/* VIP INDIA AWARDS 2026 - Master Stylesheet */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Cinzel:wght@600;700;800;900&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,600;0,700;1,400&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Header & Footer Dark Palette */
  --header-bg: #060b18;
  --header-nav-link: #e2e8f0;
  --header-nav-hover: #ffd700;
  
  /* Body Clean Light Palette */
  --body-bg: #f8fafc;
  --body-bg-alt: #f1f5f9;
  --card-white: #ffffff;
  --card-subtle: #fcfdfe;
  
  /* Text Colors */
  --text-dark: #0f172a;
  --text-dark-muted: #334155;
  --text-dark-subtle: #64748b;
  --text-white: #ffffff;
  
  /* Gold Accents & Badges */
  --gold-primary: #b8860b;
  --gold-bright: #ffd700;
  --gold-light: #fef7db;
  --gold-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffd700 0%, #d4af37 40%, #aa820a 100%);
  --gold-border: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.35);
  
  /* Maroon / Royal Accent */
  --maroon-primary: #77122e;
  --maroon-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #8a1435 0%, #520b1f 100%);
  
  /* Borders & Shadows */
  --border-light: #e2e8f0;
  --border-card: #e5e9f2;
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 40px -8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
  --shadow-gold: 0 8px 25px -4px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.35);
  
  /* Inherited Unified Typography */
  --font-main: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-title: 'Cinzel', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', serif;
  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  
  --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --border-radius-sm: 8px;
  --border-radius: 14px;
  --border-radius-lg: 20px;
}

*, *::before, *::after {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  font-family: inherit;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  overflow-x: hidden !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  background-color: var(--body-bg);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  position: relative;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* Typography Helpers - Inherited & Clean */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

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

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

.text-gold {
  color: var(--gold-primary) !important;
}

.text-maroon {
  color: var(--maroon-primary) !important;
}

.gradient-text-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #ffd700 50%, #d4af37 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* Container */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.container-narrow {
  max-width: 1040px;
}

/* ========================================================= */
/* 1. TOP ANNOUNCEMENT BAR (STRICT ONE SINGLE LINE FIT)      */
/* ========================================================= */
.top-announcement-bar {
  background: var(--maroon-gradient);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.81rem;
  padding: 6px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  font-weight: 500;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
}

.top-bar-container-fluid {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 16px;
}

.top-bar-singleline-wrap,
.top-bar-wrap {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
  gap: 12px;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
}

.top-bar-singleline-wrap::-webkit-scrollbar,
.top-bar-wrap::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.top-bar-left-inline,
.top-bar-left {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
  gap: 10px;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.top-bar-badge-solid,
.top-bar-badge {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #000;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.top-bar-title-bold {
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.top-bar-dot {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.top-bar-date-highlight {
  color: #fef08a;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.top-bar-venue-text {
  color: #f1f5f9;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.top-bar-right-inline,
.top-bar-right {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
  gap: 12px;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.top-bar-phone-link,
.top-bar-contact {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  color: #fef08a;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.top-bar-phone-link:hover,
.top-bar-contact:hover {
  color: #fff;
}

.top-bar-pdf-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #000 !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.73rem;
  padding: 3px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid #ffd700;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.top-bar-pdf-pill:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.45);
  color: #000 !important;
}

/* Main Navigation Header */
.main-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: var(--header-bg);
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.navbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 12px 0;
  gap: 20px;
}

.brand-logo-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.brand-logo-img {
  height: 62px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4));
}

.brand-text-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.brand-title span {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.brand-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Clean Nav Links */
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--header-nav-link);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 0;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

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

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

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.mobile-menu-btn {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ========================================================= */
/* 2. BUTTONS (UNIFIED 'APPLY NOW' STYLING)                  */
/* ========================================================= */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 12px 26px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 15px 34px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.btn-gold {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #000;
  font-weight: 800;
  border-color: #ffd700;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
  color: #000;
}

