/* ==========================================================================
   NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH IN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
   "DECODING TOMORROW" (NCIRST-2026) - RAJA PEARY MOHAN COLLEGE (OCT 8-9, 2026)
   Design Rationalization based on rpmcollege.edu.in & Official DBT Star Flyer
   ========================================================================== */

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

:root {
  /* Official Academic Color Palette */
  --bg-cream: #FAF7F0;
  --bg-cream-alt: #F3ECE1;
  --bg-parchment: #ECE3D2;
  --bg-card: #FFFFFF;
  
  /* Raja Peary Mohan College Royal Navy */
  --navy-deep: #0B1C36;
  --navy-primary: #102A54;
  --navy-light: #1A3E78;
  --navy-dark: #061122;
  
  /* Traditional Maroon / Crimson */
  --maroon-deep: #680E1E;
  --maroon-primary: #861B32;
  --maroon-light: #A32844;
  
  /* Institutional Gold & Ochre Accents */
  --gold-primary: #C5962B;
  --gold-light: #E2B654;
  --gold-dark: #9F7319;
  --gold-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #E2B654 0%, #C5962B 50%, #9F7319 100%);
  --gold-soft: rgba(197, 150, 43, 0.12);
  
  /* DBT Scheme Green */
  --green-muted: #285433;
  --green-light: #376C44;
  --green-soft: rgba(40, 84, 51, 0.12);
  
  /* Typography Colors */
  --text-primary: #16202E;
  --text-secondary: #445163;
  --text-muted: #647082;
  --text-on-dark: #F8FAFC;
  --text-on-dark-muted: #CBD5E1;
  
  /* Borders & Shadows */
  --border-light: rgba(16, 42, 84, 0.12);
  --border-gold: rgba(197, 150, 43, 0.4);
  --border-maroon: rgba(134, 27, 50, 0.3);
  
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(11, 28, 54, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(11, 28, 54, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 36px rgba(11, 28, 54, 0.12);
  --shadow-xl: 0 24px 50px rgba(11, 28, 54, 0.18);
  --shadow-gold: 0 8px 24px rgba(197, 150, 43, 0.28);
  
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-xl: 28px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
  
  --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-display: 'Cinzel', 'Playfair Display', serif;
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 86px;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--bg-cream);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 12%, rgba(197, 150, 43, 0.04) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 88%, rgba(134, 27, 50, 0.04) 0%, transparent 45%),
    url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='%23102a54' fill-opacity='0.018' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, .font-serif {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
}

.font-display {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
}

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

.text-maroon { color: var(--maroon-primary); }
.text-navy { color: var(--navy-primary); }
.text-gold { color: var(--gold-primary); }
.text-green { color: var(--green-muted); }

.container {
  max-width: 1260px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.section-padding {
  padding: 85px 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-padding {
    padding: 55px 0;
  }
}

/* Section Header */
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 840px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px auto;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--maroon-primary);
  background: rgba(134, 27, 50, 0.08);
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-maroon);
}

.section-tag.gold {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  background: var(--gold-soft);
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
}

.section-tag.navy {
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  background: rgba(16, 42, 84, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--border-light);
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  position: relative;
}

.section-title::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 75px;
  height: 3.5px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  margin: 14px auto 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 9px;
  padding: 12px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1;
}

.btn svg {
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 15px 34px;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--maroon-primary) 0%, var(--maroon-deep) 100%);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(134, 27, 50, 0.35);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--maroon-light) 0%, var(--maroon-primary) 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(134, 27, 50, 0.45);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-primary) 0%, var(--navy-deep) 100%);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(16, 42, 84, 0.3);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-light) 0%, var(--navy-primary) 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(16, 42, 84, 0.4);
}

.btn-gold {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--navy-dark) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  filter: brightness(1.08);
}

.btn-outline-navy {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--navy-primary) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--navy-primary);
}

.btn-outline-navy:hover {
  background: var(--navy-primary);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-gold {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gold-dark) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-primary);
}

.btn-outline-gold:hover {
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--navy-deep) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STICKY MAIN NAVBAR
   ========================================================================== */
.main-navbar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(250, 247, 240, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(16, 42, 84, 0.1);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.main-navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(11, 28, 54, 0.08);
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 84px;
  padding: 0 24px;
  max-width: 1380px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

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

.nav-brand-logo-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-brand-logo-link:hover .brand-logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(134, 27, 50, 0.25));
}

