:root {
  /* Brand Colors */
  --primary: #903F00;
  --primary-hover: #753300;
  --primary-light: #FAF0E8;
  --primary-border: #E8D3C3;
  --text-light: #904D00;
  --text-primary: #564338;
  --text-tertiary: #1E1B1A;
  --green: #126343;
  --green-light: #E7F7EF;
  --green-border: #B8EBD0;
  --green-hover: #0E4E34;

  /* Neutrals & Surfaces */
  --bg-page: #f1ede8;
  --bg-surface: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-subtle: #F5EFEB;
  --bg-dark: #2B1405;
  --border-light: #EAE2DA;
  --border-medium: #DCCFC5;
  --border-dark: #472611;

  --text-muted: #7D6B60;
  --text-white: #FFFFFF;
  --text-white-muted: #FFDBCA;

  /* Typography */
  --font-serif: 'Noto Serif', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(35, 18, 6, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(35, 18, 6, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 36px rgba(35, 18, 6, 0.12);
  --shadow-dark: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-normal: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Reset & Base Styles
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 76px;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100%;
  width: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--bg-page);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

img,
svg,
picture {
  max-width: 100%;
  display: block;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

button,
input {
  font-family: inherit;
}

ul,
ol {
  list-style: none;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Typography Hierarchy & Utilities
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.font-serif {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
}

.font-sans {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

/* Text Colors */
.text-primary {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.text-light {
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.text-tertiary {
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
}

.text-brand {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.text-green {
  color: var(--green);
}

.text-muted {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}



/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Layout Constraints (Container & Flex/Grid Utilities)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  padding-right: 1.25rem;
}

.section-padding {
  padding-top: 5rem;
  padding-bottom: 5rem;
}

.bg-cream {
  background-color: var(--bg-page);
}

.flex {
  display: flex;
}

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

.justify-between {
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.gap-2 {
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.gap-3 {
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. Standard Section Headers
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-header {
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
  position: relative;
}

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

.section-header.text-center {
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.section-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.section-header.text-center .section-eyebrow {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.section-eyebrow svg,
.section-eyebrow i {
  color: var(--primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.section-header.text-center .section-title {
  text-align: center;
  width: 100%;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.section-title.text-white {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.section-title span.italic {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.section-subheading {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0rem auto 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.section-subheading.text-white-muted {
  color: var(--text-white-muted) !important;
}

.header-divider-center {
  width: 56px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E27928, #903F00);
  border-radius: 3px;
  margin: 0.65rem auto 0;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. Buttons & Badges
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.28);
}

.btn-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
  background-color: var(--primary-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background-color: transparent;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background-color: var(--text-white);
  color: var(--bg-dark);
  border-color: var(--text-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm {
  font-size: 13px;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.15rem;
}

.btn-full {
  width: 100%;
}

.btn-glow {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.5);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.btn-glow:hover {
  box-shadow: -1px 0px 25px rgb(248 195 144 / 13%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Global Badges */
.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.badge-primary {
  background-color: #903f0036;
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
}

.badge-green {
  background-color: var(--green-light);
  color: var(--green);
  border: 1px solid var(--green-border);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. Top Notification Bar
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.top-bar {
  background-color: #3D1800;
  color: var(--text-white-muted);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.top-bar-content {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.top-bar-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.top-bar-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background-color: #E27928;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
}

.top-bar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.top-bar-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 14px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.top-bar-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. Main Navigation Header
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.main-header {
  position: -webkit-sticky;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #EAE2DA;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 76px;
}

/* Brand area with OBAIOTA logo & OOTCON 2026 pill */
.nav-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.brand-logo-frame {
  width: 66px;
  height: 66px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.brand-logo-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.brand-info-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-title-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}

.brand-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 16.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.brand-ootcon-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  background-color: var(--primary-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

.brand-sub-text {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.1rem;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.35rem 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2.5px;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.btn-header-register {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--text-white);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.2);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-header-register:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-hover);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

@media (min-width: 1025px) and (max-width: 1300px) {
  .nav-menu {
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }

  .nav-link {
    font-size: 11.5px;
  }

  .btn-header-register {
    padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
    font-size: 11.5px;
  }
}

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.5rem;
}

.mobile-menu-drawer,
.mobile-drawer-overlay {
  display: none;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. Hero Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
  padding-top: 3.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 4.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFF8F6 0%, #FBF2F0 50%, #F5ECEA 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -320px;
  right: -320px;
  width: 678px;
  height: 678px;
  background: url('img/hero-glows-circle.png') no-repeat center center;
  background-size: contain;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.22fr 0.98fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-badges-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.65rem;
}

.hero-pill-dark {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background-color: #B45309;
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 48px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: 2.2px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.text-brand-hero {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.hero-subtext {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  max-width: 610px;
}

/* OBAIOTA Hero Aesthetic Vision & Mission Banner */
.hero-vision-banner {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FAF0E8 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.06);
  max-width: 610px;
}

.hero-vision-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.hero-vision-quote strong {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.hero-vision-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-vision-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  background: rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.15);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.hero-vision-tag:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   OBAIOTA Hero Modern & Enthusiastic Floating Brand Stage UI
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-brand-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
  min-height: 460px;
  margin-left: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
}

/* Ambient Radial Mesh & Glowing Halos */
.stage-mesh-aura {
  position: absolute;
  top: 175px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 440px;
  height: 440px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(254, 147, 44, 0.22) 0%, rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.08) 50%, transparent 72%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  animation: stageAuraPulse 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate !important;
}

@keyframes stageAuraPulse {
  0% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.92);
    opacity: 0.75;
  }

  100% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* Concentric Orbital Rings (Running Circle-Wise) */
.stage-orbit-ring {
  position: absolute;
  top: 175px;
  left: 50%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  transform-origin: center center;
}

.stage-ring-outer {
  width: 390px;
  height: 390px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  border: 1.8px dashed rgba(254, 147, 44, 0.38);
  animation: stageRotateClockwise 18s linear infinite !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(254, 147, 44, 0.1);
}

.stage-ring-outer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -7px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #FE932C 35%, #903F00 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px 3px #FE932C, 0 0 24px rgba(254, 147, 44, 0.7);
}

.stage-ring-outer::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -6px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #126343 35%, #0A3C28 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px 3px rgba(18, 99, 67, 0.75);
}

.stage-ring-inner {
  width: 290px;
  height: 290px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  border: 1.5px dotted rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.28);
  animation: stageRotateCounter 24s linear infinite !important;
}

@keyframes stageRotateClockwise {
  0% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg);
  }
}

@keyframes stageRotateCounter {
  0% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg);
  }
}

/* Floating Sparkle Stars */
.stage-sparkle-star {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
}

.star-1 {
  top: 18px;
  right: 60px;
  animation: sparkleTwinkle 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.star-2 {
  bottom: 80px;
  left: 20px;
  animation: sparkleTwinkle 3.5s ease-in-out 1s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes sparkleTwinkle {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.8) rotate(0deg);
    opacity: 0.4;
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(1.25) rotate(45deg);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* Central Floating Emblem Pedestal */
.stage-orb-center {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  animation: floatOrb 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate !important;
}

@keyframes floatOrb {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
  }
}

.orb-sunburst-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(254, 147, 44, 0.3) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.orb-emblem-disc {
  width: 170px;
  height: 170px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 50%;
  padding: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 4px solid #F8C390;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.18), 0 0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8), 0 0 35px rgba(254, 147, 44, 0.3);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.stage-orb-center:hover .orb-emblem-disc {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 55px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.25), 0 0 0 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), 0 0 45px rgba(254, 147, 44, 0.45);
}

.orb-emblem-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08));
}

.orb-badge-footer {
  margin-top: 1.15rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.orb-live-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.orb-live-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(18, 99, 67, 0.7);
  animation: pulseGlow 1.8s infinite;
}

.orb-org-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.orb-org-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* Floating Satellite Glass Cards */
.stage-glass-card {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(248, 195, 144, 0.4);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.1), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.stage-glass-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.16);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

.card-affiliation {
  top: 15px;
  left: -20px;
  animation: floatCardLeft 4.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.card-network {
  top: 35px;
  right: -15px;
  animation: floatCardRight 5s ease-in-out 0.8s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes floatCardLeft {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(-7px);
  }
}

@keyframes floatCardRight {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(-9px);
  }
}

.glass-card-icon-box {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.bg-gold-tint {
  background: rgba(254, 147, 44, 0.16);
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(254, 147, 44, 0.3);
}

.bg-green-tint {
  background: rgba(18, 99, 67, 0.12);
  color: var(--green);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 99, 67, 0.25);
}

.glass-card-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.glass-card-eyebrow {
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.glass-card-title {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
}

.glass-card-sub {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Bottom Floating Focus Ribbon */
.stage-floating-ribbon {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.18);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.1), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-top: 1.85rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.stage-floating-ribbon:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.14);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

