@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Outfit:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&display=swap');

/* ===== CSS VARIABLES ===== */
:root {
    --primary: #f5b81b;
    --primary-light: #ffd700;
    --secondary: #c8960c;
    --accent: #f5b81b;
    --accent-light: #ffd700;
    --dark: #0a0a0a;
    --darker: #000000;
    --card: #151515;
    --card-hover: #1a1a1a;
    --border: rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.15);
    --text: #e0e0e0;
    --text-muted: #999;
    --glass: rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.85);
    --glass-border: rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.25);
    --gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #c8960c, #f5b81b, #ffd700);
    --gradient-btn: linear-gradient(135deg, #c8960c 0%, #f5b81b 30%, #ffd700 50%, #f5b81b 70%, #c8960c 100%);
    --radius: 16px;
    --radius-sm: 10px;
    --shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    --transition: all .3s cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1)
}

[data-theme="light"] {
    --dark: #fcf8f8;
    --darker: #f1f5f9;
    --card: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    --card-hover: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    --border: rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.15);
    --text: #1e293b;
    --text-muted: #8b6464;
    --glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    --glass-border: rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.2)
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    scroll-padding-top: 80px
}

body {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    background: var(--dark);
    color: var(--text);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    line-height: 1.7
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3
}

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

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

::selection {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #fff
}

::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 8px
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: var(--darker)
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 4px
}

/* ===== PAGE LOADER ===== */
.page-loader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: var(--darker);
    z-index: 999999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: opacity .5s, visibility .5s
}

.page-loader.hidden {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden
}

.loader-content {
    text-align: center
}

.loader-spinner {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border: 3px solid var(--border);
    border-top-color: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: spin 1s linear infinite;
    margin: 0 auto 15px
}

.loader-text {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    font-size: .9rem
}

@keyframes spin {
    to {
        transform: rotate(360deg)
    }
}

/* ===== HEADER STYLES IN header.php ===== */
/* top-bar(74px) + desk-nav(42px) = 116px */
body {
    padding-top: 120px;
}

@media(max-width:991px) {
    body {
        padding-top: 78px;
    }
}

/* ===== BUTTONS ===== */
.btn-glow {
    background: var(--gradient-btn);
    color: #000 !important;
    border: none;
    padding: 10px 28px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: .88rem;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(245, 184, 27, .3)
}

.btn-glow:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(245, 184, 27, .5);
    color: #000
}

.btn-glow::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 40%, rgba(255, 255, 255, .25) 50%, transparent 60%);
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    animation: btnShine 3s infinite
}

@keyframes btnShine {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(-100%) rotate(45deg)
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(100%) rotate(45deg)
    }
}

.btn-outline-glow {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--primary-light);
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
    padding: 10px 28px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition)
}

.btn-outline-glow:hover {
    background: var(--gradient-btn);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: transparent;
    transform: translateY(-2px)
}

/* ===== HERO SLIDER ===== */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    min-height: 600px;
    overflow: hidden
}

.hero-swiper {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%
}

.hero-slide {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center
}

.hero-slide-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    transition: transform 8s ease
}

.swiper-slide-active .hero-slide-bg {
    transform: scale(1.1)
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10, 10, 10, .85), rgba(245, 184, 27, .15), rgba(10, 10, 10, .8))
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 20px;
    max-width: 800px
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(245, 184, 27, .15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 184, 27, .4);
    padding: 8px 24px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: .8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-light);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px)
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px
}

.hero-title .text-gradient {
    background: var(--gradient);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.3rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    font-weight: 400
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap
}

.hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 40px;
    flex-wrap: wrap
}

.hero-stat {
    text-align: center
}

.hero-stat-num {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    background: var(--gradient);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent
}

.hero-stat-label {
    font-size: .75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px
}

.hero-swiper .swiper-pagination-bullet {
    width: 12px;
    height: 4px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .4);
    opacity: 1;
    transition: var(--transition)
}

.hero-swiper .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
    width: 30px;
    background: var(--gradient-btn)
}

