/* ninth font */
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Lato';
    src: url('../fonts/Lato-Regular.ttf') format('truetype');
    font-weight: 400;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
}

/* sixth font */
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Lato';
    src: url('../fonts/Lato-Italic.ttf') format('truetype');
    font-weight: 400;
    font-style: italic;
    font-display: swap;
}

/* seventh font */
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Lato';
    src: url('../fonts/Lato-Light.ttf') format('truetype');
    font-weight: 300;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
}

/* fourth font */
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Lato';
    src: url('../fonts/Lato-Bold.ttf') format('truetype');
    font-weight: 700;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
}

/* fifth font */
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Lato';
    src: url('../fonts/Lato-BoldItalic.ttf') format('truetype');
    font-weight: 700;
    font-style: italic;
    font-display: swap;
}

/* second font */
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Lato';
    src: url('../fonts/Lato-Black.ttf') format('truetype');
    font-weight: 900;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
}

/* third font */
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Lato';
    src: url('../fonts/Lato-BlackItalic.ttf') format('truetype');
    font-weight: 900;
    font-style: italic;
    font-display: swap;
}

/* eighth font */
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Lato';
    src: url('../fonts/Lato-LightItalic.ttf') format('truetype');
    font-weight: 300;
    font-style: italic;
    font-display: swap;
}

/* first font */
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Baskerville';
    src: url('../fonts/BASKVILL.TTF') format('truetype');
    font-weight: 400;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
}

/* DESIGN TOKENS */
:root {
    --golden: #C79436;
    --golden-mid: #C49423;
    --golden-light: #F4DF9E;

    --brown: #1D160D;
    --brown-mid: #231A0F;
    --brown-dark: #070706;
    --brown-deep: #402D0F;

    --red-accent: #cc2222;

    --gold-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #C49423 0%, #F4DF9E 50%, #C79436 100%);
    --gold-flat: linear-gradient(90deg, #C49423 0%, #F4DF9E 50%, #C79436 100%);
    --brown-gradient: linear-gradient(180deg, #231A0F 0%, #402D0F 35%, #070706 75%, #231A0F 100%);

    --white: #fff;

    --transition: .3s ease;
}

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

body {
    font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
    background: #111;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 0px;
    padding-bottom: 0px;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

img {
    display: block;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

.container {
    width: min(1320px, 85%);
    margin: auto;
}

.container-fluid {
    width: 95%;
    margin: auto;
}

/* HEADER */
.header {
    background: var(--golden);
    height: 72px;
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 999;
}

.navbar {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    height: 72px;
}

/* LOGO */
.logo {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    border-radius: 0 0 12px 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    height: 100px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    animation: logoPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes logoPulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.05);
        box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    }
}

.summit-logo-img {
    height: 65px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

/* NAVIGATION */
.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 34px;
}

.nav-menu a {
    color: #000;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .2px;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition);
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease forwards;
}

.nav-menu a.register-btn {
    opacity: 1;
    animation: none;
    /* color: #fff !important; */
    /* color: var(--golden-light); */
    color: var(--golden);
}

.nav-menu a:nth-child(1) {
    animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.nav-menu a:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.nav-menu a:nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.nav-menu a:nth-child(4) {
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

.nav-menu a:nth-child(5) {
    animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-20px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.nav-menu a::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: -8px;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: #000;
    transition: .3s;
}

.nav-menu a:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
    background: #b91318;
    font-size: 16px;
}


@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-20px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* HAMBURGER MENU */
.hamburger {
    display: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 10px;
}

.hamburger .bar {
    display: block;
    width: 25px;
    height: 3px;
    margin: 5px auto;
    background-color: #000;
    transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.hamburger.active .bar:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.hamburger.active .bar:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
}

.hamburger.active .bar:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* HERO */
/* .hero {
    background:
        linear-gradient(115deg,
            #3c2810 0%,
            #241707 30%,
            #16120d 55%,
            #070706 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 193, 7, .4);

} */

.hero {
    height: 92vh;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.hero img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 45%;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* HERO EDUHONOUR (VIDEO) */
.hero-eduhonour {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: #070706;
    /* Fallback matching the theme dark background */
    overflow: visible;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.4);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--golden);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    line-height: 0;
    z-index: 15;
}

.hero-eduhonour .hero-video {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.hero-eduhonour .hero-video-desktop {
    display: block;
}

.hero-eduhonour .hero-video-mobile {
    display: none;
}

/* INTRO SECTION */
.intro-section {
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    padding: 30px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.intro-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle at var(--x) var(--y), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 50px 50px;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: particleFloat 8s linear infinite;
}

.intro-section.animate-particles::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

@keyframes particleFloat {
    0% {
        background-position: 0 0;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    100% {
        background-position: 50px 50px;
        transform: translateY(-50px);
    }
}

.intro-section p {
    font-size: 19px;
    letter-spacing: 0.1px;
    color: black;
    text-align: justify;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    /* font-family: 'Lato', 'normal'; */
    font-weight: 400;
}