.stage-ribbon-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.stage-ribbon-chip:hover {
  color: var(--primary);
  background: rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.06);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9.5. Section: About Us & 3. Our History (Exact Content Layout)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--bg-page);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--primary-border), transparent);
}

.about-split-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-content-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.about-content-col .section-header {
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.about-narrative-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 2.1rem 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 38px rgba(35, 18, 6, 0.05), 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
}

.about-narrative-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.09), 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.about-advisory-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FFF6EC 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  border: none;
  border-left: none;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 2.1rem 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 38px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.06), 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
}

.about-advisory-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.11), 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.about-card-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.about-card-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--primary);
  background: rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.08);
  border: none;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.about-card-badge.advisory-badge {
  background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.12);
  color: #B45309;
  border: none;
}

.about-paragraph {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.74;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Right Visual Column (Unique Staggered 4-Photo Dynamic Gallery) */
.about-visual-col {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.about-gallery-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-gallery-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -15px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 60% 40%, rgba(254, 147, 44, 0.22) 0%, rgba(18, 99, 67, 0.08) 50%, transparent 72%);
  filter: blur(30px);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: 36px;
}

.about-gallery-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-gallery-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.about-gallery-col-staggered {
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
}

.about-photo-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(35, 18, 6, 0.1), 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.45s ease;
  background: #231206;
}

.about-photo-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.22);
  z-index: 3;
}

.about-photo-card.card-lg {
  height: 235px;
}

.about-photo-card.card-md {
  height: 185px;
}

.about-photo-card.card-sm {
  height: 175px;
}

.about-photo-card.card-xl {
  height: 230px;
}

.about-photo-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.about-photo-card:hover .about-photo-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Minimalist Floating Status Pill */
.about-gallery-floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -16px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 4;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(35, 18, 6, 0.14), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: floatBadgeCenter 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes floatBadgeCenter {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-6px);
  }
}

.gallery-live-pulse {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
  animation: pulseBeacon 2s infinite;
}

.history-intro-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1.85rem 2.2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(35, 18, 6, 0.04);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.history-intro-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.history-prompt-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.65rem;
}

.prompt-badge {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--text-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.history-prompt-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* 5 Bullet Points Grid */
.history-bullets-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.point-card-span-2 {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

.history-point-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1.85rem 1.65rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.history-point-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), #FE932C);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.history-point-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--primary-border);
}

.history-point-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.point-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.point-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.08);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.history-point-card:hover .point-icon-box {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--text-white);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.point-icon-box.accent-green {
  background: rgba(18, 99, 67, 0.1);
  color: var(--green);
}

.history-point-card:hover .point-icon-box.accent-green {
  background: var(--green);
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.point-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.28);
  line-height: 1;
}

.point-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-weight: 500;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9.7. Section: Aims & Objectives (Dark Theme)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.aims-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #241105 0%, #1A0B02 50%, #150801 100%);
  color: var(--text-white);
  padding-top: 5rem;
  padding-bottom: 5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Ambient Radial Glow Halos */
.aims-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  left: -80px;
  width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(254, 147, 44, 0.12) 0%, rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.03) 50%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.aims-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -100px;
  right: -80px;
  width: 440px;
  height: 440px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(18, 99, 67, 0.12) 0%, rgba(18, 99, 67, 0.02) 50%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.aims-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* 9 Cards Grid (3x3 Layout) */
.aims-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.6rem;
}

.aims-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.038);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1.85rem 1.65rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.aims-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FE932C, var(--primary));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.aims-card.card-accent-green::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2BD492, #126343);
}

.aims-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.075);
  border-color: rgba(254, 147, 44, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 24px rgba(254, 147, 44, 0.12);
}

.aims-card.card-accent-green:hover {
  border-color: rgba(43, 212, 146, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 24px rgba(18, 99, 67, 0.18);
}

.aims-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.aims-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.aims-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(254, 147, 44, 0.12);
  color: #FE932C;
  border: 1px solid rgba(254, 147, 44, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.aims-icon-box.green-tint {
  background: rgba(18, 99, 67, 0.18);
  color: #2BD492;
  border-color: rgba(43, 212, 146, 0.3);
}

.aims-card:hover .aims-icon-box {
  background: #FE932C;
  color: #1A0B02;
  transform: scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(254, 147, 44, 0.4);
}

.aims-card:hover .aims-icon-box.green-tint {
  background: #126343;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(18, 99, 67, 0.5);
}

.aims-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  line-height: 1;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.aims-card:hover .aims-num {
  color: #FE932C;
}

.aims-card.card-accent-green:hover .aims-num {
  color: #2BD492;
}

.aims-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #FAF0E8;
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Why Attend / Code of Ethics Section (Editorial Split Stream Layout)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.why-attend-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  position: relative;
}

.why-attend-wrapper {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.35fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.why-attend-lead {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.why-attend-lead .section-eyebrow {
  justify-content: start;
}

.why-lead-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 34px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.why-lead-title .italic {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.why-lead-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.why-lead-badge-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.4rem;
  background: var(--bg-page);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.why-badge-stat {
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.why-badge-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.why-badge-text strong {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.why-badge-text span {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.why-lead-btn {
  align-self: flex-start;
}

/* Streamlined Connected List */
.why-attend-stream {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.why-stream-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  padding: 1.65rem 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  border-radius: 14px;
  position: relative;
}

.why-stream-item:first-child {
  padding-top: 0.25rem;
}

.why-stream-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.why-stream-item:hover {
  background-color: var(--bg-page);
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom-color: transparent;
}

.why-stream-num {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1;
  opacity: 0.85;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  min-width: 44px;
}

.why-stream-num.text-green-num {
  color: var(--green);
}

.why-stream-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.why-stream-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.why-stream-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.why-stream-tag {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--primary);
  background: #903f0012;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.why-stream-tag.green {
  color: var(--green);
  background: #12634314;
}

.why-stream-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. Pre-Footer CTA
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.cta-banner-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-dark) 0%, #301708 100%);
  color: var(--text-white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
}

.cta-banner-grid {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 3rem;
}

.cta-banner-left {
  max-width: 680px;
}

.cta-banner-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 34px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.cta-banner-desc {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--text-white-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.cta-banner-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  min-width: 250px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. Footer
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.main-footer {
  background-color: #180C04;
  color: var(--text-white-muted);
  padding-top: 4.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  border-top: 1px solid #2B1507;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 0.85fr 1.1fr 1.25fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.footer-brand-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.footer-logo-body {
  display: flex;
  gap: 30px;
  align-items: center;
}

.footer-logos-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  height: 72px;
  width: 72px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.footer-logo-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.footer-conf-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.footer-conf-sub {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #F8C390;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.footer-motto-badge {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFE0C2;
  background: rgba(248, 195, 144, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(248, 195, 144, 0.25);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  width: fit-content;
}

.footer-brand-mission {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #FFDBCA;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.footer-organizer {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-white-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-organizer strong {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.footer-social-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.social-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--text-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-links-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-link {
  color: var(--text-white-muted);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.footer-link:hover {
  color: #F8C390;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.footer-meta-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--text-white-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.footer-meta-item i {
  color: #F8C390;
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-top: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.meta-label {
  color: #FFE0C2;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-right: 0.25rem;
}

.meta-val {
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.footer-contact-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  font-size: 12.5px;
}

.footer-contact-item i {
  color: #F8C390;
  margin-top: 3px;
  font-size: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-member-name {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 1px;
}

.contact-phone-link,
.contact-email-link {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #F8C390;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-phone-link:hover,
.contact-email-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 12.5px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. Membership Section
   ========================================================================== */
.membership-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-page);
}

/* --- Block 1: Categories Container & Tier Cards --- */
.mem-tiers-container {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 2.75rem 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(35, 18, 6, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.mem-tiers-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.mem-tier-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Life Tier Style */
.mem-tier-card.life-tier {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FFF9F3 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid #F3D9C6;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.05);
}

.mem-tier-card.life-tier:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.12);
}

/* Student Tier Style */
.mem-tier-card.student-tier {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #F4FAF7 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid #C4E5D4;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(18, 99, 67, 0.05);
}

.mem-tier-card.student-tier:hover {
  border-color: var(--green);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(18, 99, 67, 0.12);
}

.mem-tier-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.1);
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.2);
}

.mem-tier-badge.student-badge {
  background: rgba(18, 99, 67, 0.1);
  color: var(--green);
  border-color: rgba(18, 99, 67, 0.22);
}

.mem-tier-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.mem-tier-icon-wrap {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.mem-tier-card:hover .mem-tier-icon-wrap {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.life-icon-wrap {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFE8D6 0%, #FFD4B2 100%);
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid #F3C3A0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.12);
}