/* ===== SECTIONS ===== */
.section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    position: relative
}

.section-dark {
    background: var(--darker)
}

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 50px
}

.section-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(245, 184, 27, .1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 184, 27, .3);
    padding: 6px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: .75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-light);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 12px
}

.section-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 12px
}

.section-title .text-gradient {
    background: var(--gradient);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent
}

.section-subtitle {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto
}

.text-gradient {
    background: var(--gradient);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text
}

/* ===== COUNTDOWN ===== */
.countdown-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(245, 184, 27, .08), rgba(200, 150, 12, .05));
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border)
}

.countdown-wrap {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap
}

.countdown-item {
    background: var(--glass);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 20px 25px;
    text-align: center;
    min-width: 100px
}

.countdown-num {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    background: var(--gradient);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    line-height: 1
}

.countdown-label {
    font-size: .7rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-top: 5px
}

/* ===== GLASS CARDS ===== */
.glass-card {
    background: var(--glass);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 30px;
    transition: var(--transition)
}

.glass-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(245, 184, 27, .1)
}

/* ===== CATEGORY CARDS ===== */
.category-card {
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 30px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden
}

.category-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: var(--gradient-btn);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition)
}

.category-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: var(--primary)
}

.category-card:hover::before {
    opacity: .08
}

.category-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: block
}

.category-name {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 5px
}

.category-desc {
    font-size: .82rem;
    color: var(--text-muted)
}

/* ===== PARTICIPANT CARDS ===== */
.participant-card {
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition)
}

.participant-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(245, 184, 27, .1)
}

.participant-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 250px;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .5s
}

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

.participant-info {
    padding: 20px;
    text-align: center
}

.participant-name {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 4px
}

.participant-category {
    font-size: .8rem;
    color: var(--primary-light)
}

.participant-city {
    font-size: .78rem;
    color: var(--text-muted)
}

.participant-social {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 10px
}

.participant-social a {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(245, 184, 27, .1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--primary-light);
    font-size: .85rem;
    transition: var(--transition)
}

.participant-social a:hover {
    background: var(--gradient-btn);
    color: #000
}

/* ===== GALLERY ===== */
.gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px
}

.gallery-item {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    cursor: pointer
}

.gallery-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .5s
}

.gallery-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.1)
}

.gallery-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, .7), transparent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 20px
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay {
    opacity: 1
}

.gallery-overlay span {
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .9rem
}

/* ===== FAQ ===== */
.faq-item {
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    overflow: hidden
}

.faq-question {
    padding: 18px 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition)
}

.faq-question:hover {
    color: var(--primary-light)
}

.faq-question i {
    transition: transform .3s
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question i {
    transform: rotate(180deg)
}

.faq-answer {
    padding: 0 20px;
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all .3s;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: .9rem
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    max-height: 200px;
    padding: 0 20px 18px
}

/* ===== FORMS ===== */
.form-glass {
    background: var(--glass);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow)
}

.form-floating-custom {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 20px
}

.form-floating-custom .form-control,
.form-floating-custom .form-select {
    background: var(--card);
    border: 2px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--text);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 14px 16px;
    font-size: .9rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    height: auto
}

.form-floating-custom .form-control:focus,
.form-floating-custom .form-select:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(245, 184, 27, .08);
    background: var(--card-hover)
}

.form-floating-custom label {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: .82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    display: block;
    letter-spacing: .5px
}

.form-floating-custom .form-control::placeholder {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    opacity: .5
}

.custom-file-upload {
    background: var(--card);
    border: 2px dashed var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    color: var(--text-muted)
}

.custom-file-upload:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    background: var(--card-hover)
}

.custom-file-upload i {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: block
}

/* ===== TOAST ===== */
.glass-toast {
    background: var(--glass) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    color: var(--text)
}

.glass-toast .toast-header {
    background: transparent;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--text)
}

