/* ============================================================
   CII AWARDS 2026 — PDF PINK & BLUE THEME + ANIMATIONS
   Pink  : #D4175E  /  #E91E8C
   Blue  : #1E3A5F  /  #2B4875
   Purple: #5A2D6E
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  --navy: rgb(42 107 202);
  --dark-blue: #1e3a5f;
  --med-blue: #2b4875;
  --light-blue: #3d5e8c;
  --pink: #d4175e;
  --hot-pink: #e91e8c;
  --purple: #5a2d6e;
  --dark-purple: #3d1f4e;
  --cream: #060e1f;
  --off-white: #0a1628;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --txt: #c8ddf5;
  --txt-muted: #7a96b8;
  --radius: 8px;
  /* Dark theme base */
  --bg-base: #060e1f;
  --bg-card: #0d1e3a;
  --bg-card-hover: #112244;
  --border-dark: rgba(30, 70, 130, 0.35);
  --gold-light: #e8c875;
}

/* ── Reset ────────────────────────────────────── */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}
body {
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  color: var(--txt);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-base);
}
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-weight: 300;
}
img {
  max-width: 100%;
}

/* scrollbar: default browser style */

/* ============================================================
   GLOBAL KEYFRAMES
   ============================================================ */
@keyframes revUp {
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}
@keyframes fadeIn {
  to {
    opacity: 1;
  }
}
@keyframes floatY {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-14px);
  }
}
@keyframes pulseRing {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.9);
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
  70% {
    transform: scale(1.4);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 0;
  }
}
@keyframes rotateSlow {
  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}
@keyframes shimmer {
  0% {
    background-position: 200% center;
  }
  100% {
    background-position: -200% center;
  }
}
@keyframes borderFlow {
  0%,
  100% {
    border-color: var(--pink);
  }
  50% {
    border-color: var(--hot-pink);
  }
}
@keyframes gradShift {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }
  50% {
    background-position: 100% 50%;
  }
  100% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }
}
@keyframes slideInLeft {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-30px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}
@keyframes popIn {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.7);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  80% {
    transform: scale(1.05);
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}
@keyframes glowPulse {
  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.4);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(212, 23, 94, 0);
  }
}
@keyframes arrowDrop {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: rotate(45deg) translateY(0);
    opacity: 0.4;
  }
  50% {
    transform: rotate(45deg) translateY(8px);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}
@keyframes pulseDot {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(2.2);
    opacity: 0.2;
  }
}
@keyframes scanLine {
  0% {
    background-position: 0 0;
  }
  100% {
    background-position: 0 60px;
  }
}
@keyframes iconBounce {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
  }
}
@keyframes ringExpand {
  0% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.8);
    opacity: 0.6;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.8);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL
   ============================================================ */
.scroll-reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(44px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
    transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.scroll-reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.scroll-reveal.d1 {
  transition-delay: 0.1s;
}
.scroll-reveal.d2 {
  transition-delay: 0.22s;
}
.scroll-reveal.d3 {
  transition-delay: 0.34s;
}

/* Hero entrance */
.reveal-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(36px);
  animation: revUp 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
}
.d1 {
  animation-delay: 0.1s;
}
.d2 {
  animation-delay: 0.28s;
}
.d3 {
  animation-delay: 0.44s;
}
.d4 {
  animation-delay: 0.6s;
}
.d5 {
  animation-delay: 0.76s;
}
.d6 {
  animation-delay: 0.92s;
}

/* ============================================================
   UTILITY — LABEL TAG
   ============================================================ */
.label-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--pink);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* Shimmer sweep */
.label-tag::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
    transparent
  );
  animation: labelShimmer 3s infinite;
}
@keyframes labelShimmer {
  0% {
    left: -100%;
  }
  50%,
  100% {
    left: 200%;
  }
}
.label-tag.light {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

/* ── Section Titles ───────────────────────────── */
.sec-title {
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.2rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.sec-title.light {
  color: white;
}

.inner {
    /* font-style: italic; */
    color: #e8c875;
}

/* Pink underline accent */
.sec-title::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 130px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c9a84c, #e8698a);
  margin-top: 14px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.text-center .sec-title::after {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.sec-sub {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: white;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-weight: 300;
}
.sec-sub.light {
  color: white;
}

/* ── Buttons ──────────────────────────────────── */
.btn-main {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--hot-pink));
  background-size: 200% auto;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 14px 40px;
  border: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition:
    background-position 0.5s,
    transform 0.3s,
    box-shadow 0.3s;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.btn-main::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15), transparent);
  transform: translateX(-100%) skewX(-20deg);
  transition: transform 0.5s;
}
.btn-main:hover {
  background-position: right center;
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.45);
}
.btn-main:hover::before {
  transform: translateX(200%) skewX(-20deg);
}

.btn-outline-w {
  display: inline-block;
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 12px 40px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.35s;
}
.btn-outline-w::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--hot-pink));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.35s;
  z-index: -1;
}
.btn-outline-w:hover {
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--pink);
}
.btn-outline-w:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* ── Section Backgrounds ──────────────────────── */
.section-light {
  padding: 60px 0;
  background: #0a1832;
}
.section-white {
  padding: 60px 0;
  background: #060e1f;
}
.section-dark {
  padding: 60px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  /* background: linear-gradient(135deg, #060e1f 0%, #0d1f3c 100%); */
  background-color: white;
}
/* Subtle scan line pattern on dark sections */
.section-dark::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    0deg,
    transparent,
    transparent 59px,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025) 59px,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025) 60px
  );
  animation: scanLine 6s linear infinite;
}
.section-gradient {
  padding: 60px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #070f22 0%, #0d1f3c 50%, #070f22 100%);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  animation: gradShift 14s ease infinite;
}
.section-purple {
  padding: 60px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #060e1f 0%, #0d1a35 50%, #071020 100%);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  animation: gradShift 14s ease infinite reverse;
}