.btn-outline-gold {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-bright);
  color: #fff;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.btn-outline-gold:hover {
  background: var(--gold-bright);
  color: #000;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-navy {
  background: #0f1c3f;
  color: #fff;
  border-color: #1e293b;
}

.btn-navy:hover {
  background: #172754;
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ========================================================= */
/* 3. DAZZLING REAL VIDEO HERO BANNER (GRAND AWARD SHOW EVENT)*/
/* ========================================================= */
.hero-video-banner {
  position: relative;
  background: #030712;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 650px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-bg-video {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  min-width: 100%;
  min-height: 100%;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 1;
  filter: brightness(0.65) contrast(1.2) saturate(1.3);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.video-overlay-stage {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 15%, rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.28) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 85%, rgba(119, 18, 46, 0.5) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 85%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4) 0%, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6, 11, 24, 0.45) 0%, rgba(6, 11, 24, 0.88) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Sweeping Stage Spotlights */
.searchlight-beam-left {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 10%;
  width: 280px;
  height: 130%;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.22) 50%, transparent 100%);
  filter: blur(28px);
  transform-origin: bottom center;
  animation: sweepLeft 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

.searchlight-beam-right {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 10%;
  width: 280px;
  height: 130%;
  background: linear-gradient(75deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.22) 50%, transparent 100%);
  filter: blur(28px);
  transform-origin: bottom center;
  animation: sweepRight 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

@keyframes sweepLeft {
  0% { transform: rotate(-28deg); opacity: 0.35; }
  100% { transform: rotate(18deg); opacity: 0.95; }
}

@keyframes sweepRight {
  0% { transform: rotate(28deg); opacity: 0.35; }
  100% { transform: rotate(-18deg); opacity: 0.95; }
}

.golden-particles-canvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 25% 35%, rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.35) 2.5px, transparent 2.5px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 75% 25%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) 2px, transparent 2px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 65%, rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3) 3px, transparent 3px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 75%, rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.25) 2.5px, transparent 2.5px);
  background-size: 110px 110px, 150px 150px, 130px 130px, 170px 170px;
  animation: floatEmbers 18s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes floatEmbers {
  from { transform: translateY(0); }
  to { transform: translateY(-110px); }
}

/* Event Stage Hero Content Wrap */
.hero-content-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 55px 0 75px;
}

.slide-item {
  display: none;
  animation: fadeInSlide 0.7s ease-in-out forwards;
}

.slide-item.active {
  display: block;
}

@keyframes fadeInSlide {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(22px) scale(0.98);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
}

/* Award Show Split Grid Layout */
.award-show-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.75fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Award Statuette / Trophy Showcase Box in Hero */
.award-trophy-showcase {
  background: rgba(10, 20, 45, 0.65);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: 30px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.trophy-glow-disc {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.35) 0%, transparent 70%);
  position: absolute;
  top: 20%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  animation: glowPulse 3s infinite alternate;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes glowPulse {
  0% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.85); opacity: 0.6; }
  100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.2); opacity: 1; }
}

.trophy-icon-hero {
  font-size: 4.5rem;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 20px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.6));
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  animation: trophyHover 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes trophyHover {
  0% { transform: translateY(0); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

.trophy-showcase-title {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.trophy-showcase-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.trophy-meta-pills {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.trophy-meta-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3);
  color: #f1f5f9;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

/* Patron Hero Slide Box */
.patron-slide-card {
  background: rgba(10, 20, 45, 0.75);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-bright);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: 26px;
  text-align: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 35px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3);
}

.patron-img-hero {
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid var(--gold-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.5);
  margin: 0 auto 12px;
}

.slider-tag-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-bright);
  color: #ffd700;
  padding: 8px 24px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3);
}

.slide-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.15;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.slide-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.6rem);
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.slide-desc {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: #f1f5f9;
  max-width: 750px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

.slide-buttons-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Slider Navigation Controls */
.slider-arrow-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-bright);
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.slider-arrow-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #000;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.8);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