.intro-section p:last-of-type {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.read-more-container {
    text-align: right;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.btn-read-more {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--red-accent);
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 13px 38px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 900;
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: background var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.btn-read-more:hover {
    background: #a81818;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-shine {
    position: relative;
    background-color: #c92228;
    color: white;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 5px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-shine:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.btn-shine::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -60%;
    width: 30%;
    height: 200%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    transform: rotate(30deg);
    transition: none;
}

.btn-shine:hover::after {
    left: 130%;
    transition: all 0.6s ease-in-out;
}

/* Extended Content */
.extended-content {
    display: none;
    margin-top: 30px;
    animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease-in-out;
}

.extended-content.active {
    display: block;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-10px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* HEADINGS  */
.section-heading {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 0 40px 0;
}

.heading-line {
    width: 180px;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--brown);
}

.heading-box {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--brown);
    padding: 10px 45px;
    margin: 0 18px;
    border-radius: 9px;
}

.heading-box h2 {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 27px;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.3;
    white-space: normal;
    text-align: center;
    word-wrap: break-word;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;

    /* Gold Gradient */
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
            #d4a43a 0%,
            #e5bc5a 25%,
            #fff4c7 50%,
            #e5bc5a 75%,
            #d4a43a 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
    padding-bottom: 5px;

    /* animation: textPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite; */
}

/* Left Angle */
.heading-box::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: -30px;
    top: 0;
    width: 70px;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--brown);
    transform: skewX(35deg);
    border-radius: 16px 0 0 5px;
}

/* Right Angle */
.heading-box::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    right: -30px;
    top: 0;
    width: 70px;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--brown);
    transform: skewX(-35deg);
    border-radius: 0 16px 5px 0;
}

.heading-box-light h2 {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 27px;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: black;
    white-space: normal;
    text-align: center;
    word-wrap: break-word;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
    /* animation: textPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite; */
}

.heading-line-light {
    width: 180px;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--golden);
}

.heading-box-light {
    position: relative;
    /* background:var(--golden); */
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
            #deb34b 0%,
            #f1cf78 30%,
            #fff8dd 50%,
            #f1cf78 70%,
            #deb34b 100%);
    padding: 10px 45px;
    margin: 0 18px;
    border-radius: 9px;
}

/* Left Angle */
.heading-box-light::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: -30px;
    top: 0;
    width: 70px;
    height: 100%;
    background: #dfbb5d;
    transform: skewX(35deg);
    border-radius: 16px 0 0 5px;
}

/* Right Angle */
.heading-box-light::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    right: -30px;
    top: 0;
    width: 70px;
    height: 100%;
    background: #dfbb5d;
    transform: skewX(-35deg);
    border-radius: 0 16px 5px 0;

}

/* PARTNER SECTION */
.partner-section {
    padding: 50px 0;
    background: var(--gold-flat);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* TITLE */
.section-title {
    width: fit-content;
    margin: 0 auto 25px;
    position: relative;
}

.section-title::before,
.section-title::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    width: 70px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--brown);
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.section-title::before {
    right: 100%;
    margin-right: 20px;
}

.section-title::after {
    left: 100%;
    margin-left: 20px;
}

.section-title span {
    display: block;
    background: var(--brown);
    color: var(--golden-light);
    padding: 12px 40px;
    font-size: 40px;
    font-weight: 900;
    border-radius: 15px;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

/* DESCRIPTION */
.section-desc {
    max-width: 940px;
    margin: 0 auto 50px;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--brown);
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.section-desc-2 {
    max-width: 940px;
    margin: 0 auto 50px;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--brown);
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* PILLAR GRID */
.pillar-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 50px;
    margin-top: 60px;
}

/* Every card occupies 2 columns */
.pillar-card {
    grid-column: span 2;
}

/* Center the last two */
.pillar-card:nth-child(4) {
    grid-column: 2 / span 2;
}

.pillar-card:nth-child(5) {
    grid-column: 4 / span 2;
}

.pillar-card {
    position: relative;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 28px 22px;
    min-height: 280px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: .45s ease;
}

.pillar-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -2px;
    left: -2px;
    right: -2px;
    bottom: -2px;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--golden), var(--golden-light), var(--golden), var(--golden-light));
    background-size: 400% 400%;
    border-radius: 6px;
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: borderGlow 3s ease infinite;
}

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

@keyframes borderGlow {
    0% {
        background-position: 0% 50%;
    }

    50% {
        background-position: 100% 50%;
    }

    100% {
        background-position: 0% 50%;
    }
}

/* Black Layer */
.card-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: var(--brown);
    z-index: 1;
    height: 38%;
}

.card-shadow {
    top: 200px;
    /* Moves the black card down */
    left: -6px;
    right: -6px;
    bottom: -6px;
}