.student-icon-wrap {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D9F2E6 0%, #BFE7D3 100%);
  color: var(--green);
  border: 1px solid #A8DBBF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(18, 99, 67, 0.12);
}

.mem-tier-title-group {
  padding-right: 3rem;
}

.mem-tier-title {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.mem-tier-target {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.mem-tier-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.mem-tier-perks-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 1.15rem 0;
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(35, 18, 6, 0.12);
  border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(35, 18, 6, 0.12);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.mem-tier-perk-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.perk-check {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.12);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 9.5px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.perk-check.green {
  background: rgba(18, 99, 67, 0.12);
  color: var(--green);
}

.mem-tier-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.mem-tier-status-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

.mem-tier-status-pill.life-pill {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid #F0CCB0;
}

.mem-tier-status-pill.student-pill {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--green);
  border: 1px solid #BEE0CF;
}

/* --- Block 2: Benefits Container & Bento Grid --- */
.mem-benefits-container {
  margin-top: 5rem;
}

.mem-bento-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.mem-bento-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.mem-bento-card:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--primary-border);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.08);
}

.mem-bento-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.mem-bento-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.mem-bento-card:hover .mem-bento-icon-box {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.bento-icon-orange {
  background: rgba(226, 121, 40, 0.12);
  color: #E27928;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 121, 40, 0.25);
}

.bento-icon-terracotta {
  background: rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.12);
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.25);
}

.bento-icon-gold {
  background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.13);
  color: #D97706;
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.25);
}

.bento-icon-green {
  background: rgba(18, 99, 67, 0.12);
  color: var(--green);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 99, 67, 0.25);
}

.bento-icon-teal {
  background: rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.12);
  color: #0F766E;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.25);
}

.mem-bento-num {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: #FAF6F0;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 7px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.mem-benefit-exact-text {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

.mem-benefit-exact-text strong {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
}



/* --- Block 3: Hub Wrap, Note & Launch Banner (Inline Single Row) --- */
.mem-hub-wrap {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.mem-advisory-card {
  background: #FFFBEB;
  border: 1px solid #FDE68A;
  border-left: 4px solid #F59E0B;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  min-height: 72px;
}

.mem-advisory-icon {
  color: #D97706;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.mem-advisory-text {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #92400E;
}

.mem-launch-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF7F0 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #FAF0E8 100%);
  border: 1.5px dashed var(--primary);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.95rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.05);
  min-height: 72px;
}

.mem-launch-pulse-ring {
  position: relative;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pulse-core {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.pulse-beacon {
  position: absolute;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.35);
  animation: beaconPulse 2s cubic-bezier(0, 0.2, 0.8, 1) infinite;
}

@keyframes beaconPulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.5);
    opacity: 1;
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(1.6);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.mem-launch-text-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: left;
}

.mem-launch-main {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   17. Publications Section
   ========================================================================== */
.publications-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pub-showcase-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.pub-showcase-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.pub-cover-col {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.pub-journal-cover {
  width: 250px;
  height: 350px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3D1800 0%, #1A0B02 100%);
  border: 2px solid #D97706;
  border-radius: 12px;
  position: relative;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: 12px 16px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), -3px 0 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transform: perspective(800px) rotateY(-8deg);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.pub-journal-cover:hover {
  transform: perspective(800px) rotateY(0deg) translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.journal-spine {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5));
  border-radius: 12px 0 0 12px;
}

.journal-front {
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-left: 8px;
}

.journal-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.journal-logo {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.journal-org {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #F8C390;
}

.journal-center {
  text-align: center;
  margin: 1rem 0;
}

.journal-eyebrow {
  font-size: 8.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #E27928;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.journal-main-title {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.journal-rule {
  width: 36px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #D97706;
  margin: 0.65rem auto;
}

.journal-tagline {
  font-size: 9.5px;
  color: #EAE2DA;
  font-style: italic;
}

.journal-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 9px;
  color: #F8C390;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding-top: 0.65rem;
}

.pub-content-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.pub-type-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: rgba(248, 195, 144, 0.15);
  color: #F8C390;
  border: 1px solid rgba(248, 195, 144, 0.3);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  width: fit-content;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.pub-title {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: #fff;
}

.pub-description {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #EAE2DA;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.pub-features-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.pub-feat-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.pub-feat-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  border-color: rgba(248, 195, 144, 0.3);
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.pub-feat-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.4);
  color: #F8C390;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 15px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pub-feat-text {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.pub-feat-text strong {
  color: #F8C390;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. Organizing Committee & Leadership
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.leadership-slider-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.leadership-swiper {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 14px 2px 28px 2px;
}

.leadership-swiper .swiper-wrapper {
  align-items: stretch;
}

.leadership-swiper .swiper-slide {
  height: auto;
  display: flex;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.leader-card {
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FAF6F0 100%);
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -8px rgba(35, 18, 6, 0.07), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  user-select: none;
  cursor: grab;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}

.leader-card:active {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

.leader-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FE932C, var(--primary), #FE932C);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scaleX(0.4);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.leader-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 48px -10px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.22), 0 0 0 1.5px rgba(226, 121, 40, 0.45);
  border-color: transparent;
}

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

.leader-avatar-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 176px;
  height: 176px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.65rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.leader-orbit-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.8px dashed rgba(254, 147, 44, 0.38);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.leader-orbit-ring::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px;
  right: 18px;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FE932C;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px 2px #FE932C;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.leader-card:hover .leader-orbit-ring {
  border-color: rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.65);
  transform: rotate(45deg) scale(1.05);
}

.leader-card:hover .leader-orbit-ring::before {
  transform: scale(1.3);
}

.leader-circle-disc {
  position: relative;
  width: 156px;
  height: 156px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 28%, #FFF5ED 0%, #EBDDCF 100%);
  border: 4px solid #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.16), 0 0 0 1.5px rgba(226, 121, 40, 0.3);
  transition: all 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 1;
}

.leader-card:hover .leader-circle-disc {
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.28), 0 0 0 2.5px #FE932C;
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.leader-circle-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 15%;
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
  display: block;
}

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

.leader-role-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 100px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 7px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.leader-role-badge i {
  font-size: 11px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.convenor-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.95), rgba(226, 121, 40, 0.95));
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 235, 210, 0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.4);
}

.convenor-badge i {
  color: #FFDF00;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 3px rgba(255, 223, 0, 0.6));
}

.co-convenor-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.95), rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.95));
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 240, 215, 0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.4);
}

.co-convenor-badge i {
  color: #FFECA8;
}

.treasurer-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14, 78, 52, 0.95), rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.95));
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(210, 255, 235, 0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(18, 99, 67, 0.4);
}

.treasurer-badge i {
  color: #A7F3D0;
}

.ec-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(38, 24, 18, 0.92), rgba(115, 53, 12, 0.92));
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.ec-badge i {
  color: #F8C390;
}

.leader-card:hover .leader-role-badge {
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-2px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38);
}

.leader-text-box {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem 0.25rem;
}

.leader-title-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 17.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  text-align: center;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.leader-card:hover .leader-title-name {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.leadership-controls-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 10;
}

.leadership-nav-btn {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-medium);
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(35, 18, 6, 0.06);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  outline: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.leadership-nav-btn svg {
  display: block;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.leadership-nav-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.32);
}

.leadership-prev:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(-1.5px);
}

.leadership-next:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(1.5px);
}

.leadership-nav-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.95);
}

.leadership-nav-btn.swiper-button-disabled {
  opacity: 0.35;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.leadership-pagination {
  position: static !important;
  width: auto !important;
  min-width: unset !important;
  max-width: none !important;
  left: auto !important;
  right: auto !important;
  top: auto !important;
  bottom: auto !important;
  transform: none !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  z-index: 5;
  line-height: 1;
}

.leadership-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background: var(--border-medium);
  opacity: 0.55;
  border-radius: 100px;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  margin: 0 !important;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.leadership-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet:hover {
  opacity: 0.85;
  background: var(--primary-light);
}

.leadership-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  width: 28px;
  height: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E27928, #903F00);
  opacity: 1;
  border-radius: 100px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.35);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8B. 1st State Conference Organizing Committee & Leadership Swiper UI
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ootcon-committee-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.conf-committee-slider-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
}

.conf-committee-swiper {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 18px 8px 36px 8px;
}

.conf-committee-swiper .swiper-wrapper {
  align-items: stretch;
}

.conf-committee-swiper .swiper-slide {
  height: auto;
  display: flex;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Enthusiastic Modern Focusable Committee Card */
.conf-team-card {
  width: 100%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 22px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px -4px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.08);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.15rem 1.45rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    border-color 0.35s ease;
  user-select: none;
  cursor: grab;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.conf-team-card:active {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

/* Radiant Shimmer Sheen on Card Hover */
.conf-team-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60%;
  left: -80%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 220%;
  background: linear-gradient(to right,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) 50%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
  transform: rotate(25deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 10;
}