.toast-success .toast-header i {
    color: #22c55e
}

.toast-error .toast-header i {
    color: #ef4444
}

.toast-warning .toast-header i {
    color: var(--accent)
}

/* ===== FOOTER ===== */
.site-footer {
    background: var(--darker);
    padding: 60px 0 0;
    position: relative;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border)
}

.footer-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 60%;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--gradient);
    filter: blur(1px)
}

.footer-logo {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 12px
}

.footer-brand h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    background: var(--gradient);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent
}

.footer-tagline {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: .8rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    font-weight: 600
}

.footer-desc {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: .85rem;
    margin-top: 10px
}

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 15px
}

.social-btn {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text);
    transition: var(--transition)
}

.social-btn:hover {
    background: var(--gradient-btn);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: transparent;
    transform: translateY(-3px)
}

.footer-heading {
    font-size: .9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 10px
}

.footer-heading::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gradient-btn);
    border-radius: 2px
}

.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0
}

.footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 8px
}

.footer-links a {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: .88rem;
    transition: var(--transition)
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-light);
    padding-left: 5px
}

.footer-contact {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0
}

.footer-contact li {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: .85rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px
}

.footer-contact i {
    color: var(--primary-light);
    margin-top: 3px
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 20px 0;
    margin-top: 40px
}

.footer-bottom p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: .82rem;
    color: var(--text-muted)
}

/* ===== FLOATING BUTTONS ===== */
.whatsapp-float {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 90px;
    right: 25px;
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    background: #25d366;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    z-index: 9998;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, .4);
    transition: var(--transition);
    animation: pulse2 2s infinite
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    color: #fff
}

@keyframes pulse2 {

    0%,
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, .4)
    }

    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0)
    }
}

.back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 25px;
    right: 25px;
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    background: var(--gradient-btn);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    z-index: 9998;
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center
}

.back-to-top.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible
}

.back-to-top:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(245, 184, 27, .4)
}

/* ===== WELCOME POPUP ===== */
.welcome-modal .modal-content {
    background: var(--glass);
    backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden
}

.welcome-modal .modal-header {
    background: var(--gradient-btn);
    border: none;
    padding: 25px 30px
}

.welcome-modal .modal-title {
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: #fff
}

.welcome-modal .modal-body {
    padding: 30px;
    text-align: center
}

.welcome-modal .modal-body p {
    color: var(--text);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.8
}

.welcome-modal .btn-close {
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1)
}

/* ===== ABOUT FEATURES ===== */
.feature-card {
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 25px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition)
}

.feature-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(245, 184, 27, .1)
}

.feature-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(245, 184, 27, .1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 15px;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-light);
    transition: var(--transition)
}

.feature-card:hover .feature-icon {
    background: var(--gradient-btn);
    color: #000
}

/* ===== JUDGES ===== */
.judge-card {
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition)
}

.judge-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px)
}

.judge-img {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid var(--primary);
    margin: 0 auto 15px;
    transition: var(--transition)
}

.judge-card:hover .judge-img {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(245, 184, 27, .3)
}

.judge-name {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem
}

.judge-role {
    font-size: .82rem;
    color: var(--primary-light)
}

/* ===== TESTIMONIALS ===== */
.testimonial-card {
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 30px;
    position: relative
}

.testimonial-card::before {
    content: '\201C';
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    left: 20px;
    font-size: 4rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    opacity: .2;
    font-family: serif;
    line-height: 1
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1
}

.testimonial-author {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: .9rem
}

.testimonial-role {
    font-size: .78rem;
    color: var(--primary-light)
}

/* ===== SPONSORS ===== */
.sponsor-logo {
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 100px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    opacity: .6
}

.sponsor-logo:hover {
    filter: grayscale(0);
    opacity: 1;
    border-color: var(--primary)
}

/* ===== CONTACT ===== */
.contact-info-card {
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 25px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    transition: var(--transition)
}

.contact-info-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-3px)
}

.contact-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(245, 184, 27, .1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--primary-light);
    flex-shrink: 0
}

.contact-label {
    font-size: .75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px
}

.contact-value {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .95rem
}

/* ===== ANIMATED COUNTER ===== */
.counter-value {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    background: var(--gradient);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
@media(max-width:991px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2rem
    }