/* ============================================================
   NAVBAR
   ============================================================ */
#mainNav {
  background: white;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(30, 70, 130, 0.3);
  transition:
    padding 0.4s,
    background 0.4s,
    box-shadow 0.4s;
  z-index: 1050;
}
#mainNav.scrolled {
  padding: 8px 0;
  /* background: rgb(5, 10, 20); */
  box-shadow: 0 2px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
}

.nav-cii-box {
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--pink);
  padding: 2px 10px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* Shimmer on CII box */
.nav-cii-box::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3),
    transparent
  );
  animation: labelShimmer 4s infinite;
}
.nav-brand-text {
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.navbar-toggler {
  border: none;
}
.navbar-toggler:focus {
  box-shadow: none;
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgb(0 44 113) !important;
    padding: 8px 11px !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}
.nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pink), var(--hot-pink));
  transition: width 0.35s;
  border-radius: 1px;
}
.nav-link:hover {
  color: rgb(0 44 113) !important;
}
.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
  width: 70%;
}
.nav-link.active {
  /* color: rgb(0 29 117) !important; */
}

.nav-apply {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--hot-pink)) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  border: none !important;
  padding: 12px 22px !important;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition:
    transform 0.3s,
    box-shadow 0.3s !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.nav-apply:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.45) !important;
  color: white !important;
}
.nav-apply::after {
  display: none !important;
}

/* ── User ID button ── */
.user-id-link {
  border-radius: var(--radius) !important;
}
.user-id-link.dropdown-toggle::after {
  display: none !important;
}
.user-id-text {
  display: inline-block;
  max-width: 110px;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  white-space: nowrap;
  vertical-align: middle;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* ── Award 2026 Hover Dropdown ── */
.award-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

.award-dropdown-toggle {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.award-chevron {
  font-size: 9px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.award-dropdown:hover .award-chevron,
.award-dropdown:focus-within .award-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Remove Bootstrap's default caret */
.award-dropdown-toggle::after {
  display: none !important;
}

.award-dropdown-menu {
  display: block !important;
  visibility: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.28s ease,
    transform 0.28s ease,
    visibility 0.28s;

  top: calc(100% + 6px) !important;
  left: 50% !important;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px) !important;
  min-width: 190px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 70, 130, 0.4);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 8px;
  background: #0a1832;
  box-shadow:
    0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5),
    0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Tiny arrow pointer */
.award-dropdown-menu::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -6px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border-left: 7px solid transparent;
  border-right: 7px solid transparent;
  border-bottom: 7px solid #0a1832;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 -2px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.3));
}

/* Open state on hover / focus-within */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .award-dropdown:hover .award-dropdown-menu,
  .award-dropdown:focus-within .award-dropdown-menu {
    visibility: visible;
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0) !important;
  }
}

/* Each item */
.award-item {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(180, 210, 255, 0.9) !important;
  border-radius: 9px;
  padding: 9px 14px !important;
  transition:
    background 0.2s,
    color 0.2s,
    transform 0.2s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.award-item i {
  font-size: 13px;
  width: 16px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--pink);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}

.award-item:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,23,94,0.07), rgba(255,80,120,0.05)) !important;
  color: var(--pink) !important;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.award-item:hover i {
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* Mobile: regular click-to-open, no hover tricks */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .award-dropdown-menu {
    position: static !important;
    transform: none !important;
    left: auto !important;
    box-shadow: none;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(10, 24, 50, 0.9);
    padding: 4px 8px;
    margin-top: 4px;
  }
  .award-dropdown-menu::before { display: none; }
  .award-dropdown.open .award-dropdown-menu,
  .award-dropdown-menu.show {
    visibility: visible;
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .user-id-text {
    max-width: 160px;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO
   ============================================================ */
.hero-section {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      145deg,
      rgba(10, 22, 60, 0.97) 0%,
      rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.93) 45%,
      rgba(90, 45, 110, 0.88) 100%
    ),
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      0deg,
      transparent,
      transparent 59px,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 59px,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 60px
    ),
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      transparent,
      transparent 59px,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 59px,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 60px
    );
  background-size:
    200% 200%,
    auto,
    auto;
  animation: gradShift 16s ease infinite;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Triangle 1 */
.hero-tri-1 {
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px;
  right: -40px;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-left: 400px solid transparent;
  border-bottom: 620px solid rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.08);
  animation: floatY 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
/* Triangle 2 */
.hero-tri-2 {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -60px;
  left: -60px;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  background: rgba(90, 45, 110, 0.22);
  clip-path: polygon(0 100%, 100% 100%, 0 0);
  animation: floatY 10s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}
/* Animated concentric arc rings */
.hero-arc-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  right: 6%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 440px;
  height: 440px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-arc {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 2px rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.6),
    0 0 0 24px rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.12),
    0 0 0 50px rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.08),
    0 0 0 80px rgba(43, 72, 117, 0.12),
    0 0 0 115px rgba(43, 72, 117, 0.07),
    0 0 0 155px rgba(43, 72, 117, 0.04);
  animation: rotateSlow 40s linear infinite;
}
/* Pulse rings */
.hero-arc-wrap::before,
.hero-arc-wrap::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 60%;
  height: 60%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.4);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: ringExpand 3.5s ease-out infinite;
}
.hero-arc-wrap::after {
  animation-delay: 1.75s;
}

.hero-circle-sm {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20%;
  left: 44%;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background: var(--hot-pink);
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0.7;
  animation: pulseDot 3s infinite;
}
.hero-dot {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 22%;
  right: 17%;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0.5;
  animation: floatY 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding-top: 100px;
  padding-bottom: 70px;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 4.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.hero-badge::before,
.hero-badge::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 28px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pink), var(--hot-pink));
}