.conf-team-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: var(--primary-light, #BA611A);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 42px -8px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.22), 0 0 0 1.5px var(--primary-light, #BA611A);
}

.conf-team-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
  animation: cardSheenSweep 0.85s ease-out forwards;
}

@keyframes cardSheenSweep {
  0% {
    left: -80%;
  }

  100% {
    left: 140%;
  }
}

/* Top Full Committee Department Header Badge */
.conf-dept-header {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  min-height: 52px;
}

.conf-dept-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.025em;
  padding: 0.38rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.25;
  background: rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.08);
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 1.2px solid rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.conf-dept-badge.badge-sm {
  font-size: 0.69rem;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.65rem;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.conf-dept-badge svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--primary);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), color 0.35s ease;
}

.conf-team-card:hover .conf-dept-badge {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.22);
}

.conf-team-card:hover .conf-dept-badge svg {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: rotate(-12deg) scale(1.18);
}

/* Focusable Portrait Stage with Green Running Animated Border */
.conf-portrait-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 118px;
  height: 128px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.conf-portrait-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 118px;
  height: 128px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.5px;
  background: var(--primary);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: none;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Green Running Beam Animation */
.conf-portrait-frame::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -60%;
  background: conic-gradient(from 0deg,
      transparent 0%,
      transparent 65%,
      #0E4E34 72%,
      #126343 82%,
      #10B981 92%,
      #34D399 98%,
      transparent 100%);
  animation: greenBorderRun 3.2s linear infinite;
  border-radius: inherit;
}

@keyframes greenBorderRun {
  0% {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

.conf-portrait-inner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 17.5px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #FAF0E8;
  z-index: 1;
}

.conf-team-card:hover .conf-portrait-frame {
  transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.conf-team-card:hover .conf-portrait-frame::before {
  animation-duration: 1.4s;
}

.conf-portrait-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.4s ease;
}

.conf-team-card:hover .conf-portrait-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  filter: brightness(1.03) contrast(1.02);
}

/* Member Name Wrap */
.conf-name-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 0.25rem;
}

.conf-member-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0;
  transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.conf-team-card:hover .conf-member-name {
  color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Swiper Controls & Navigation */
.conf-controls-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 10;
}

.conf-nav-btn {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-medium);
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(35, 18, 6, 0.06);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  outline: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.conf-nav-btn svg {
  display: block;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.conf-nav-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.32);
}

.conf-committee-prev:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(-1.5px);
}

.conf-committee-next:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(1.5px);
}

.conf-nav-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.95);
}

.conf-nav-btn.swiper-button-disabled {
  opacity: 0.35;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.conf-committee-pagination {
  position: static !important;
  width: auto !important;
  min-width: unset !important;
  max-width: none !important;
  left: auto !important;
  right: auto !important;
  top: auto !important;
  bottom: auto !important;
  transform: none !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  z-index: 5;
  line-height: 1;
}

.conf-committee-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background: var(--border-medium);
  opacity: 0.55;
  border-radius: 100px;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  margin: 0 !important;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.conf-committee-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet:hover {
  opacity: 0.85;
  background: var(--primary-light);
}

.conf-committee-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  width: 28px;
  height: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E27928, #903F00);
  opacity: 1;
  border-radius: 100px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.35);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. Section 2: The 3 Pillars of OOTCON 2026
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.pillar-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid #ddc1b398;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--primary-border);
}

.pillar-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.pillar-number {
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #903f0073;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.pillar-subtitle {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.pillar-description {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.pillar-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.pillar-tag {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  background-color: #F5ECEA;
  color: var(--primary);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   18B. About OOTCON 2026 Section (Flagship Conclave & Venue Showcase)
   ========================================================================== */
.ootcon-about-section {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ootcon-bg-decor {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 0;
}

.decor-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.decor-orb.orb-1 {
  top: -120px;
  left: 5%;
  width: 550px;
  height: 550px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(226, 121, 40, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(40px);
}

.decor-orb.orb-2 {
  bottom: -100px;
  right: 5%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(50px);
}

.relative-z {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.eyebrow-sparkle {
  color: #FE932C;
  font-size: 12px;
  margin: 0 0.35rem;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: sparklePulse 2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes sparklePulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.9);
    opacity: 0.6;
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(1.2);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* Dynamic Showcase Stage Grid */
.ootcon-showcase-stage {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.18fr 0.92fr;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

/* Left: Narrative & Venue Column */
.ootcon-narrative-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  min-width: 0;
  width: 100%;
}

/* 1. Narrative Card */
.ootcon-narrative-card {
  background: #FAF6F0;
  border: 1.5px solid #ECDCCE;
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 2rem 2.25rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(35, 18, 6, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
}

.ootcon-narrative-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--primary-border);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.08);
}

.narrative-accent-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), #FE932C, #FCD34D);
}

.narrative-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.22);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  width: fit-content;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.narrative-paragraphs {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
}

.narrative-lead {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin: 0;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-break: normal;
  hyphens: auto;
}

.narrative-lead strong {
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.narrative-body {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-break: normal;
  hyphens: auto;
}


/* 2. AIIMS Dual-Venue Showcase Card */
.ootcon-venue-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #ECDCCE;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(35, 18, 6, 0.06);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
}

.ootcon-venue-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(254, 147, 44, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.12);
}

.venue-gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.75rem;
  background: #FAF6F0;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid #ECDCCE;
}

.venue-gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  height: 200px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #241103;
}

.venue-gallery-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: block;
}

.venue-auditorium-tile .venue-gallery-img {
  object-position: center 35%;
}

.venue-campus-tile .venue-gallery-img {
  object-position: center 30%;
}

.venue-gallery-item:hover .venue-gallery-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.venue-gallery-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 7, 2, 0.15) 0%, rgba(15, 7, 2, 0.05) 45%, rgba(15, 7, 2, 0.8) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.venue-tile-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10px;
  left: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: rgba(20, 10, 4, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(254, 147, 44, 0.45);
  color: #FFF2E8;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  z-index: 2;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.venue-tile-badge i {
  color: #FE932C;
  font-size: 11px;
}

.venue-card-body {
  padding: 1.15rem 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
}

.venue-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.venue-meta-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  min-width: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.venue-icon-loc {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.12), rgba(254, 147, 44, 0.16));
  color: #E11D48;
  border: 1px solid rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.25);
}

.venue-icon-cal {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.1), rgba(254, 147, 44, 0.18));
  color: #903F00;
  border: 1px solid rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.25);
}

.ootcon-venue-card:hover .venue-meta-icon {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.venue-meta-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.12rem;
  min-width: 0;
}

.venue-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #9A7B68;
}

.venue-val {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #241103;
  line-height: 1.3;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.venue-sub {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #6B5E55;
  line-height: 1.25;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.venue-meta-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 40px;
  background: #ECDCCE;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Right Column: Interactive Smartphone QR Scanner Terminal (Non-Card UI) */
.ootcon-terminal-col {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.scanner-terminal-stage {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 380px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  min-width: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.terminal-meta-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.terminal-live-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: #ECFDF5;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
  color: #047857;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.terminal-pulse-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10B981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
  animation: livePulse 2s infinite;
}

.terminal-title {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #241103;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-align: center;
}

.terminal-subtitle {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #6B5E55;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.45;
  max-width: 320px;
  text-align: center;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-break: normal;
}

/* Smartphone Device Mockup (Zero Card Frame) */
.scanner-phone-mockup {
  position: relative;
  width: 235px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.phone-ambient-halo {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -15px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(254, 147, 44, 0.25) 0%, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.08) 50%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 40px;
  filter: blur(20px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.phone-chassis {
  position: relative;
  background: #18110B;
  border: 3.5px solid #3A2618;
  border-radius: 36px;
  padding: 10px 10px 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(35, 18, 6, 0.22),
    0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15),
    inset 0 0 0 1.5px rgba(254, 147, 44, 0.3);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.scanner-phone-mockup:hover .phone-chassis {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 60px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.3),
    0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  border-color: rgba(254, 147, 44, 0.7);
}

.phone-notch {
  width: 58px;
  height: 13px;
  background: #000000;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin: 0 auto 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}

.phone-camera-lens {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #1C274C;
  margin-left: 20px;
}

.phone-screen {
  background: linear-gradient(175deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFFDF9 50%, #FFF5EC 100%);
  border-radius: 26px;
  padding: 10px 10px 12px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 121, 40, 0.2);
}

.screen-top-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  font-size: 9.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #903F00;
  padding: 0 2px;
}

.screen-tag {
  background: #FFF0E2;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 121, 40, 0.3);
  padding: 0.1rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 9px;
}

.screen-viewfinder {
  position: relative;
  width: 150px;
  height: 150px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.phone-reticle {
  position: absolute;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border: 2.5px solid #FE932C;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.phone-reticle.reticle-tl {
  top: -4px;
  left: -4px;
  border-right: none;
  border-bottom: none;
  border-top-left-radius: 6px;
}