    .section {
        padding: 60px 0
    }

    .countdown-item {
        padding: 15px 18px;
        min-width: 80px
    }

    .countdown-num {
        font-size: 2rem
    }
}

@media(max-width:767px) {
    .hero-section {
        min-height: 500px
    }

    .hero-stats {
        gap: 15px
    }

    .hero-stat-num {
        font-size: 1.3rem
    }

    .section {
        padding: 50px 0
    }

    .form-glass {
        padding: 25px 20px
    }

    .countdown-wrap {
        gap: 10px
    }

    .countdown-item {
        min-width: 70px;
        padding: 12px
    }

    .countdown-num {
        font-size: 1.5rem
    }

    .gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr))
    }
}

@media(max-width:575px) {
    .hero-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center
    }

    .btn-glow,
    .btn-outline-glow {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center
    }
}

/* ===== NEW CUSTOM STYLES (MARQUEE, JOURNEY, CARDS, REELS) ===== */
.ticker-marquee {
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.95);
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.25);
    border-top: 1.5px solid rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.25);
    padding: 12px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}
.ticker-track {
    display: inline-block;
    animation: tickerScroll 25s linear infinite;
}
.ticker-item {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--primary-light);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-right: 50px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.3);
}
@keyframes tickerScroll {
    0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
    100% { transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0); }
}

.event-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .event-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

.event-details-card {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(21, 21, 21, 0.95), rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.95));
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 24px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.event-details-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}

.event-details-card.completed-card {
    border-color: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.05);
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(10, 30, 15, 0.95), rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.98));
}
.event-details-card.completed-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.6);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.15);
}

.event-details-card.upcoming-card {
    border-color: rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.08);
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(30, 25, 5, 0.95), rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.98));
}
.event-details-card.upcoming-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.8);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.25);
}

.card-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.completed-card .card-badge {
    background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.15);
    color: #22c55e;
    border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.3);
}
.upcoming-card .card-badge {
    background: rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.15);
    color: var(--primary-light);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.3);
}

.card-city-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.completed-card .card-city-title {
    color: #22c55e;
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.2);
}
.upcoming-card .card-city-title {
    color: var(--primary-light);
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.25);
}

.card-city-sub {
    color: #aaa;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.mini-stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 15px;
}
.mini-stat-box {
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.6);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 12px 8px;
    text-align: center;
}
.completed-card .mini-stat-box {
    border-color: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.15);
}
.mini-stat-num {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.completed-card .mini-stat-num {
    color: #22c55e;
}
.mini-stat-lbl {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #888;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.countdown-box-card {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.9), rgba(6, 6, 6, 0.9));
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 25px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.25);
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 25px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}
.countdown-box-title {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--primary-light);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.2);
}
.countdown-timer-flex {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.countdown-block {
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.85);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.3);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 12px 10px;
    min-width: 70px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 10px rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.05);
}
.countdown-block-num {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-light);
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.countdown-block-lbl {
    font-size: 0.58rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #888;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.quick-info-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 25px;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .quick-info-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    }
}
.quick-info-item {
    background: rgba(21, 21, 21, 0.8);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.15);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 15px 10px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.quick-info-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.4);
}
.quick-info-lbl {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #888;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.quick-info-val {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-light);
}

.journey-section {
    background: rgba(15,15,15,0.7);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 30px 20px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.1);
    margin-top: 25px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
.journey-flex {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.journey-node {
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    max-width: 180px;
}
.journey-icon-wrap {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 10px;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
}
.journey-node.completed .journey-icon-wrap {
    background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.15);
    border: 2px solid #22c55e;
    color: #22c55e;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.2);
}
.journey-node.active .journey-icon-wrap {
    background: rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.15);
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
    color: var(--primary-light);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.3);
    animation: pulseGlow 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulseGlow {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.2); }
    50% { box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.5); }
}
.journey-arrow {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #555;
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .journey-arrow {
        transform: rotate(90deg);
        margin: 5px 0;
    }
    .journey-flex {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
}
.journey-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.journey-node.completed .journey-title {
    color: #22c55e;
}
.journey-node.active .journey-title {
    color: var(--primary-light);
}
.journey-sub {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: #888;
}

