/* ==========================================================================
   Self-Hosted Font Declarations (Outfit & Plus Jakarta Sans)
   Zero external dependencies, immune to HTTP/HTTPS mixed-content blocks
   ========================================================================== */
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Outfit';
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-display: swap;
    src: url('../fonts/outfit-400.ttf') format('truetype');
}
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Outfit';
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-display: swap;
    src: url('../fonts/outfit-500.ttf') format('truetype');
}
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Outfit';
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-display: swap;
    src: url('../fonts/outfit-600.ttf') format('truetype');
}
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Outfit';
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-display: swap;
    src: url('../fonts/outfit-700.ttf') format('truetype');
}
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Outfit';
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-display: swap;
    src: url('../fonts/outfit-800.ttf') format('truetype');
}

@font-face {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans';
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-display: swap;
    src: url('../fonts/plusjakartasans-400.ttf') format('truetype');
}
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans';
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-display: swap;
    src: url('../fonts/plusjakartasans-500.ttf') format('truetype');
}
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans';
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-display: swap;
    src: url('../fonts/plusjakartasans-600.ttf') format('truetype');
}
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans';
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-display: swap;
    src: url('../fonts/plusjakartasans-700.ttf') format('truetype');
}
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans';
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-display: swap;
    src: url('../fonts/plusjakartasans-800.ttf') format('truetype');
}

/* ==========================================================================
   AFOB ARS 2027 Sri Lanka - Master Redesign Stylesheet
   Design Philosophy: Global Scientific Standard + 3D Interactive Visuals
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
    --primary: #06172E;
    --primary-light: #0E2A4D;
    --primary-dark: #030C19;
    --cyan: #00B4D8;
    --cyan-glow: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.25);
    --secondary: #0D9488;
    --secondary-light: #14B8A6;
    --accent: #F59E0B;
    --accent-hover: #D97706;
    --bg-main: #F8FAFC;
    --bg-surface: #FFFFFF;
    --text-main: #0F172A;
    --text-muted: #64748B;
    --border-color: #E2E8F0;
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 14px;
    --radius-lg: 24px;
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    --shadow-md: 0 10px 30px rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.08);
    --shadow-lg: 0 20px 50px rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.14);
    --font-heading: 'Outfit', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
}


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

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-main);
    background-color: var(--bg-main);
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-size: 15px;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

a {
    color: var(--secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

a:hover {
    color: var(--cyan);
}

.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1260px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

/* Utilities & Buttons */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 12px 22px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F59E0B 0%, #D97706 100%);
    color: #06172e;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0D9488 0%, #08746B 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.3);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.45);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-outline {
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--secondary);
    background: transparent;
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background-color: var(--secondary);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-outline-light {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    color: #ffffff;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.btn-outline-light:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-color: #ffffff;
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm {
    padding: 7px 16px;
    font-size: 13px;
}

.btn-lg {
    padding: 15px 32px;
    font-size: 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

/* Top Announcement Bar */
.top-bar {
    background: #030C19;
    color: #94A3B8;
    font-size: 12px;
    padding: 8px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.top-bar-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
}

.top-bar-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
}

/* Standard Ordinal Superscript Typography */
sup, .ord {
    font-size: 0.68em;
    vertical-align: 0.45em;
    line-height: 0;
    text-transform: lowercase !important;
    font-weight: inherit;
}

.badge-edition {
    background: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.2);
    color: var(--cyan);
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-transform: none;
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.top-bar-left .divider {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.top-bar-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
}

.top-countdown {
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
    color: var(--accent);
    padding: 3px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
}

.admin-portal-link {
    color: #94A3B8;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.admin-portal-link:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Header & Nav */
.main-header {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.nav-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 80px;
}

.brand-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-logo-img {
    height: 48px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.brand-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 34px;
    background: var(--border-color);
}