/* White Card */
.card-content {
    position: absolute;
    top: 8px;
    left: 8px;
    right: 8px;
    bottom: 8px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 4px;
    padding: 22px;
    text-align: center;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: .45s ease;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: bold;
}

/* checkboard  */
.card-content:hover {
    background-color: #fafafa;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(45deg, #f3f3f3 25%, transparent 25%),
        linear-gradient(-45deg, #f3f3f3 25%, transparent 25%),
        linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 75%, #f3f3f3 75%),
        linear-gradient(-45deg, transparent 75%, #f3f3f3 75%);
    background-size: 20px 20px;
    background-position: 0 0, 0 10px, 10px -10px, -10px 0;
}

/* lines  */
/* .card-content:hover {
    background-color: #fafafa;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(#ececec 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, #ececec 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 18px 18px;
} */
/* dots */
/* .card-content:hover {
    background-color: #fafafa;
    background-image: radial-gradient(#e5e5e5 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 16px 16px;
} */
/* TEXT */
.pillar-card h4 {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brown);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    letter-spacing: 0.1px;
}

.pillar-card p {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #000000;
    /* line-height: 1; */
    font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 400;
    text-align: center;
}

/* HOVER */
.pillar-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, .18);
}

/* FOOTER */
.pillar-footer {
    margin-top: 40px;
    text-align: center;

}

.pillar-footer p {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--brown);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

/* Partner Grid */
.partner-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
}


.partner-card {
    background: var(--brown);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 30px 22px;
    min-height: 240px;
    border-radius: 0 40px 0 40px;
    box-shadow:
        0 8px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, .20),
        0 12px 0 rgba(196, 148, 35, .22);

    transition: all .5s ease;
    text-align: center;
    border: 2px solid rgba(230, 201, 121, .95);

    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* important */
}

.partner-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;

    /* move it OUT toward corner */
    top: -20%;
    left: -20%;

    width: 240%;
    height: 240%;

    background: linear-gradient(120deg,
            transparent 0%,
            rgba(255, 255, 220, 0.00) 25%,
            rgba(255, 245, 200, 0.05) 40%,
            rgba(255, 235, 160, 0.10) 48%,
            rgba(255, 220, 120, 0.15) 50%,
            rgba(255, 235, 160, 0.10) 52%,
            rgba(255, 245, 200, 0.05) 60%,
            rgba(255, 255, 220, 0.00) 75%,
            transparent 100%);

    /* push shine diagonally toward corner */
    transform: rotate(25deg) translate(-10%, -10%);

    filter: blur(3px);
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: none;

    /* makes reflection more "light-like" */
    mix-blend-mode: screen;
}

/* 1. Base configuration for the Partner Card */
.partner-card {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* Keeps the flash confined to the card boundaries */
}

/* 2. Create the hidden reflection layer */
.partner-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -150%;
    /* Start completely off-screen to the left */
    width: 60%;
    /* Width of the reflection bar */
    height: 100%;

    /* Diagonal white glossy mirror gradient */
    background: linear-gradient(to right,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
            rgba(199, 148, 54, 0.89) 50%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
    transform: skewX(-25deg);
    /* Tilted gloss angle */
    pointer-events: none;
    /* Allows user to click links/logos underneath */
}

/* 3. The sweep animation trigger on hover */
.partner-card:hover::after {
    left: 150%;
    /* Sweep completely across to the right side */
    transition: left 0.8s ease-in-out;

}

.partner-card h4 {
    color: var(--golden-light);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
            #deb34b 0%,
            #f1cf78 30%,
            #fff8dd 50%,
            #f1cf78 70%,
            #deb34b 100%);

    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    transition: .5s;
}

.partner-card p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: .5s;
}

/* DEFAULT ACTIVE CARD */
.partner-card.active {
    background: #fff;
}

.partner-card.active h4 {
    color: var(--golden-mid);
}

.partner-card.active p {
    color: var(--brown);
}

/* HOVER EFFECT */
.partner-card:hover {
    background: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.partner-card:hover h4 {
    /* color: var(--golden-mid); */
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
            #1a1a1a 0%,
            #4b2f18 30%,
            #7b4b22 50%,
            #4b2f18 70%,
            #1a1a1a 100%);

    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.partner-card:hover p {
    color: var(--brown);
}

/* Active card becomes dark on hover */
.partner-card.active:hover {
    background: var(--brown);
}

.partner-card.active:hover h4 {
    color: var(--golden-light);
}

.partner-card.active:hover p {
    color: var(--text-light);
}

/* WHO YOU'LL MEET */
.meet-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 50px 0;
    background: var(--brown);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* dotted background */
.meet-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    /* Pin to the top, left, and right, but NOT the bottom */
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    /* 1. Control the exact maximum height of the dots here */
    height: 350px;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(rgba(199, 148, 54, .65) 1.2px, transparent 1.6px);
    background-size: 14px 14px;
    opacity: .45;
    /* Fade the dots towards the bottom */
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 0%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 45%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, .10) 80%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, .4) 75%,
            transparent 100%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 0%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 45%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, .10) 80%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, .4) 75%,
            transparent 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.meet-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.6fr .9fr;
    gap: 70px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* 
.meet-content h2{
    color:var(--golden);
    font-size:52px;
    font-weight:900;
    margin-bottom:35px;
} */

