/* =========================================================
   ICRDET 2027 — Premium Conference Portal
   Main Stylesheet
   ========================================================= */

/* ---- CSS Variables ---- */
:root {
    --royal-blue: #0A1628;
    --navy: #0D1B3E;
    --navy-mid: #122050;
    --blue-light: #1a3a6b;
    --gold: #D4AF37;
    --gold-light: #F0D060;
    --gold-dark: #B8960C;
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --off-white: #F8F9FC;
    --silver: #C0C6D4;
    --light-grey: #E8ECF4;
    --text-dark: #0A1628;
    --text-body: #3D4A5C;
    --text-muted: #6C7A8D;
    --orange: #FF6B2B;
    --emerald: #10B981;
    --purple: #7C3AED;
    --glass-bg: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    --glass-border: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    --shadow-soft: 0 8px 32px rgba(10,22,40,0.12);
    --shadow-card: 0 4px 24px rgba(10,22,40,0.10);
    --shadow-gold: 0 8px 32px rgba(212,175,55,0.25);
    --radius: 16px;
    --radius-sm: 10px;
    --radius-lg: 24px;
    --transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
    --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    --font-display: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    --font-alt: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
}

/* ---- Reset & Base ---- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-body);
    background: var(--white);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    line-height: 1.7;
}
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; transition: var(--transition); }
a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
::selection { background: var(--gold); color: var(--royal-blue); }

/* ---- Typography ---- */
.section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--royal-blue);
    line-height: 1.25;
}
.section-title.light { color: var(--white); }
.section-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.5vw, 1.1rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.section-subtitle.light { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
.gold-text { color: var(--gold); }
.section-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(212,175,55,0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
    color: var(--gold-dark);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.section-tag.light {
    background: rgba(212,175,55,0.15);
    color: var(--gold-light);
    border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.4);
}
.section-divider {
    width: 60px; height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin: 16px auto;
}
.section-divider.left { margin-left: 0; }

/* ---- Buttons ---- */
.btn-gold {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-dark) 100%);
    color: var(--royal-blue);
    font-weight: 700;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 10px 28px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-gold:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light) 0%, var(--gold) 100%);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(212,175,55,0.45);
    color: var(--royal-blue);
}
.btn-outline-gold {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--gold);
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 8px 24px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-outline-gold:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--royal-blue);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-navy {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--white);
    border: 2px solid var(--navy);
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 10px 28px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.btn-navy:hover { background: var(--blue-light); border-color: var(--blue-light); color: var(--white); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ---- Page Loader ---- */
#page-loader {
    position: fixed; inset: 0;
    background: var(--royal-blue);
    z-index: 99999;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, visibility 0.6s ease;
}
#page-loader.fade-out { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }
.loader-inner { text-align: center; position: relative; }
.loader-circuit {
    width: 140px; height: 140px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    position: relative;
}
.loader-circuit svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; animation: rotateLoader 3s linear infinite; }
.circuit-ring { animation: drawCircle 2s ease forwards; stroke-linecap: round; }
@keyframes rotateLoader { from { transform: rotate(0deg); } to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
@keyframes drawCircle { to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } }
.loader-logo {
    position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}
.loader-conf-name {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    animation: pulseLoader 1.5s ease infinite alternate;
}
.loader-year { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--silver); letter-spacing: 3px; font-weight: 500; }
@keyframes pulseLoader { from { opacity: 0.7; } to { opacity: 1; } }
.loader-college { color: var(--silver); font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.loader-bar-wrap {
    width: 200px; height: 3px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 3px; margin: 0 auto 16px; overflow: hidden;
}
.loader-bar {
    height: 100%; width: 0%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
    border-radius: 3px;
    animation: loadBar 2.2s ease forwards;
}
@keyframes loadBar { to { width: 100%; } }
.loader-tagline { font-size: 0.72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); max-width: 260px; margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.5; }

/* ---- Announcement Bar ---- */
.announcement-bar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--blue-light) 100%);
    padding: 8px 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1040;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.25);
}
.announcement-ticker { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; overflow: hidden; }
.ticker-label {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--royal-blue);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 14px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.ticker-wrap { overflow: hidden; flex: 1; }
.ticker-content {
    display: flex; gap: 60px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    animation: tickerScroll 30s linear infinite;
    font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
}
.ticker-content span { padding: 0 10px; }
@keyframes tickerScroll {
    0% { transform: translateX(100%); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-100%); }
}
.announcement-close {
    position: absolute; right: 12px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: transparent; border: none;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); font-size: 0.85rem; cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}
.announcement-close:hover { color: var(--white); }

