/* ===================================================================
   INDIAN ICONIC EXCELLENCE AWARD 2026 - SHAM-E-BANARAS
   NEW DESIGN: IVORY ROYALE — Midnight Navy + Crimson + Antique Gold
   =================================================================== */

:root {
  /* === NEW PALETTE: Midnight Navy + Crimson + Gold === */

  /* Background Hierarchy */
  --bg-primary:     #060A18;
  --bg-secondary:   #0B1028;
  --bg-tertiary:    #101530;
  --bg-card:        rgba(11, 16, 40, 0.94);
  --bg-card-hover:  rgba(16, 21, 55, 0.98);

  /* Light Backgrounds (for alternating ivory sections) */
  --bg-light:       #F8F6F2;
  --bg-light-2:     #F0EDE7;
  --bg-card-light:  #FFFFFF;

  /* Primary Accent: Royal Midnight Navy & Champagne Gold */
  --burgundy:       #142248;
  --burgundy-light: #1E3268;
  --burgundy-dark:  #0B132B;
  --burgundy-glow:  rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.25);
  /* Aliases */
  --crimson:        #142248;
  --crimson-light:  #1E3268;
  --crimson-dark:   #0B132B;

  /* Gold System */
  --gold-antique:   #C9A227;
  --gold-champagne: #E8C86B;
  --gold-pale:      #F5E5AB;
  --gold-dark:      #8E6B10;
  --gold-glow:      rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.22);

  /* Ivory & Text */
  --ivory:          #F8F6F2;
  --ivory-muted:    #EFE9DE;
  --text-primary:   #FFFFFF;
  --text-secondary: #D4CECC;
  --text-muted:     #8A8490;

  /* For light sections */
  --text-dark:      #1A1A2E;
  --text-dark-2:    #3A3550;
  --text-dark-muted:#7A7898;

  /* Borders */
  --border-gold:         rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.24);
  --border-gold-strong:  rgba(232, 200, 107, 0.55);
  --border-subtle:       rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  --border-light:        rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.1);

  /* Typography */
  --font-serif:    'Cormorant Garamond', 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans:     'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-display:  'Cinzel', 'Playfair Display', serif;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast:   0.2s ease;
  --transition-medium: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-slow:   0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-gold:    0 8px 28px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.22);
  --shadow-burgundy:0 12px 30px rgba(18, 29, 66, 0.45);
  --shadow-card:    0 12px 40px rgba(6, 10, 24, 0.55);
  --shadow-card-light: 0 4px 24px rgba(6, 10, 24, 0.12);

  /* Border Radius */
  --r-sm:  6px;
  --r-md:  12px;
  --r-lg:  20px;
  --r-xl:  32px;
}

/* Base Reset & Zero Overflow Protection */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html, body {
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  position: relative;
}

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

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

button, input, select, textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  color: inherit;
}

/* Focus Visible for Accessibility */
a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible, select:focus-visible, textarea:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--gold-champagne);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Typography Hierarchy */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  line-height: 1.18;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.2vw, 4.6rem); font-weight: 600; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.4vw, 3.1rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw, 1.85rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.2rem; }

/* Dual-Color Gold Accent */
.gold-text,
.text-gold,
.gold-gradient,
h1 .gold-text,
h2 .gold-text,
h3 .gold-text,
h4 .gold-text,
.section-heading .gold-text,
.page-banner-title .gold-text,
.hero-title .gold-text,
.cta-title .gold-text,
.reviews-main-title .gold-text {
  color: var(--gold-champagne, #E5C76B) !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF1C5 0%, #E5C76B 45%, #C9A227 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  display: inline !important;
  font-weight: inherit;
}

.section-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
}

.section-header.left-aligned {
  text-align: left;
  margin: 0 0 2.5rem;
}

.section-subheading {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 300;
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Container & Layout */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1360px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}

section {
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

/* Scroll Progress Bar */
#scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--burgundy), var(--gold-antique), var(--gold-champagne));
  z-index: 9999;
  width: 0%;
  transition: width 0.1s ease-out;
}

/* ===================================================================
   BUTTONS & CTAs (TACTILE LUXURY)
   =================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 1.05rem 2.4rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-medium);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: 1px;
}

.btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E5C76B 0%, #C9A227 60%, #9F7915 100%);
  color: #070707;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 240, 190, 0.35);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF0BE 0%, #DFBA3F 60%, #B88E1B 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -4px rgba(229, 199, 107, 0.4), inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-gold {
  background: rgba(14, 14, 14, 0.4);
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-antique);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.btn-outline-gold:hover {
  background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.14);
  border-color: var(--gold-champagne);
  color: #FFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-burgundy {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--burgundy-light) 0%, var(--burgundy) 100%);
  color: #FFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 199, 107, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(10, 18, 42, 0.5);
}

.btn-burgundy:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #243B78 0%, var(--burgundy-light) 100%);
  border-color: var(--gold-champagne);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.68rem 1.45rem;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
}

/* ===================================================================
   HEADER & NAVIGATION
   =================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 1.1rem 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-medium);
  background: transparent;
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(7, 7, 7, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.6);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.6);
  padding: 0.7rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.28);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* ---- Brand Logo: BW Circular Only ---- */
.brand-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-bw-logo {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-antique);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.15), 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.brand-logo:hover .brand-bw-logo {
  transform: scale(1.07);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(229, 199, 107, 0.28), 0 6px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

/* ---- Navigation Menu ---- */
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 0;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

/* Nav links (a and button) identical look */
.nav-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  text-transform: none;
  color: #E8E2D8;
  padding: 9px 16px;
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  line-height: inherit;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 3px;
  left: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-champagne), var(--gold-antique));
  border-radius: 2px;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.22s ease;
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.nav-link.active,
.nav-dropdown-split .nav-link-main.active,
.nav-item-dropdown.active .nav-dropdown-split .nav-link-main {
  color: #E5C76B;
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after,
.nav-dropdown-split .nav-link-main:hover::after,
.nav-dropdown-split .nav-link-main.active::after,
.nav-item-dropdown.active .nav-dropdown-split .nav-link-main::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* ---- Dropdown Wrapper & Split Action ---- */
.nav-item-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-dropdown-split {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