.brand-logo-img {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(11, 28, 54, 0.15));
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-conf-acronym {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-brand:hover .brand-conf-acronym {
  color: var(--maroon-primary);
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--maroon-primary);
  background: rgba(134, 27, 50, 0.06);
}

.nav-link.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--maroon-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px;
  z-index: 1001;
}

.mobile-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.mobile-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.mobile-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.mobile-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO / INSTITUTIONAL HEADER WITH TOP RIGHT COLLEGE LOGO
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-cream) 0%, var(--bg-cream-alt) 100%);
  padding: 40px 0 65px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.hero-institutional-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(16, 42, 84, 0.1);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-institutional-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

.hero-left-grant-badge {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 6px;
  min-width: 170px;
  max-width: 250px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-left-grant-badge {
    align-items: center;
    order: 2;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

.dbt-badge-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.dbt-badge-container:hover {
  transform: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .dbt-badge-container {
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

.hero-dbt-logo-img {
  height: 56px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 185px;
  object-fit: contain;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
}

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

.dbt-supported-lead {
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  color: #555555;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.dbt-programme-title {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1c3d25;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.dbt-dept-sub {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.hero-center-titles {
  flex-grow: 1;
  text-align: center;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-center-titles {
    order: 1;
  }
}

.hero-college-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  letter-spacing: 1.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.hero-college-motto {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.hero-college-meta {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--maroon-primary);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.hero-affiliation {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* TOP RIGHT COLLEGE LOGO PLACEMENT */
.hero-right-logo {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 140px;
}

.hero-college-link {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-college-link:hover .hero-college-emblem-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 16px rgba(11, 28, 54, 0.25));
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-right-logo {
    align-items: center;
    order: 0;
  }
}

.hero-college-emblem-img {
  width: 110px;
  height: 110px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(11, 28, 54, 0.16));
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-college-emblem-img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05) rotate(2deg);
}

.hero-content {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 1020px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-presents-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--maroon-primary);
  margin: 8px 0 16px 0;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.hero-presents-text::before, .hero-presents-text::after {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 50px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--maroon-primary);
  opacity: 0.4;
}

.hero-conference-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(134, 27, 50, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-maroon);
  padding: 6px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--maroon-primary);
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.hero-conference-title {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-conference-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
}

.hero-theme-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--maroon-primary);
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.hero-pill-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 12px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.hero-pill-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
}

.hero-pill-item svg {
  color: var(--maroon-primary);
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.hero-pill-item.date-item svg {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.hero-pill-sep {
  width: 1px;
  height: 20px;
  background: rgba(16, 42, 84, 0.2);
}

/* DBT Banner */
.dbt-support-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0e2240 0%, #163664 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px 30px;
  margin: 0 auto 34px auto;
  max-width: 920px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 150, 43, 0.4);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.dbt-support-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3.5px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
}

.dbt-grant-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.dbt-departments-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.dept-chip {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 150, 43, 0.35);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.dept-chip:hover {
  background: rgba(197, 150, 43, 0.25);
  border-color: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}

/* Countdown */
.countdown-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 26px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.countdown-label {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--maroon-primary);
  text-align: left;
}

.countdown-units {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.count-unit {
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 54px;
}

.count-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  background: var(--bg-cream-alt);
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: block;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 42, 84, 0.1);
}

.count-title {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 3px;
  display: block;
}

.count-sep {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  margin-top: -14px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   QUICK INFO STRIP
   ========================================================================== */
.quick-info-section {
  margin-top: -32px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  padding: 0 0 55px 0;
}

.quick-info-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .quick-info-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 500px) {
  .quick-info-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.quick-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--navy-primary);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
}

.quick-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.quick-card.date-card { border-top-color: var(--navy-primary); }
.quick-card.venue-card { border-top-color: var(--maroon-primary); }
.quick-card.abstract-card { border-top-color: var(--gold-primary); }
.quick-card.reg-card { border-top-color: var(--green-muted); }

.quick-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--bg-cream-alt);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.quick-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }

.quick-card.venue-card .quick-icon { color: var(--maroon-primary); background: rgba(134, 27, 50, 0.08); }
.quick-card.abstract-card .quick-icon { color: var(--gold-dark); background: var(--gold-soft); }
.quick-card.reg-card .quick-icon { color: var(--green-muted); background: var(--green-soft); }