.slider-prev {
  left: 24px;
}

.slider-next {
  right: 24px;
}

.slider-dots-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 25px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

.slider-dot {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.slider-dot.active {
  background: var(--gold-bright);
  width: 36px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.8);
}

/* ========================================================= */
/* 4. PROMINENT FOUNDER & PATRON SPOTLIGHT (HIGH-IMPACT)     */
/* ========================================================= */
.patron-spotlight-card {
  background: var(--card-white);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-primary);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: 48px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 35px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.15);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 45px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.patron-spotlight-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 8px;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
}

.patron-portrait-frame {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.patron-portrait-img {
  width: 230px;
  height: 230px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  border: 5px solid var(--gold-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.35);
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  display: block;
}

.patron-laurel-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #000;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

/* Prominent Regal Golden Badge for "Son of Late Sh. Ramkishan Gupta Pardhan Ji (Metal Wale)" */
.founder-lineage-gold-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #050a16 0%, #101c38 50%, #050a16 100%);
  border: 2.5px solid #ffd700;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: 18px 22px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 25px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.35);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.founder-lineage-gold-box::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.12) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.lineage-crown-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.5);
  color: #ffd700;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.8px;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.founder-lineage-relation {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.founder-lineage-name-grand {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.founder-metal-wale-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #000 !important;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  padding: 5px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.5);
  border: 1px solid #ffffff;
}

/* Hero Slide Lineage Highlight Box */
.hero-lineage-highlight-box {
  background: rgba(5, 10, 22, 0.85);
  border: 2px solid #ffd700;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  margin-top: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.4);
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-lineage-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.hero-lineage-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.hero-metal-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #000;
  font-weight: 900;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-left: 4px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* ========================================================= */
/* DUAL PATRON & FOUNDER HERITAGE STYLES                     */
/* Father: Swargiya Shri Ramkishan Gupta (Pardhan Ji Metal Wale) */
/* Son: Shri Ghanshyam Gupta Zaveri Ji                        */
/* ========================================================= */

.dual-patron-frame-vertical {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  text-align: center;
}

.lineage-card-senior {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fffdf5 0%, #fbf3dc 100%);
  border: 2.5px solid var(--gold-primary);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: 24px 20px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.22);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.lineage-card-senior:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.3);
}

.senior-photo {
  width: 165px;
  height: 165px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  border: 4.5px solid var(--gold-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.4), 0 0 20px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3);
  margin: 0 auto 12px;
  display: block;
  background: #f8f9fa;
}

.senior-honor-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #000;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  padding: 5px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.senior-name {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #0a1128;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 4px 0 6px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.senior-metal-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #0a1128;
  color: #ffd700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1.5px solid #ffd700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.senior-role-tag {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #4a5568;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 8px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Lineage Connection Ribbon */
.lineage-divider-connector {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: -6px 0;
  z-index: 2;
  position: relative;
}

.connector-badge {
  background: #050a16;
  color: #ffd700;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-bright);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 5px 18px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

/* Junior Patron Card */
.lineage-card-junior {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold-primary);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: 20px 18px 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.lineage-card-junior:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.junior-photo {
  width: 130px;
  height: 130px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  border: 3.5px solid var(--gold-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  margin: 0 auto 10px;
  display: block;
}

.junior-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  color: #8c6d1f;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.junior-name {
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0a1128;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 2px 0 4px;
}

.junior-role-tag {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Hero Slide Dual Lineage Box */
.hero-slide-dual-box {
  background: rgba(10, 20, 45, 0.85);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-bright);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: 22px 18px 18px;
  text-align: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 35px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3);
  max-width: 440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-dual-senior {
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.35);
}

.hero-dual-senior-photo {
  width: 95px;
  height: 95px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  border: 3px solid var(--gold-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.45);
  margin: 0 auto 8px;
  display: block;
}

.hero-dual-connector {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: #ffd700;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 8px 0;
}

.hero-dual-junior {
  padding-top: 8px;
}

.hero-dual-junior-photo {
  width: 85px;
  height: 85px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  border: 2.5px solid var(--gold-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.35);
  margin: 0 auto 8px;
  display: block;
}