.hero-edition {
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: clamp(0.8rem, 1.8vw, 1.05rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  letter-spacing: 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.hero-title-main {
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.hero-title-accent {
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5.5vw, 4.2rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  /* Animated pink gradient text */
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    var(--pink),
    var(--hot-pink),
    #ff6ec4,
    var(--pink)
  );
  background-size: 300% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  animation: shimmer 4s linear infinite;
}
.hero-tagline {
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 1.5vw, 1rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.58);
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.hero-year-bg {
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(5rem, 14vw, 10.5rem);
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.2);
  letter-spacing: 6px;
  line-height: 1;
  user-select: none;
  margin-bottom: 38px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-btns {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

.scroll-down-btn {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 32px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.scroll-down-btn span {
  display: block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.6);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.6);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  animation: arrowDrop 2s infinite;
}

/* ============================================================
   VISION
   ============================================================ */
.vision-graphic {
  position: relative;
  height: 340px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.vg-bg-circle {
  position: absolute;
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-blue), var(--navy));
  opacity: 0.1;
  animation: floatY 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.vg-ring {
  position: absolute;
  width: 210px;
  height: 210px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--pink);
  opacity: 0.4;
  animation: rotateSlow 20s linear infinite;
}
/* Second inner ring */
.vg-ring::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(43, 72, 117, 0.4);
  animation: rotateSlow 12s linear infinite reverse;
}
.vg-triangle {
  position: absolute;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-left: 54px solid transparent;
  border-right: 54px solid transparent;
  border-bottom: 96px solid var(--pink);
  opacity: 0.85;
  animation: floatY 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 20px rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.4));
}
.vg-dot {
  position: absolute;
  top: 28%;
  left: 62%;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  background: var(--hot-pink);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(233, 30, 140, 0.2);
  animation: pulseDot 2.5s infinite;
}
.vision-body {
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.3rem);
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: #a8c4e0;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-top: 16px;
}
.vision-body strong {
  font-style: normal;
  color: #d0e8ff;
}

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT
   ============================================================ */
/* .diagonal-top-dark {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 50px;
  background: var(--cream);
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 0, 0 100%);
} */
/* .diagonal-bottom-dark {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 50px;
  background: var(--cream);
  clip-path: polygon(0 100%, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
} */

.about-body {
  color: #070707;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.9;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.about-body strong {
  color: var(--hot-pink);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.about-body em {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}
.about-sub {
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin: 28px 0 16px;
  font-style: italic;
}
.about-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}
.about-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.12);
  line-height: 1.65;
  transition:
    padding-left 0.3s,
    color 0.3s;
}
.about-list li:hover {
  padding-left: 6px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}
.about-list li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.about-list li i {
  color: var(--pink);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* About stat box — animated border */
.about-card-box {
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.25);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding: 48px 36px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition:
    border-color 0.4s,
    box-shadow 0.4s;
  animation: borderFlow 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.about-card-box::before,
.about-card-box::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-color: var(--pink);
  border-style: solid;
  opacity: 0.5;
  transition: opacity 0.4s;
}
.about-card-box::before {
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  border-width: 1px 0 0 1px;
}
.about-card-box::after {
  bottom: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  border-width: 0 1px 1px 0;
}

.acb-trophy {
  font-size: 4.5rem;
  color: var(--pink);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  animation: floatY 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 24px rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.4));
}
.acb-stats {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-around;
  gap: 10px;
}
.acb-stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}
.acb-num {
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
}
.acb-lbl {
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 5px;
}

/* ============================================================
   CATEGORIES
   ============================================================ */
.cat-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  padding: 34px 28px;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition:
    transform 0.4s,
    box-shadow 0.4s,
    border-color 0.4s;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
}
/* Animated top bar */
.cat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.25);
}
.cat-card:hover::before {
  left: 0;
}

.cat-card.featured {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #020b3f 0%, #010f2f 100%);
  /* border-color: rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.3); */
}
.cat-card.featured::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--hot-pink), var(--pink));
  left: 0;
}
.cat-card.featured h4 {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
}
.cat-card.featured p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}
.cat-card.featured .cat-num {
      background: -webkit-linear-gradient(45deg, #cca153, #e76a88 83%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.cat-card.featured .cat-icon {
  color: var(--hot-pink);
}

.cat-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  right: 14px;
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 35px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.06);
  line-height: 1;
}
.cat-icon {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--pink);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  transition:
    transform 0.4s,
    color 0.3s;
}
.cat-card:hover .cat-icon {
  color: var(--hot-pink);
}
.cat-card h4 {
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  color: #c8ddf5;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.cat-card p {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--txt-muted);
  line-height: 1.68;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* ============================================================
   FRAMEWORK
   ============================================================ */
/* Animated arc decoration */
/* .fw-arc-deco {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -80px;
  right: -80px;
  width: 360px;
  height: 360px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.08),
    0 0 0 30px rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.05),
    0 0 0 65px rgba(43, 72, 117, 0.05);
  animation: rotateSlow 30s linear infinite;
} */

.fw-pillars {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.fw-pillar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(30, 70, 130, 0.3);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--pink);
    padding: 15px 22px;
    color: #0c1b35;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    background: white;
    transition: background 0.35s, transform 0.35s, border-left-color 0.35s, box-shadow 0.35s;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
}
/* Sweep fill on hover */
.fw-pillar::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.12),
    rgba(43, 72, 117, 0.1)
  );
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.4s;
}
.fw-pillar:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  transform: translateX(8px);
  border-left-color: var(--pink);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 20px rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.08);
  color: var(--txt-muted);
}
.fw-pillar:hover::before {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.fw-p-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  /* background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--hot-pink)); */
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c9a84c, #e8698a);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition:
    transform 0.4s,
    box-shadow 0.3s;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.fw-pillar:hover .fw-p-icon {
  /* transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg); */
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.4);
}