.talent-strip {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 15px;
}
.talent-chip {
    background: rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.9);
    color: var(--primary-light);
    padding: 7px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.35);
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: default;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.talent-chip:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #000;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.35);
    border-color: #fff;
}

.city-bubble {
    background: #141414;
    color: var(--primary-light);
    padding: 9px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.35);
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: default;
    margin: 4px;
}
.city-bubble:hover, .city-bubble.active {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #000;
    border-color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.25);
}
.cities-flex {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

/* Reels Styles */
.reel-card {
    background: var(--card);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    transition: var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
}
.reel-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.2);
}
.reel-video-container {
    position: relative;
    padding-top: 177.78%; /* 9:16 Aspect Ratio */
    background: #000;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.reel-placeholder {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-color: #0c0c0c;
}
.reel-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0.95) 100%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 18px;
}
.reel-card .play-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gradient-btn);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #000;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.45);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.reel-card:hover .play-btn {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.6);
}
.reel-info h6 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.reel-info p {
    color: var(--primary-light);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ===== PREMIUM CARDS & SLIDERS STYLING ===== */
/* Why Participate Premium Section */
.why-card {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(25, 25, 25, 0.95), rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.98));
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.15);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 35px 22px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
.why-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 4px;
    background: var(--gradient);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.why-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.45);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.15), 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}
.why-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}
.why-icon-container {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.08);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.25);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--primary-light);
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.why-card:hover .why-icon-container {
    background: var(--gradient);
    color: #000;
    border-color: #fff;
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.4);
}
.why-title {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.why-desc {
    color: #aaa;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Category Premium Cards */
.category-card-premium {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.95) 0%, rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.98) 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.15);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 30px 22px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    cursor: pointer;
}
.category-card-premium::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0;
    background: rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.03);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.category-card-premium:hover::after {
    height: 100%;
}
.category-card-premium:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.15);
}
.category-icon-premium {
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.3));
}
.category-card-premium:hover .category-icon-premium {
    transform: scale(1.15) translateY(-5px);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 16px rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.35));
}
.category-title-premium {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-light);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.category-desc-premium {
    color: #999;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.category-card-premium:hover .category-desc-premium {
    color: #ccc;
}
.category-arrow-premium {
    margin-top: 15px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-10px);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.category-card-premium:hover .category-arrow-premium {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Event Premium Cards */
.event-card-premium {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.95), rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.98));
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.15);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 25px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    height: 100%;
}
.event-card-premium:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.15);
}
.event-badge-premium {
    background: rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.12);
    color: var(--primary-light);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.3);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.event-title-premium {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.event-desc-premium {
    color: #aaa;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.event-time-premium {
    color: var(--primary-light);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

/* Gallery Premium Masonry/Grid */
.gallery-grid-premium {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}
.gallery-item-premium {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.gallery-item-premium img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}
.gallery-item-premium:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.12);
}
.gallery-item-premium:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.25);
}
.gallery-overlay-premium {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.92) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.3) 50%, transparent 100%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 20px;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.gallery-item-premium:hover .gallery-overlay-premium {
    opacity: 1;
}
.gallery-title-premium {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.gallery-item-premium:hover .gallery-title-premium {
    transform: translateY(0);
}
.gallery-cat-premium {
    color: var(--primary-light);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