/* Commemorative Memorial Card in Right Column */
.memorial-heritage-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fffdf7 0%, #fbf5e6 100%);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-border);
  border-left: 6px solid var(--gold-primary);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: 26px 30px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.12);
}

.memorial-heritage-title {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.memorial-founder-heading {
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.metal-wale-highlight {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--maroon-gradient);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 3px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-left: 6px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.3);
}

.memorial-sub-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-weight: 800;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.patron-quote-box {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold-primary);
  border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin: 18px 0;
}

/* ========================================================= */
/* 5. GRAPHICALLY ENRICHED SECTOR CARDS WITH REAL IMAGES     */
/* ========================================================= */
.sectors-grid-rich {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.sector-card-rich {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 270px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: #060b18;
}

.sector-card-rich-img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}

.sector-card-rich-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6, 11, 24, 0.15) 0%, rgba(6, 11, 24, 0.6) 45%, rgba(6, 11, 24, 0.95) 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 22px;
  color: #fff;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.sector-card-rich:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--gold-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.35);
}

.sector-card-rich:hover .sector-card-rich-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.sector-card-rich:hover .sector-card-rich-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6, 11, 24, 0.1) 0%, rgba(6, 11, 24, 0.5) 40%, rgba(6, 11, 24, 0.98) 100%);
}

.sector-card-rich-badge {
  align-self: flex-start;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-bright);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffd700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.sector-card-rich-bottom {
  z-index: 3;
}

.sector-card-rich-title {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.sector-card-rich-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.sector-card-rich-cta {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffd700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: gap 0.2s ease;
}

.sector-card-rich:hover .sector-card-rich-cta {
  gap: 10px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* ========================================================= */
/* 6. CLEAN LIGHT BODY SECTIONS                              */
/* ========================================================= */
.section-light {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background-color: var(--card-white);
  position: relative;
}

.section-alt {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background-color: var(--body-bg-alt);
  position: relative;
}

.section-heading-center {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
}

.sec-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  background: var(--gold-light);
  padding: 6px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.sec-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.sec-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--text-dark-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* Light Stats Banner */
.light-stats-banner {
  background: var(--card-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--gold-primary);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  padding: 32px;
  margin-top: -40px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.light-stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.light-stat-item:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 15%;
  height: 70%;
  width: 1px;
  background: var(--border-light);
}

.light-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 2.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.light-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-dark-subtle);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Light Feature Pillars Grid */
.pillars-grid-light {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.pillar-card-light {
  background: var(--card-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 34px 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

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

.pillar-icon-light {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--gold-light);
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.pillar-card-light h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.pillar-card-light p {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--text-dark-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Zero Paid Award Guarantee (Clean Light Banner) */
.guarantee-banner-light {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fffbeb 0%, #fef2f2 100%);
  border: 1px solid #fcd34d;
  border-left: 6px solid var(--gold-primary);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 36px 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 48px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.guarantee-seal-light {
  width: 86px;
  height: 86px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px dashed var(--gold-primary);
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.guarantee-seal-light i {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

/* Offline Download Banner Card */
.download-offline-card-light {
  background: #fdfaf3;
  border: 2px dashed var(--gold-primary);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: 40px 48px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.pdf-icon-box {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #dc2626;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.35);
}

/* Event Details & Venue Card (Light & Elegant) */
.venue-card-light {
  background: var(--card-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: 48px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

.venue-info-list-light {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 24px 0 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.venue-info-list-light li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.venue-info-list-light li i {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--gold-light);
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.organizer-partners-box-light {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 30px;
  text-align: center;
}

/* FAQ Light */
.faq-grid-light {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 22px;
}

.faq-item-light {
  background: var(--card-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 24px 26px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-question-light {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.faq-question-light i {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.faq-answer-light {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--text-dark-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  padding-left: 26px;
}