.eval-box {
  background: white;
  /* border: 2px solid rgb(219 25 108); */
  padding: 40px;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.eval-box::before,
.eval-box::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-color: var(--pink);
  border-style: solid;
  opacity: 0.25;
}
.eval-box::before {
  top: 10px;
  left: 10px;
  border-width: 1px 0 0 1px;
}
.eval-box::after {
  bottom: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  border-width: 0 1px 1px 0;
}
.eval-title {
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  color: #0c1a35;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  font-style: italic;
}
.eval-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.eval-list li {
  color: #0c1a35;
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: 16px;
  padding: 10px 0 10px 20px;
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(30, 70, 130, 0.2);
  line-height: 1.65;
  transition:
    color 0.3s,
    padding-left 0.3s;
}
.eval-list li:hover {
  color: var(--txt-muted);
  padding-left: 26px;
}
.eval-list li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.eval-list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--hot-pink));
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* ============================================================
   ELIGIBILITY
   ============================================================ */
.elig-section-title {
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #020f3c;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--pink);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}
.elig-items {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.elig-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 20px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(30, 70, 130, 0.25);
  transition: padding-left 0.3s;
}
.elig-row:hover {
  padding-left: 6px;
}
.elig-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.elig-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-blue), var(--navy));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: white;
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition:
    transform 0.3s,
    box-shadow 0.3s;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.elig-row:hover .elig-icon-box {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  /* box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.25); */
}
.elig-row h6 {
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: #020f3c;
  margin-top: 12px;
}
.elig-row p {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: var(--txt-muted);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.crit-box {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.crit-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 22px 26px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(30, 70, 130, 0.2);
  transition: background 0.3s;
}
.crit-row:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.03);
}
.crit-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.crit-no {
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #c82670;
  /* opacity: 0.55; */
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.crit-row h6 {
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.crit-row p {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: var(--txt-muted);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* ============================================================
   PROCESS
   ============================================================ */
.process-wrap {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.proc-step {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
}
.proc-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 58px;
}

.proc-num {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--hot-pink));
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.4);
  animation: glowPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
/* Small white dot connecting to next step */
.proc-num::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  bottom: -6px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.25);
}

.proc-line {
  width: 2px;
  flex: 1;
  min-height: 36px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.5),
    rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.05)
  );
  margin: 8px 0;
}
.proc-body {
  flex: 1;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.25);
  padding: 22px 26px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  transition:
    background 0.35s,
    transform 0.35s,
    border-left-color 0.35s,
    box-shadow 0.35s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.proc-body::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.08), transparent);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.45s;
}
.proc-body:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  transform: translateX(8px);
  border-left-color: var(--pink);
  box-shadow: -4px 0 20px rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.12);
}
.proc-body:hover::before {
  transform: translateX(0);
}
.proc-ico {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--hot-pink);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.4s;
}
.proc-body:hover .proc-ico {
  animation: iconBounce 0.6s ease;
}
.proc-body h5 {
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  margin-bottom: 7px;
}
.proc-body p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* ============================================================
   BENEFITS
   ============================================================ */
.ben-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  padding: 40px 28px;
  height: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  transition:
    transform 0.4s,
    box-shadow 0.4s,
    border-color 0.4s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
/* Gradient border sweep bottom */
.ben-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pink), var(--hot-pink));
  transition: width 0.5s ease;
}
.ben-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 55px rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.2);
}
.ben-card:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.ben-icon {
  width: 62px;
  height: 62px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-blue), var(--navy));
  /* border: 2px solid transparent; */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: white;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition:
    transform 0.4s,
    box-shadow 0.4s,
    background 0.4s;
  position: relative;
  
}
.ben-card:hover .ben-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--hot-pink));
  color: #fff;
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
}
.ben-card h5 {
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #c8ddf5;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.ben-card p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--txt-muted);
  line-height: 1.78;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* ============================================================
   R&D READY
   ============================================================ */
.rdy-arc {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -60px;
  left: -60px;
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.07),
    0 0 0 28px rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.04),
    0 0 0 60px rgba(43, 72, 117, 0.04);
  animation: rotateSlow 25s linear infinite;
}
.rdy-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.rdy-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.12);
    border-left: 3px solid rgb(212 23 94);
  padding: 20px 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  transition:
    background 0.35s,
    transform 0.35s,
    border-left-color 0.35s,
    box-shadow 0.35s;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.rdy-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-left-color: var(--hot-pink);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}
.rdy-check {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--hot-pink));
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.35);
  animation: glowPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.rdy-item p {
  color: #a8c4e0;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 300;
}
.rdy-item p strong {
  color: #d0e8ff;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.rdy-footer-text {
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--txt-muted);
  font-size:10px;
  line-height: 1.85;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ============================================================
   TIMELINES
   ============================================================ */
.tl-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}
.tl-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.tl-dot {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--hot-pink));
  border: 3px solid #0a1832;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 3px var(--pink),
    0 0 0 6px rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.2);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  animation: glowPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.tl-line {
  flex: 1;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pink), rgba(43, 72, 117, 0.3));
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-top: 10px;
  min-width: 20px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* Travelling light on timeline */
.tl-line::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -40%;
  width: 40%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5),
    transparent
  );
  animation: shimmer 2.5s linear infinite;
}

.tl-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 10px;
}
.tl-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--pink);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  animation: floatY 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  display: inline-block;
}
.tl-date {
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--pink);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.tl-label {
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #c8ddf5;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ============================================================
   FEES
   ============================================================ */
.fee-card {
  border: 1px solid rgb(255, 255, 255);
  padding: 20px 32px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
    /* background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--dark-blue), var(--navy)); */
  transition:
    transform 0.4s,
    background 0.3s,
    border-color 0.4s,
    box-shadow 0.4s;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
/* Animated bottom border */
.fee-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  /* background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pink), var(--hot-pink)); */
  transition: width 0.5s;
}
/* .fee-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.3);
} */


.fee-card.featured {
  /* background: rgb(220 95 160); */
  border-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.fee-card.featured::after {
  width: 100%;
  animation: shimmer 2s linear infinite;
  background-size: 300% auto;
}
.fee-card.featured:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-8px);
}