.nav-dropdown-split .nav-link-main {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  text-transform: none;
  color: #E8E2D8;
  padding: 9px 4px 9px 16px;
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-family: inherit;
}

.nav-dropdown-split .nav-link-main::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 3px;
  left: 16px;
  right: 4px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-champagne), var(--gold-antique));
  border-radius: 2px;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.22s ease;
}

.nav-dropdown-split .nav-link-main:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.dropdown-chevron-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #E8E2D8;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 9px 12px 9px 2px;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.dropdown-chevron-btn:hover,
.nav-item-dropdown:hover .dropdown-chevron-btn {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.dropdown-chevron-btn.active,
.nav-item-dropdown.active .dropdown-chevron-btn {
  color: #E5C76B;
}

.dropdown-chevron {
  width: 12px;
  height: 7px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.22s ease;
  display: inline-block;
}

.nav-item-dropdown:hover .dropdown-chevron,
.nav-item-dropdown.open .dropdown-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* ---- Dropdown Panel: White Card (exact Image 2) ---- */
.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 4px);
  left: 16px;
  min-width: 265px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 6px 0;
  list-style: none;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22), 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  z-index: 1020;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s ease, visibility 0s linear 0.22s;
}

/* Invisible gap-bridge */
.nav-item-dropdown::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: -8px;
  right: -8px;
  height: 10px;
}

.nav-item-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu,
.nav-item-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-menu,
.nav-item-dropdown.open .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
  transition: opacity 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s ease, visibility 0s linear 0s;
}

.dropdown-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.78rem 1.6rem;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: none;
  color: #111827;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  line-height: 1.4;
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.16s ease, border-color 0.16s ease, padding-left 0.16s ease;
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
  background: #F5F6F8;
  border-left-color: var(--gold-antique);
  padding-left: 1.9rem;
  color: #050505;
}

/* ---- Header Actions ---- */
.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.header-enquiry-btn {
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.4rem;
}

/* ---- Mobile Hamburger ---- */
.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.45);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 10px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}

.mobile-toggle:hover {
  background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--gold-champagne);
}

.mobile-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--gold-champagne);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scaleX(0);
}

.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ===================================================================
   HERO SECTION (CINEMATIC LUXURY & SUBTLE DRIFT)
   =================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 10rem 0 6rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #070707;
}

.hero-bg-container {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-bg-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 30%;
  transform: scale(1.04);
  animation: heroDrift 20s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) infinite alternate;
  filter: brightness(0.65) contrast(1.12);
}

@keyframes heroDrift {
  0% { transform: scale(1.04) translateY(0px); }
  100% { transform: scale(1.09) translateY(-10px); }
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(11, 11, 11, 0.45) 0%, rgba(11, 11, 11, 0.9) 80%, #070707 100%),
              linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(11, 11, 11, 0.75) 0%, transparent 40%, rgba(90, 11, 22, 0.45) 85%, #070707 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-badge-top {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 6px 22px;
  background: rgba(90, 11, 22, 0.45);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: 40px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.hero-title {
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.08;
}

.hero-title .title-line-1 {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFF;
}

.hero-title .title-line-2 {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 15%, #E5C76B 55%, #C9A227 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-title .title-line-3 {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 3.2vw, 2.8rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  color: var(--gold-pale);
  font-weight: 300;
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
}

.hero-subtheme {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.8vw, 2.3rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 1.2rem 0 0.8rem;
  display: inline-block;
}

.hero-event-meta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: #FFF;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding: 8px 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
}

.hero-event-meta span.dot {
  color: var(--gold-antique);
}

.hero-tagline {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.28rem);
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--ivory);
  max-width: 740px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.8rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.hero-scroll-prompt {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.hero-scroll-prompt:hover {
  transform: translateY(4px);
  color: #FFF;
}

/* Floating Hero Badge */
.hero-floating-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2.5rem;
  right: 2.5rem;
  z-index: 10;
  background: rgba(14, 14, 14, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  padding: 1.2rem 1.6rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  text-align: left;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-antique);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
}

.hero-floating-card .fc-date {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #FFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.hero-floating-card .fc-venue {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  margin: 2px 0;
}

.hero-floating-card .fc-city {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ===================================================================
   SECTION 17: PRESENTED / ASSOCIATED / POWERED BY STRIP
   =================================================================== */
.partners-strip-section {
  background: #080808;
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.partners-strip-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.partner-box {
  padding: 2.2rem 2rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  transition: all var(--transition-medium);
}

.partner-box-main {
  text-align: left;
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  background: rgba(20, 16, 18, 0.65);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.partner-box-main:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-champagne);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.partner-logo-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.strip-partner-logo {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-antique);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.25);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.partner-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  display: block;
}

.partner-logo-header .partner-label {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.partner-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #FFF;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.partner-sub {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

/* ===================================================================
   SECTION 4: EVENT INTRODUCTION
   =================================================================== */
.intro-section {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 50%, rgba(90, 11, 22, 0.25) 0%, transparent 60%),
              linear-gradient(180deg, #070707 0%, #0E0E0E 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.split-editorial {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.editorial-visual {
  position: relative;
}

.editorial-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.editorial-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 520px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.editorial-img-wrap:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.visual-gold-frame {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  left: -12px;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.35);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}

.visual-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: -1.5rem;
  background: rgba(14, 14, 14, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-antique);
  padding: 1.2rem 1.6rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.visual-badge .vb-city {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  display: block;
}

.visual-badge .vb-sub {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.editorial-content h2 {
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.editorial-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--ivory);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.editorial-body {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Stats Grid */
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.2rem;
  margin-top: 2.8rem;
  padding-top: 2.2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
}