/* ========================================================= */
/* 7. NOMINATION FORM (CLEAN, BRIGHT, ULTRA-READABLE)        */
/* ========================================================= */
.form-card-light {
  background: var(--card-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.form-header-banner-light {
  background: #fdfaf3;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-border);
  padding: 35px 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px;
}

.form-instruction-alert-light {
  background: #eff6ff;
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  border-left: 4px solid #2563eb;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  margin: 28px 40px 0;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  color: #1e3a8a;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.form-instruction-alert-light i {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.form-step-nav-light {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 18px 40px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  overflow-x: auto;
  gap: 10px;
}

.step-indicator-item-light {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark-subtle);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.step-indicator-item-light.active {
  color: #000;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
}

.step-circle-light {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  background: #e2e8f0;
  color: #0f172a;
}

.step-indicator-item-light.active .step-circle-light {
  background: #000;
  color: #ffd700;
}

.form-content-area-light {
  padding: 40px;
}

.form-section-block-light {
  margin-bottom: 45px;
  padding-bottom: 35px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.form-section-block-light:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.form-sec-title-wrap-light {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.form-sec-letter-badge-light {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #000;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.form-sec-title-wrap-light h2 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.form-sec-desc-light {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-dark-muted);
  margin-top: -10px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  padding-left: 54px;
}

/* Form Controls (Light & High Contrast) */
.form-grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px 24px;
}

.form-grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px 24px;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.form-group.col-full {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.form-label-light {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.form-label-light .req {
  color: #dc2626;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.form-input-light, .form-select-light, .form-textarea-light {
  width: 100%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.form-input-light:focus, .form-select-light:focus, .form-textarea-light:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.15);
  background: #fff;
}

.form-input-light::placeholder, .form-textarea-light::placeholder {
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.form-input-light[readonly] {
  background: #f8fafc;
  color: #0f172a;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: not-allowed;
}

.form-textarea-light {
  min-height: 105px;
  resize: vertical;
}

/* Radio & Checkbox Card Styles (Light) */
.radio-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
}

.custom-radio-card-light {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  padding: 14px 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.custom-radio-card-light input[type="radio"],
.custom-radio-card-light input[type="checkbox"] {
  accent-color: var(--gold-primary);
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.custom-radio-card-light:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  background: #fdfaf3;
}

/* Category Accordion / Cards (Light) */
.cat-select-card-light {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.cat-select-card-light.active-cat {
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.18);
}

.cat-select-header-light {
  padding: 16px 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: #f8fafc;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.cat-select-header-light:hover {
  background: #fef7db;
}

.cat-select-name-light {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.cat-subcategories-grid-light {
  padding: 20px 22px;
  background: #ffffff;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.subcategory-item-label-light {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.subcategory-item-label-light:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  background: #fdfaf3;
}

.subcategory-item-label-light input[type="radio"] {
  accent-color: var(--gold-primary);
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Checklist Cards (Light) */
.checklist-grid-light {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.checklist-card-light {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.checklist-card-light:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  background: #fdfaf3;
}

.checklist-card-light input[type="checkbox"] {
  accent-color: var(--gold-primary);
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.checklist-card-light span {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* File Upload Box (Light) */
.file-upload-box-light {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 2px dashed #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 26px;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}

.file-upload-box-light:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  background: #fdfaf3;
}

.file-upload-box-light input[type="file"] {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.file-upload-icon-light {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.file-upload-text-light {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.file-upload-subtext-light {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-dark-subtle);
}

/* Declaration Legal Card (Light) */
.declaration-legal-card-light {
  background: #fdfaf3;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 26px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.declaration-legal-text-light {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #1e293b;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-style: italic;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-primary);
  padding-left: 18px;
}

.consent-checkbox-item-light {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.consent-checkbox-item-light input[type="checkbox"] {
  accent-color: var(--gold-primary);
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  margin-top: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.consent-checkbox-item-light span {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Bottom Action Bar (Light) */
.form-footer-action-bar-light {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 26px 40px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 18px;
}