/* Reels Swiper Slider Custom Layout */
.reels-swiper-container {
    position: relative;
    padding: 10px 55px 40px;
    overflow: visible;
}
.reels-swiper-button-prev,
.reels-swiper-button-next {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.85);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.35);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--primary-light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 10;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
.reels-swiper-button-prev { left: 0px; }
.reels-swiper-button-next { right: 0px; }
.reels-swiper-button-prev:hover,
.reels-swiper-button-next:hover {
    background: var(--gradient);
    color: #000;
    border-color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.6);
}
.reels-swiper-pagination {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 5px !important;
    left: 50% !important;
    transform: translateX(-50%) !important;
    text-align: center;
    z-index: 10;
}
.reels-swiper-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet {
    background: #555;
    opacity: 0.6;
    transition: var(--transition);
    margin: 0 4px !important;
}
.reels-swiper-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
    background: var(--primary);
    opacity: 1;
    width: 18px;
    border-radius: 5px;
}
.reel-video-container {
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
}
.reel-views-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    z-index: 3;
}
.reel-views-badge i {
    color: #ef4444;
    margin-right: 4px;
}

/* ========================================
   EVENTS TIMELINE (Vertical Premium Style)
   ======================================== */
.events-timeline {
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 20px;
}
.events-timeline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 44px;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
        #22c55e 0%, #22c55e 25%,
        #f5b81b 25%, #f5b81b 50%,
        rgba(255,255,255,0.15) 50%, rgba(255,255,255,0.15) 100%);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.timeline-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    position: relative;
}
.timeline-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.timeline-dot {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.15);
    border: 2px solid #22c55e;
    color: #22c55e;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.25);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.timeline-dot.active-dot {
    background: rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.15);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--primary-light);
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.35);
    animation: pulseGlow 2s infinite;
}
.timeline-dot.upcoming-dot {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    color: #888;
    box-shadow: none;
}
.timeline-dot.grand-dot {
    background: rgba(200, 150, 12, 0.15);
    border-color: #c8960c;
    color: #c8960c;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(200,150,12,0.2);
}

.timeline-content {
    flex: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(21,21,21,0.95), rgba(12,12,12,0.98));
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 22px 24px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    margin-top: 4px;
}
.timeline-item.completed .timeline-content {
    border-color: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.25);
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(10,25,12,0.95), rgba(8,8,8,0.98));
}
.timeline-item.active .timeline-content {
    border-color: rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.35);
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(25,20,5,0.95), rgba(8,8,8,0.98));
    box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.08);
}
.timeline-content:hover {
    transform: translateX(4px);
    border-color: rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.4);
}

.tl-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.tl-done {
    background: rgba(34,197,94,0.12);
    color: #22c55e;
    border: 1px solid rgba(34,197,94,0.3);
}
.tl-upcoming {
    background: rgba(245,184,27,0.12);
    color: var(--primary-light);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245,184,27,0.3);
}
.tl-soon {
    background: rgba(148,163,184,0.1);
    color: #94a3b8;
    border: 1px solid rgba(148,163,184,0.25);
}
.tl-grand {
    background: rgba(200,150,12,0.12);
    color: #c8960c;
    border: 1px solid rgba(200,150,12,0.3);
}

.tl-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.timeline-item.completed .tl-title { color: #22c55e; }
.timeline-item.active .tl-title { color: var(--primary-light); }

.tl-desc {
    color: #aaa;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.tl-meta {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #666;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.tl-meta i {
    color: var(--primary-light);
    margin-right: 3px;
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .events-timeline::before { left: 24px; }
    .timeline-dot { width: 38px; height: 38px; font-size: 0.9rem; }
    .timeline-item { gap: 14px; }
    .timeline-content { padding: 16px 16px; }
    .tl-title { font-size: 1rem; }
}

/* ========================================
   CATEGORY GRADIENT VARIANTS (6 colors)
   ======================================== */
.cat-gradient-0 { --cat-glow: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.12); --cat-border: rgba(168,85,247,0.3); }
.cat-gradient-1 { --cat-glow: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12); --cat-border: rgba(59,130,246,0.3); }
.cat-gradient-2 { --cat-glow: rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.12); --cat-border: rgba(245,184,27,0.3); }
.cat-gradient-3 { --cat-glow: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.12); --cat-border: rgba(239,68,68,0.3); }
.cat-gradient-4 { --cat-glow: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12); --cat-border: rgba(16,185,129,0.3); }
.cat-gradient-5 { --cat-glow: rgba(251, 146, 60, 0.12); --cat-border: rgba(251,146,60,0.3); }