.stat-item {
  text-align: left;
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  display: block;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;
  display: block;
}

/* ===================================================================
   SECTION 5: THE SPIRIT OF SHAM-E-BANARAS (CINEMATIC HORIZONTAL TRACK)
   =================================================================== */
.sham-banaras-cinematic-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 7rem 0;
  background: #080808;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sham-bg-layer {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
}

.sham-bg-layer img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  filter: brightness(0.28) contrast(1.15);
}

.sham-overlay-gradient {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #070707 0%, rgba(11, 11, 11, 0.8) 50%, #070707 100%),
              radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(90, 11, 22, 0.4) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.sham-content-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.sham-horizontal-track {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.sham-pillar-item {
  background: rgba(14, 14, 14, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  padding: 2.8rem 2rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: all var(--transition-medium);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.sham-pillar-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--gold-champagne);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -5px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.25);
  background: rgba(24, 20, 20, 0.95);
}

.pillar-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
}

.pillar-line {
  width: 32px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold-antique);
  margin: 1.2rem 0 1.5rem;
}

.sham-pillar-item h3 {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: #FFF;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.sham-pillar-item p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ===================================================================
   SECTION 6: THE AWARDS (EDITORIAL ROWS)
   =================================================================== */
.awards-section {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 20%, rgba(90, 11, 22, 0.3) 0%, transparent 60%),
              #0B0B0B;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.awards-editorial-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.award-editorial-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr 220px;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
  background: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-antique);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-medium);
}

.award-editorial-row:hover {
  background: rgba(28, 22, 22, 0.95);
  border-color: var(--gold-champagne);
  border-left-color: var(--gold-champagne);
  transform: translateX(6px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.award-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.award-main h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: #FFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.award-main p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.award-action {
  text-align: right;
}

.explore-btn {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.award-editorial-row:hover .explore-btn {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  color: #FFF;
}

/* Awards Trophy Spotlight Banner */
.award-trophy-spotlight {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 380px 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(20, 20, 26, 0.96) 0%, rgba(38, 14, 20, 0.92) 50%, rgba(15, 15, 24, 0.96) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.45);
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 30px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.12);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.award-trophy-spotlight::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(229, 199, 107, 0.95), transparent);
  z-index: 2;
}

.award-trophy-spotlight:hover {
  border-color: rgba(229, 199, 107, 0.65);
  box-shadow: 0 26px 65px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.88), 0 0 45px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.trophy-thumb {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  height: 260px;
  background: #08080c;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.trophy-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.award-trophy-spotlight:hover .trophy-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.trophy-desc h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  color: #FFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.trophy-desc p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.trophy-upcoming-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #E5C76B;
  background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 199, 107, 0.45);
  padding: 0.38rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.spotlight-upcoming-highlight {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.15) 0%, rgba(90, 11, 22, 0.25) 100%);
  border-left: 3px solid #E5C76B;
  border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.spotlight-upcoming-icon {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.spotlight-upcoming-text {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #F5E8BE;
}

.spotlight-upcoming-text strong {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.spotlight-upcoming-text .goa-date-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  color: #FFDF78;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.25);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 199, 107, 0.4);
  margin-left: 4px;
}

/* ===================================================================
   SECTION 7: THE EXPERIENCE (TIMELINE)
   =================================================================== */
.experience-section {
  background: #080808;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  position: relative;
}

.experience-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.experience-card {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-medium);
}

.experience-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.exp-img-wrap {
  height: 240px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.exp-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.experience-card:hover .exp-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.exp-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  background: rgba(11, 11, 11, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.exp-body {
  padding: 2rem;
}

.exp-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: #FFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.exp-body p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ===================================================================
   SECTION 8: VARANASI EXPERIENCE (IMMERSIVE PHOTO GRID)
   =================================================================== */
.varanasi-section {
  position: relative;
  background: #0C0C0C;
  padding: 7.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.kashi-immersive-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.kashi-photo-panel {
  position: relative;
  height: 480px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.kashi-photo-panel img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
  filter: brightness(0.8);
}

.kashi-photo-panel:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  filter: brightness(0.6);
}

.kashi-panel-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(7, 7, 7, 0.95) 90%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: background var(--transition-medium);
}

.kashi-photo-panel:hover .kashi-panel-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 7, 7, 0.2) 0%, rgba(7, 7, 7, 0.98) 85%);
}

.kashi-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  display: block;
}

.kashi-panel-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: #FFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.kashi-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  opacity: 0.85;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all var(--transition-medium);
}

.kashi-photo-panel:hover .kashi-desc {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ===================================================================
   SECTION 9: INTERNATIONAL HONOUREES
   =================================================================== */
.international-section {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 20%, rgba(90, 11, 22, 0.4) 0%, rgba(11, 11, 11, 0.95) 70%, #070707 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  position: relative;
}

.intl-benefits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.intl-card {
  background: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  padding: 2rem 1.6rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-medium);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.intl-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--gold-champagne);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.2);
  background: rgba(26, 20, 20, 0.95);
}

.intl-icon {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.intl-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #FFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.intl-card p {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ===================================================================
   SECTION 10: SPONSORSHIP SECTION
   =================================================================== */
.sponsorship-section {
  background: #090909;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.why-sponsor-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  padding: 3rem;
  background: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
}

.why-sponsor-col .sub-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.why-sponsor-col h3 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: #FFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.why-sponsor-col p {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.sponsor-cats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.8rem;
}

.sponsor-cat-card {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 2.4rem 1.8rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-medium);
}

.sponsor-cat-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-antique);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(30, 20, 20, 0.8) 0%, rgba(14, 14, 14, 0.95) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.sponsor-cat-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: #FFF;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.sponsor-cat-card span {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
}

.custom-packages-note {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 2.2rem 2.8rem;
  background: rgba(90, 11, 22, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
}