/* ========================================================= */
/* 8. DARK FOOTER (BALANCES WITH DARK HEADER)               */
/* ========================================================= */
.main-footer {
  background: #060b18;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold-primary);
  padding: 70px 0 30px;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 16px 0;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-col-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 34px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-bright);
}

.footer-links-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-links-list a {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.footer-links-list a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.footer-contact-item i {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.footer-bottom-strip {
  padding-top: 25px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

/* Modal Popup */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
}

.modal-overlay.active {
  display: flex;
}

.modal-content-card-light {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-primary);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  max-width: 580px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 40px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  animation: modalIn 0.3s ease-out;
}

/* ========================================================= */
/* GRID UTILITIES & NEW COMPONENT STYLES                     */
/* ========================================================= */

/* Selection Process Grid (index.html) */
.selection-process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

/* About Sectors Preview Grid (about.html) */
.about-sectors-preview-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

/* Contact Page Grid (contact.html) */
.contact-page-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

/* Categories Page Dedicated Styles (categories.html) */
.form-hero-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #050a16 0%, #111d38 50%, #050a16 100%);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-primary);
  padding: 50px 0 45px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-legacy-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #000;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

.categories-tabs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.cat-tab-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.cat-tab-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.cat-tab-btn.active {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  border-color: var(--gold-bright);
  color: #000;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

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

.category-block-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.category-block-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.cat-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.cat-card-icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--gold-light);
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cat-card-title-group h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.cat-subcount-badge {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
}

.cat-sublist {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 18px 0 24px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.cat-sublist li {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.cat-sublist li i {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.download-info-wrap {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ========================================================= */
/* COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES                    */
/* FULL ZERO-OVERFLOW MOBILE COMPATIBILITY                   */
/* ========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .sectors-grid-rich {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .top-announcement-bar {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }
  .award-show-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .award-trophy-showcase, .patron-slide-card, .hero-slide-dual-box {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 440px;
    margin: 20px auto 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .senior-photo {
    width: 145px;
    height: 145px;
  }
  .junior-photo {
    width: 115px;
    height: 115px;
  }
  .senior-name {
    font-size: 1.22rem;
  }
  .junior-name {
    font-size: 1.12rem;
  }
  .slide-desc {
    margin: 0 auto 28px;
  }
  .slide-buttons-row {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .patron-spotlight-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .patron-quote-box {
    border-left: none;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--gold-primary);
    border-radius: 0 0 12px 12px;
  }
  .light-stats-banner {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .light-stat-item:nth-child(2)::after {
    display: none;
  }
  .pillars-grid-light {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .selection-process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .venue-card-light {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Container & Global Mobile Zero Overflow */
  .container {
    padding: 0 16px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  /* Single-line Smooth Scrollable Announcement Bar */
  .top-announcement-bar {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    padding: 5px 0;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .top-bar-container-fluid {
    padding: 0 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .top-bar-singleline-wrap {
    overflow-x: auto;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    display: flex !important;
    gap: 10px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .top-bar-singleline-wrap::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Navigation Header - Strict Clean Fit */
  .main-header {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .navbar {
    padding: 10px 0;
    gap: 10px;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .brand-logo-wrap {
    gap: 10px;
    min-width: 0;
    flex-shrink: 1;
  }
  .brand-logo-img {
    height: 48px;
    width: auto;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .brand-text-block {
    min-width: 0;
  }
  .brand-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    line-height: 1.1;
  }
  .brand-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .nav-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  /* Hide the large offline PDF button on mobile header to eliminate overflow */
  .nav-actions .btn-outline-gold {
    display: none !important;
  }
  /* Compact Apply button on mobile header */
  .nav-actions .btn-gold {
    padding: 7px 13px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    gap: 6px;
    border-radius: 50px;
  }
  .mobile-menu-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 7px 11px;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1;
  }