.meet-content h2 {
    display: inline-block;

    font-size: 52px;
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-bottom: 35px;

    /* background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        #e5bc5a 0%,
        #9c6b12 25%,
        #fff7d1 50%,
        #9c6b12 75%,
        #774c02 100%
    ); */

    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #d4a43a 0%, #e5bc5a 25%, #fff4c7 50%, #e5bc5a 75%, #d4a43a 100%);

    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.meet-list {
    list-style: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.1px;
}

.meet-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 38px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.45;
    font-weight: 400;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    /* transition: all .35s ease; */
    transition: transform .35s ease, color .35s ease, text-shadow .35s ease;
    transform-origin: left center;
}

.meet-list li:nth-child(1) {
    animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.meet-list li:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.meet-list li:nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

.meet-list li:nth-child(4) {
    animation-delay: 0.7s;
}

.meet-list li:nth-child(5) {
    animation-delay: 0.9s;
}

.meet-list li:nth-child(6) {
    animation-delay: 1.1s;
}

.meet-list li:nth-child(7) {
    animation-delay: 1.3s;
}

.meet-list li:nth-child(8) {
    animation-delay: 1.5s;
}

.meet-list li.show {
    animation: fadeInSlide 0.5s ease forwards;
}

/* .meet-list li:hover {
    transform: translateX(8px);
    color: #f1cf78;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(241, 207, 120, .4);
}

.meet-list li::before {
    transition: all .35s ease;
}

.meet-list li:hover::before {
    transform: scale(1.2);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(241, 207, 120, .8));
} */

.meet-list li:hover {
    transform: translateX(8px) scale(1.04);
    color: #f1cf78;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(241, 207, 120, .4);
    padding-left: 48px;
}

.meet-list li::before {
    transition: transform .35s ease, filter .35s ease;
    transform-origin: center;
}

.meet-list li:hover::before {
    transform: scale(1.35);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(241, 207, 120, .8));
}

.meet-list li,
.meet-list li::before {
    transition: all .4s cubic-bezier(.34, 1.56, .64, 1);
}

.meet-list li span {
    display: inline-block;
    transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.34, 1.56, .64, 1),
        color .35s ease;
}

.meet-list li:hover span {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

@keyframes fadeInSlide {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(-20px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

/* Gold Tick */
/* .meet-list li::before{
    content:"✔";
    position:absolute;
    left:0;
    top:3px;
    width:22px;
    height:22px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--gold-flat);
    color:var(--brown);
    font-size:14px;
    display:flex;
    justify-content:center;
    align-items:center;
    font-weight:bold;
    transform: scale(0);
    animation: bulletScale 0.5s ease forwards;
    
}
.meet-list li:hover::before {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    font-size: 16px;
    top: 0;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(241, 207, 120, .8));
} */

.meet-list li::before {
    content: "✔";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 3px;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold-flat);
    color: var(--brown);
    font-size: 14px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    font-weight: bold;

    animation: bulletScale 0.5s ease forwards;
    transition: filter .35s ease;
}

/* .meet-list li:hover::before {
    animation: none;
    transform: scale(1.3);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(241, 207, 120, .8));
} */

.meet-list li:nth-child(1)::before {
    animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.meet-list li:nth-child(2)::before {
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.meet-list li:nth-child(3)::before {
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.meet-list li:nth-child(4)::before {
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

.meet-list li:nth-child(5)::before {
    animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

.meet-list li:nth-child(6)::before {
    animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

.meet-list li:nth-child(7)::before {
    animation-delay: 0.7s;
}

.meet-list li:nth-child(8)::before {
    animation-delay: 0.8s;
}

@keyframes bulletScale {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.2);
    }

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

/* IMAGE */
.image-frame {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Decorative Top */
.image-frame::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -12px;
    left: 45px;
    width: 140px;
    height: 18px;
    border-top: 5px solid var(--golden-light);
    transform: skew(-40deg);
    z-index: 5;
}

/* Bottom Fade */
.image-frame::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    height: 120px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top,
            rgba(199, 148, 54, .95),
            rgba(199, 148, 54, 0));
}

.image-frame img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}


/* Target the image inside your meet-section */
.meet-section img {
    border-radius: 15px;
    /* Keeps your current rounded corner look */
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);

    /* Apply the smooth floating animation */
    animation: floatImage 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

/* 1. The Gentle Floating Up & Down Loop */
@keyframes floatImage {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0px);
        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-12px);
        /* Moves up subtly */
        /* Shadow stretches out slightly as the image lifts */
        box-shadow: 0 20px 35px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
        /* Adds a very soft golden accent glow */
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateY(0px);
        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    }
}