.custom-packages-note h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.custom-packages-note p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* ===================================================================
   SECTION 11: SPONSOR BENEFITS (12-GRID)
   =================================================================== */
.benefits-section {
  background: #070707;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.benefits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.benefit-box {
  background: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--gold-antique);
  padding: 1.6rem 1.4rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-medium);
}

.benefit-box:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-champagne);
  background: rgba(28, 28, 28, 0.95);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.benefit-box h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.benefit-box p {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ===================================================================
   SECTION 12: BASIC VS PREMIUM PACKAGES
   =================================================================== */
.packages-section {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(90, 11, 22, 0.3) 0%, #070707 70%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.packages-wrapper {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 3rem;
  max-width: 1040px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.package-card {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-medium);
}

.package-card.premium-highlight {
  border-color: var(--gold-antique);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(32, 20, 22, 0.95) 0%, rgba(18, 14, 15, 0.98) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.25);
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.package-ribbon {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  right: 2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-champagne) 0%, var(--gold-antique) 100%);
  color: #070707;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 16px;
}

.package-tier {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.package-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  color: #FFF;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.package-features {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.package-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding: 0.7rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.package-features li svg {
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.package-note {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ===================================================================
   SECTION 13: MEDIA & PUBLICITY (EDITORIAL NEWSROOM)
   =================================================================== */
.media-section {
  background: #0B0B0B;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.newsroom-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.newsroom-col {
  background: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--gold-antique);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
}

.news-cat-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.news-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.2rem;
}

.news-list li {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #FFF;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding-bottom: 0.8rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.news-list li:hover {
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.media-disclaimer-box {
  background: rgba(14, 14, 14, 0.8);
  border: 1px dashed var(--border-gold);
  padding: 1.4rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.media-disclaimer-box p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ===================================================================
   SECTION 14: NETWORKING
   =================================================================== */
.networking-section {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 50%, rgba(90, 11, 22, 0.3) 0%, #070707 70%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.networking-banner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.networking-visual {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 440px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

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

.attendee-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 1.8rem;
}

.attendee-tag {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
}

/* ===================================================================
   SECTION 15: ENTERTAINMENT
   =================================================================== */
.entertainment-section {
  background: #090909;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.entertainment-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.entertainment-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-medium);
}

.entertainment-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--gold-antique);
}

.ent-img-wrap {
  height: 220px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ent-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.entertainment-card:hover .ent-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.ent-body {
  padding: 1.8rem 1.6rem;
}

.ent-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #FFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.ent-body p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ===================================================================
   SECTION 16: LEADERSHIP (MONOCHROME / GOLD TREATMENT)
   =================================================================== */
.leadership-section {
  background: #070707;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.leadership-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 1140px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.leader-card {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-medium);
}

.leader-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--gold-antique);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.leader-photo-wrap {
  height: 380px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #141414;
}

.leader-photo-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
  filter: grayscale(20%) contrast(1.05);
}

.leader-card:hover .leader-photo-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
  filter: grayscale(0%) contrast(1.08);
}

.leader-info {
  padding: 2rem 1.8rem;
}

.leader-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: #FFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.leader-role {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.leader-bio {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Leadership Sister Entities Hierarchy Bar */
.leadership-entities-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  padding-top: 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
}

.entity-pill {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.6rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: all var(--transition-medium);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.entity-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-champagne);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.entity-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.entity-pill strong {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #FFF;
}

.entity-pill small {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* ===================================================================
   SECTION 18: BUSINESS WALKINS - PREMIER NETWORKING & EXPO PLATFORM
   =================================================================== */
.walkins-platform-section {
  padding: 7rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #070707 0%, rgba(26, 10, 16, 0.45) 50%, #070707 100%);
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.platform-logo-center {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.platform-crest-img {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-champagne);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(229, 199, 107, 0.35);
  transition: transform var(--transition-medium);
}

.platform-crest-img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(5deg);
}

/* Platform Metrics */
.platform-metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.8rem;
  margin: 3.5rem 0;
}

.metric-card {
  background: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  padding: 2.4rem 1.6rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-medium);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.metric-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-champagne);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.metric-num {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.metric-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFF;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.metric-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Experiential Production Banner */
.platform-production-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(22, 16, 20, 0.95) 0%, rgba(12, 12, 12, 0.98) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  padding: 3.8rem 3.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.prod-narrative h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.2rem);
  color: #FFF;
  margin: 0.8rem 0 1.2rem;
}

.prod-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold-pale);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.prod-body {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.prod-capabilities-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.8rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  padding-top: 2.2rem;
}

.prod-cap-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
}

.cap-icon {
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.cap-text strong {
  display: block;
  color: #FFF;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.cap-text span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Services Catalog */
.platform-services-block {
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.services-block-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.services-block-header h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.8vw, 2.3rem);
  color: #FFF;
  margin: 0.6rem 0;
}

.services-block-header p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.platform-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.8rem;
}

.service-box {
  background: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  padding: 2.2rem 1.8rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-medium);
  border-radius: 1px;
}

.service-box:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-champagne);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.service-box-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.service-badge {
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  padding: 3px 9px;
}

.service-box h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: #FFF;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.service-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.service-detail {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-link-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-link-btn:hover {
  color: #FFF;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Verticals Strip */
.verticals-track {
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  padding: 1.8rem 2.2rem;
  background: rgba(14, 14, 14, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.2rem;
}

.verticals-title {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.verticals-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.8rem;
}

.v-tag {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.v-tag:hover {
  color: #FFF;
  border-color: var(--gold-champagne);
  background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.12);
}

.platform-action-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ===================================================================
   SECTION 19: EVENT DETAILS BLOCK
   =================================================================== */
.event-details-section {
  background: #0B0B0B;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.details-card-block {
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(25, 20, 22, 0.95) 0%, rgba(14, 14, 14, 0.98) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  padding: 3.5rem;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.details-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  padding-top: 2rem;
}

.detail-col h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.detail-col p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ===================================================================
   SECTION 20: COUNTDOWN TIMER
   =================================================================== */
.countdown-section {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(90, 11, 22, 0.45) 0%, #070707 70%);
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.countdown-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.countdown-box {
  background: rgba(14, 14, 14, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  min-width: 140px;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.countdown-box .count-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
}