/* ---- Header ---- */
.main-header { position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 1030; transition: var(--transition); }
#mainNav {
    background: rgba(10,22,40,0.97);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    padding: 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.15);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
#mainNav.scrolled {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    border-bottom-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
}

/* Top row: brand + CTA */
.nav-top-row {
    padding: 10px 0;
    gap: 12px;
}
#mainNav.scrolled .nav-top-row { padding: 6px 0; }

/* Desktop CTA buttons on brand row */
.desktop-cta-row { flex-shrink: 0; }

.brand-logo-wrap { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.college-logo { height: 44px; width: auto; object-fit: contain; }
.brand-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.2; }
.brand-conf {
    font-family: var(--font-alt);
    font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.brand-year { color: var(--gold); }
.brand-sub { font-size: 0.68rem; color: var(--silver); letter-spacing: 0.5px; }

/* Nav items row — wraps naturally */
.nav-wrapping-list {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 4px 0 6px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.1);
}

/* Nav Links */
.navbar-nav .nav-link {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 8px 12px !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition);
    font-family: var(--font-alt);
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.navbar-nav .nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; bottom: 2px; left: 12px; right: 12px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.navbar-nav .nav-link:hover,
.navbar-nav .nav-link.active { color: var(--gold) !important; }
.navbar-nav .nav-link:hover::after,
.navbar-nav .nav-link.active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Mega Menu */
.mega-dropdown { position: static !important; }
.mega-menu {
    width: 480px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.2) !important;
    background: rgba(10,22,40,0.98) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.4) !important;
    margin-top: 4px !important;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.mega-menu-inner { padding: 8px 0; }
.mega-col { padding: 16px 20px; }
.mega-heading {
    font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0 0 10px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.mega-col .dropdown-item,
.dropdown-menu .dropdown-item {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8) !important;
    font-size: 0.83rem;
    padding: 7px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
}
.mega-col .dropdown-item:hover,
.dropdown-menu .dropdown-item:hover {
    background: rgba(212,175,55,0.12) !important;
    color: var(--gold) !important;
    transform: translateX(4px);
}
.mega-col .dropdown-item i,
.dropdown-menu .dropdown-item i { color: var(--gold); width: 16px; font-size: 0.8rem; }

.dropdown-menu {
    background: rgba(10,22,40,0.98) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.2) !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    padding: 8px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.4) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
    margin-top: 4px !important;
}

/* Mobile Navbar Toggler */
.navbar-toggler { border: none; padding: 6px; }
.toggler-icon { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; width: 24px; }
.toggler-icon span {
    display: block; height: 2px; background: var(--gold); border-radius: 2px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.navbar-toggler:focus { box-shadow: none; }

/* ---- Hero Section ---- */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex; align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--royal-blue);
}
.hero-bg {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #030916 0%, #0A1628 40%, #122050 70%, #0D1B3E 100%);
    z-index: 0;
}
#particles-js {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
}
.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(212,175,55,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
    z-index: 2;
}
.hero-content {
    position: relative; z-index: 10;
    padding: 120px 0 80px;
}
.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(212,175,55,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.35);
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 8px 20px; border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero-badge-dot {
    width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold);
    animation: badgePulse 1.5s ease infinite;
}
@keyframes badgePulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.4); opacity: 0.6; }
}
.hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
    font-weight: 800; color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.hero-title span { color: var(--gold); }
.hero-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-alt);
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.3rem);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-weight: 400;
}
.hero-edition {
    font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 1.5px; font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.hero-meta {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.hero-meta-item {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    padding: 10px 18px; border-radius: 10px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.hero-meta-item i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1rem; }
.hero-cta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.btn-hero-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-dark) 100%);
    color: var(--royal-blue); font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem; padding: 14px 32px;
    border-radius: 50px; border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(212,175,55,0.4);
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.btn-hero-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(212,175,55,0.55);
    color: var(--royal-blue);
}
.btn-hero-secondary {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    color: var(--white); font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem; padding: 14px 32px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.btn-hero-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}
.hero-publisher-strip {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 12px;
}
.publisher-label { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--silver); letter-spacing: 1.5px; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; }
.publisher-badge {
    background: rgba(212,175,55,0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600;
    padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 6px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
}