/* 2. Interactive Hover Micro-reaction */
.meet-section img:hover {
    /* Slightly scales up when a user points at it */
    transform: scale(1.03) translateY(-12px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* WHY ATTEND */
.why-attend {
    padding: 90px 0;
    background: var(--brown);
}

/* GRID */
.attend-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

/* CARD */
.attend-card {
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: .35s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, .15);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    perspective: 1000px;
}

.attend-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
}

/* TITLE */
.card-title {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--brown);
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 900;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.card-title span {
    display: inline-block;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

/* BODY */
.card-body {
    background: var(--gold-flat);
    color: var(--brown);
    text-align: center;
    padding: 22px 24px;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    min-height: 150px;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 600;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
    letter-spacing: 0.1px;
}

.card-body span {
    display: inline-block;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.attend-card:hover .card-title {
    transform: rotateX(180deg);
}

.attend-card:hover .card-title span {
    transform: rotateX(-180deg);
}

.attend-card:hover .card-body {
    transform: rotateX(-180deg);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--golden-light);
    border-left: 1px solid var(--golden-light);
    border-right: 1px solid var(--golden-light);
    border-bottom: none;
}

.attend-card:hover .card-body span {
    transform: rotateX(180deg);
}

/* HOVER */
/* 1. Ensure the parent card hides the out-of-bounds shine */
.attend-card {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* 2. Create the hidden shine layer */
.attend-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -150%;
    /* Start completely off-screen to the left */
    width: 50%;
    height: 100%;

    /* Mirror-shine gradient slanting at a 45-degree angle */
    background: linear-gradient(to right,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) 50%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
    transform: skewX(-25deg);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* 3. Trigger the animation smoothly on hover */
.attend-card:hover::after {
    left: 150%;
    /* Sweep completely across to the right side */
    transition: left 0.55s ease-in-out;
}

/* Your existing hover styles */
.attend-card:hover .card-title {
    background: var(--brown);
    color: var(--golden-light);
    transition: .5s;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--golden-light);
    border-left: 1px solid var(--golden-light);
    border-right: 1px solid var(--golden-light);
    border-top: none;
}

/* INSIGHT SECTION */
.insight-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
}

.insight-grid-4 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

/* CARD */
.insight-card {
    background: var(--gold-flat);
    border-left: 4px solid #ffffff;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 20px 14px;
    min-height: 170px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all .5s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    letter-spacing: 0.1px;
}

/* TEXT */
.insight-card p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--brown);
    font-weight: 600;
}


/* HOVER */
.insight-card:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .18);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--golden);
}

.insight-card:hover p {
    color: var(--brown);
}

/* insight card - Dark  */
.insight-grid-dark {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 28px;
}

.insight-card-dark {
    background: var(--brown);
    border-left: 4px solid #ffffff;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 28px 22px;
    min-height: 170px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 0 1 350px;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all .5s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.insight-card-dark::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;

    /* move it OUT toward corner */
    top: -20%;
    left: -20%;

    width: 240%;
    height: 240%;

    background: linear-gradient(120deg,
            transparent 0%,
            rgba(255, 255, 220, 0.00) 25%,
            rgba(255, 245, 200, 0.05) 40%,
            rgba(255, 235, 160, 0.10) 48%,
            rgba(255, 220, 120, 0.15) 50%,
            rgba(255, 235, 160, 0.10) 52%,
            rgba(255, 245, 200, 0.05) 60%,
            rgba(255, 255, 220, 0.00) 75%,
            transparent 100%);

    /* push shine diagonally toward corner */
    transform: rotate(25deg) translate(-10%, -10%);

    filter: blur(3px);
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: none;

    /* makes reflection more "light-like" */
    mix-blend-mode: screen;
}

/* 1. Base configuration for the Partner Card */
.insight-card-dark {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* Keeps the flash confined to the card boundaries */
}

/* 2. Create the hidden reflection layer */
.insight-card-dark::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -150%;
    /* Start completely off-screen to the left */
    width: 60%;
    /* Width of the reflection bar */
    height: 100%;

    /* Diagonal white glossy mirror gradient */
    background: linear-gradient(to right,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
            rgba(199, 148, 54, 0.89) 50%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
    transform: skewX(-25deg);
    /* Tilted gloss angle */
    pointer-events: none;
    /* Allows user to click links/logos underneath */
}

/* TEXT */
.insight-card-dark p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 16px;
    /* line-height: 1.6; */
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
    text-align: center;
}

/* HOVER */
.insight-card-dark:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .18);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--brown);
}

.insight-card-dark:hover p {
    color: var(--brown);
}

.insight-card-dark h4 {
    color: var(--golden-light);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
            #deb34b 0%,
            #f1cf78 30%,
            #fff8dd 50%,
            #f1cf78 70%,
            #deb34b 100%);

    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    transition: .5s;
}

.insight-card-dark:hover h4 {
    /* color: var(--golden-mid); */
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
            #1a1a1a 0%,
            #4b2f18 30%,
            #7b4b22 50%,
            #4b2f18 70%,
            #1a1a1a 100%);