.logo-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.logo-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 20px;
    color: var(--primary);
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.logo-sub {
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: none;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    margin-top: 3px;
}

.main-nav .nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 26px;
}

.nav-item a {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #334155;
    padding: 6px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.nav-item a:hover,
.nav-item.active a {
    color: var(--cyan);
}

.nav-item.active a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -6px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), var(--secondary));
    border-radius: 2px;
}

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

.mobile-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--primary);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.nav-icon {
    display: none;
}

.mobile-nav-footer {
    display: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SUBPAGE HERO BANNER (.hero-section)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #030C19 0%, #06172E 50%, #0A2540 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 55px 0 45px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.25);
}

.hero-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 20%, rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.15) 0%, transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 15% 80%, rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.12) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-section .hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.15);
    color: var(--cyan);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.35);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.hero-section .hero-title {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(26px, 4.2vw, 42px);
    font-weight: 900;
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.hero-section .hero-theme {
    color: #CBD5E1;
    font-size: clamp(13.5px, 1.8vw, 16px);
    max-width: 850px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.hero-section .hero-btn-group,
.hero-section div[style*="margin-top"] {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION WITH FULL-WIDTH BACKGROUND IMAGE SLIDER (SLIDE 2)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-redesign {
    position: relative;
    background: #06172E;
    color: #ffffff;
    min-height: clamp(580px, 50vw, 760px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 60px 0 60px;
}

/* Full-Width Background Crossfade Slider */
/* =========================================================================
   Modern Cinematic Radial Wave Portal Slider System
   ========================================================================= */
.hero-slider-wrap {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-slides-viewport {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: 100% 100%;
    background-position: center center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
    pointer-events: none;
    will-change: clip-path, transform, opacity;
}

/* Active Resting Slide */
.slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 2;
    clip-path: circle(160% at 50% 50%);
    pointer-events: auto;
    transition: transform 6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

/* Outgoing Slide Animation */
.slide.slide-outgoing {
    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 2;
    animation: slideFadeZoomOut 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.35, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes slideFadeZoomOut {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 1;
        filter: brightness(1.02);
    }
    100% {
        transform: scale(1.08);
        opacity: 0.1;
        filter: brightness(0.85);
    }
}

/* Incoming Radial Portal Wave Animations (1.5s Transition) */
.slide.reveal-from-right {
    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 3;
    animation: portalRevealRight 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) forwards;
}

.slide.reveal-from-left {
    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 3;
    animation: portalRevealLeft 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) forwards;
}

.slide.reveal-from-center {
    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 3;
    animation: portalRevealCenter 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes portalRevealRight {
    0% {
        clip-path: circle(0% at calc(100% - 48px) 50%);
        transform: scale(1.08);
        filter: brightness(1.2) contrast(1.08);
    }
    50% {
        filter: brightness(1.08) contrast(1.05);
    }
    100% {
        clip-path: circle(160% at calc(100% - 48px) 50%);
        transform: scale(1);
        filter: brightness(1.02) contrast(1.04);
    }
}

@keyframes portalRevealLeft {
    0% {
        clip-path: circle(0% at 48px 50%);
        transform: scale(1.08);
        filter: brightness(1.2) contrast(1.08);
    }
    50% {
        filter: brightness(1.08) contrast(1.05);
    }
    100% {
        clip-path: circle(160% at 48px 50%);
        transform: scale(1);
        filter: brightness(1.02) contrast(1.04);
    }
}

@keyframes portalRevealCenter {
    0% {
        clip-path: circle(0% at 50% 90%);
        transform: scale(1.08);
        filter: brightness(1.2) contrast(1.08);
    }
    50% {
        filter: brightness(1.08) contrast(1.05);
    }
    100% {
        clip-path: circle(160% at 50% 90%);
        transform: scale(1);
        filter: brightness(1.02) contrast(1.04);
    }
}