/* Hero Countdown */
.hero-countdown {
    position: relative; z-index: 10;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    padding: 120px 0 80px;
}
.countdown-card {
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 20px; padding: 32px 28px;
    text-align: center; color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    width: 100%;
}
.countdown-title {
    font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.countdown-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.cd-unit {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px 8px;
}
.cd-number {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
    font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold);
    line-height: 1; display: block;
}
.cd-label { font-size: 0.65rem; color: var(--silver); letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 4px; }
.conf-date-display {
    font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
    padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.conf-date-display i { color: var(--gold); }

/* Stat badges on hero */
.hero-stats-row {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 16px;
}
.hstat-item {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.hstat-item:hover { background: rgba(212,175,55,0.1); border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.3); }
.hstat-num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold); display: block;
}
.hstat-label { font-size: 0.7rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); margin-top: 2px; }

/* ---- Section Spacing ---- */
.section-pad { padding: 80px 0; }
.section-pad-sm { padding: 60px 0; }
.bg-navy { background: var(--navy); }
.bg-deep { background: var(--royal-blue); }
.bg-light-grey { background: var(--off-white); }
.bg-gradient-dark {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal-blue) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
}

/* ---- Stats Section ---- */
.stats-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal-blue) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
    padding: 60px 0;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.stats-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; top: -60px; right: -60px;
    width: 300px; height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,175,55,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.stat-card {
    text-align: center; padding: 32px 20px;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    position: relative;
}
.stat-card:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-icon {
    width: 52px; height: 52px;
    background: rgba(212,175,55,0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--gold);
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.stat-card:hover .stat-icon {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--royal-blue);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}
.stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 800; color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1; display: block;
}
.stat-suffix { color: var(--gold); }
.stat-label { font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); margin-top: 6px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; }

/* ---- About Section ---- */
.about-feature-box {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 28px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.about-feature-box::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    transform-origin: left;
}
.about-feature-box:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); border-color: transparent; }
.about-feature-box:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.feature-icon {
    width: 56px; height: 56px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10,22,40,0.08) 0%, rgba(212,175,55,0.1) 100%);
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--royal-blue);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.about-feature-box:hover .feature-icon { background: var(--royal-blue); color: var(--gold); }
.feature-title { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--royal-blue); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.feature-text { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ---- Conference Tracks / Cards ---- */
.track-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 28px 24px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.track-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--orange));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.track-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.track-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.track-icon {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: block;
}
.track-title { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--royal-blue); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.track-topics { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.track-topics li {
    padding: 4px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px;
}
.track-topics li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.track-topics li::before {
    content: '›';
    color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px;
}

/* ---- Committee Cards ---- */
.committee-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 28px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.committee-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(10,22,40,0.12);
    border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
}
.committee-avatar {
    width: 90px; height: 90px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
    transition: var(--transition);
    background: var(--light-grey);
}
.committee-card:hover .committee-avatar { border-color: var(--gold); }
.committee-name { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--royal-blue); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.committee-role { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--gold-dark); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.committee-dept { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.committee-country {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
    font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-top: 8px;
}
.committee-social { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 12px; }
.committee-social a {
    width: 30px; height: 30px;
    background: var(--light-grey);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.committee-social a:hover { background: var(--navy); color: var(--gold); }

/* ---- Important Dates Timeline ---- */
.dates-timeline {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 30px;
}
.dates-timeline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold) 0%, rgba(212,175,55,0.1) 100%);
}
.timeline-item {
    position: relative; margin-bottom: 28px; padding-left: 24px;
}
.timeline-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; left: -7px; top: 6px;
    width: 14px; height: 14px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.timeline-item:hover::before { background: var(--gold); transform: scale(1.2); }
.timeline-item.highlight::before { background: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(212,175,55,0.2); }
.tl-date {
    font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold-dark); text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px; margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.tl-title { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--royal-blue); }
.tl-desc { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 3px; }