    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* QUOTE BOX */
.quote-box {
    position: relative;
    width: 720px;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 50px auto 50px;
}

/* QUOTE CONTENT */
.quote-content {
    position: relative;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .45);
    padding: 18px 30px 16px;
}

/* Small opening on top like design */
.quote-content::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 50px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--brown);
}

/* QUOTE ICONS */
.quote-left {
    position: absolute;
    top: -18px;
    left: -8px;
    font-size: 54px;
    color: var(--golden-light);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
    background: var(--brown);
    z-index: 1;
    transform: scale(0);
    animation: bulletScale 0.5s ease forwards;
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.quote-right {
    position: absolute;
    right: -8px;
    bottom: -18px;
    font-size: 54px;
    color: var(--golden-light);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
    background: var(--brown);
    z-index: 1;
    transform: scale(0);
    animation: bulletScale 0.5s ease forwards;
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

/* TEXT */
.quote-text {
    margin: 0;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 700;
    position: relative;
    animation: textPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes textPulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        color: var(--white);
        text-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(199, 148, 54, 0.3);
    }

    50% {
        color: var(--white);
        text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(199, 148, 54, 0.8), 0 0 30px rgba(199, 148, 54, 0.6);
    }
}

@keyframes textPulseDark {

    0%,
    100% {
        color: var(--white);
        text-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(71, 71, 71, 0.3);
    }

    50% {
        color: var(--white);
        text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0), 0 0 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    }
}

/* author */
.quote-author {
    position: absolute;
    right: 60px;
    bottom: -18px;
    background: var(--gold-flat);
    color: var(--brown);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 900;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* footer */
.quote-footer {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 45px auto 0;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.5;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 22px;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--white);
    text-align: center;
}

.partner-category {
    margin-bottom: 55px;
}

.partner-category:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.partner-category h3 {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--brown);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

/* ROW */
.partner-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 35px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 35px;
    /* Creates room for the text above */
    overflow: visible;
    /* CRITICAL: Allows the absolute text layer to show outside the box boundaries */
}

/* CARD */
.partner-logo {
    width: 250px;
    height: 110px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 2px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, .18);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all .35s ease;
    box-shadow:
        0 8px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, .10),
        inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, .4);
}

.partner-logo::before {
    content: attr(data-label);
    /* Pulls the partner name dynamically from your HTML */
    position: absolute;
    top: -24px;
    /* Positions the line right above the top border edge */
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;

    /* Premium Mobile Typography */
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    /* Crisp white text to pop out on your dark theme background */
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    /* Prevents text lines from breaking awkwardly into two rows */
}

.partner-logo:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    border-color: var(--golden);
    box-shadow:
        0 18px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, .18);
}

/* IMAGE */
.partner-logo img {
    width: 85%;
    height: 75%;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: .35s ease;
}

.partner-logo:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* SPECIAL ROWS */
.partner-row.associate {
    justify-content: center;
}

/* EXHIBITOR ROW */
.partner-row.exhibitors {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 60px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* GROUP */
.partner-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.partner-group h3 {
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    text-align: center;
}

/* LOGOS */
.partner-logos {
    display: flex;
    gap: 25px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.partner-logo {
    box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 2.4px 2.4px 3.2px;
}

.partner-row.support {
    justify-content: center;
}

/* FOOTER */
.footer {
    padding: 50px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2b1d0f 0%, #050505 70%);
}

.footer-bottom {
    /* background-color: var(--gold); */
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #d4a43a 0%, #e5bc5a 25%, #fff4c7 50%, #e5bc5a 75%, #d4a43a 100%);
    padding: 10px 0;
    /* color: #000; */
}

/* BOX */
.footer-box {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3a2915 0%, #1d160d 45%, #080808 100%);
    padding: 22px 40px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(199, 148, 54, .35);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, .98);
}

/* HEADINGS */
.footer-box h3 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 30px;
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* LINKS */
.footer-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.footer-links li {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 16px;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: .3s;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--golden-light);
}

/* RIGHT */
.footer-right {
    text-align: left;
}

/* SOCIAL */
.social-icons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.social-icons a {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--brown);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    border-radius: 3px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: .35s;
    font-size: 16px;
}

.social-icons a:hover {
    background: var(--golden);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* animation*/
/* Scroll Animation */
.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(100px);
}

.reveal.animate {
    animation: fadeInUp 1.2s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        transform: translateY(100px);
        opacity: 0;
    }

    to {
        transform: translateY(0);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

/* Animation base state */
/* Base hidden state */
.line {
    display: inline-block;
    /* opacity: 0; */
    transition: all 0.8s ease-out;
}

/* From right */
.from-right {
    transform: translateX(120px);
}

/* From left */
.from-left {
    transform: translateX(-120px);
}

@keyframes fadeInSlide {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.meet-section-second {
    position: relative;
    padding: 50px 0;
    background: var(--brown);
    overflow: hidden;
}


