
  .container { padding: 0 24px; }

  /* Hero */
  .hero { padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + 48px) 24px 64px; }
  .hero-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .hero-right { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .hero-img-main { grid-column: 1 / -1; aspect-ratio: 16/7; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3rem); }

  /* Nav */
  .nav-links a { padding: 6px 9px; font-size: 0.82rem; }

  /* Grids */
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .grid-4   { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .grid-3   { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }

  /* Stats */
  .stats-strip-inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stat-item:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
  .stat-item:nth-child(3) { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }

  /* Prizes */
  .prizes-row { gap: 16px; }
  .prize-teaser-card { padding: 28px 20px; }
  .prize-extras-row { gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

  /* Footer */
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }

  /* Register */
  .register-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .register-sidebar { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }

  /* Page hero */
  .page-hero-content h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem); }

  /* Sponsors */
  .sponsors-logos { gap: 0; }

  /* Member tabs */
  .member-tabs { gap: 6px; }
}

/* ── Mobile: max 768px ──────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  /* ── General ── */
  .container { padding: 0 16px; }
  .section { padding: 56px 16px; }
  .section-header h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 2rem); }
  .section-header p  { font-size: 0.9rem; }

  /* ── Ticker ── */
  .ticker-bar { font-size: 0.78rem; }

  /* ── Navbar ── */
  .nav-right { gap: 8px; }
  .nav-cta   { padding: 8px 14px !important; font-size: 0.8rem !important; }

  /* ── Hero ── */
  .hero { padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + 28px) 16px 48px; }
  .hero-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 7vw, 2.8rem); }
  .hero-subtitle { font-size: 0.95rem; }
  .hero-right { display: none; }
  .hero-btns { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-btns .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .hero-stats-row { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
  .hero-stat-divider { display: none; }
  .hero-stat-item { flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 6px); }
  .hero-trust { flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .hero-org { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; }
  .hero-org-logo { height: 40px; }

  /* ── Stats strip ── */
  .stats-strip-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stat-item { border-right: none !important; border-top: none !important; padding: 24px 16px; }
  .stat-item .num { font-size: 2rem; }

  /* ── Sponsors ── */
  .sponsors-strip .container { padding: 0 16px; }
  .sponsors-logos { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0; }
  .sponsor-divider { width: 60%; height: 1px; margin: 4px 0; }
  .sponsor-item { padding: 16px 20px; justify-content: center; }
  .sponsor-logo { height: 56px; }

  /* ── Why grid ── */
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .why-card { padding: 28px 22px; }
  .why-card .why-num { font-size: 2rem; }

  /* ── About ── */
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .about-img-wrap { display: none; }
  .about-text { padding: 0; }
  .about-features { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .about-logos { gap: 10px; }
  .org-logo { height: 44px; }

  /* ── Themes grid ── */
  .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .theme-card { max-width: 100%; }

  /* ── Prizes teaser ── */
  .prizes-row { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
  .prize-teaser-card { width: 100%; max-width: 360px; }
  .prize-teaser-card.gold-t { order: -1; }
  .prizes-extras-row { flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start; }

  /* ── Final CTA ── */
  .final-cta-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .final-cta-left h2 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 5vw, 1.9rem); }
  .final-cta-btns { flex-direction: column; }
  .final-cta-btns .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .cta-deadline-card { max-width: 100%; }
  .cdl-timer { gap: 4px; }
  .cdl-unit { min-width: 48px; padding: 10px 8px; }
  .cdl-unit span { font-size: 1.5rem; }

  /* ── Footer ── */
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; gap: 6px; }
  .footer-brand p { font-size: 0.85rem; }

  /* ── Page hero (inner pages) ── */
  .page-hero { padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + 40px) 16px 48px; min-height: 260px; }
  .page-hero-content h1 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 6vw, 2.4rem); }
  .page-hero-content p  { font-size: 0.9rem; }

  /* ── Register form ── */
  .register-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .register-sidebar { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
  .form-wrapper { padding: 24px 18px; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .member-tabs { gap: 6px; }
  .member-tab { padding: 7px 14px; font-size: 0.78rem; }
  .file-upload-ui { padding: 24px 16px; }

  /* ── Objective cards ── */
  .objective-card { padding: 28px 22px; }

  /* ── Prizes page ── */
  .podium-wrap { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
  .prize-card { max-width: 100%; width: 100%; order: unset !important; }
  .prize-card.gold { transform: none; }
  .prize-extras { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* ── Support / contact ── */
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* ── CTA banner ── */
  .cta-banner { padding: 48px 20px; }
  .cta-banner h2 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 5vw, 1.8rem); }
  .cta-banner .btns { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }
  .cta-banner .btns .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ── Small mobile: max 480px ────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero h1 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 8vw, 2.4rem); }
  .why-card h3 { font-size: 0.95rem; }
  .section-tag { font-size: 0.7rem; padding: 5px 12px; }
  .btn { font-size: 0.85rem; padding: 10px 18px; }
  .btn-lg { padding: 13px 22px; font-size: 0.9rem; }
  .about-features { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-stat-item { flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 6px); }
  .sponsor-item { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; gap: 8px; }
  .org-badge { padding: 8px 12px; }
  .member-tab { padding: 6px 12px; font-size: 0.75rem; }
  .form-wrapper { padding: 20px 14px; }
  .sidebar-deadline { padding: 20px; }
  .footer-col h4 { font-size: 0.9rem; }
  .footer-col ul li a { font-size: 0.82rem; }
  .stats-strip-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stat-item .num { font-size: 1.8rem; }
  .prizes-row { gap: 12px; }
  .prize-teaser-card { padding: 24px 16px; }
  .pt-amount { font-size: 2rem; }
}

/* ── Judge Cards ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.judge-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-mid);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 28px 28px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease);
}

.judge-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--yellow), var(--yellow-dark));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
  border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0;
}

.judge-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(245,183,0,0.05) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.judge-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(245,183,0,0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(13,17,23,0.1), 0 0 0 1px rgba(245,183,0,0.12);
}

.judge-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.judge-card:hover::after  { opacity: 1; }

.judge-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px; right: 20px;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  line-height: 1;
  opacity: 0.35;
  transition: opacity 0.3s, color 0.3s;
  user-select: none;
}

.judge-card:hover .judge-num { opacity: 0.55; color: var(--yellow); }

.judge-icon {
  width: 58px; height: 58px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--yellow-light), #fff3c4);
  border: 2px solid rgba(245,183,0,0.25);
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--yellow-dark);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(245,183,0,0.18);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.judge-card:hover .judge-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--yellow), var(--yellow-dark));
  color: var(--black);
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-6deg);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(245,183,0,0.35);
}

.judge-pct {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--yellow-dark);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

.judge-card:hover .judge-pct { color: var(--yellow); }

.judge-card h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--black-soft);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}

.judge-card p {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.7;
  flex: 1;
}

.judge-line {
  height: 2px;
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--yellow), transparent);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.judge-card:hover .judge-line { transform: scaleX(1); }