/* Glowing Bioluminescent Shockwave Ring Effect (1.5s Transition) */
.hero-portal-wave {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 4;
    opacity: 0;
    border: 3px solid rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.9);
    box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.8), inset 0 0 40px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.45);
}

.hero-portal-wave.animate-right {
    left: calc(100% - 48px);
    top: 50%;
    animation: shockwaveExpand 1.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) forwards;
}

.hero-portal-wave.animate-left {
    left: 48px;
    top: 50%;
    animation: shockwaveExpand 1.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) forwards;
}

.hero-portal-wave.animate-center {
    left: 50%;
    top: 90%;
    animation: shockwaveExpand 1.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes shockwaveExpand {
    0% {
        width: 0px;
        height: 0px;
        opacity: 0.95;
        border-width: 4px;
        box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.9), inset 0 0 30px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.6);
    }
    50% {
        opacity: 0.75;
        border-width: 2.5px;
        box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.7), inset 0 0 45px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
    }
    100% {
        width: 2800px;
        height: 2800px;
        opacity: 0;
        border-width: 1px;
        box-shadow: 0 0 80px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0);
    }
}

/* Clear & Vivid Background Overlay */
.hero-bg-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.40) 0%, rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.15) 50%, rgba(2, 11, 24, 0.55) 100%),
                linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.3) 0%, transparent 20%, transparent 80%, rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.6) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    gap: 40px;
}

.hero-grid.hero-grid-slider-mode {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 40px;
    width: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .hero-grid.hero-grid-slider-mode {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
}

/* Slide Thematic Captions Stack */
.hero-slide-captions-container {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 380px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-slide-caption-card {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(22px) scale(0.98);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    max-width: 640px;
}

.hero-slide-caption-card.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    pointer-events: auto;
    position: relative;
}

/* Thematic Pill */
.slide-theme-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.72);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.4);
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.15);
    width: fit-content;
}

.slide-pill-text {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--cyan);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
}

/* Thematic Grand Title */
.slide-thematic-title {
    font-size: clamp(34px, 4.2vw, 54px);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.12;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 3px 12px rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.95));
}

.slide-thematic-title .gradient-text-cyan {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00B4D8 0%, #00E5FF 60%, #10B981 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    display: inline-block;
}

.slide-thematic-title .gradient-text-gold {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F59E0B 0%, #FBBF24 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* Thematic Subtitle & Description */
.slide-thematic-desc {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #F1F5F9;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    max-width: 580px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.95);
    background: rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.65);
    padding: 12px 18px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--cyan);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

/* Thematic Badges Bar */
.slide-thematic-badges {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.theme-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.72);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

/* Thematic Actions Group */
.slide-thematic-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-countdown-panel-right {
    max-width: 460px;
    width: 100%;
    margin-left: auto;
}

/* Floating Interactive Side Navigation Chevrons */
.hero-slider-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 5;
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.55);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.35);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.hero-slider-prev {
    left: 24px;
}

.hero-slider-next {
    right: 24px;
}

.hero-slider-nav:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.85);
    color: #020B18;
    border-color: #00E5FF;
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.12);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.6);
}

/* Enhanced Slider Dots & Controls at Bottom */
.hero-bg-controls {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 22px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 5;
}

.hero-bg-dots-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.hero-bg-dots {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.75);
    padding: 7px 16px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.35);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.bg-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    padding: 0;
    position: relative;
}

.bg-dot.active {
    background: #00E5FF;
    width: 32px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.85);
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: 680px;
}

/* Eyebrow Pill with Live Radar Pulse */
.hero-eyebrow-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.35);
    padding: 7px 18px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.15);
}

.live-pulse-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #10B981;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #10B981;
    animation: pulseRadar 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseRadar {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.7; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 14px #10B981; }
    100% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.7; }
}

.eyebrow-title {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--cyan);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
}

.eyebrow-chip {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    padding: 2px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