.countdown-box .count-unit {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-top: 0.6rem;
  display: block;
}

/* ===================================================================
   SECTION: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
   =================================================================== */
.faq-section {
  padding: 7rem 0;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  position: relative;
}

.faq-accordion-wrap {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 3.5rem auto 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.1rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  transition: all var(--transition-medium);
  border-radius: 1px;
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-gold-strong);
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--gold-champagne);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), var(--shadow-gold);
}

.faq-header {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.8rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: #FFF;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-header:hover {
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
}

.faq-question {
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.faq-icon {
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.2);
  border-color: var(--gold-champagne);
}

.faq-content {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-content {
  max-height: 400px;
}

.faq-body-inner {
  padding: 0 1.8rem 1.8rem;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.75;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding-top: 1.2rem;
}

.faq-body-inner p {
  margin: 0;
}

.faq-body-inner strong {
  color: #FFF;
}

/* ===================================================================
   SECTION 21: DRAMATIC NOMINATION CTA BANNER
   =================================================================== */
.dramatic-cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(90, 11, 22, 0.8) 0%, rgba(14, 14, 14, 0.96) 100%),
              url('../images/award-stage.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  padding: 7.5rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
}

.dramatic-cta-content {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.dramatic-cta-content h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: #FFF;
}

.dramatic-questions {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.9vw, 1.45rem);
  color: var(--ivory);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 2.8rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.dramatic-cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ===================================================================
   SECTION 22 & 23: CONTACT & FORM
   =================================================================== */
.contact-section {
  background: #090909;
  padding: 7rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
  gap: 4.5rem;
}

.contact-info-col h2 {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.contact-lead {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.whatsapp-direct-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.12) 0%, rgba(14, 14, 14, 0.9) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
  padding: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.whatsapp-direct-card h4 {
  color: #25D366;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.contact-numbers-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.contact-num-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.contact-num-item span.label {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
}

.contact-num-item a.num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: #FFF;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
}

.contact-num-item a.num:hover {
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
}

.contact-action-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-action-pills .pill {
  padding: 8px 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-action-pills .pill:hover {
  background: var(--gold-antique);
  color: #000;
}

/* Official Contacts & Headquarters Info Box */
.official-contacts-card {
  margin-top: 1.8rem;
  background: rgba(16, 16, 16, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  padding: 1.8rem 1.6rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.4rem;
}

.contact-detail-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
}

.detail-icon {
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.detail-text .label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.detail-text .val {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #FFF;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.detail-text .val:hover {
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
}

.val-address {
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.contact-social-row {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top: 1.2rem;
}

.social-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.social-pills {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.social-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-pill:hover {
  color: #FFF;
  border-color: var(--gold-champagne);
  background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.14);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Contact Form Styling */
.form-card {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  padding: 3rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.4rem;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.form-group.full-width {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

.form-group label {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.form-control {
  background: #121212;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem;
  color: #FFF;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  border-radius: 1px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  outline: none;
}

.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold-champagne);
  background: #171717;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.2);
}

select.form-control {
  cursor: pointer;
}

select.form-control option {
  background: #141414;
  color: #FFF;
}

textarea.form-control {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 120px;
}

.form-feedback {
  margin-top: 1.2rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  text-align: center;
  display: none;
}

.form-feedback.success {
  display: block;
  color: #55C86C;
}

.form-feedback.error {
  display: block;
  color: #FF5A5A;
}

/* ===================================================================
   SECTION 24: FOOTER (PREMIUM EDITORIAL)
   =================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: #050505;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  padding: 6rem 0 3rem;
  position: relative;
}

.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
}

.footer-logo-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.footer-bw-logo {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-antique);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.3);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.f-presenter {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.footer-brand h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #FFF;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.footer-brand .f-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  display: block;
}

.footer-brand .f-meta {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  display: block;
}

.footer-address-snippet {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-contact-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.2rem;
}

.f-contact-item .f-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.f-contact-item .f-link {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.f-contact-item .f-link:hover {
  color: #FFF;
  padding-left: 2px;
}

.f-social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  align-items: center;
}

.f-social-links a {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.f-social-links a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* ===================================================================
   FLOATING ELEMENTS & UX
   =================================================================== */

/* ===================================================================
   FLOATING BURNING DIYA & EVENT BADGE (GLOBAL LUXURY COMPONENT)
   =================================================================== */

.floating-diya-widget {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  z-index: 998;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), filter 0.3s ease;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 22px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.38));
  text-decoration: none;
}

.floating-diya-widget:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.04);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 28px rgba(255, 190, 40, 0.5));
}

.diya-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 60px;
  height: 50px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Ambient Radial Glow Halo */
.diya-aura-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 190, 40, 0.48) 0%, rgba(255, 120, 0, 0.22) 50%, transparent 75%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: diyaAuraPulse 2.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* Multi-layered Burning Flame */
.diya-flame-wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  top: 2px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 22px;
  height: 30px;
  z-index: 3;
}

.diya-flame-outer {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 20px;
  height: 28px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 80%, rgba(255, 230, 80, 0.98) 0%, rgba(255, 140, 0, 0.92) 45%, rgba(220, 40, 0, 0.8) 80%, transparent 100%);
  border-radius: 50% 50% 35% 35% / 60% 60% 40% 40%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(255, 160, 0, 0.85), 0 0 32px rgba(255, 90, 0, 0.45);
  animation: diyaFlameFlicker 1.4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  transform-origin: 50% 90%;
}

.diya-flame-inner {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 10px;
  height: 17px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 80%, #ffffff 0%, #fffbe0 40%, rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.85) 85%, transparent 100%);
  border-radius: 50% 50% 35% 35% / 60% 60% 40% 40%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #ffffff;
  animation: diyaFlameCore 0.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  transform-origin: 50% 90%;
}