.quick-body h4 {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.quick-body .quick-value {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.quick-body .quick-sub {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.acceptance-banner {
  margin-top: 20px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 12px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px dashed var(--gold-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.acceptance-banner strong {
  color: var(--maroon-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INVITATION / WHO CAN PARTICIPATE
   ========================================================================== */
.invitation-section {
  background: var(--bg-cream-alt);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.invitation-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .invitation-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.participate-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 38px 34px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.participate-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.participate-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 6px;
}

.participate-card.student-card::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--green-muted), #48bb78);
}

.participate-card.faculty-card::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy-primary), var(--maroon-primary));
}

.participate-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.participate-badge-icon {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.participate-badge-icon svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; }

.student-card .participate-badge-icon {
  background: var(--green-soft);
  color: var(--green-muted);
}

.faculty-card .participate-badge-icon {
  background: rgba(16, 42, 84, 0.08);
  color: var(--navy-primary);
}

.participate-card-title {
  font-size: 1.48rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
}

.participate-card-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--maroon-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.participate-features-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.participate-features-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.participate-features-list li svg {
  margin-top: 3px;
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.student-card .participate-features-list li svg { color: var(--green-muted); }
.faculty-card .participate-features-list li svg { color: var(--maroon-primary); }

.special-highlight-box {
  background: var(--bg-cream);
  border-left: 3.5px solid var(--gold-primary);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FLYER LEADERSHIP STRIP
   ========================================================================== */
.flyer-leadership-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .flyer-leadership-strip {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .flyer-leadership-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.flyer-lead-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 20px 18px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--maroon-primary);
}

.flyer-lead-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
}

.flyer-lead-role {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  color: var(--maroon-primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.flyer-lead-role svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  fill: var(--maroon-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.flyer-lead-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.flyer-lead-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-top: auto;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
   ========================================================================== */
.highlights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

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

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .highlights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .highlights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.highlight-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 26px 18px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.highlight-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.highlight-icon-wrap {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(16, 42, 84, 0.06), rgba(134, 27, 50, 0.08));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.highlight-icon-wrap svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }

.highlight-item:hover .highlight-icon-wrap {
  background: var(--navy-primary);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.highlight-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESEARCH THEMES
   ========================================================================== */
.themes-section {
  background: var(--bg-cream-alt);
}

.themes-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .themes-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .themes-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.theme-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 26px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

.theme-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.theme-badge-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--gold-soft);
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.theme-badge-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }

.theme-title {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.theme-topics {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.theme-chip {
  background: var(--bg-cream);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 42, 84, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SPEAKERS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.speakers-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 26px;
}

.speaker-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

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

.speaker-avatar-wrap {
  height: 220px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-deep), var(--navy-primary));
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.speaker-avatar-placeholder {
  width: 96px;
  height: 96px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 3px solid var(--gold-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
}

.speaker-status-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.speaker-status-tag.confirmed {
  background: rgba(40, 84, 51, 0.92);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #48bb78;
}

.speaker-status-tag.invited {
  background: rgba(197, 150, 43, 0.95);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  border: 1px solid #ecc94b;
}

.speaker-info {
  padding: 24px 22px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.speaker-name {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.speaker-designation {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--maroon-primary);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.speaker-institution {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.speaker-keynote-topic {
  background: var(--bg-cream);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--navy-primary);
}

.speaker-bio {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PANEL DISCUSSIONS
   ========================================================================== */
.panels-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, var(--navy-deep) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.panels-section .section-title {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.panels-section .section-subtitle {
  color: var(--text-on-dark-muted);
}

.panels-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}

.panel-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 30px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.panel-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.panel-icon-badge {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(197, 150, 43, 0.15);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.panel-icon-badge svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }

.panel-title {
  font-size: 1.28rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.panel-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-on-dark-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.panel-meta {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROGRAMME SCHEDULE
   ========================================================================== */
.programme-section {
  background: var(--bg-cream);
}

.programme-tabs {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 38px;
}

.prog-tab-btn {
  padding: 12px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--navy-primary);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.prog-tab-btn.active, .prog-tab-btn:hover {
  background: var(--navy-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.timeline-container {
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-container::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  bottom: 10px;
  left: 115px;
  width: 2px;
  background: rgba(16, 42, 84, 0.15);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .timeline-container::before {
    left: 20px;
  }
}