/* Grand Heading */
.hero-grand-title {
    font-size: clamp(38px, 4.4vw, 56px);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -1.2px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.gradient-text-cyan {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00B4D8 0%, #00E5FF 50%, #10B981 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    display: inline-block;
}

.gradient-text-gold {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F59E0B 0%, #FBBF24 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* Official Theme Banner */
.hero-theme-quote-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hero-theme-quote {
    background: rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.72);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--cyan);
    border-radius: 0 14px 14px 0;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.25);
    border-left-color: var(--cyan);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.theme-quote-tag {
    display: block;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--cyan);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.theme-quote-text {
    font-size: 16.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-style: italic;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.45;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

/* Meta Matrix */
.hero-meta-matrix {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.meta-matrix-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    background: rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.72);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.3);
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.meta-matrix-item i {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--cyan);
}

.meta-matrix-item small {
    display: block;
    font-size: 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #94A3B8;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.meta-matrix-item strong {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Machined Button-in-Button CTAs */
.hero-actions-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
}

.btn-hero-gold {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 16px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F59E0B 0%, #D97706 100%);
    color: #06172E;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 15px;
    padding: 10px 12px 10px 24px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.32, 0.72, 0, 1);
    border: none;
}

.btn-hero-gold:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.55);
    color: #020B18;
}

.btn-circle-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-hero-gold:hover .btn-circle-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1) translateX(3px);
    background: #06172E;
    color: #F59E0B;
}

.btn-hero-teal {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 16px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0D9488 0%, #0F766E 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 15px;
    padding: 10px 12px 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.35);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.32, 0.72, 0, 1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.btn-hero-teal:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.5);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-hero-teal:hover .btn-circle-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-2px);
    background: #FFFFFF;
    color: #0D9488;
}

.btn-hero-glass {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 14px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    padding: 10px 12px 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-hero-glass:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    border-color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CLEAN HERO COUNTDOWN & SYMPOSIUM METRICS PANEL (RIGHT COLUMN)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-countdown-panel {
    background: rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.65);
    padding: 8px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.4);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(2, 11, 24, 0.6), 
                0 0 35px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.18),
                inset 0 0 25px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
}

.hero-countdown-panel:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.65);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(2, 11, 24, 0.7), 
                0 0 45px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.28),
                inset 0 0 30px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.12);
}

.hero-countdown-inner {
    background: rgba(3, 12, 25, 0.5);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 24px 22px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.countdown-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.cd-header-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.cd-header-lbl {
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--cyan);
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
}

.cd-card-title {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.countdown-digits {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.digit-box {
    background: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.3);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 12px 6px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 12px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
}

.digit-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: var(--cyan);
    background: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.18);
}

.digit-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #00E5FF;
    line-height: 1;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.65);
}

.digit-lbl {
    font-size: 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #94A3B8;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-top: 5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
}

/* 4-Item Feature Highlights Matrix */
.hero-features-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    background: rgba(2, 11, 24, 0.4);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 12px;
}

.feature-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #E2E8F0;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.feature-item i {
    font-size: 14px;
}

.text-cyan { color: #00B4D8; }
.text-gold { color: #F59E0B; }
.text-emerald { color: #10B981; }

/* Stats Row */
.hero-stats-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 8px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-top: 14px;
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-item strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.stat-item span {
    font-size: 9.5px;
    color: #94A3B8;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.widget-venue-footer {
    margin-top: 12px;
    padding-top: 10px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #94A3B8;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

/* Quick Access Hub */
.quick-hub-bar {
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    margin-top: -36px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.quick-hub-nav {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
}

.hub-btn {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 18px 10px;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--primary);
    border-right: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    transition: all 0.2s;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.hub-btn:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}

.hub-btn:hover {
    background: #F0FDF4;
    color: var(--secondary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hub-btn i {
    font-size: 20px;
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.hub-btn span {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}