.diya-flame-blue {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 6px;
  height: 5px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(70, 160, 255, 0.85) 0%, transparent 80%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* Diya Wick */
.diya-wick {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 13px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 3px;
  height: 7px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1a0a00 0%, #4a2200 100%);
  border-radius: 2px;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Brass / Terracotta Diya SVG Bowl */
.diya-base-svg {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 56px;
  height: 25px;
  z-index: 2;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6));
}

/* Floating Glassmorphism Event Badge Card */
.diya-label-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(18, 22, 36, 0.96) 0%, rgba(10, 14, 24, 0.96) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 199, 107, 0.45);
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 15px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.22);
  white-space: nowrap;
  pointer-events: auto;
  opacity: 0.95;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  max-width: 90vw;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.floating-diya-widget:hover .diya-label-card {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(3px);
  border-color: rgba(229, 199, 107, 0.85);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 20px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.35);
}

.diya-label-title {
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #E5C76B;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.diya-label-sub {
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

@keyframes diyaFlameFlicker {
  0% { transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(-1.5deg) scale(1, 1); }
  25% { transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(2deg) scale(0.96, 1.05); border-radius: 45% 55% 35% 35% / 60% 60% 40% 40%; }
  50% { transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(-2deg) scale(1.03, 0.97); }
  75% { transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(1deg) scale(0.98, 1.03); border-radius: 55% 45% 35% 35% / 60% 60% 40% 40%; }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(-1deg) scale(1.02, 1); }
}

@keyframes diyaFlameCore {
  0% { transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1, 1); }
  50% { transform: translateX(-50%) scale(0.92, 1.08); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.05, 0.95); }
}

@keyframes diyaAuraPulse {
  0% { opacity: 0.6; transform: translateX(-50%) scale(0.92); }
  100% { opacity: 0.98; transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.15); }
}

/* Upcoming Mega Events Banner (Jan & Feb 2027 in Goa) */
.footer-upcoming-event-banner {
  margin: 0 0 2.5rem 0;
  padding: 1.4rem 2rem;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.18) 0%, rgba(18, 22, 36, 0.95) 75%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 199, 107, 0.45);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 25px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.15);
}

.upcoming-badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #0c0e17;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C9A227 0%, #E5C76B 50%, #C9A227 100%);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.4);
}

.upcoming-info-main {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 260px;
}

.upcoming-heading {
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 4px 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.upcoming-highlight-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #E5C76B;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0;
}

.upcoming-highlight-text strong {
  color: #FFF;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: #E5C76B;
}

/* Tablet Responsiveness (768px – 1199px) */
@media (max-width: 1199px) and (min-width: 769px) {
  .floating-diya-widget {
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .diya-container {
    width: 54px;
    height: 45px;
  }
  .diya-base-svg {
    width: 50px;
    height: 23px;
  }
  .diya-label-card {
    padding: 6px 12px;
    max-width: calc(100vw - 120px);
  }
  .diya-label-title {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }
  .diya-label-sub {
    font-size: 0.64rem;
  }
}

/* Mobile Responsiveness (< 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .floating-diya-widget {
    position: fixed !important;
    left: 14px !important;
    bottom: 18px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    max-width: calc(100vw - 90px) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    z-index: 995 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .diya-container {
    width: 38px !important;
    height: 38px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    position: relative !important;
    margin-top: -2px !important;
  }

  .diya-aura-glow {
    width: 46px !important;
    height: 46px !important;
    top: -4px !important;
  }

  .diya-flame-wrapper {
    width: 15px !important;
    height: 22px !important;
    top: 3px !important;
  }

  .diya-flame-outer {
    width: 14px !important;
    height: 20px !important;
  }

  .diya-flame-inner {
    width: 7px !important;
    height: 12px !important;
  }

  .diya-wick {
    bottom: 11px !important;
    width: 2px !important;
    height: 5px !important;
  }

  .diya-base-svg {
    width: 38px !important;
    height: 17px !important;
    bottom: 3px !important;
  }

  .diya-label-card {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    padding: 5px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    gap: 1px !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    flex-shrink: 1 !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  .diya-label-title {
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif !important;
    font-size: 11px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #E5C76B !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    text-overflow: ellipsis !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em !important;
  }

  .diya-label-sub {
    font-size: 10px !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    color: #E2E8F0 !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    text-overflow: ellipsis !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em !important;
  }

  .footer-upcoming-event-banner {
    padding: 1.2rem;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .upcoming-info-main {
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* Small Mobile (< 480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .floating-diya-widget {
    transform: scale(0.88) !important;
    transform-origin: left bottom !important;
    left: 14px !important;
    bottom: 18px !important;
    max-width: calc((100vw - 88px) / 0.88) !important;
  }
}

/* Extra Small Mobile (< 360px) */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .floating-diya-widget {
    transform: scale(0.78) !important;
    transform-origin: left bottom !important;
    left: 12px !important;
    bottom: 16px !important;
    max-width: calc((100vw - 76px) / 0.78) !important;
  }
}

/* Floating WhatsApp Widget */
.floating-whatsapp {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2.5rem;
  right: 2.5rem;
  z-index: 999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.whatsapp-trigger-btn {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25D366;
  color: #FFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.whatsapp-trigger-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.whatsapp-popup-menu {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 70px;
  right: 0;
  background: #141414;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
  padding: 1.2rem;
  width: 290px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.whatsapp-popup-menu.active {
  display: flex;
}

.popup-title {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.popup-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-radius: 1px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #FFF;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.popup-item:hover {
  background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.2);
  color: #25D366;
}

/* Back to Top Button (Stacked above WhatsApp on Right side) */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 92px;
  right: 24px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(14, 18, 28, 0.92);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 997;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  transition: all var(--transition-medium);
}

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

.back-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--gold-antique);
  color: #000;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(229, 199, 107, 0.4);
}

/* Mobile Sticky Action Bar (Hidden) */
.mobile-sticky-bar {
  display: none !important;
}