.timeline-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  position: relative;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .timeline-item {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    padding-left: 45px;
  }
}

.timeline-time {
  width: 95px;
  text-align: right;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--maroon-primary);
  padding-top: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .timeline-time {
    width: auto;
    text-align: left;
    padding-top: 0;
  }
}

.timeline-dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: 109px;
  top: 20px;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 3px solid var(--navy-primary);
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--bg-cream);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .timeline-dot {
    left: 14px;
    top: 6px;
  }
}

.timeline-item.highlight-node .timeline-dot {
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  background: var(--maroon-primary);
}

.timeline-content-card {
  flex-grow: 1;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 22px 26px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.timeline-content-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
}

.session-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.session-badge.keynote { background: rgba(134, 27, 50, 0.1); color: var(--maroon-primary); }
.session-badge.oral { background: rgba(16, 42, 84, 0.1); color: var(--navy-primary); }
.session-badge.poster { background: var(--green-soft); color: var(--green-muted); }
.session-badge.panel { background: var(--gold-soft); color: var(--gold-dark); }
.session-badge.general { background: var(--bg-cream-alt); color: var(--text-secondary); }

.session-title {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.session-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABSTRACT SUBMISSION SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.abstract-section {
  background: var(--bg-cream-alt);
}

.abstract-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 32px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .abstract-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.submission-guidelines-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 34px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.rules-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 22px 0;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .rules-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.rule-pill {
  background: var(--bg-cream);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.rule-pill svg {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.integrity-box {
  background: rgba(134, 27, 50, 0.04);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--maroon-primary);
  padding: 18px;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  margin-top: 24px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.integrity-box h5 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--maroon-primary);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.submission-cta-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-deep), var(--navy-primary));
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 36px 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 150, 43, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.qr-code-holder-link {
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
}

.qr-code-holder {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin: 18px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  border: 3px solid var(--gold-primary);
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.qr-code-holder:hover {
  transform: scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(197, 150, 43, 0.4);
}

.registration-qr-img {
  display: block;
  width: 175px;
  height: 175px;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.qr-scan-hint {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REGISTRATION SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.reg-section {
  background: #ffffff;
}

.reg-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .reg-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.fee-table-card {
  background: var(--bg-cream-alt);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 34px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.styled-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin: 20px 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.styled-table th {
  background: var(--navy-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.styled-table td {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.styled-table tbody tr:hover {
  background-color: var(--bg-cream);
}

.fee-amount {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--maroon-primary);
}

.fee-note-box {
  background: var(--gold-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.fee-note-box svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.payment-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 34px;
  border: 2px solid var(--border-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.bank-detail-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border-light);
}

.bank-detail-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.bank-detail-val {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.copy-btn {
  background: var(--bg-cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.copy-btn:hover {
  background: var(--navy-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PARTICIPANT GUIDELINES (4 TABS)
   ========================================================================== */
.guidelines-section {
  background: var(--bg-cream-alt);
}

.guidelines-tab-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.guide-tab-btn {
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.guide-tab-btn.active, .guide-tab-btn:hover {
  background: var(--maroon-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--maroon-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.guidelines-content-container {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 38px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.guide-grid-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .guide-grid-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.guide-sub-card {
  background: var(--bg-cream);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.guide-sub-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.guide-sub-card h4 svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: var(--maroon-primary);
}

.guide-sub-card ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.guide-sub-card ul li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 18px;
}

.guide-sub-card ul li::before {
  content: '•';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   AWARDS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.awards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .awards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .awards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.award-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.award-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.award-trophy-badge {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-soft);
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 18px auto;
  border: 2px solid var(--border-gold);
}

.award-trophy-badge svg { width: 34px; height: 34px; }

.award-category {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--maroon-primary);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.award-name {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.award-criteria-list {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: left;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--border-light);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.award-criteria-list strong {
  color: var(--navy-deep);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ORGANISING TEAM SECTION (UPPER & LOWER PANELS)
   ========================================================================== */
.team-section {
  background: var(--bg-cream-alt);
}

.team-panel-group {
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.team-panel-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.team-panel-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  background: rgba(16, 42, 84, 0.08);
  padding: 5px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.team-grid-upper {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(280px, 460px));
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 28px;
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.team-grid-lower {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .team-grid-upper,
  .team-grid-lower {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 500px;
  }
}