/* Sections */
.section {
    padding: 70px 0;
}

.section-alt {
    background-color: #F1F5F9;
}

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

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--secondary);
    letter-spacing: 1.6px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: block;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 34px;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.section-desc {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* 8 Core Scientific Sessions */
.sessions-bento {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.session-bento-card-3d {
    grid-column: span 2;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

/* Center Session 07 & Session 08 in the 3-column desktop row */
.sessions-bento .session-bento-card-3d:nth-of-type(7),
.sessions-bento .session-card-pair-center-left {
    grid-column: 2 / span 2;
}

.sessions-bento .session-bento-card-3d:nth-of-type(8),
.sessions-bento .session-card-pair-center-right {
    grid-column: 4 / span 2;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .sessions-bento {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
    }
    .sessions-bento .session-bento-card-3d,
    .sessions-bento .session-card-pair-center-left,
    .sessions-bento .session-card-pair-center-right {
        grid-column: span 1 !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .sessions-bento {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
    }
    .sessions-bento .session-bento-card-3d,
    .sessions-bento .session-card-pair-center-left,
    .sessions-bento .session-card-pair-center-right {
        grid-column: span 1 !important;
    }
}

.session-bento-card-3d:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.5);
}

.session-img-wrap-3d {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 160px;
    background: #06172E;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.session-img-3d {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.session-bento-card-3d:hover .session-img-3d {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.session-img-overlay-3d {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.2) 0%, rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.75) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.session-badge-floating {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    left: 14px;
    z-index: 2;
    background: rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: var(--cyan);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.4);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

.session-content-3d {
    padding: 22px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.session-content-3d h4 {
    font-size: 17px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.session-content-3d p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

/* 3D Biotechnology Innovation Pillars in About */
.biotech-pillars-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 26px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.biotech-pillar-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.biotech-pillar-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.4);
}

.pillar-img-wrap {
    height: 180px;
    position: relative;
    background: #06172E;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.pillar-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.biotech-pillar-card:hover .pillar-img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.pillar-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.15) 0%, rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.75) 100%);
}

.pillar-icon-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 14px;
    left: 18px;
    z-index: 2;
    background: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.9);
    color: #ffffff;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.pillar-body {
    padding: 22px;
}

.pillar-body h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 800;
}

.pillar-body p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Industry Forum Spotlight Card */
.forum-spotlight-card {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #06172E 0%, #0E2A4D 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 35px 40px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.3);
}

.forum-spotlight-card h3 {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.forum-spotlight-card p {
    color: #CBD5E1;
    font-size: 14px;
    max-width: 700px;
}

/* Venue Solution Showcase */
.venue-showcase-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.venue-infographic-wrap {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.venue-infographic-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.venue-highlights-list {
    list-style: none;
}

.venue-highlights-list li {
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
}

.vh-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #E6FFFA;
    color: var(--secondary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 16px;
}

.vh-text h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.vh-text p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Committee Leader Cards with Real Photos */
.committee-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
}

.committee-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all 0.25s;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 26px 20px;
}

.committee-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--secondary);
}

.comm-photo-wrap {
    width: 110px;
    height: 110px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
    border: 3px solid var(--secondary);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.2);
}

.comm-photo-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.committee-card h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.committee-card .comm-role {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.committee-card .comm-affil {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Pricing Grid */
.pricing-grid-proposal {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.price-card-v2 {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 30px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

.price-card-v2:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.09);
    border-color: var(--secondary);
}

.price-card-v2.featured {
    border: 2px solid var(--secondary);
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f0fdfa 100%);
}

.price-tier-tag {
    font-size: 12px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--secondary);
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.price-amount {
    font-size: 34px;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.price-amount span {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.price-standard-note {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    padding-bottom: 14px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.price-card-features {
    list-style: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 0 20px 0 !important;
    text-align: left;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.price-card-features li {
    list-style: none !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 9px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-main);
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.price-card-features li i {
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 12.5px;
    margin-top: 3px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.price-card-action {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 8px;
}