.phone-reticle.reticle-tr {
  top: -4px;
  right: -4px;
  border-left: none;
  border-bottom: none;
  border-top-right-radius: 6px;
}

.phone-reticle.reticle-bl {
  bottom: -4px;
  left: -4px;
  border-right: none;
  border-top: none;
  border-bottom-left-radius: 6px;
}

.phone-reticle.reticle-br {
  bottom: -4px;
  right: -4px;
  border-left: none;
  border-top: none;
  border-bottom-right-radius: 6px;
}

.scanner-phone-mockup:hover .phone-reticle {
  border-color: #E11D48;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.screen-qr-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 4px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(226, 121, 40, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.08);
}

.screen-qr-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.screen-laser-beam {
  position: absolute;
  left: 3px;
  right: 3px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #FE932C 20%, #E11D48 50%, #FE932C 80%, transparent 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px 2px rgba(254, 147, 44, 0.9),
    0 0 5px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.8);
  border-radius: 4px;
  animation: phoneLaserSweep 2.4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 5;
}

@keyframes phoneLaserSweep {
  0% {
    top: 5px;
    opacity: 0.6;
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  100% {
    top: calc(100% - 8px);
    opacity: 0.6;
  }
}

.screen-hint {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 9.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #5A2A05;
  background: #FAF6F0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 121, 40, 0.2);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   18B-2. Conference Day Schedule (Spotlight Focus Banner)
   ========================================================================== */
.ootcon-schedule-spotlight-section {
  padding: 3.25rem 0 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.schedule-spotlight-card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFF8F2 35%, #FEEBDC 70%, #FFE3CC 100%);
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 25%, rgba(254, 147, 44, 0.20) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 75%, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.12) 0%, transparent 45%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFF8F2 35%, #FEEBDC 70%, #FFE3CC 100%);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(254, 147, 44, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px -8px rgba(226, 121, 40, 0.22),
    0 6px 18px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.06),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Vibrant gradient top border */
.schedule-spotlight-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #903F00 0%, #E27928 25%, #FE932C 50%, #E11D48 75%, #FE932C 100%);
}

.schedule-card-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -40%;
  right: -15%;
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(254, 147, 44, 0.22) 0%, rgba(254, 147, 44, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(40px);
}

.schedule-spotlight-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(254, 147, 44, 0.7);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 58px -10px rgba(226, 121, 40, 0.32),
    0 12px 28px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.08),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 1);
}

/* Document Icon Badge */
.schedule-spotlight-doc {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.spotlight-doc-badge {
  position: relative;
  width: 76px;
  height: 88px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FFF5EE 0%, #FFE6D5 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(254, 147, 44, 0.35);
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(226, 121, 40, 0.15),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  animation: docFloat 3.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes docFloat {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(-5px) rotate(-1.5deg);
  }
}

.doc-fold-corner {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 50%, rgba(226, 121, 40, 0.2) 50%),
    linear-gradient(225deg, #FFFFFF 50%, #FFCCAA 50%);
  border-bottom-left-radius: 6px;
  border-top-right-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: -2px 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.doc-icon-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  color: #E11D48;
}

.doc-icon-body i {
  font-size: 2rem;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 3px 6px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.25));
}

.doc-type-pill {
  background: #E11D48;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 9.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.35);
}

/* Spotlight Body */
.schedule-spotlight-body {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.schedule-spotlight-beacon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: #FFF4EB;
  border: 1px solid rgba(254, 147, 44, 0.35);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  width: fit-content;
}

.spotlight-pulse-ring {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
}

.pulse-anim {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #E11D48;
  opacity: 0.75;
  animation: pulseBeacon 1.8s cubic-bezier(0, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite;
}

.pulse-core {
  position: relative;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #E11D48;
}

@keyframes pulseBeacon {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.9);
    opacity: 0.9;
  }

  70% {
    transform: scale(2.4);
    opacity: 0;
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(2.4);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.beacon-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #903F00;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.beacon-sep {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: #FE932C;
}

.beacon-edition {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #E27928;
}

.schedule-spotlight-title {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #241103;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.schedule-title-brand {
  color: #903F00;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #903F00 0%, #E27928 60%, #FE932C 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-right: 0.25rem;
}

.schedule-spotlight-sub {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #6B5E55;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.schedule-spotlight-perks {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.45rem;
}

.spotlight-perk-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #5A2A05;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  border: 1px solid rgba(254, 147, 44, 0.35);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.04);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.spotlight-perk-item:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(254, 147, 44, 0.65);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.spotlight-perk-item i {
  color: #E27928;
  font-size: 12px;
}

/* Action & High-Impact Download Button */
.schedule-spotlight-action {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.schedule-spotlight-download-btn {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.85rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FE932C 0%, #E27928 50%, #BD4600 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(226, 121, 40, 0.38),
    0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-shine-effect {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -120%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-25deg);
  transition: all 0.75s ease;
  animation: shineLoop 4s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes shineLoop {

  0%,
  70% {
    left: -120%;
  }

  100% {
    left: 220%;
  }
}

.schedule-spotlight-download-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(226, 121, 40, 0.55),
    0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.download-btn-icon-box {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.schedule-spotlight-download-btn:hover .download-btn-icon-box {
  transform: translateY(2px);
}

.download-btn-text-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.1rem;
}

.download-btn-primary-text {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ootcon-showcase-stage {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .schedule-spotlight-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }

  .schedule-spotlight-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ootcon-narrative-card {
    padding: 1.35rem 1.15rem;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .narrative-lead {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  .narrative-body {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  .venue-gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 0.65rem;
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }

  .venue-gallery-item {
    height: 170px;
  }

  .venue-card-body {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
  }

  .venue-meta-item {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .venue-meta-text {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .venue-val {
    white-space: normal;
    word-break: break-word;
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.35;
  }

  .venue-sub {
    white-space: normal;
    word-break: break-word;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    line-height: 1.35;
  }

  .venue-meta-divider {
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    margin: 0.15rem 0;
  }

  .terminal-meta-header {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0 0.5rem;
  }

  .terminal-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .terminal-subtitle {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.45;
  }

  .scanner-phone-mockup {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 230px;
  }
}




/* ==========================================================================
   18C. Why Attend OOTCON 2026 Section (Clean Non-Card Kinetic Timeline)
   ========================================================================== */
.why-attend-section {
  background-color: #FAF6F0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.why-attend-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 1000px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* 3-Column Timeline Track */
.why-timeline-track {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 3.5rem auto 0;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Mathematical Center Line */
.why-timeline-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 28px;
  bottom: 28px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 2px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.25) 0%,
      rgba(226, 121, 40, 0.6) 20%,
      rgba(18, 99, 67, 0.6) 40%,
      rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.6) 60%,
      rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.6) 80%,
      rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.6) 95%,
      rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.25) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.timeline-line-dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.8);
}

.timeline-line-dot.top-dot {
  top: -4px;
}

.timeline-line-dot.bottom-dot {
  bottom: -4px;
  background: #E11D48;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.8);
}

/* Timeline Rows (3-Column Symmetrical Grid: Left Content - Center Node - Right Content) */
.why-timeline-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 76px 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Center Hexagonal Node */
.why-timeline-row .timeline-center-node {
  grid-column: 2;
  grid-row: 1;
  justify-self: center;
  align-self: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.timeline-hex-badge {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 93% 25%, 93% 75%, 50% 100%, 7% 75%, 7% 25%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 19px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.why-timeline-row:hover .timeline-hex-badge {
  transform: scale(1.14);
}

.timeline-node-num {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  right: -4px;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 0.1rem 0.38rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  line-height: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* Node Gradient Themes */
.node-learn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #903F00, #E27928);
}

.node-network {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0E4E34, #10B981);
}

.node-share {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B45309, #F59E0B);
}

.node-collaborate {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F766E, #14B8A6);
}

.node-innovate {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4338CA, #6366F1);
}

.node-inspire {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9F1239, #F43F5E);
}

/* Non-Card Breathable Content Box */
.timeline-content-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #ECDCCE;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.85rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(35, 18, 6, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
}

.why-timeline-row.row-left .timeline-content-box {
  grid-column: 1;
  grid-row: 1;
  border-right: 4px solid var(--primary);
  border-left: 1.5px solid #ECDCCE;
  text-align: right;
}

.why-timeline-row.row-right .timeline-content-box {
  grid-column: 3;
  grid-row: 1;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--green);
  border-right: 1.5px solid #ECDCCE;
  text-align: left;
}

.why-timeline-row:nth-child(3) .timeline-content-box {
  border-right-color: #D97706;
}

.why-timeline-row:nth-child(4) .timeline-content-box {
  border-left-color: #0F766E;
}