/* ---- Registration Cards ---- */
.reg-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 2px solid var(--light-grey);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 36px 28px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
}
.reg-card.featured {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
    transform: scale(1.02);
}
.reg-card.featured::before {
    content: 'Most Popular';
    position: absolute; top: 16px; right: 16px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--royal-blue);
    font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 50px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.reg-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.4); }
.reg-card.featured:hover { transform: scale(1.02) translateY(-4px); }
.reg-type { font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-dark); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.reg-label { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--royal-blue); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.reg-price {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 2.4rem; font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--royal-blue); margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.reg-price span { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text-muted); }
.reg-deadline { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.reg-features { text-align: left; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.reg-features li {
    font-size: 0.85rem; padding: 7px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
    display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start;
}
.reg-features li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.reg-features li i { color: var(--emerald); margin-top: 3px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ---- Publication Section ---- */
.publisher-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 32px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.publisher-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.3); }
.publisher-logo {
    height: 60px; margin: 0 auto 16px;
    object-fit: contain;
}
.publisher-name { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--royal-blue); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.publisher-desc { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ---- Downloads ---- */
.download-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 28px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.download-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); transform: translateX(4px); border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.3); }
.download-icon {
    width: 60px; height: 60px; flex-shrink: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal-blue) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--gold);
}
.download-info { flex: 1; }
.download-title { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--royal-blue); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.download-desc { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.download-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-dark) 100%);
    color: var(--royal-blue); font-weight: 700;
    border: none; border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 0.82rem;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
    transition: var(--transition); flex-shrink: 0;
}
.download-btn:hover { background: var(--gold-light); transform: scale(1.05); color: var(--royal-blue); }

/* ---- Contact ---- */
.contact-info-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 28px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.contact-info-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.contact-icon {
    width: 52px; height: 52px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal-blue) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.contact-form-wrap {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 36px;
}
.form-control {
    border: 1.5px solid var(--light-grey);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    transition: border-color 0.3s;
}
.form-control:focus {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212,175,55,0.12);
    outline: none;
}
.form-label { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 6px; }

/* ---- Page Hero Banner ---- */
.page-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal-blue) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 60%, var(--blue-light) 100%);
    padding: 80px 0;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; top: -100px; right: -100px;
    width: 400px; height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,175,55,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.page-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 800; color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.page-hero-sub { font-size: 1rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.breadcrumb { background: transparent; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.breadcrumb-item { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.breadcrumb-item a { color: var(--gold); }
.breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.breadcrumb-item.active { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }

/* ---- Glassmorphism Card ---- */
.glass-card {
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
}

/* ---- FAQ Accordion ---- */
.faq-accordion .accordion-item {
    border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden;
}
.faq-accordion .accordion-button {
    font-size: 0.93rem; font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--royal-blue);
    background: var(--white);
    box-shadow: none; padding: 18px 20px;
}
.faq-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
    background: var(--royal-blue);
    color: var(--gold);
}
.faq-accordion .accordion-button::after {
    filter: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='%23D4AF37'%3e%3cpath fill-rule='evenodd' d='M1.646 4.646a.5.5 0 0 1 .708 0L8 10.293l5.646-5.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708.708l-6 6a.5.5 0 0 1-.708 0l-6-6a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.708z'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
}
.faq-accordion .accordion-body { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-body); padding: 16px 20px; background: var(--off-white); }

/* ---- Notice Board ---- */
.notice-board {
    background: var(--royal-blue);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.notice-header {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-dark) 100%);
    padding: 12px 20px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    font-weight: 700; color: var(--royal-blue);
    font-size: 0.88rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.notice-list { padding: 8px 0; max-height: 280px; overflow-y: auto; }
.notice-item {
    padding: 12px 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start;
    transition: background 0.2s;
}
.notice-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.notice-item:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); }
.notice-dot {
    width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 6px;
}
.notice-dot.new { background: var(--orange); animation: badgePulse 1.5s ease infinite; }
.notice-text { font-size: 0.83rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); line-height: 1.5; }
.notice-date { font-size: 0.72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); margin-top: 2px; }