  /* Sleek Full-Width Mobile Navigation Drawer */
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    background: rgba(6, 11, 24, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 18px 20px 22px;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    gap: 10px;
    z-index: 1001;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .nav-links.open {
    display: flex;
    animation: slideDownMenu 0.25s ease-out;
  }
  .nav-links li {
    width: 100%;
    list-style: none;
  }
  .nav-links .nav-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    color: #f1f5f9;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    transition: var(--transition);
  }
  .nav-links .nav-link:hover,
  .nav-links .nav-link.active {
    background: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.4);
    color: var(--gold-bright);
  }

  /* Video Hero Banner Mobile Fit */
  .hero-video-banner {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 24px 0 45px;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    contain: paint;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .hero-content-wrap {
    padding: 10px 0 25px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .slider-tag-pill {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    max-width: 100%;
    white-space: normal;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.4;
    display: inline-flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .slide-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 6.5vw, 2.1rem);
    line-height: 1.2;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
    word-break: break-word;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .slide-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 4vw, 1.25rem);
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .slide-desc {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0 auto 22px;
  }
  .slide-buttons-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .slide-buttons-row .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    white-space: normal;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .award-trophy-showcase, .patron-slide-card, .hero-slide-dual-box {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 22px auto 0;
    padding: 22px 16px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .trophy-icon-hero {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
  }
  .trophy-showcase-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
  .trophy-meta-pills {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .trophy-meta-pill {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    white-space: normal;
  }
  .slider-arrow-btn {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Body Sections Spacing */
  .section-light, .section-alt {
    padding: 48px 0;
  }
  .section-heading-center {
    margin-bottom: 35px;
  }
  .sec-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 5.5vw, 2.1rem);
  }
  .sec-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.94rem;
  }

  /* Light Stats Banner Mobile 2x2 Grid */
  .light-stats-banner {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 20px 14px;
    margin-top: -24px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .light-stat-item:nth-child(2)::after {
    display: none;
  }
  .light-stat-num {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
  }
  .light-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
  }

  /* Grids Stack cleanly */
  .sectors-grid-rich {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
  }
  .pillars-grid-light {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
  }
  .pillar-card-light {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }
  .selection-process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .about-sectors-preview-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .contact-page-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }
  .categories-container-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .categories-tabs {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    overflow-x: auto;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }
  .categories-tabs::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }
  .cat-tab-btn {
    white-space: nowrap;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .category-block-card {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }
  .cat-sublist {
    padding: 14px 14px;
  }
  .venue-card-light {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 24px 16px;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .organizer-partners-box-light {
    padding: 20px 14px;
  }
  .faq-grid-light {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .faq-item-light {
    padding: 18px 16px;
  }
  .guarantee-banner-light, .download-offline-card-light {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 24px 16px !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .guarantee-seal-light, .pdf-icon-box {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .download-offline-card-light .btn, .guarantee-banner-light .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Nomination Form Light Responsive */
  .form-card-light {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }
  .form-header-banner-light {
    padding: 22px 16px;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .form-instruction-alert-light {
    margin: 16px 14px 0;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    gap: 10px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .form-step-nav-light {
    padding: 12px 14px;
    gap: 8px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .form-step-nav-light::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }
  .step-indicator-item-light {
    padding: 6px 12px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    gap: 6px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .form-content-area-light {
    padding: 22px 14px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .form-sec-title-wrap-light {
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .form-sec-title-wrap-light h2 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }
  .form-sec-letter-badge-light {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .form-sec-desc-light {
    padding-left: 0;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  .form-grid-2, .form-grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .radio-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .cat-subcategories-grid-light {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 14px 14px;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .checklist-grid-light {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .form-footer-action-bar-light {
    padding: 20px 14px;
    flex-direction: column-reverse;
    gap: 12px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .form-footer-action-bar-light .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .modal-overlay {
    padding: 14px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .modal-content-card-light {
    padding: 26px 16px;
    max-width: 95%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  /* Footer Mobile */
  .main-footer {
    padding: 45px 0 25px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }
  .footer-bottom-strip {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 12px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 14px;
  }
  .brand-logo-img {
    height: 40px;
  }
  .brand-title {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
  }
  .brand-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  }
  .nav-actions .btn-gold {
    padding: 6px 10px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }
  .slide-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }
  .senior-photo {
    width: 110px;
    height: 110px;
  }
  .junior-photo {
    width: 95px;
    height: 95px;
  }
  .senior-name {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }
  .junior-name {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
  .patron-quote-box {
    padding: 14px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 10px;
  }
  .brand-subtitle {
    display: none; /* Hide subtitle on very small devices for clean single-line logo display */
  }
  .brand-title {
    font-size: 0.96rem;
  }
  .nav-actions .btn-gold {
    padding: 5px 8px;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
  }
  .mobile-menu-btn {
    padding: 5px 8px;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }
  .light-stats-banner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@keyframes slideDownMenu {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FLOATING WHATSAPP BUTTON (Stylish Animated Bottom-Right Widget)
   ========================================================================== */
.floating-whatsapp-container {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 26px;
  right: 26px;
  z-index: 1050;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  animation: waFloating 3.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Radar Pulse Waves */
.floating-whatsapp-container .wa-radar-ring {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 2px solid #25D366;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.85;
  animation: waRadarPulse 2.8s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1) infinite;
  z-index: 0;
}