.meet-section-second::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;

    /* move to bottom instead of top */
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;

    height: 350px;

    background-image:
        radial-gradient(rgba(199, 148, 54, .65) 1.2px, transparent 1.6px);
    background-size: 14px 14px;

    opacity: .45;

    /* fade upwards (instead of downwards) */
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to top,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 0%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 45%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, .40) 65%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, .10) 85%,
            transparent 100%);

    mask-image: linear-gradient(to top,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 0%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 45%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, .40) 65%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, .10) 85%,
            transparent 100%);

    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ===========================
   REGISTER BUTTON
=========================== */

.register-btn {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: visible;
    padding: 12px 15px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    /* background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); */
    border: 1px solid var(--golden-light);
    cursor: pointer;
    user-select: none;
    -webkit-user-select: none;
    touch-action: manipulation;

    opacity: 1 !important;
}

.register-btn::before {
    content: "";
    background-color: var(--brown-dark);
    width: 100%;
    z-index: -1;
    position: absolute;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 10px;
    top: 7px;
    left: 7px;
    animation: slideIn 1s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes slideIn {
    0% {
        top: 7px;
        left: 7px;
    }

    100% {
        top: 0px;
        left: 0px;
    }
}

.register-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    color: var(--golden);
    /* box-shadow:
        0 18px 40px rgba(227, 30, 36, .45),
        0 0 35px rgba(227, 30, 36, .45); */
}

.register-btn:hover::before {
    color: var(--golden);
    animation: none;
    top: 0px;
    left: 0px;
}

/* Text above shine */
.register-btn span {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Shine Effect */


/* Hover */
.register-btn:hover {
    color: var(--golden);
    /* box-shadow:
        0 18px 40px rgba(227, 30, 36, .45),
        0 0 35px rgba(227, 30, 36, .45); */
}

/* eduhonour  */
.p2 {
    max-width: 940px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    font-size: 18px;
    letter-spacing: 0.1px;
    color: black;
    text-align: justify;
    line-height: 1.5;
    /* font-family: 'Lato', 'normal'; */
    font-weight: 400;
}

.quote-box-2 {
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 45px auto 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--brown);
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid var(--golden-mid);
    letter-spacing: 0.1px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 12px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    padding: 20px;
}

/* ANIMATION */
@keyframes shakePulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateX(0) scale(1);
        box-shadow:
            0 10px 25px rgba(227, 30, 36, .35),
            0 0 20px rgba(227, 30, 36, .25);
    }

    10% {
        transform: translateX(-5px) scale(1.02);
    }

    20% {
        transform: translateX(5px) scale(1.04);
    }

    30% {
        transform: translateX(-5px) scale(1.05);
        box-shadow:
            0 15px 35px rgba(227, 30, 36, .5),
            0 0 30px rgba(227, 30, 36, .4);
    }

    40% {
        transform: translateX(5px) scale(1.04);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateX(-5px) scale(1.05);
    }

    60% {
        transform: translateX(5px) scale(1.04);
    }

    70% {
        transform: translateX(-5px) scale(1.05);
    }

    80% {
        transform: translateX(5px) scale(1.02);
    }

    90% {
        transform: translateX(-5px) scale(1.01);
    }
}

/* Click */
.register-btn:active {
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(.98);
    color: var(--golden);
}

.hero-btn-container {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, 50%);
    z-index: 20;
}

/* NOMINATE BUTTON */
.nominate-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c41e3a 0%, #a01830 50%, #c41e3a 100%);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 22px 55px;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 2px solid #a01830;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(196, 30, 58, 0.4),
        0 0 30px rgba(196, 30, 58, 0.2);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.nominate-btn::before {
    display: none;
}

.nominate-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e63946 0%, #ff6b6b 50%, #e63946 100%);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(196, 30, 58, 0.6),
        0 0 40px rgba(196, 30, 58, 0.3);
}

.nominate-btn:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(196, 30, 58, 0.4);
}

/* ===========================
   PULSE GLOW
=========================== */

@keyframes pulseGlow {

    0%,
    100% {

        box-shadow:
            0 10px 25px rgba(227, 30, 36, .35),
            0 0 20px rgba(227, 30, 36, .25);
    }

    50% {

        box-shadow:
            0 10px 30px rgba(227, 30, 36, .55),
            0 0 40px rgba(227, 30, 36, .65);
    }
}

/* accordian  */
.accordion-container {
    width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* accordion item */
.accordion-item {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

/* header */
.accordion-header {
    width: 43%;
    min-width: 270px;
    padding: 14px 22px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    background: #11100d;
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 7px;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.accordion-header:hover {
    background: #1f1b15;
}

/* plus icon */
.accordion-header .icon {
    font-size: 22px;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* always visible introductory paragraph */
.accordion-desc {
    margin-top: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--golden);
    border-radius: 6px;
    color: #000000;
}