.price-card-action .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Sponsorship & Commercial Exhibition Responsive Grid */
.sponsorship-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.sponsor-tier-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 30px 26px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    position: relative;
}

.sponsor-tier-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.09);
    border-color: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.4);
}

.sponsor-tier-card.featured-partner {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fffdf8 100%);
}

.sponsor-tier-card.featured-partner:hover {
    border-color: #F59E0B;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
}

.sponsor-badge-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    width: fit-content;
}

.sponsor-badge-tag.booth {
    background: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.12);
    color: #0284C7;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.3);
}

.sponsor-badge-tag.corporate {
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
    color: #D97706;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
}

.sponsor-tier-title {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.sponsor-price-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 8px;
    margin: 8px 0 16px;
    padding-bottom: 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.sponsor-price-val {
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.sponsor-price-sub {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Clean Feature List - Eliminates Double Bullets & Noise */
.pricing-features {
    list-style: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 0 24px 0 !important;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.pricing-features li {
    list-style: none !important;
    list-style-type: none !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--text-main);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
}

.pricing-features li i {
    color: var(--secondary, #0D9488);
    font-size: 13px;
    margin-top: 3px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sponsor-tier-card.featured-partner .pricing-features li i {
    color: #D97706;
}

.sponsor-action-box {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 8px;
}

.sponsor-action-box .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Footer */
.main-footer {
    background: #030C19;
    color: #94A3B8;
    padding: 60px 0 0;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.footer-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1.2fr 1.5fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.footer-logo-img {
    height: 42px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.footer-desc {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-col h4 {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-col h4::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--secondary);
}

.footer-links ul, .contact-list {
    list-style: none;
}

.footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: #94A3B8;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 13px;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    padding-left: 4px;
}

.contact-list li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 13px;
}

.contact-list i {
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-top: 3px;
}

.qr-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: inline-flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.qr-card small {
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 11px;
    text-align: center;
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 20px 0;
    font-size: 12px;
}

.footer-bottom-inner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 15px;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
    color: #94A3B8;
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Forms & Tables */
.form-card {
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 35px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.form-header-left {
    text-align: left !important;
    margin: 0 0 25px 0 !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
}

.form-header-left .section-subtitle {
    text-align: left !important;
    margin: 0 0 8px 0 !important;
    display: inline-block;
}

.form-header-left .section-title {
    text-align: left !important;
    margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important;
    font-size: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 32px);
}

.form-header-left .section-desc {
    text-align: left !important;
    margin: 0 0 20px 0 !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    font-size: 15px;
}

/* Themed Custom File Upload Component */
.custom-file-upload-box {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px dashed #CBD5E1;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 8px 14px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    min-height: 52px;
    max-width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.custom-file-upload-box:hover,
.custom-file-upload-box.dragover {
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    background: #F0FDF4;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.12);
}

.custom-file-upload-box .custom-file-native-input {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 5;
}

.custom-file-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.custom-file-action-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0D9488 0%, #06172E 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.25);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.custom-file-upload-box:hover .custom-file-action-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00B4D8 0%, #0D9488 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.custom-file-filename {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    display: block;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
    transition: color 0.2s;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.custom-file-filename.has-file {
    color: #065F46;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Native Browser File Inputs Theming (Theme Consistency) */
input[type="file"].form-control {
    padding: 6px 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

input[type="file"].form-control::file-selector-button,
input[type="file"].form-control::-webkit-file-upload-button {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0D9488 0%, #06172E 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border: none;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13px;
    margin-right: 14px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.25);
}

input[type="file"].form-control::file-selector-button:hover,
input[type="file"].form-control::-webkit-file-upload-button:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00B4D8 0%, #0D9488 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-label {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 13px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.form-control {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 11px 14px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 14px;
    background: #ffffff;
    transition: border-color 0.2s;
}