.why-timeline-row:nth-child(5) .timeline-content-box {
  border-right-color: #6366F1;
}

.why-timeline-row:nth-child(6) .timeline-content-box {
  border-left-color: #E11D48;
}

.why-timeline-row:hover .timeline-content-box {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.08);
}

.timeline-keyword {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.text-amber {
  color: #D97706;
}

.text-teal {
  color: #0F766E;
}

.text-indigo {
  color: #4F46E5;
}

.text-crimson {
  color: #E11D48;
}

.timeline-desc {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Bottom Call-To-Action Dock */
.why-catalyst-dock {
  margin-top: 3.75rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2B1405 0%, #472611 60%, #1A0C03 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 219, 202, 0.25);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2.75rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(35, 18, 6, 0.25);
}

.catalyst-dock-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  right: -60px;
  width: 240px;
  height: 240px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(226, 121, 40, 0.35) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.dock-left-info {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.dock-live-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: rgba(254, 147, 44, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(254, 147, 44, 0.35);
  color: #FFDBCA;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.dock-pulse-indicator {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FE932C;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(254, 147, 44, 0.8);
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite;
}

.dock-heading {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0;
}

.dock-right-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.dock-btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.35);
}

.dock-btn-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.dock-btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   19. Regional & City Branches Section
   ========================================================================== */
.branches-section {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
}

.branches-container-card {
  background: #FAF6F0;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 26px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(35, 18, 6, 0.04);
}

/* Top Criteria */
.branch-top-criteria {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #F3D9C6;
  border-left: 5px solid var(--primary);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.65rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.04);
}

.criteria-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.1);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.criteria-text {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.criteria-text strong {
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* 4 Roles Grid */
.branch-roles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.branch-role-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(35, 18, 6, 0.03);
}

.branch-role-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--primary-border);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.09);
}

.branch-role-icon-wrap {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.branch-role-box:hover .branch-role-icon-wrap {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.branch-role-icon-wrap.convener-bg {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFE8D6 0%, #FFD4B2 100%);
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid #F3C3A0;
}

.branch-role-icon-wrap.co-convener-bg {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF0E6 0%, #FEE0CC 100%);
  color: #C2410C;
  border: 1px solid #FDBA74;
}

.branch-role-icon-wrap.treasurer-bg {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D9F2E6 0%, #BFE7D3 100%);
  color: var(--green);
  border: 1px solid #A8DBBF;
}

.branch-role-icon-wrap.ec-bg {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FEF3C7 0%, #FDE68A 100%);
  color: #D97706;
  border: 1px solid #FCD34D;
}

.branch-role-tag {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.branch-role-title {
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.branch-role-text {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Bottom Mission Ribbon */
.branch-mission-ribbon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2B1405 0%, #3D1800 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(248, 195, 144, 0.25);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.1rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.mission-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(248, 195, 144, 0.15);
  color: #F8C390;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mission-text {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFDBCA;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   20. Contact Us Section & Interactive Form
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-page);
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.contact-main-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.08fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-info-panel {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-org-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(35, 18, 6, 0.04);
}

.contact-org-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-org-logo {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFDFB;
  padding: 4px;
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-org-title {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.contact-org-state {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.contact-routing-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.routing-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.routing-box:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-border);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.08);
}

.routing-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.routing-icon.routing-mem {
  background: rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.12);
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.25);
}

.routing-icon.routing-gen {
  background: rgba(18, 99, 67, 0.12);
  color: var(--green);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 99, 67, 0.25);
}

.routing-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.routing-tag {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.routing-text p {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

.routing-text p strong {
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
}

.contact-web-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.web-label {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.web-label i {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.web-links-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.web-link-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  background: rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.22);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.web-link-chip:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.25);
}

.contact-phones-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.secretariat-phone-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 13.5px;
}

.secretariat-phone-row i {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.secretariat-phone-row span {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-right: 0.35rem;
}

.secretariat-phone-row a {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.secretariat-phone-row a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-hover);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.contact-form-panel {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.contact-form-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(35, 18, 6, 0.06);
}

.form-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.form-icon-bubble {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFE8D6 0%, #FFD4B2 100%);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid #F3C3A0;
}

.form-title {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.form-subtitle {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.contact-form-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.form-row-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
}

.form-input-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.form-input-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 14px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.form-icon-textarea {
  top: 1rem;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem 0.75rem 2.65rem;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  background: #FAF6F0;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  outline: none;
}

.form-control:focus {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.12);
}

.form-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 100px;
}

.btn-contact-submit {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--text-white);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.22);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  width: 100%;
}

.btn-contact-submit:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-hover);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 14px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.3);
}

.btn-contact-submit:disabled {
  opacity: 0.7;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  transform: none;
}

.form-footer-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  text-align: center;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Conference Announcement & Quick QR Registration Modal
   ========================================================================== */
.conf-modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background-color: rgba(30, 18, 10, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  padding: 1.25rem;
}

.conf-modal-backdrop.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.conf-modal-dialog {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 960px;
  position: relative;
}

.conf-modal-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 65px rgba(27, 13, 3, 0.32), 0 0 0 1px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  max-height: calc(92vh);
  overflow-y: auto;
  transform: scale(0.92) translateY(24px);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.conf-modal-backdrop.active .conf-modal-card {
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

/* Close Button */
.conf-modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.conf-modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: rotate(90deg) scale(1.05);
}

/* Top Glow Ribbon */
.conf-modal-ribbon {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2B1405 0%, #472611 50%, #2B1405 100%);
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232, 211, 195, 0.2);
}

.ribbon-glow-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: #FFDBCA;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.pulse-indicator {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FF9B42;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 155, 66, 0.7);
  animation: pulseGlow 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 155, 66, 0.7);
  }

  70% {
    transform: scale(1.15);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(255, 155, 66, 0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 155, 66, 0);
  }
}

/* Modal 2D Grid Layout */
.conf-modal-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem 2rem;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top left, #FAF6F0 0%, #FFFFFF 65%);
}

/* Left Column Details */
.conf-modal-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.conf-modal-brand-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.conf-modal-logo-wrap {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
  padding: 4px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.conf-modal-logo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.conf-modal-org-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.conf-org-eyebrow {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.conf-org-name {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.conf-badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  width: fit-content;
}

.conf-modal-title {
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 1.28;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.conf-modal-title .text-brand {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.conf-title-tagline {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.conf-modal-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* Meta Grid (Date & Venue) */
.conf-modal-meta-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.conf-meta-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.85rem;
  background: #FAF6F0;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.conf-meta-icon-bubble {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.conf-meta-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.conf-meta-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.conf-meta-value {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.conf-meta-sub {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.conf-modal-action-row {
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

.conf-about-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--primary);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.conf-about-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.25);
}


/* Right Column: QR Scanner Card */
.conf-modal-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.conf-qr-card {
  width: 100%;
  background: #2B1405;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(43, 20, 5, 0.28);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

.conf-qr-header {
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.conf-qr-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: rgba(255, 219, 202, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 219, 202, 0.3);
  color: #FFDBCA;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

.conf-qr-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid #FFDBCA;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.conf-qr-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.scanner-laser-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #FF9B42, #FFFFFF, #FF9B42, transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #FF9B42;
  animation: laserScan 2.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes laserScan {
  0% {
    top: 6px;
    opacity: 0.2;
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  100% {
    top: calc(100% - 8px);
    opacity: 0.2;
  }
}

.btn-modal-cta {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.4);
}

.btn-modal-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.55);
}

.conf-qr-footer-note {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #EAE2DA;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoint: 1024px (Tablets, iPads & Small Laptops)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {

  /* Complete removal of late fade delays on touch screens */
  [data-aos],
  .hero-section [data-aos],
  .cta-banner-grid[data-aos] {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
    animation: none !important;
    transition-delay: 0s !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
  }

  /* Top Bar & Header Navigation */
  .top-bar {
    display: none;
  }

  .main-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  }

  .nav-container {
    height: 64px;
  }

  .nav-menu,
  .main-header .btn-header-register {
    display: none;
  }

  .brand-sub-text {
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-toggle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: #FFF4EB;
    border: 1px solid rgba(254, 147, 44, 0.35);
    color: #903F00;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .nav-toggle:hover,
  .nav-toggle:active {
    background: #FFE6D5;
    color: #FE932C;
  }

  .mobile-menu-drawer {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -100%;
    width: min(340px, 85vw);
    height: 100vh;
    height: 100dvh;
    max-height: 100vh;
    max-height: 100dvh;
    background-color: var(--bg-surface);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
    z-index: 2000;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow-y: auto;
    overscroll-behavior: contain;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    transition: right 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  }

  .mobile-menu-drawer::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 5px;
  }

  .mobile-menu-drawer::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: transparent;
  }

  .mobile-menu-drawer::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.25);
    border-radius: 4px;
  }