.fee-badge-top {
  position: absolute;
  top: -13px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--hot-pink));
  color: #fff;
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  padding: 5px 18px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.fee-icon {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
      background: -webkit-linear-gradient(45deg, #cca153, #e76a88 83%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  /* animation: floatY 4s ease-in-out infinite; */
  /* filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 14px rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.3)); */
}
.fee-card h5 {
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.fee-type {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
}
.fee-amt {
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #e91e8c;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.fee-tax {
  font-size: 0.73rem;
  color: var(--txt-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT
   ============================================================ */
.contact-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  padding: 52px 40px;
  text-align: center;
  transition:
    transform 0.4s,
    box-shadow 0.4s,
    border-color 0.4s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pink), var(--hot-pink));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.5s;
}
.contact-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.2);
}
.contact-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.ct-avatar {
  width: 84px;
  height: 84px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-blue), var(--navy));
  border: 3px solid transparent;
  background-clip: padding-box;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.4s;
}
/* Pink ring on avatar */
.ct-avatar::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--hot-pink));
  z-index: -1;
  transition: opacity 0.4s;
  opacity: 0;
}
.contact-card:hover .ct-avatar {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.contact-card:hover .ct-avatar::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.contact-card h5 {
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #c8ddf5;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.ct-link {
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--txt-muted);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  padding: 11px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(30, 70, 130, 0.25);
  transition:
    color 0.3s,
    padding-left 0.3s;
}
.ct-link:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.ct-link:hover {
  color: var(--pink);
  padding-left: 8px;
}
.ct-link i {
  color: var(--pink);
  margin-right: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT CII
   ============================================================ */
.cii-emblem {
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.12),
    rgba(43, 72, 117, 0.12)
  );
  border: 2px solid rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--pink);
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow 0.4s;
}
.cii-emblem:hover {
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 6px rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.15),
    0 12px 40px rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.25);
}
/* Shimmer */
.cii-emblem::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1),
    transparent
  );
  animation: labelShimmer 4s infinite;
}
.cii-fullname {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  font-weight: 300;
}
.cii-stats-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}
.cii-stat {
  text-align: center;
}
.cii-stat-num {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--hot-pink));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.cii-stat small {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
}

.cii-sec-title {
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--pink);
}
.cii-body {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.9;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.cii-body em {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.site-footer {
  background: #040b18;
  padding: 50px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(30, 70, 130, 0.3);
  position: relative;
}
.ft-brand {
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--hot-pink));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: inline-block;
}
.site-footer p {
  color: white;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  font-weight: 300;
}
.ft-theme {
  color: white !important;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  /* font-style: italic; */
}
.ft-copy {
  color: white;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .rdy-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .fee-card.featured {
    transform: none;
  }
  .tl-track {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 28px;
  }
  .tl-item {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .tl-dot {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .tl-line {
    display: none;
  }
  .tl-card {
    text-align: left;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero-year-bg {
    display: none;
  }
  .hero-title-accent {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  .sec-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  .about-card-box {
    margin-top: 32px;
  }
  .vision-graphic {
    height: 220px;
  }
  .eval-box {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }
  .proc-body {
    padding: 18px 18px;
  }
  .rdy-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .section-light,
  .section-white,
  .section-dark,
  .section-gradient,
  .section-purple {
    padding: 80px 0;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-btns {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .hero-btns a {
    text-align: center;
  }
  .fw-pillar {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    padding: 13px 14px;
  }
  .fee-card {
    padding: 36px 20px;
  }
  .contact-card {
    padding: 38px 22px;
  }
  .rdy-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .hero-arc-wrap {
    width: 260px;
    height: 260px;
    right: 0;
    opacity: 0.12;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   PRELOADER
   ============================================================ */
#preloader {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-color: #060e1f;
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}
#loader {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 8px solid transparent;
  border-top-color: var(--pink);
  border-right-color: var(--navy);
  border-bottom-color: var(--hot-pink);
  animation: spin 1s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes spin {
  0%   { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO SLIDER
   ============================================================ */
#hero {
  position: relative;
}
.hero-slide {
  min-height: 100vh;
  position: relative;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.hero-slide-1 {
  background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1581091226825-a6a2a5aee158?w=1920&q=80');
}
.hero-slide-2 {
  background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1532187863486-abf9dbad1b69?w=1920&q=80');
}
.hero-slide-3 {
  background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1605810230434-7631ac76ec81?w=1920&q=80');
}
.hero-slide-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    145deg,
    rgba(10, 22, 60, 0.92) 0%,
    rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.85) 50%,
    rgba(90, 45, 110, 0.78) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-slide-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding-top: 40px;
}
/* Hero indicators */
.hero-indicators {
  bottom: 28px;
  z-index: 10;
}
.hero-indicators button {
  width: 28px;
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: background 0.3s, width 0.3s;
}
.hero-indicators button.active {
  width: 48px;
  /* background: var(--pink); */
}
/* Hero carousel controls */
.hero-ctrl {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: rgba(212,23,94,0.25) !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  transition: background 0.3s;
}
.hero-ctrl:hover {
  background: var(--pink) !important;
}



/* ============================================================
   ABOUT — IMAGE LAYOUT
   ============================================================ */
.about-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  width: 100%;

}
.about-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 500px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  filter: brightness(0.88);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.about-img-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: -20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--hot-pink));
  color: #fff;
  padding: 16px 22px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(212,23,94,0.4);
}
.aib-num {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
}
.aib-lbl {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 4px;
  opacity: 0.85;
}
/* Stats row under about text */
.about-stats-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  padding-top: 24px;
}
.about-stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}
.asi-num {
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--hot-pink));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  line-height: 1;
}
.asi-lbl {
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 6px;
}
/* Override .about-body colour on dark background */
.section-dark .about-body strong {
  color: #e8c875;
}

/* ============================================================
   AWARD CATEGORIES SLIDER
   ============================================================ */
.awards-slider {
  padding: 10px 0 20px;
}
.awards-track-wrap {
  overflow: hidden;
}
.awards-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}
.awards-card-item {
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 48px) / 3);
  min-width: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .awards-card-item {
    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 24px) / 2);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .awards-card-item {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
  }
}
.award-cat-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
padding: 25px 15px 20px;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.4s, box-shadow 0.4s, border-color 0.4s;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}