/* ---- Floating Actions ---- */
.floating-actions {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 28px; right: 20px;
    z-index: 1000;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px;
}
.fab-btn {
    width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem; cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: none; position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}
.fab-btn:hover { transform: scale(1.12) translateY(-2px); }
.fab-whatsapp { background: #25D366; color: var(--white); }
.fab-submit { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-dark) 100%); color: var(--royal-blue); }
.fab-top {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.fab-top.visible { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.fab-pulse {
    position: absolute; top: -3px; right: -3px;
    width: 14px; height: 14px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--orange);
    animation: badgePulse 1.5s ease infinite;
    border: 2px solid var(--white);
}

/* ---- Cookie Banner ---- */
.cookie-banner {
    position: fixed; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 9000;
    background: rgba(10,22,40,0.97);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
    padding: 14px 20px;
    display: none;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}
.cookie-banner.show { display: block; }
.cookie-inner {
    max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.cookie-actions { display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-left: auto; }

/* ---- Footer ---- */
.main-footer { background: var(--royal-blue); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }
.footer-stats-bar {
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.15);
    padding: 20px 0;
}
.fstat-item {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}
.fstat-item i { font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.fstat-val { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); }
.fstat-label { font-size: 0.72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
.footer-main { padding: 60px 0 40px; }
.footer-brand { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.footer-logo-wrap { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.footer-college-logo { height: 48px; object-fit: contain; }
.footer-conf-title {
    font-family: var(--font-alt);
    font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold);
}
.footer-conf-sub { font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); line-height: 1.4; }
.footer-about-text { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); line-height: 1.65; }
.footer-badges { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; }
.fbadge {
    background: rgba(212,175,55,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.25);
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 600;
    padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 4px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.social-icon {
    width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.social-icon:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--royal-blue); border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.footer-heading {
    font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 20px; padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
}
.footer-links li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.footer-links a { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.footer-links a::before { content: '›'; color: var(--gold); }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); padding-left: 4px; }
.footer-dates { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.footer-dates li {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px;
    padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.footer-dates li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.footer-dates li.highlight-date { background: rgba(212,175,55,0.07); padding: 8px 10px; border-radius: 8px; border: none; margin: 0; }
.fd-label { font-size: 0.72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
.fd-date { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); }
.footer-dates .highlight-date .fd-date { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-contact { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.footer-contact li { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.footer-contact li i { color: var(--gold); margin-top: 2px; width: 16px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.footer-contact a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.footer-contact a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.newsletter-form .form-control { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); color: var(--white); }
.newsletter-form .form-control::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
.newsletter-form .form-control:focus { border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    padding: 18px 0;
    font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
}
.footer-bottom-link {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-size: 0.78rem;
    padding: 0 10px;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}
.footer-bottom-link:last-child { border-right: none; }
.footer-bottom-link:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* ---- Accreditation Badges Row ---- */
.accred-strip {
    background: var(--off-white);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
    padding: 20px 0;
}
.accred-item {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
    text-align: center; padding: 0 20px;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
}
.accred-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.accred-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-alt);
    font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--royal-blue);
}
.accred-sub { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 2px; }

/* ---- Speakers ---- */
.speaker-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
}
.speaker-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(10,22,40,0.14); border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.3); }
.speaker-img-wrap {
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    height: 220px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal-blue) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
}
.speaker-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.speaker-card:hover .speaker-img-wrap img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.speaker-tag {
    position: absolute; top: 12px; left: 12px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--royal-blue); font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 4px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.speaker-body { padding: 20px; }
.speaker-name { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--royal-blue); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.speaker-title { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.speaker-inst { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--gold-dark); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.speaker-topic {
    font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-body);
    background: var(--off-white); border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
    padding: 8px 12px; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
}

/* ---- Process Steps ---- */
.step-item {
    display: flex; gap: 20px; align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 20px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
}
.step-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.step-num {
    width: 44px; height: 44px; flex-shrink: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal-blue) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold);
}
.step-content .step-title { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--royal-blue); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.step-content .step-desc { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ---- Responsive ---- */