  .mobile-menu-drawer.active {
    right: 0;
  }

  .mobile-drawer-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    height: 100dvh;
    background: rgba(20, 10, 5, 0.5);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    z-index: 1999;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
    display: block;
  }

  .mobile-drawer-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }

  .mobile-nav-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .mobile-nav-link {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-tertiary);
    padding: 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .mobile-nav-link:hover,
  .mobile-nav-link.active {
    color: var(--primary);
    background-color: var(--primary-light);
    font-weight: 700;
  }

  .mobile-drawer-cta {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  /* Hero Section */
  .hero-section {
    padding-top: 2.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
  }

  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .hero-pill-dark {
    font-size: 10px;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 34px;
    line-height: 1.18;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  }

  .hero-subtext {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }

  .card-affiliation {
    top: -41px;
  }

  .card-network {
    top: -29px;
  }

  .stage-ribbon-chip {
    font-size: 8.5px;
  }

  .hero-cta-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }

  .hero-brand-stage {
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
  }

  /* About Us & Our History */

  .about-showcase-stage {
    max-width: 440px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .about-viewport-card {
    height: 350px;
  }

  .history-bullets-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.35rem;
  }

  .point-card-span-2 {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }

  .history-point-card {
    padding: 1.6rem 1.45rem;
  }


  /* Aims & Objectives */
  .aims-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.35rem;
  }

  .aims-card.card-span-2-tablet {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }

  .aims-card {
    padding: 1.6rem 1.45rem;
  }

  /* Why Attend Section */
  .why-attend-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .why-attend-lead {
    position: static;
  }

  /* Membership Section */
  .mem-tiers-container {
    padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  }

  .mem-tiers-grid {
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .mem-tier-title-group {
    padding-right: 0;
  }

  .mem-tier-badge {
    position: static;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    width: fit-content;
  }

  .mem-bento-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .mem-hub-wrap {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .mem-categories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .mem-benefits-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  /* Publications Section */
  .pub-showcase-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .pub-cover-col {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .pub-type-badge {
    margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  }

  .pub-journal-cover {
    transform: none;
  }

  .pub-feat-item {
    text-align: left;
  }

  /* Organizing Committee / Leadership */
  .leader-avatar-stage {
    width: 155px;
    height: 155px;
    margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  }

  .leader-circle-disc {
    width: 138px;
    height: 138px;
  }

  .leader-title-name {
    font-size: 15.5px;
  }


  /* Branches Section */
  .branch-roles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  /* Contact Section */
  .contact-main-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  /* CTA Banner & Footer */
  .cta-banner-grid {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }

  .cta-banner-actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  /* Conference Modal */
  .conf-modal-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .conf-modal-title {
    font-size: 21px;
  }

  .pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .digital-pass-card {
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoint: 768px (Tablets & Landscape Phones)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  /* Hero Section */
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 32px;
  }


  .about-us-container {
    margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
  }

  .about-split-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.25rem;
  }

  .about-gallery-stage {
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
  }

  .about-gallery-grid {
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .about-gallery-col {
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .about-gallery-col-staggered {
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
  }

  .about-photo-card.card-lg {
    height: 170px;
  }

  .about-photo-card.card-md {
    height: 130px;
  }

  .about-photo-card.card-sm {
    height: 125px;
  }

  .about-photo-card.card-xl {
    height: 165px;
  }

  .about-gallery-floating-badge {
    bottom: -12px;
    font-size: 10.5px;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.9rem;
  }

  .about-narrative-card,
  .about-advisory-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.35rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }

  .about-paragraph {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.68;
  }

  .history-intro-card {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.15rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  }

  .history-intro-text {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.65;
  }

  .history-prompt-row {
    gap: 0.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }

  .prompt-badge {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border-radius: 6px;
  }

  .prompt-badge svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
  }

  .history-prompt-heading {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .history-bullets-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .point-card-span-2 {
    grid-column: span 1 !important;
  }

  .history-point-card {
    padding: 1.35rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .point-card-top {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }

  .point-icon-box {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }

  .point-icon-box svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
  }

  .point-num {
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .point-text {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }


  /* Aims & Objectives Section */
  .aims-section {
    padding-top: 3.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }

  .aims-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .aims-card.card-span-2-tablet {
    grid-column: span 1 !important;
  }

  .aims-card {
    padding: 1.35rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .aims-card-top {
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  }

  .aims-icon-box {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }

  .aims-icon-box svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
  }

  .aims-text {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  /* Regional Branches Section */
  .branches-container-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .branch-roles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .branch-top-criteria {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .branch-mission-ribbon {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .ootcon-narrative-card {
    padding: 1.85rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }


  .theme-marquee-quote {
    font-size: 16.5px;
  }

  .digital-pass-card {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 22px;
  }

  .holographic-scanner-frame {
    width: 160px;
    height: 160px;
  }

  .ootcon-narrative-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .narrative-body,
  .narrative-lead,
  .aims-num {
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .ootcon-theme-marquee {
    padding: 1.35rem 1.15rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .digital-pass-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.15rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .holographic-scanner-frame {
    width: 145px;
    height: 145px;
  }

  .pass-scan-instruction,
  .theme-marquee-quote {
    font-size: 11px;
  }

  .schedule-minimal-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 1.35rem 1.25rem;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .schedule-minimal-right {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .schedule-minimal-download-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .ootcon-showcase-stage {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .why-timeline-line {
    left: 30px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }

  .why-timeline-row {
    grid-template-columns: 60px 1fr;
    gap: 1.15rem;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .why-timeline-row .timeline-center-node {
    grid-column: 1 !important;
    grid-row: 1 !important;
    justify-self: center !important;
  }

  .why-timeline-row.row-left .timeline-content-box,
  .why-timeline-row.row-right .timeline-content-box {
    grid-column: 2 !important;
    grid-row: 1 !important;
    text-align: left !important;
    border-right: 1.5px solid #ECDCCE !important;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary) !important;
  }

  .why-timeline-row:nth-child(2) .timeline-content-box {
    border-left-color: var(--green) !important;
  }

  .why-timeline-row:nth-child(3) .timeline-content-box {
    border-left-color: #D97706 !important;
  }

  .why-timeline-row:nth-child(4) .timeline-content-box {
    border-left-color: #0F766E !important;
  }

  .why-timeline-row:nth-child(5) .timeline-content-box {
    border-left-color: #6366F1 !important;
  }

  .why-timeline-row:nth-child(6) .timeline-content-box {
    border-left-color: #E11D48 !important;
  }

  .timeline-content-box {
    padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .timeline-keyword {
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  .timeline-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .why-catalyst-dock {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .dock-right-actions {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .dock-btn-primary,
  .dock-btn-secondary {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .schedule-spotlight-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .schedule-spotlight-doc {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .schedule-spotlight-body {
    align-items: center;
  }

  .schedule-spotlight-perks {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .schedule-spotlight-download-btn {
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  }

}


/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoint: 35em (560px and Below - Mobile Screen)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 35em) {

  /* Global Layout & Padding */
  .container {
    padding-left: 1rem;
    padding-right: 1rem;
  }

  .section-padding {
    padding-top: 2.25rem;
    padding-bottom: 2.25rem;
  }

  /* Navigation Header */
  .nav-container {
    height: 58px;
  }

  .brand-logo-frame {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
  }

  .brand-logo-frame img {
    max-height: 38px;
  }

  .brand-main-title {
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  .brand-ootcon-pill {
    font-size: 9px;
    padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
  }

  .brand-sub-text {
    display: none;
  }

  .mobile-menu-drawer {
    width: min(290px, 85vw);
    padding: 1.5rem 1.15rem;
  }

  /* Hero Section */
  .hero-section {
    padding-top: 1.75rem;
    padding-bottom: 2.25rem;
  }

  .hero-badges-row {
    flex-wrap: unset;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  }

  .hero-pill-dark {
    font-size: 10px;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 28px;
    line-height: 1.22;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  }

  .hero-subtext {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }

  .hero-cta-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .hero-cta-group .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .hero-brand-stage {
    max-width: 360px;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 420px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 1.5rem 0.5rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: visible;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .stage-mesh-aura {
    top: 155px;
    width: 290px;
    height: 290px;
  }

  .stage-orbit-ring {
    top: 155px;
  }

  .stage-ring-outer {
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
    border: 1.8px dashed rgba(254, 147, 44, 0.4);
    animation: stageRotateClockwise 16s linear infinite !important;
  }

  .stage-ring-outer::before {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    top: -5px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px 2px #FE932C;
  }

  .stage-ring-outer::after {
    width: 9px;
    height: 9px;
    bottom: -4.5px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px 2px rgba(18, 99, 67, 0.75);
  }

  .stage-ring-inner {
    width: 210px;
    height: 210px;
    animation: stageRotateCounter 20s linear infinite !important;
  }