.ac-top-bar {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pink), var(--hot-pink));
  transition: left 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}

.ac-number {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 16px;
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(30,58,95,0.05);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ac-icon-wrap {
  width: 65px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  transition: background 0.4s, transform 0.4s;
}
/* .award-cat-card:hover .ac-icon-wrap {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--hot-pink));
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
} */


.category-img{
      background: #e8c87547;
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 50px;
}

.ac-title {
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
     font-weight: 300;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #0b1a32;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0;
}
/* Carousel nav */
.awards-ctrl-btn {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--hot-pink));
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.awards-ctrl-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212,23,94,0.4);
}
.awards-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
}
.awards-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--pink);
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}
.awards-dot.active {
  background: var(--pink);
  transform: scale(1.3);
}

/* ============================================================
   VERTICAL ALTERNATING TIMELINE
   ============================================================ */
.timeline-v {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 20px 0;
}
/* Centre vertical line */
.timeline-v::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--pink), rgba(212,23,94,0.1));
}
.tlv-step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  position: relative;
}
.tlv-card {
  flex: 1;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 20px 25px;
  position: relative;
  transition: box-shadow 0.35s, transform 0.35s;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.tlv-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(30,58,95,0.1);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
/* Pink accent line on card */
.tlv-left .tlv-card {
  /* border-right: 3px solid var(--pink); */
  margin-right: 40px;
}
.tlv-right .tlv-card {
  /* border-left: 3px solid var(--pink); */
  margin-left: 40px;
}
.tlv-marker {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.tlv-dot {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--hot-pink));
  border: 4px solid #0a1832;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(212,23,94,0.2);
  animation: glowPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.tlv-empty {
  flex: 1;
}
.tlv-date {
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pink);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.tlv-label {
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #c8ddf5;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.tlv-desc {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--txt-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 300;
}
/* Last step — hide connector line below */
.tlv-last::after {
  display: none;
}

/* ============================================================
   TIMELINE — HORIZONTAL
   ============================================================ */
.timeline-h-outer {
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}
.timeline-h {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative;
    padding: 10px 10px 20px;
    min-width: 560px;
}
/* Horizontal connecting line */
.timeline-h::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 35px;
    left: calc(10% + 26px);
    right: calc(10% + 26px);
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--pink), rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.25));
    z-index: 0;
}
.tlh-step {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 0 8px;
}
.tlh-icon-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.tlh-dot {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c9a84c, #e8698a);
    border: 3px solid #ffffff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.15), 0 6px 20px rgba(212, 23, 94, 0.3);
    animation: glowPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.tlh-step:hover .tlh-dot {
    transform: scale(1.12);
}
.tlh-content {
       background: linear-gradient(135deg, #020b3f 0%, #010f2f 100%);
    border: 1px solid #dce6f7;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 260px;
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}
.tlh-step:hover .tlh-content {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 23, 90, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.tlh-date {
    font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--pink);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.tlh-label {
    font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: white;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER — 3 COLUMN
   ============================================================ */
.ft-logo-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.ft-cii-badge {
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--pink);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}
.ft-brand-name {
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--hot-pink));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.ft-desc {
  color: rgb(255, 255, 255);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-weight: 300;
}
.ft-addr {
  color: rgb(255, 255, 255);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-style: normal;
  margin-top: 12px;
}
.ft-addr i {
  color: var(--pink);
}
.ft-heading {
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,23,94,0.2);
}
.ft-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.ft-links li {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}
.ft-links li a {
  display: block;
  color: rgb(255, 255, 255);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  padding: 8px 0;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s, padding-left 0.3s;
}
.ft-links li a i {
  color: var(--pink);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
}
.ft-links li a:hover {
  color: #fff;
  padding-left: 6px;
}
.ft-contact-person {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  justify-content: center;
}
.ft-ct-avatar {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--hot-pink));
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ft-ct-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
}
.ft-ct-info strong {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
}
.ft-ct-info a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.ft-ct-info a:hover {
  color: var(--pink);
}
.ft-ct-info a i {
  color: var(--pink);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}
.ft-contact-gen p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.ft-contact-gen p i {
  color: var(--pink);
  width: 14px;
}
.ft-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.ft-copy {
  color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important;
  font-size: 0.72rem !important;
}
.ft-theme {
  color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important;
  font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   BACK TO TOP
   ============================================================ */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 28px;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--hot-pink));
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  z-index: 999;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity 0.35s, visibility 0.35s, transform 0.35s, box-shadow 0.35s;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212,23,94,0.35);
}
.back-to-top.show {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.back-to-top:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(212,23,94,0.55);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ============================================================
   SECTION-GRADIENT & SECTION-PURPLE — LIGHT TEXT FIX
   ============================================================ */
.section-gradient .sec-title,
.section-purple .sec-title {
  color: white;
}
.section-gradient .eval-title {
  color: #0c1a35;
}
.section-gradient .eval-list li {
  color: #0c1a35;
}
.section-gradient .eval-list li:hover {
  color: #0c1a35;
}