/* Desktop (lg+): nav wraps to second line naturally — no overrides needed */

/* Tablet and below (< lg): collapse to hamburger */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .nav-top-row { padding: 8px 0; }
    .nav-wrapping-list {
        flex-direction: column;
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
        padding: 8px 0;
        background: rgba(8,16,30,0.98);
    }
    .navbar-nav .nav-link::after { display: none; }
    .mega-menu { width: 100% !important; position: static !important; border-radius: 8px !important; margin: 4px 0 !important; }
    .hero-content, .hero-countdown { padding-top: 80px; padding-bottom: 60px; }
    .stat-card { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
    .stat-card:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .section-pad { padding: 60px 0; }
    .countdown-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
    .hero-meta { gap: 10px; }
    .hero-meta-item { font-size: 0.78rem; padding: 8px 12px; }
    .ticker-label { display: none; }
    .floating-actions { bottom: 16px; right: 12px; }
    .fab-btn { width: 44px; height: 44px; font-size: 1rem; }
    .reg-card.featured { transform: scale(1); }
    .download-card { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-cta { flex-direction: column; }
    .btn-hero-primary, .btn-hero-secondary { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
    .hero-stats-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
}

/* ---- Utility Animations ---- */
.hover-lift { transition: var(--transition); }
.hover-lift:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.text-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-light) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}
.highlight-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.08) 0%, rgba(212,175,55,0.04) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 16px 20px;
}
.icon-circle {
    width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.number-tag {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold); color: var(--royal-blue);
    font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 800;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* =========================================================
   CONTACT PAGE v2 — Redesigned Cards + Logo Fallback
   ========================================================= */

/* ---- Brand Logo Fallback ---- */
.brand-logo-box {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}
.brand-logo-fallback {
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-dark) 100%);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-alt);
    font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--royal-blue);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ---- Contact Info Cards v2 ---- */
.contact-info-card-v2 {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 24px 20px;
    height: auto;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-info-card-v2::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.contact-info-card-v2:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.contact-info-card-v2:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.cic-icon-wrap { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.cic-heading {
    font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-dark);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.cic-name { font-weight: 700; color: var(--royal-blue); font-size: 0.92rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.cic-detail { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.65; margin: 0; }
.cic-landmark {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--gold-dark); font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 8px;
}
.cic-link {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold-dark); margin-top: 10px;
    word-break: break-all;
}
.cic-link:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.cic-link i { flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ---- College Card Variant ---- */
.contact-college-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal-blue) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
    border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.25);
}
.contact-college-card .cic-heading { color: var(--gold); }
.contact-college-card .cic-name   { color: var(--white); }
.contact-college-card .cic-detail { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.college-card-inner { text-align: center; }
.college-logo-placeholder {
    width: 80px; height: 80px;
    background: rgba(212,175,55,0.15);
    border: 2px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.4);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.clp-letters {
    font-family: var(--font-alt);
    font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.clp-sub { font-size: 0.58rem; color: rgba(212,175,55,0.7); letter-spacing: 1px; margin-top: 2px; }
.college-badges {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 5px;
    margin-top: 10px;
}
.cbadge {
    background: rgba(212,175,55,0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 700;
    padding: 3px 8px; border-radius: 4px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* ---- Social Icons sm ---- */
.social-icon-sm {
    width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--light-grey);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: var(--transition);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.social-icon-sm:hover { background: var(--navy); color: var(--gold); transform: scale(1.1); }

/* ---- Contact Map ---- */
.contact-map-wrap {
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 2px solid var(--light-grey);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

/* ---- Directions Card ---- */
.directions-card {
    background: var(--off-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 24px;
}
.directions-heading {
    font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--royal-blue); margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: flex; align-items: center;
}
.directions-heading i { color: var(--gold); margin-right: 8px; }
.directions-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.directions-list li {
    display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start;
    font-size: 0.83rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.5;
}
.directions-list li i {
    color: var(--gold); font-size: 1rem;
    margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; width: 18px;
}
.directions-list li strong { display: block; color: var(--royal-blue); font-size: 0.85rem; }

/* =========================================================
   GLOBAL RESPONSIVE FIXES — Cross-Page
   ========================================================= */

/* Fix accreditation strip overflow on small screens */
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .accred-strip .row { flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .accred-item { flex: 0 0 33.333%; border-right: none; padding: 8px 4px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--light-grey); }
    .accred-item:nth-child(3n) { border-right: none; }
    .ticker-label { display: none; }
    .announcement-bar { padding: 6px 0; }
    .hero-title { font-size: 1.75rem; }
    .hero-publisher-strip { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; }
    .brand-conf { font-size: 1rem; }
    .brand-sub { display: none; }
}

/* Fix download cards on mobile */
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .download-card { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
    .download-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; margin-top: 12px; }
}