.team-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 30px 22px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.team-card.patron-card {
  border-top: 4px solid var(--gold-primary);
}

.team-card.convener-card {
  border-top: 4px solid var(--maroon-primary);
}

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

.team-avatar {
  width: 84px;
  height: 84px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-deep), var(--navy-primary));
  border: 2.5px solid var(--gold-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 auto 16px auto;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.team-role-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  color: var(--maroon-primary);
  background: rgba(134, 27, 50, 0.08);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.team-name {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.team-desig {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.team-dept {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   IMPORTANT DATES (HORIZONTAL MILESTONES)
   ========================================================================== */
.dates-timeline-wrapper {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .dates-timeline-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.date-milestone-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 26px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.date-milestone-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.date-milestone-card.final-event {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-deep), var(--navy-primary));
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.date-milestone-card.final-event .milestone-label {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.date-milestone-card.final-event .milestone-date {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.milestone-num {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-cream-alt);
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 14px auto;
}

.date-milestone-card.final-event .milestone-num {
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
}

.milestone-date {
  font-size: 1.28rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.milestone-label {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VENUE & TRAVEL
   ========================================================================== */
.venue-section {
  background: #ffffff;
}

.venue-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 32px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .venue-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.venue-info-card {
  background: var(--bg-cream-alt);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 34px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.transit-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.transit-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--navy-primary);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.transit-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }

.transit-content h5 {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.transit-content p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.map-container {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  min-height: 400px;
  height: 100%;
}

.map-container iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 400px;
  border: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-section {
  background: var(--bg-cream-alt);
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 36px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.contact-info-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-deep) 0%, var(--navy-primary) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 38px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 150, 43, 0.3);
}

.contact-info-card .section-title {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.contact-channel-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.channel-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(197, 150, 43, 0.15);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.channel-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }

.channel-text .channel-label {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.channel-text .channel-val {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.channel-text .channel-val a {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.channel-text .channel-val a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.contact-form-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 38px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  background: var(--bg-cream);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--navy-primary);
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3.5px rgba(16, 42, 84, 0.1);
}

textarea.form-control {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 110px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.main-footer {
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 65px 0 26px 0;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold-primary);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 38px;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.footer-college-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-conf-title {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.footer-grant-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 150, 43, 0.3);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-on-dark-muted);
}

.footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-heading::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 36px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-primary);
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: var(--text-on-dark-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

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

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 26px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODALS & TOASTS
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(6, 17, 34, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

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

.modal-container {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  max-width: 760px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}

.modal-overlay.active .modal-container {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.modal-header {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 22px 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl) var(--radius-xl) 0 0;
}

.modal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.modal-close-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
  padding: 0 4px;
}

.modal-body {
  padding: 28px;
}

/* Toast */
.toast-container {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  z-index: 3000;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.toast {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  animation: slideInRight 0.3s forwards;
}

@keyframes slideInRight {
  from { transform: translateX(100%); opacity: 0; }
  to { transform: translateX(0); opacity: 1; }
}

.scroll-top-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  left: 28px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  z-index: 999;
}

.scroll-top-btn.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.scroll-top-btn:hover {
  background: var(--maroon-primary);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 84px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: #ffffff;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 24px;
    gap: 8px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--maroon-primary);
    transform: translateY(-150%);
    transition: var(--transition);
    visibility: hidden;
  }
  
  .nav-menu.open {
    transform: translateY(0);
    visibility: visible;
  }
  
  .nav-link {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }
  
  .nav-actions .btn-secondary {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRINT STYLESHEET
   ========================================================================== */
@media print {
  .main-navbar,
  .scroll-top-btn,
  .toast-container,
  .mobile-toggle,
  .modal-overlay:not(.active),
  .hero-canvas,
  .hero-bg-overlay {
    display: none !important;
  }

  body {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    color: #111827 !important;
    font-size: 11pt !important;
  }

  .container {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }

  .section-padding {
    padding: 20px 0 !important;
  }

  .btn {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .speaker-card,
  .theme-card,
  .panel-card,
  .committee-card,
  .fee-table-card,
  .payment-card,
  .guide-sub-card {
    box-shadow: none !important;
    border: 1px solid #cccccc !important;
    page-break-inside: avoid;
  }

  .hero-section {
    background: #0B1C36 !important;
    -webkit-print-color-adjust: exact;
    print-color-adjust: exact;
  }
}