/* ============================================================
   ADDITIONAL MOBILE RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .about-img-badge {
    right: 0;
    bottom: 16px;
  }
  .about-stats-row {
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .timeline-v::before {
    left: 26px;
  }
  .tlv-step {
    flex-direction: row !important;
  }
  .tlv-left,
  .tlv-right {
    flex-direction: row;
  }
  .tlv-left .tlv-card {
    margin-right: 0;
    margin-left: 16px;
    border-right: none;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--pink);
    order: 2;
  }
  .tlv-right .tlv-card {
    margin-left: 16px;
    order: 2;
  }
  .tlv-left .tlv-marker,
  .tlv-right .tlv-marker {
    order: 1;
  }
  .tlv-empty {
    display: none;
  }
  .tlv-dot {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero-slide {
    min-height: 100svh;
  }
  .about-img {
    height: 300px;
  }
  .about-img-badge {
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    padding: 12px 16px;
  }
  .timeline-v {
    padding-left: 8px;
  }
  .tlv-card {
    padding: 20px 18px;
  }
  .tlv-label {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }
  .ft-logo-wrap {
    text-align: center;
  }
  .ft-logo-brand {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  /* Horizontal timeline on mobile — compact scrollable */
  .timeline-h {
    min-width: 480px;
  }
  .tlh-dot {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
  .tlh-content {
    padding: 10px 10px;
    max-width: 120px;
  }
  .tlh-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
  .tlh-date {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   NEW IMAGE SLIDER
   ============================================================ */
#imgSlider {
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 70px; /* offset for fixed navbar */
}

.img-slider-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center;
  max-height: auto;
}

/* Indicators */
.img-slider-indicators {
  bottom: 14px;
  z-index: 10;
}
.img-slider-indicators button {
  width: 28px;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  border: none;
  transition: background 0.3s, width 0.3s;
}
.img-slider-indicators button.active {
  width: 48px;
  /* background: #fff; */
}

/* Prev / Next arrows */
.img-slider-ctrl {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
  border-radius: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  transition: background 0.3s;
}
.img-slider-ctrl:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  #imgSlider {
    margin-top: 60px;
  }
  .img-slider-img {
    max-height: 60vw;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   REGISTRATION PAGE
   ============================================================ */

/* Page background */
.reg-page-bg {
  background: #060e1f;
  min-height: 100vh;
}



/* Hero strip */
.reg-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(268deg, #031b53 0%, #001db9 85%);
  padding: 80px 0 44px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 70px; /* offset for fixed navbar */
}

.reg-hero .reg-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.13);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 20px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.reg-hero h1 {
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(20px, 4vw, 34px);
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.reg-hero p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  font-size: 14px;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Progress steps inside hero */
.reg-steps {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  padding: 28px 0 0;
}

.reg-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.reg-step-circle {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.reg-step.active .reg-step-circle {
  background: #fff;
  border-color: #fff;
  color: #001db9;
}

.reg-step-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-align: center;
}

.reg-step.active .reg-step-label {
  color: #fff;
}

.reg-step-line {
  width: 64px;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Form wrap */
.reg-wrap {
  padding: 48px 0 72px;
  background: white;
}

/* Form card */
.reg-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 10px;
box-shadow: 0 17px 32px rgb(208 208 208 / 50%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Section header bars */
.reg-section-header {
 background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--dark-blue), var(--navy));
  padding: 14px 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.reg-sec-icon {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.reg-section-header h5 {
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 1.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Section body */
.reg-section-body {
  padding: 28px 28px 20px;
}

/* Field labels */
.reg-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #3c4043;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.reg-label .req {
  color: var(--pink);
  margin-left: 2px;
}

/* Override Bootstrap inputs for registration */
.reg-card .form-control,
.reg-card .form-select {
    border: 1px solid rgba(30, 70, 130, 0.4);
    border-radius: 5px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #1f1f1f;
    background: #fcfcfc;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}

.reg-card .form-control:focus,
.reg-card .form-select:focus {
  border-color: rgba(42, 107, 202, 0.8);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(42, 107, 202, 0.15);
  outline: none;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #000000;
}

.reg-card .form-control::placeholder {
  color: rgba(120, 150, 190, 0.5);
  font-size: 13px;
}

.reg-card .form-text {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #7080b0;
  margin-top: 5px;
}

/* Divider between sections */
.reg-divider {
  border: none;
  border-top: 1.5px solid rgba(30, 70, 130, 0.3);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Password toggle */
.pw-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

.pw-wrap .toggle-pw {
  position: absolute;
  right: 14px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #7080b0;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.pw-wrap .toggle-pw:hover {
  color: var(--pink);
}

/* Submit bar */
.reg-submit-wrap {
  border-top: 1.5px solid rgba(30, 70, 130, 0.3);
  padding: 24px 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

.reg-note {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--txt-muted);
}

.reg-note a {
  color: var(--pink);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.reg-note a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.btn-reg-submit {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--hot-pink));
  color: #fff;
  font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 13px 38px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, opacity 0.2s;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.btn-reg-submit:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(212,23,94,0.4);
  opacity: 0.93;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .reg-hero {
    margin-top: 60px;
    padding: 44px 0 36px;
  }

  .reg-step-line {
    width: 32px;
  }

  .reg-section-body {
    padding: 20px 16px 14px;
  }

  .reg-section-header {
    padding: 12px 16px;
  }

  .reg-submit-wrap {
    padding: 20px 16px;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .btn-reg-submit {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}



.team-card {
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 15px;
    text-align: center;
    /* box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); */
    height: 100%;
}

.img-box {
    width: 100%;
    height: 180px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.img-box img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* Text */
.team-card h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
    margin: 10px 0 5px;
}

.team-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #666;
}



.teamSwiper {
    padding: 40px 20px;
}

/* Card */
.team-card {
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

/* Double Border Effect */
.img-box {
    position: relative;
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    margin: auto;
    border-radius: 15px;
    background: #0d1e3a;
    border: 3px solid #da196b;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Outer border (behind effect) */
/* .img-box::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -10px;
    left: 10px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 2px solid #da196b;
    border-radius: 15px;
    z-index: -1;
} */

/* Image */
.img-box img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 12px;
}

/* Name */
.team-card h4 {
    margin-top: 15px;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #c8ddf5;
}

/* Role */
.team-card p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--txt-muted);
    margin-top: 5px;
}


.img-box {
    position: relative;
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    margin: auto;
    border-radius: 15px;
    background: #0d1e3a;
    border: 3px solid #da196a;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    overflow: visible; /* IMPORTANT */
    z-index: 2;
}



/* 🔥 Optional 3rd subtle layer (premium look) */
.img-box::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    left: 20px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    /* border: 1px solid #e6c06a; */
    border-radius: 15px;
    z-index: -2;
}