/* Fix reg cards on mobile */
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .reg-card, .reg-card.featured { transform: none; }
    .reg-card.featured:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); }
}

/* Fix contact page on tablets */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .contact-info-card-v2 { margin-bottom: 0; }
    .contact-form-wrap { padding: 24px 20px; }
}

/* Fix hero section stacking on mobile */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero-content, .hero-countdown { padding-top: 60px; padding-bottom: 40px; }
    .hero-title { font-size: 1.7rem; }
    .hero-badge { font-size: 0.65rem; padding: 6px 14px; }
    .hero-meta { gap: 8px; }
    .hero-meta-item { font-size: 0.75rem; padding: 8px 10px; }
    .btn-hero-primary, .btn-hero-secondary { padding: 12px 24px; font-size: 0.85rem; }
    .countdown-grid { gap: 8px; }
    .cd-number { font-size: 1.5rem; }
}

/* Fix page hero on mobile */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .page-hero { padding: 56px 0; }
    .page-hero-title { font-size: 1.6rem; }
    .section-pad { padding: 56px 0; }
    .section-pad-sm { padding: 40px 0; }
}

/* Fix committee grid on xs */
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .committee-card { padding: 20px 12px; }
    .committee-avatar { width: 70px; height: 70px; }
}

/* Fix speaker grid on xs */
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .speaker-img-wrap { height: 180px; }
}

/* Fix track cards on xs */
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .track-card { padding: 20px 16px; }
}

/* Fix mega menu on mobile — prevent overflow */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .mega-dropdown { position: relative !important; }
    .mega-menu {
        width: 100% !important;
        left: 0 !important;
        right: 0 !important;
        position: static !important;
        transform: none !important;
        margin-top: 0 !important;
        border-radius: 8px !important;
    }
    .mega-col { padding: 12px 16px; }
    .header-cta { border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.15); padding-top: 16px; margin-top: 8px; width: 100%; }
    .header-cta .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* Fix stats on mobile — remove extra borders */
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .stat-card { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); padding: 24px 12px; }
    .stat-card:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
    .stat-number { font-size: 1.8rem; }
}

/* Fix footer layout on mobile */
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .footer-main { padding: 40px 0 24px; }
    .footer-logo-wrap { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; }
    .footer-stats-bar .fstat-item { font-size: 0.78rem; }
    .footer-bottom { text-align: center !important; }
    .footer-bottom > div { text-align: center !important; }
}

/* Fix dates timeline on mobile */
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .dates-timeline { padding-left: 20px; }
    .timeline-item { padding-left: 16px; }
}

/* Fix notice board on mobile */
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .notice-list { max-height: 220px; }
}

/* Ensure images never overflow */
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }

/* Fix iframe maps on mobile */
iframe { max-width: 100%; }

/* Prevent horizontal scroll globally */
.container-fluid, .container { overflow-x: clip; }

/* Fix floating actions on small screens */
@media (max-width: 400px) {
    .floating-actions { bottom: 12px; right: 8px; gap: 8px; }
    .fab-btn { width: 40px; height: 40px; font-size: 0.9rem; }
}

/* Fix cookie banner on mobile */
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .cookie-inner { flex-direction: column; }
    .cookie-actions { margin-left: 0; width: 100%; }
}


/* ---- Real Accreditation Logo Images ---- */
.accred-logo-img {
    height: 44px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    filter: grayscale(10%);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.accred-item:hover .accred-logo-img { filter: grayscale(0%) drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(212,175,55,0.3)); transform: scale(1.08); }

/* ---- Campus Gallery Thumbnails ---- */
.gallery-thumb {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    background: var(--royal-blue);
    cursor: pointer;
}
.gallery-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.gallery-thumb:hover img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.gallery-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10,22,40,0.8) 0%, transparent 60%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 12px;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.gallery-thumb:hover .gallery-overlay { opacity: 1; }
.gallery-overlay span {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* ---- Sponsor / Recruiter Strip ---- */
.sponsor-item {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 70px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.sponsor-item:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.3); }
.sponsor-item img {
    max-height: 44px;
    max-width: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: grayscale(30%);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.sponsor-item:hover img { filter: grayscale(0%); }

/* ---- College Logo Real (contact page) ---- */
.college-logo-real {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto;
}