/* ===================================================================
   MODAL DIALOGS
   =================================================================== */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 2rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-medium);
}

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

.modal-container {
  background: #111111;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 820px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 3rem;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  color: #FFF;
}

.modal-cat-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.modal-cat-item {
  padding: 1.2rem;
  background: #161616;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
}

.modal-cat-item strong {
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.modal-cat-item span {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* ===================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN (320px to 1440px AUDITED)
   =================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .sham-horizontal-track,
  .kashi-immersive-grid,
  .intl-benefits-grid,
  .sponsor-cats-grid,
  .benefits-grid,
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .award-editorial-row {
    grid-template-columns: 60px 1fr 180px;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1.8rem;
  }

  .newsroom-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.8rem;
  }

  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .split-editorial,
  .networking-banner,
  .packages-wrapper,
  .contact-layout,
  .why-sponsor-grid,
  .walkins-editorial-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.8rem;
  }

  .platform-metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.4rem;
  }

  .platform-services-grid,
  .prod-capabilities-grid,
  .leadership-entities-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .editorial-visual {
    order: -1;
  }

  .editorial-img-wrap img {
    height: 380px;
  }

  .experience-grid,
  .entertainment-grid,
  .leadership-grid,
  .partners-strip-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .details-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.8rem;
  }

  .award-trophy-spotlight {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: 1.8rem;
  }

  .trophy-thumb {
    height: 240px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .hero-floating-card {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Mobile Nav Menu & Dropdown */
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.08);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.4);
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 8px;
    z-index: 1010;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  }

  .mobile-toggle:hover,
  .mobile-toggle.open,
  .mobile-toggle.active {
    background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.2);
    border-color: #E5C76B;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.3);
  }

  .mobile-toggle span {
    display: block;
    width: 22px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: #E5C76B;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease;
  }

  .mobile-toggle.open span:nth-child(1),
  .mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
  }

  .mobile-toggle.open span:nth-child(2),
  .mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scaleX(0);
  }

  .mobile-toggle.open span:nth-child(3),
  .mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 72px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: calc(100vh - 72px);
    max-height: calc(100dvh - 72px);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11, 11, 11, 0.99) 0%, rgba(18, 22, 34, 0.99) 100%);
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.45);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 1.8rem 1.4rem 3.5rem 1.4rem;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    z-index: 1005;
    overflow-y: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 30px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.12);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translateY(-15px);
    transition: opacity 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.35s;
  }

  .nav-menu.open {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  .nav-menu li {
    width: 100%;
    list-style: none;
  }

  .nav-menu .nav-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.92rem 1.2rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
  }

  .nav-menu .nav-link::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-menu .nav-link.active {
    color: #E5C76B;
    background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(229, 199, 107, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.15);
    font-weight: 700;
  }

  .nav-menu .nav-link:hover {
    color: #E5C76B;
    background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.35);
  }

  .nav-item-dropdown {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .nav-dropdown-split {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .nav-dropdown-split .nav-link-main {
    flex: 1;
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    padding: 0.92rem 1.2rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .nav-dropdown-split .nav-link-main.active {
    color: #E5C76B;
    font-weight: 700;
  }

  .nav-dropdown-split .dropdown-chevron-btn {
    width: 52px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: none;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: #E5C76B;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
  }

  .nav-dropdown-split .dropdown-chevron-btn:hover,
  .nav-dropdown-split .dropdown-chevron-btn:active {
    background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.2);
  }

  .nav-item-dropdown.open .nav-dropdown-split {
    background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.14);
    border-color: rgba(229, 199, 107, 0.45);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.15);
  }

  .nav-item-dropdown.open .nav-dropdown-split .nav-link-main {
    color: #E5C76B;
  }

  .nav-item-dropdown .dropdown-chevron {
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  }

  .nav-item-dropdown.open .dropdown-chevron {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    color: #E5C76B;
  }

  /* Mega Menu & Dropdown on Mobile */
  .mega-menu,
  .dropdown-menu {
    position: static !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    display: none;
    background: rgba(14, 18, 28, 0.95);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.35);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1rem;
    margin-top: 0.6rem;
    box-shadow: inset 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    pointer-events: auto !important;
  }

  .nav-item-dropdown.open .mega-menu,
  .nav-item-dropdown.open .dropdown-menu {
    display: block;
    animation: mobileMenuSlideDown 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  }

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

  .mega-menu-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.9rem;
  }

  .mega-col-title {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: #E5C76B;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    display: block;
  }

  .mega-menu-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 0.7rem 0.85rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-left: 3px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.5);
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .mega-menu-link:hover {
    background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.12);
    border-left-color: #E5C76B;
    transform: translateX(3px);
  }

  .mega-icon-wrap {
    color: #E5C76B;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .mega-link-title {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: block;
  }

  .mega-link-desc {
    color: #9aa0b6;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    display: block;
    margin-top: 2px;
  }

  .mega-menu-bottom {
    margin-top: 0.8rem;
    padding-top: 0.8rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.2);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .mega-bottom-highlight {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    color: #c4c8d8;
  }

  .mega-bottom-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 0.65rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.35);
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: #E5C76B;
    text-decoration: none;
  }

  .header-actions .btn {
    display: none;
  }

  .mobile-sticky-bar {
    display: none !important;
  }

  body {
    padding-bottom: 0 !important;
  }

  body.nav-locked {
    overflow: hidden !important;
    touch-action: none;
    height: 100vh;
  }

  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    .brand-bw-logo {
      width: 38px;
      height: 38px;
    }
    .brand-crest {
      width: 34px;
      height: 34px;
    }
    .brand-name {
      font-size: 0.96rem;
    }
    .brand-presenter {
      font-size: 0.54rem;
    }
    .brand-sub {
      font-size: 0.60rem;
    }
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  section {
    padding: 4.5rem 0;
  }

  .container {
    padding: 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .hero-section {
    padding: 8rem 0 4rem;
  }