.cat-gradient-0:hover { border-color: rgba(168,85,247,0.6) !important; box-shadow: 0 15px 35px var(--cat-glow) !important; }
.cat-gradient-1:hover { border-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.6) !important; box-shadow: 0 15px 35px var(--cat-glow) !important; }
.cat-gradient-2:hover { border-color: rgba(245,184,27,0.6) !important; box-shadow: 0 15px 35px var(--cat-glow) !important; }
.cat-gradient-3:hover { border-color: rgba(239,68,68,0.6) !important; box-shadow: 0 15px 35px var(--cat-glow) !important; }
.cat-gradient-4:hover { border-color: rgba(16,185,129,0.6) !important; box-shadow: 0 15px 35px var(--cat-glow) !important; }
.cat-gradient-5:hover { border-color: rgba(251,146,60,0.6) !important; box-shadow: 0 15px 35px var(--cat-glow) !important; }

/* Icon glow effect on hover per category */
.cat-gradient-0:hover .category-icon-premium { filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 16px rgba(168,85,247,0.5)); }
.cat-gradient-1:hover .category-icon-premium { filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 16px rgba(59,130,246,0.5)); }
.cat-gradient-2:hover .category-icon-premium { filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 16px rgba(245,184,27,0.5)); }
.cat-gradient-3:hover .category-icon-premium { filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 16px rgba(239,68,68,0.5)); }
.cat-gradient-4:hover .category-icon-premium { filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 16px rgba(16,185,129,0.5)); }
.cat-gradient-5:hover .category-icon-premium { filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 16px rgba(251,146,60,0.5)); }

/* ========================================
   GALLERY PLACEHOLDER CARDS
   ======================================== */
.gallery-placeholder-card {
    cursor: default;
}
.gallery-ph-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.gallery-placeholder-card:hover .gallery-ph-bg {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}
.gallery-ph-icon {
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    display: block;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.6));
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.gallery-placeholder-card:hover .gallery-ph-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-4px);
}
.gallery-ph-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
}
.gallery-ph-watermark {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 12px;
    right: 14px;
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.gallery-overlay-premium .gallery-soon-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 6px;
    background: rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.3);
    color: var(--primary-light);
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
/* Always show overlay on placeholder cards */
.gallery-placeholder-card .gallery-overlay-premium {
    opacity: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.92) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 60%, transparent 100%);
}

/* ========================================
   WHY PARTICIPATE — ENHANCED
   ======================================== */
.why-card .why-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 18px;
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(245,184,27,0.04);
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    line-height: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ========================================
   REELS SECTION INSTAGRAM CTA
   ======================================== */
.reels-insta-cta {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 28px;
}
.reels-insta-cta a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #833ab4, #fd1d1d, #fcb045);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 10px 26px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(253,29,29,0.25);
}
.reels-insta-cta a:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(253,29,29,0.4);
    color: #fff;
}
.reels-insta-cta a i {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* ========================================
   GALLERY GRID — BETTER RESPONSIVE
   ======================================== */
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .gallery-grid-premium {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 12px;
    }
    .gallery-item-premium {
        aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    }
}
@media (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 767px) {
    .gallery-grid-premium {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 15px;
    }
}
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 991px) {
    .gallery-grid-premium {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .gallery-grid-premium {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    }
}

/* ========================================
   CATEGORY CARDS — BETTER MOBILE GRID
   ======================================== */
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .category-card-premium {
        padding: 22px 16px;
    }
    .category-icon-premium {
        font-size: 2.6rem;
    }
    .category-title-premium {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    .why-card {
        padding: 26px 18px;
    }
    .why-icon-container {
        width: 58px;
        height: 58px;
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    .why-title {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }
}

/* ========================================
   REELS SWIPER — BETTER MOBILE
   ======================================== */
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .reels-swiper-container {
        padding: 10px 5px 40px;
    }
    .reels-swiper-button-prev { left: -5px; width: 36px; height: 36px; }
    .reels-swiper-button-next { right: -5px; width: 36px; height: 36px; }
    .reel-video-container { padding-top: 160%; }
}