.accordion-desc p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: #000000;
}

/* collapsible content */
.accordion-content {
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 8px;
    background: #1c1813;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--golden);
    border-radius: 6px;
    opacity: 0;
    padding: 0 20px;
    transition:
        max-height 0.5s ease-in-out,
        padding 0.5s ease-in-out,
        opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.accordion-content p {
    padding: 0 0 10px 0;
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--golden-light);
}

.accordion-content ul {
    margin: 0;
    padding-left: 20px;
    list-style-type: disc;
}

.accordion-content ul li {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #e5e5e5;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-10px);
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease, color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.accordion-content ul li:hover {
    color: var(--golden);
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-content ul li {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

/* active accordion */
.accordion-item.active .accordion-content {
    max-height: 1000px;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    opacity: 1;
}

.accordion-item.active .icon {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* Style 4: Underline Accent Heading */
.heading-style-4 {
    font-size: 45px;
    font-weight: 900;
    text-align: center;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
            #d4a43a 0%,
            #e5bc5a 25%,
            #fff4c7 50%,
            #e5bc5a 75%,
            #d4a43a 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    position: relative;
    padding-top: 15px;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    cursor: default;
    letter-spacing: 0.1px;
}

.heading-style-4::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 300px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--golden), transparent);
    transition: width 0.4s ease, height 0.3s ease;
}

.heading-style-4::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 300px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--golden), transparent);
    transition: width 0.4s ease, height 0.3s ease;
}

.heading-style-4:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.heading-style-4:hover::before {
    width: 600px;
    height: 5px;
}

.heading-style-4:hover::after {
    width: 600px;
    height: 5px;
}

.heading-style-4 span {
    color: var(--brown);
}


/* dark  */
.heading-style-4-dark {
    font-size: 45px;
    font-weight: 900;
    text-align: center;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgb(26, 26, 26) 0%, rgb(75, 47, 24) 30%, rgb(123, 75, 34) 50%, rgb(75, 47, 24) 70%, rgb(26, 26, 26) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    position: relative;
    padding-top: 15px;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    cursor: default;
}

.heading-style-4-dark::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 300px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--brown), transparent);
    transition: width 0.4s ease, height 0.3s ease;
}

.heading-style-4-dark::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 300px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--brown), transparent);
    transition: width 0.4s ease, height 0.3s ease;
}

.heading-style-4-dark:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.heading-style-4-dark:hover::before {
    width: 600px;
    height: 5px;
}

.heading-style-4-dark:hover::after {
    width: 600px;
    height: 5px;
}

.heading-style-4-dark span {
    color: var(--brown);
}

.become-partner-wrapper {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 35px;
    animation: partnerFloat 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.become-partner-img {
    display: inline-block;
    border-radius: 35px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.become-partner-img img {
    display: block;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: 35px;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.become-partner-img:hover img {
    cursor: pointer;
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(63, 63, 63, 0.6);
}

@keyframes partnerFloat {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0px);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-12px);
    }
}


/* NOMINATE POPUP MODAL STYLES (RESPONSIVE) */

.nominate-modal-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    z-index: 99999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
    padding: 20px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    overflow-y: auto;
}

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

.nominate-modal-content {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--golden);
    border: 4px solid #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 520px;
    padding: 45px 30px 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    transform: scale(0.85);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: auto;
}

.nominate-modal-overlay.active .nominate-modal-content {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.nominate-modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: -18px;
    right: -18px;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--golden);
    border: 3px solid #ffffff;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
    z-index: 10;
    padding: 0;
    outline: none;
}

.nominate-modal-close:hover {
    transform: scale(1.12);
    background: var(--golden-mid);
}

.nominate-modal-body {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.nominate-option-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: #111111;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: none;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    word-break: break-word;
}



.nominate-option-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    background-color: #f9f9f9;
    color: #000000;
}

/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nominate-modal-overlay {
        padding: 15px;
    }

    .nominate-modal-content {
        padding: 40px 24px 32px;
        border-radius: 18px;
        max-width: 480px;
    }

    .nominate-modal-close {
        top: -15px;
        right: -15px;
        width: 38px;
        height: 38px;
        font-size: 20px;
    }

    .nominate-option-btn {
        padding: 14px 18px;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .nominate-modal-overlay {
        padding: 12px;
    }

    .nominate-modal-content {
        padding: 35px 16px 25px;
        border-radius: 16px;
        border-width: 3px;
    }

    .nominate-modal-close {
        top: -12px;
        right: -12px;
        width: 34px;
        height: 34px;
        font-size: 18px;
        border-width: 2px;
    }

    .nominate-modal-body {
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .nominate-option-btn {
        padding: 12px 14px;
        font-size: 0.98rem;
        border-radius: 40px;
    }
}

@media (max-height: 500px) {
    .nominate-modal-content {
        padding: 30px 20px 20px;
    }

    .nominate-modal-body {
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .nominate-option-btn {
        padding: 10px 14px;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
}