  .stage-orb-center {
    margin: 1.85rem 0 1rem;
    animation: floatOrb 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate !important;
  }

  .orb-sunburst-glow {
    width: 170px;
    height: 170px;
    top: -15px;
  }

  .orb-emblem-disc {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    padding: 10px;
    border-width: 3.5px;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.16), 0 0 0 6px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8), 0 0 25px rgba(254, 147, 44, 0.25);
  }

  .orb-live-pill {
    font-size: 8px;
    padding: 0.18rem 0.55rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
  }

  .orb-live-dot {
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
  }

  .orb-org-heading {
    font-size: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 0.1rem;
  }

  .orb-org-desc {
    font-size: 11px;
  }

  /* Floating Satellite Cards (PRECISE DESKTOP REPLICA ON MOBILE) */
  .stage-glass-card {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 3;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    max-width: 155px;
    width: auto;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  }

  .card-affiliation {
    top: 6px;
    left: -4px;
    animation: floatCardLeft 4.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  .card-network {
    top: 24px;
    right: -4px;
    animation: floatCardRight 5s ease-in-out 0.8s infinite alternate;
  }

  .glass-card-icon-box {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }

  .glass-card-icon-box svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
  }

  .glass-card-eyebrow {
    font-size: 7.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  }

  .glass-card-title {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
  }

  .glass-card-sub {
    font-size: 8.5px;
  }

  /* Sparkles Sized for Mobile */
  .star-1 {
    top: 8px;
    right: 35px;
  }

  .star-2 {
    bottom: 55px;
    left: 10px;
  }

  .stage-sparkle-star svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
  }

  /* Floating Ribbon */
  .stage-floating-ribbon {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
  }

  .stage-ribbon-chip {
    font-size: 9.5px;
    padding: 0.15rem 0.35rem;
    gap: 0.3rem;
  }

  .stage-ribbon-chip svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
  }

  /* Ultra-compact screen fine-tuning (< 380px) */

  .hero-brand-stage {
    max-width: 320px;
    min-height: 380px;
    padding: 1rem 0.25rem;
  }

  .stage-mesh-aura {
    top: 138px;
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
  }

  .stage-orbit-ring {
    top: 138px;
  }

  .stage-ring-outer {
    width: 245px;
    height: 245px;
  }

  .stage-ring-inner {
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
  }

  .orb-emblem-disc {
    width: 105px;
    height: 105px;
    padding: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(144, 63, 0, 0.16), 0 0 0 5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85), 0 0 20px rgba(254, 147, 44, 0.2);
  }

  .stage-glass-card {
    max-width: 138px;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.45rem;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }

  .card-affiliation {
    top: 2px;
    left: -6px;
  }

  .card-network {
    top: 18px;
    right: -6px;
  }

  .glass-card-icon-box {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border-radius: 6px;
  }

  .glass-card-icon-box svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
  }

  .glass-card-eyebrow {
    font-size: 6.8px;
  }

  .glass-card-title {
    font-size: 9px;
  }

  .glass-card-sub {
    font-size: 7.8px;
  }

  .stage-orb-center {
    margin: 1.65rem 0 0.85rem;
  }

  .orb-org-heading {
    font-size: 22px;
  }

  .orb-org-desc {
    font-size: 10.5px;
  }

  .stage-floating-ribbon {
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
  }

  .stage-ribbon-chip {
    font-size: 8px;
    padding: 0.1rem 0.25rem;
  }

  /* Section Titles */
  .section-title {
    font-size: 26px;
    line-height: 1.25;
  }

  .why-stream-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  /* About Us & History Fine-tuning */
  .about-narrative-card,
  .about-advisory-card,
  .history-intro-card,
  .history-point-card {
    padding: 1.15rem 1rem;
  }

  .point-text {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }

  /* Aims Cards Fine-tuning */
  .aims-card {
    padding: 1.15rem 1rem;
  }

  .aims-text {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }

  /* CTA Banner */
  .cta-banner-section {
    padding: 2.5rem 1rem;
  }

  .cta-banner-title {
    font-size: 22px;
  }

  .cta-banner-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .cta-banner-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Membership Section */
  .mem-tiers-grid,
  .mem-bento-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mem-tiers-container {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .mem-tier-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .mem-advisory-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .mem-launch-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .mem-launch-text-wrap {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .mem-block-wrap {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.15rem;
  }

  .mem-benefit-item {
    padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
  }

  .mem-note-card {
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .mem-form-status-banner {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  }

  /* Contact & Forms */

  .contact-routing-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .form-row-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .contact-form-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }

  /* Publications Section */
  .pub-header-center {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .pub-showcase-card {
    padding: 2rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .pub-journal-cover {
    width: 220px;
    height: 310px;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.0rem;
  }

  .journal-main-title {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .pub-title {
    font-size: 22px;
  }

  .pub-description {
    font-size: 14.5px;
  }

  /* Footer */
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .footer-brand-col {
    text-align: left;
  }

  .footer-logos-row {
    width: 66px;
    height: 66px;
  }

  /* Leadership Card */
  .leader-card {
    padding: 1.65rem 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .leader-avatar-stage {
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  }

  .leader-circle-disc {
    width: 122px;
    height: 122px;
    border-width: 3.5px;
  }

  .leader-role-badge {
    font-size: 9.5px;
    padding: 4.5px 11px;
    bottom: -8px;
  }

  .leader-title-name {
    font-size: 14.5px;
  }

  .leadership-nav-btn,
  .conf-nav-btn {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }

  .leadership-nav-btn svg,
  .conf-nav-btn svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
  }

  .leadership-controls-row,
  .conf-controls-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.9rem;
    margin-top: 1.35rem;
  }

  .leadership-pagination,
  .conf-committee-pagination {
    gap: 6px !important;
  }

  .leadership-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet,
  .conf-committee-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
  }

  .leadership-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active,
  .conf-committee-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
    width: 22px;
    height: 8px;
  }

  .conf-team-card {
    padding: 1.15rem 0.85rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--primary);
  }

  .conf-portrait-stage {
    width: 102px;
    height: 110px;
    margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
  }

  .conf-portrait-frame {
    width: 102px;
    height: 110px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2px;
  }

  .conf-portrait-inner {
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .conf-dept-badge {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 0.38rem 0.65rem;
  }

  .conf-member-name {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  /* Modal Backdrop & QR Frame */
  .conf-modal-backdrop {
    padding: 0.75rem;
  }

  .conf-modal-card {
    border-radius: 16px;
    max-height: 94vh;
  }

  .conf-modal-grid {
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  }

  .conf-modal-title {
    font-size: 19px;
  }

  .conf-modal-meta-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }

  .conf-qr-frame {
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
  }

  .hero-vision-banner {
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  /* Pillars */
  .pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .pillar-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .pillar-title {
    font-size: 22px;
  }

  .pillar-subtitle {
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .schedule-spotlight-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }

  .schedule-spotlight-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .schedule-spotlight-sub {
    font-size: 13.5px;
  }

  .schedule-spotlight-perks {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    align-items: start;
  }

  .why-timeline-row {
    grid-template-columns: 50px 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .why-timeline-line {
    left: 25px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }

  .timeline-hex-badge {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .timeline-node-num {
    font-size: 9.5px;
    padding: 0.1rem 0.3rem;
  }

  .timeline-content-box {
    padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
  }

  .timeline-keyword {
    font-size: 16.5px;
  }

  .timeline-desc {
    font-size: 13.5px;
  }

  /* About OOTCON 2026 Mobile Responsive Fine-Tuning */
  .ootcon-about-section {
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }

  .ootcon-showcase-stage {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    gap: 1.35rem;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .ootcon-narrative-col,
  .ootcon-terminal-col {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .ootcon-narrative-card {
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .narrative-badge {
    font-size: 10px;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }

  .narrative-lead {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }

  .narrative-body {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }

  .ootcon-venue-card {
    border-radius: 16px;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .venue-gallery-grid {
    padding: 0.5rem;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .venue-gallery-item {
    height: 155px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }

  .venue-tile-badge {
    font-size: 9px;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
    bottom: 8px;
    left: 8px;
    right: 8px;
  }

  .venue-card-body {
    padding: 0.95rem 0.85rem;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .venue-meta-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    min-width: 36px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }

  .venue-val {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    white-space: normal;
    word-break: break-word;
    line-height: 1.35;
  }

  .venue-sub {
    font-size: 11px;
    white-space: normal;
    word-break: break-word;
    line-height: 1.35;
  }

  .scanner-terminal-stage {
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .terminal-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }

  .terminal-subtitle {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    line-height: 1.45;
  }

  .scanner-phone-mockup {
    max-width: 215px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .phone-screen {
    padding: 8px 8px 10px;
    border-radius: 22px;
  }

  .screen-viewfinder {
    width: 135px;
    height: 135px;
  }
}