/* Image */
.img-box img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 12px;
}

.team-card h4{
  text-align: center;
  color: #00175a;
  font-weight: 500px;
}

.team-card p{
  text-align: center;
  color: #022078d3;
}

h2.sec-title.light {
    text-transform: uppercase;
}



/* Background */
.glass-section {
    padding: 80px 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f2027, #203a43, #2c5364);
    text-align: center;
}

/* Title */
.section-title {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* Glass Card */
.glass {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 25px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    max-width: 350px;
    margin: auto;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

/* Hover Effect */
.glass:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
}

/* Text */
.glass p {
    color: #eee;
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Client */
.client-info img {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.client-info h4 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 16px;
}

.client-info span {
    color: #ccc;
    font-size: 13px;
}



.testimonials {
    padding: 60px 20px;
    background: #060e1f;
    text-align: center;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Card */
.testimonial-card {
    background: rgba(13, 30, 58, 0.8);
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    max-width: 350px;
    margin: auto;
}

.testimonial-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--txt-muted);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Client */
.client-info img {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.client-info h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
    margin: 5px 0;
}

.client-info span {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #888;
}
.swiper.testimonialSwiper.swiper-initialized.swiper-horizontal.swiper-backface-hidden {
    padding-bottom: 11px;
}






.testimonial-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 30px;
    min-height: 260px;
    height: auto;
    color: #fff;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    transition: 0.4s;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.quote {
    font-size: 40px;
    color: #da196b;
    margin-bottom: -20px;
}

.testimonial-card p {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.stars {
    color: gold;
    margin: 10px 0;
    font-size: 18px;
}

.client-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.client-info img {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    margin-right: 12px;
    border: 2px solid #00eaff;
}

.client-info h4 {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 16px;
}

.client-info span {
    font-size: 13px;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Swiper spacing */
.swiper {
    padding-bottom: 50px;
}


p.colour-awards {
    color: #e8c875;
}
section#about ul li {
    color: #070707;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 22px;
}

section#about ul {
    padding-left: 1rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   DARK THEME — MISC OVERRIDES
   ============================================================ */

/* Hamburger icon on dark navbar */
.navbar-toggler-icon {
  filter: invert(1);
}

/* Bootstrap select dropdown on dark bg */
.reg-card .form-select option {
  background: #0a1628;
  color: #c8ddf5;
}

/* Bootstrap form-check label */
.form-check-label {
  color: #a8c4e0;
}

/* Ensure dropdown menus in reg form are dark */
.dropdown-menu {
  background: #0a1832;
  border-color: rgba(30, 70, 130, 0.35);
}
.dropdown-item {
  color: #c8ddf5;
}
.dropdown-item:hover {
  background: rgba(42, 107, 202, 0.15);
  color: #fff;
}

/* ============================================================
   WHITE SECTION OVERRIDES — Benefits, Timelines, Testimonials
   ============================================================ */

/* — BENEFITS on white — */
#benefits .sec-title { color: #00175a !important; }
#benefits .ben-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #020b3f 0%, #010f2f 100%);
    border-color: #dce6f7;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 14px rgba(0, 23, 90, 0.07);
}
#benefits .ben-card h5 { color: white; }
#benefits .ben-card p { color: white; }
#benefits .ben-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c9a84c, #e8698a);
    color: #ffffff;
}
/* #benefits .ben-card:hover .ben-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #da196b, #e91e8c);
    color: #fff;
} */

/* — TIMELINES on white — */
#timelines .sec-title { color: #00175a !important; }
#timelines .tlv-card {
    background: #f4f7ff !important;
    background-image: none !important;
    border-color: #dce6f7;
}
#timelines .tlv-label { color: #00175a; }
#timelines .tlv-date { color: #3a5a99; }
#timelines .tlv-desc { color: #3a5a99; }

/* — TESTIMONIALS on white — */
#testimonials .sec-title { color: #00175a !important; }
#testimonials .testimonial-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #020b3f 0%, #010f2f 100%);
    backdrop-filter: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 23, 90, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid #dce6f7;
    color: #fff;
}
#testimonials .testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: none;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #020b3f 0%, #010f2f 100%);
}
#testimonials .testimonial-card p { color: #c8d8f0; }
#testimonials .client-info h4 { color: #fff; }
#testimonials .client-info span { color: #a0b8d8; opacity: 1; }
#testimonials .quote { color: var(--pink); }

/* Testimonial nav buttons */
.testimonial-next,
.testimonial-prev {
    --swiper-navigation-size: 16px;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    background: #00175a;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: #fff;
    top: 40%;
}
.testimonial-next:hover,
.testimonial-prev:hover {
    background: var(--pink);
}
.testimonial-next::after,
.testimonial-prev::after {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
}
.testimonial-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet {
    background: #bccde8;
    opacity: 1;
}
.testimonial-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
    background: var(--pink);
}

/* ============================================================
   JURY MEMBERS — Design Improvements
   ============================================================ */

/* Smaller, branded nav buttons scoped to teamSwiper */
.teamSwiper .swiper-button-next,
.teamSwiper .swiper-button-prev {
    --swiper-navigation-size: 16px;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: #00175a;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 23, 90, 0.25);
    transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    top: 42%;
}

.teamSwiper .swiper-button-next:hover,
.teamSwiper .swiper-button-prev:hover {
    background: #da196b;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.teamSwiper .swiper-button-next::after,
.teamSwiper .swiper-button-prev::after {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Jury card — subtle lift on white bg */
#categories .team-card {
    /* background: #f4f7ff; */
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 22px 15px 18px;
    /* border: 1px solid #dce6f7; */
    /* box-shadow: 0 3px 14px rgba(0, 23, 90, 0.07); */
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

#categories .team-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 23, 90, 0.14);
}

#categories .team-card h4 {
    color: #00175a;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

#categories .team-card p {
    color: #3a5a99;
    font-size: 13px;
}