.floating-whatsapp-container .wa-radar-ring.ring-2 {
  animation-delay: 1.4s;
}

/* Button Body */
.floating-whatsapp-btn {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366 0%, #1ea952 50%, #0d7346 100%);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  padding: 10px 20px 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45), 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
  user-select: none;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.65), 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  border-color: #ffd700;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.98);
}

/* Icon & Live Dot */
.floating-whatsapp-btn .wa-icon-container {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn .wa-icon-container i {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  animation: waIconShake 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  transform-origin: center center;
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn .wa-status-dot {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0px;
  right: 0px;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background-color: #4ade80;
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: waDotBlink 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Animated Hindi Text */
.floating-whatsapp-btn .wa-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-main, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: waTextGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* Shimmer Sweep Light Line */
.floating-whatsapp-btn .wa-shimmer-sweep {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -120%;
  width: 70%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) 50%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%
  );
  transform: skewX(-25deg);
  animation: waShimmerSweep 4.2s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Animations */
@keyframes waFloating {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
  }
}

@keyframes waRadarPulse {
  0% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.95);
    opacity: 0.85;
  }
  65% {
    opacity: 0.35;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.35, 1.7);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

@keyframes waIconShake {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1);
  }
  4%, 12% {
    transform: rotate(-14deg) scale(1.15);
  }
  8%, 16% {
    transform: rotate(14deg) scale(1.15);
  }
  20% {
    transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1);
  }
}

@keyframes waDotBlink {
  0%, 100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px #4ade80, 0 0 10px #4ade80;
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 0.35;
    transform: scale(0.75);
    box-shadow: 0 0 2px #4ade80;
  }
}

@keyframes waShimmerSweep {
  0%, 50% {
    left: -120%;
  }
  75%, 100% {
    left: 150%;
  }
}

@keyframes waTextGlow {
  0% {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3));
  }
  100% {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85));
  }
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .floating-whatsapp-container {
    bottom: 18px;
    right: 14px;
  }
  .floating-whatsapp-btn {
    padding: 8px 15px 8px 10px;
    gap: 8px;
    border-radius: 40px;
  }
  .floating-whatsapp-btn .wa-icon-container {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
  }
  .floating-whatsapp-btn .wa-icon-container i {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
  .floating-whatsapp-btn .wa-headline {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
  }
  .floating-whatsapp-btn .wa-status-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-width: 1.5px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .floating-whatsapp-container {
    bottom: 14px;
    right: 10px;
  }
  .floating-whatsapp-btn {
    padding: 7px 12px 7px 8px;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .floating-whatsapp-btn .wa-headline {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }
}

@media print {
  .floating-whatsapp-container {
    display: none !important;
  }
}