.form-control:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.15);
}

/* Precision Form Grids & Layout Architecture */
.form-section-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 15.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin: 28px 0 16px;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.15);
}

.form-section-header:first-of-type {
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.form-grid-3 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 110px 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.form-grid-equal-3 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.form-grid-2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.form-grid-tier {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.member-discount-box {
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}

.member-discount-box:hover,
.member-discount-box.active {
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    background: #F0FDF4;
}

.fee-summary-banner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0FDF4 0%, #E6FFFA 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid #99F6E4;
    padding: 18px 24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.fee-summary-amount {
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--primary);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.fee-summary-note {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: #0F766E;
    text-align: right;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.form-action-bar {
    margin-top: 30px;
    padding-top: 15px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    align-items: center;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.form-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.form-row .form-group {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 220px;
}

.alert {
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.alert-success { background: #dcfce7; color: #166534; border: 1px solid #bbf7d0; }
.alert-danger { background: #fee2e2; color: #991b1b; border: 1px solid #fecaca; }
.alert-info { background: #e0f2fe; color: #0369a1; border: 1px solid #bae6fd; }

.badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.badge-success { background: #dcfce7; color: #166534; }
.badge-warning { background: #fef3c7; color: #92400e; }
.badge-danger { background: #fee2e2; color: #991b1b; }
.badge-info { background: #e0f2fe; color: #0369a1; }

.status-tracker-box {
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    border: 2px dashed var(--secondary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 30px;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Sri Lanka Culture & Destination Panoramic Visual Banner Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.culture-panoramic-banner-section {
    padding: 60px 0 30px;
    position: relative;
}

.panoramic-banner-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 520px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.25);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.3);
    background: #030C19;
}

.panoramic-slider {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.panoramic-slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    transform: scale(1.05);
    z-index: 0;
}

.panoramic-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: scale(1);
    z-index: 1;
}

.panoramic-slide-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
}

.panoramic-slide-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.2) 0%, rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.4) 45%, rgba(3, 12, 25, 0.92) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.panoramic-caption {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 35px;
    left: 40px;
    z-index: 3;
    max-width: 680px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    animation: fadeInSlideUp 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@keyframes fadeInSlideUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(15px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.panoramic-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.25);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.5);
    color: #00B4D8;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.panoramic-title {
    font-size: clamp(22px, 3.2vw, 34px);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    text-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.panoramic-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(13px, 1.4vw, 15px);
    color: #E2E8F0;
    line-height: 1.55;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.slider-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 4;
    background: rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.65);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.slider-prev {
    left: 25px;
}

.slider-next {
    right: 25px;
}

.slider-arrow:hover {
    background: #F59E0B;
    color: #06172E;
    border-color: #F59E0B;
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.12);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
}

.slider-indicators {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 35px;
    right: 40px;
    z-index: 4;
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.indicator-pill {
    background: rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: #94A3B8;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.indicator-pill:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.6);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.indicator-pill.active {
    background: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.25);
    border-color: #00B4D8;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.4);
}

.ind-num {
    color: #F59E0B;
    font-weight: 800;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OFFICIAL CONFERENCE PROGRAMME & SCHEDULE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.schedule-tabs {
    display: flex;
    background: #06172E;
    padding: 6px;
    border-radius: 40px;
    gap: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.25);
    max-width: fit-content;
    margin: 0 auto 35px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
}

.schedule-tab-btn {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: #94A3B8;
    padding: 12px 26px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.schedule-tab-btn:hover {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.schedule-tab-btn.active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0D9488 0%, #08746B 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.35);
}

.schedule-day-pane {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
}

.session-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.04);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    position: relative;
}

.session-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 5px;
    background: var(--secondary);
    transition: width 0.25s ease;
}

.session-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.4);
}

.session-card:hover::before {
    width: 7px;
}

.session-time-col {
    background: #F8FAFC;
    padding: 24px 20px;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.session-time-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    background: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.session-time-badge i {
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.session-hall-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #475569;
    background: #EEF2F6;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