  .award-editorial-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .award-action {
    text-align: left;
  }

  .sham-horizontal-track,
  .kashi-immersive-grid,
  .intl-benefits-grid,
  .sponsor-cats-grid,
  .benefits-grid,
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .kashi-photo-panel {
    height: 360px;
  }

  .form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .form-group.full-width {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }

  .form-card,
  .why-sponsor-grid,
  .walkins-editorial-layout {
    padding: 1.8rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .platform-metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .platform-production-banner {
    padding: 2.2rem 1.4rem;
  }

  .faq-header {
    padding: 1.2rem 1.2rem;
    font-size: 1.08rem;
  }

  .faq-body-inner {
    padding: 0 1.2rem 1.4rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .verticals-track {
    padding: 1.4rem 1.2rem;
  }

  .platform-action-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .platform-action-row .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .countdown-wrapper {
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .countdown-box {
    min-width: 70px;
    padding: 1.2rem 0.6rem;
  }

  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .floating-whatsapp {
    bottom: 18px;
    right: 18px;
  }

  .whatsapp-trigger-btn {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
  }

  .whatsapp-trigger-btn svg {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    bottom: 80px;
    right: 18px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }

  .modal-container {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 375px) {
  .hero-event-meta {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
  }

  .hero-event-meta span.dot {
    display: none;
  }

  .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .countdown-box {
    min-width: 65px;
    padding: 1rem 0.4rem;
  }
}

/* ===================================================================
   PREMIUM DARK LUXURY POPUP MODAL (BUSINESS WALKINS)
   Theme: #0B0B0B, #141824, #C9A227, #E5C76B
   =================================================================== */
.luxury-auto-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(11, 11, 11, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.45s;
}

.luxury-auto-modal-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.luxury-auto-modal-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 680px;
  max-height: 92vh;
  display: flex;
  position: relative;
}

.luxury-auto-modal-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #141824 0%, #0e121d 60%, #18121d 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.45);
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 50px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.18);
  padding: 2.5rem 2.8rem 2rem 2.8rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  overflow-y: auto;
  max-height: 90vh;
  transform: scale(0.92) translateY(20px);
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.luxury-auto-modal-overlay.active .luxury-auto-modal-card {
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

/* Custom Scrollbar for Modal Card */
.luxury-auto-modal-card::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 6px;
}
.luxury-auto-modal-card::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: rgba(11, 11, 11, 0.5);
  border-radius: 10px;
}
.luxury-auto-modal-card::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.4);
  border-radius: 10px;
}
.luxury-auto-modal-card::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: #E5C76B;
}

/* Top Shimmering Accent Bar */
.luxury-card-glow-bar {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #C9A227 30%, #FFF2A8 50%, #E5C76B 70%, transparent 100%);
  border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(229, 199, 107, 0.7);
}

/* Close Button (X) */
.luxury-modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.35);
  color: #E5C76B;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  z-index: 10;
}

.luxury-modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.2);
  border-color: #E5C76B;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: rotate(90deg) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.4);
}

/* Modal Header Content */
.luxury-modal-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}

.luxury-gold-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #E5C76B;
  background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 199, 107, 0.4);
  padding: 0.38rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.luxury-gold-badge .badge-sparkle {
  color: #FFDF78;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  animation: pulseGoldSparkle 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulseGoldSparkle {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.9; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.2); opacity: 1; text-shadow: 0 0 8px #FFDF78; }
}

.luxury-modal-title {
  font-family: 'Cinzel', 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3.2vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.gold-gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFEBA3 30%, #E5C76B 60%, #C9A227 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.luxury-modal-subtitle {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #E5C76B;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.luxury-modal-subtitle .banaras-tag {
  color: #FFDF78;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.luxury-modal-subtitle .dot-sep {
  color: rgba(229, 199, 107, 0.6);
}

.luxury-modal-subtitle .venue-tag {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.luxury-modal-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #B4B9CC;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Form Styles */
.luxury-popup-form {
  margin-top: 1.2rem;
}

.luxury-form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem 1.2rem;
}

.luxury-field-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.luxury-field-group.luxury-full-width {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

.luxury-field-group label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #D8DCED;
}

.luxury-input-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

.luxury-form-input {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(10, 13, 22, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.35);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 0.78rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  outline: none;
}

.luxury-form-input:focus {
  border-color: #E5C76B;
  background: rgba(15, 20, 32, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.25), 0 0 15px rgba(229, 199, 107, 0.2);
}

.luxury-form-input::placeholder {
  color: #697087;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.luxury-form-input.luxury-select {
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23E5C76B' stroke-width='2.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3E%3C/polyline%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 1rem center;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding-right: 2.5rem;
}

.luxury-form-input.luxury-select option {
  background: #141824;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 8px;
}

/* Modal Actions Buttons */
.luxury-modal-actions {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.luxury-primary-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 0.88rem 1.4rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E5C76B 0%, #C9A227 60%, #9B7816 100%);
  color: #0B0B0B;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.35);
}

.luxury-primary-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(229, 199, 107, 0.5);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF0A8 0%, #E5C76B 50%, #C9A227 100%);
}

.luxury-secondary-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 0.88rem 1.4rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #25D366;
  background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.luxury-secondary-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.18);
  border-color: #25D366;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.25);
}

/* Footer Trust Text */
.luxury-modal-trust-footer {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 1.4rem;
  padding-top: 1.1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.2);
}

.luxury-modal-trust-footer p {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #8C93A8;
  line-height: 1.5;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Mobile Responsive */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .luxury-auto-modal-overlay {
    padding: 0.8rem;
  }

  .luxury-auto-modal-card {
    padding: 2rem 1.25rem 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .luxury-modal-close-btn {
    top: 0.75rem;
    right: 0.75rem;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
  }

  .luxury-modal-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .luxury-form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .luxury-field-group.luxury-full-width {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }

  .luxury-modal-actions {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
}