/* ========================================
   SECTION DARK BACKGROUND TWEAK
   ======================================== */
.section-dark {
    background: rgba(8, 8, 8, 0.97);
}

/* ========================================
   HERO STATS — MOBILE COMPACT
   ======================================== */
@media (max-width: 400px) {
    .hero-stats {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .hero-stat {
        min-width: 80px;
    }
}

/* ========================================
   SMOOTH CATEGORY CARD SHINE EFFECT
   ======================================== */
.category-card-premium::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -100%;
    left: -60%;
    width: 40%;
    height: 300%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    transform: skewX(-20deg);
    transition: left 0.7s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.category-card-premium:hover::before {
    left: 150%;
}

/* ========================================
   WHY CARD — ANIMATED TOP BORDER
   ======================================== */
.why-card:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(28, 28, 28, 0.98), rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.99));
}

/* ========================================
   COUNTER SECTION — PREMIUM BORDER
   ======================================== */
.counter-strip-section {
    position: relative;
}
.counter-strip-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(245,184,27,0.4), transparent);
}
.counter-strip-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(245,184,27,0.4), transparent);
}

/* ========================================
   EVENT REELS — VIDEO PREVIEW & HOVER STYLES
   ======================================== */
.reel-video-preview {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}


.reel-hover-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
    z-index: 2;
}

.reel-card:hover .reel-hover-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.play-icon-center {
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gradient-btn);
    color: #000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.6);
    transform: scale(0.85);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.reel-card:hover .play-icon-center {
    transform: scale(1);
}

/* ========================================
   MOBILE & VIEWPORT OPTIMIZATIONS
   ======================================== */
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    /* Countdown Block Optimization */
    .countdown-timer-flex {
        gap: 8px !important;
    }
    .countdown-block {
        min-width: 60px !important;
        padding: 8px 6px !important;
        border-radius: 8px !important;
    }
    .countdown-block-num {
        font-size: 1.35rem !important;
    }
    .countdown-block-lbl {
        font-size: 0.5rem !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
    }
    
    /* Upcoming Cards Optimization */
    .card-city-title {
        font-size: 1.6rem !important;
    }
    .event-details-card {
        padding: 16px !important;
    }
    .mini-stats-grid {
        margin-top: 10px !important;
    }
    .mini-stat-box {
        padding: 8px 4px !important;
    }
    
    /* Feature Cards Optimization */
    .feature-card {
        padding: 15px 10px !important;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
    }
    .feature-icon {
        width: 44px !important;
        height: 44px !important;
        font-size: 1.25rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    }
    
    /* Stats Counter Optimization */
    .counter-value {
        font-size: 1.85rem !important;
    }
    
    /* Testimonial Cards Optimization */
    .testimonial-card {
        padding: 20px 15px !important;
    }
    
    /* FAQ Section Optimization */
    .faq-question {
        padding: 14px 16px !important;
        font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    }
    .faq-answer {
        font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    }
    
    /* Contact Info Optimization */
    .contact-info-card {
        padding: 16px 12px !important;
    }
}

/* ========================================
   FLOATING CALL BUTTON STYLES
   ======================================== */
.phone-float {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 90px;
    left: 25px;
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffe27a, #d4a017);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #000 !important;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    z-index: 9998;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.4);
    transition: var(--transition);
    animation: pulsePhone 2s infinite;
}

.phone-float:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    color: #000 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.6);
}

@keyframes pulsePhone {
    0%, 100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(245, 184, 27, 0.4);
    }
    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 15px rgba(245, 184, 27, 0);
    }
}

/* Position adjustment for Call/WhatsApp when bottom nav is visible on mobile */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .whatsapp-float, .phone-float {
        bottom: 95px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .whatsapp-float, .phone-float {
        bottom: 85px !important;
        width: 48px !important;
        height: 48px !important;
        font-size: 1.3rem !important;
    }
}