.session-hall-badge i {
    color: var(--cyan);
}

.session-content-col {
    padding: 24px 28px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.session-header-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.session-track-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: #E0F2FE;
    color: #0369A1;
}

.session-title-text {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.session-meta-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.meta-pill {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: #334155;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.meta-pill i {
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.session-desc-text {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Highlight Session Types */
.session-card-keynote {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F0FDF4 100%);
    border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
}

.session-card-keynote::before {
    background: #10B981;
}

.session-card-flagship {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #06172E 0%, #0E2A4D 100%);
    border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.session-card-flagship::before {
    background: #F59E0B;
}

.session-card-flagship .session-time-col {
    background: rgba(3, 12, 25, 0.6);
    border-right-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.session-card-flagship .session-time-badge {
    background: #06172E;
    color: #F59E0B;
    border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
}

.session-card-flagship .session-hall-badge {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #E2E8F0;
}

.session-card-flagship .session-title-text {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.session-card-flagship .meta-pill {
    color: #CBD5E1;
}

.session-card-flagship .session-desc-text {
    color: #CBD5E1;
}

.session-card-gala {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFFBEB 100%);
    border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

.session-card-gala::before {
    background: #F59E0B;
}

/* Timeline component */
.timeline-list {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.timeline-list::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 20px;
    width: 3px;
    background: var(--border-color);
}

.timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 55px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.timeline-dot {
    position: absolute;
    left: 11px;
    top: 22px;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 4px solid var(--secondary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.2);
    z-index: 2;
}

.timeline-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 20px 25px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 15px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.timeline-card:hover {
    transform: translateX(4px);
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.timeline-title {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.timeline-date {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: #F1F5F9;
    color: var(--primary);
    display: inline-block;
}



/* ==========================================================================
   TECHNICAL TOUR & SRI LANKA CULTURAL EXCURSION STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.excursion-master-section {
    background-color: #F8FAFC;
    position: relative;
    padding: 85px 0;
}

.excursion-eyebrow-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.12);
    color: var(--secondary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.3);
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.excursion-perks-bar {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
    gap: 18px;
    margin: 35px 0 45px;
}

.perk-item {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.perk-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--secondary);
}

.perk-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: #E6FFFA;
    color: var(--secondary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.perk-text strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 800;
}

.perk-text span {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.excursion-tracks-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(360px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.excursion-track-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.excursion-track-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.14);
    border-color: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.5);
}

.track-img-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 230px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #030C19;
}

.track-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.excursion-track-card:hover .track-img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.track-img-gradient {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.1) 0%, rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.78) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.track-badges-floating {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 14px;
    left: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.t-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.t-badge-tech {
    background: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.95);
    color: #06172E;
}

.t-badge-gold {
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.95);
    color: #06172E;
}

.t-badge-emerald {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.95);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.t-badge-loc {
    background: rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.85);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.track-card-body {
    padding: 26px 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.track-card-title {
    font-size: 18.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.track-card-lead {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.track-highlights-box {
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.th-title {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.th-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.th-list li {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: #475569;
    margin-bottom: 7px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.th-list li:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.th-list li i {
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 12px;
    margin-top: 3px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.track-itinerary-timeline {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 8px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-top: 16px;
}

.itinerary-node {
    background: #F1F5F9;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 8px 6px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.it-time {
    display: block;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.it-desc {
    font-size: 10px;
    color: #64748B;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.2;
    display: block;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Excursion Booking & Pricing Spotlight Card */
.excursion-booking-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #06172E 0%, #0E2A4D 60%, #030C19 100%);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 40px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.7fr;
    gap: 35px;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.35);
}

.eb-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
    color: #F59E0B;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.eb-left h3 {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.eb-left p {
    color: #CBD5E1;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    max-width: 600px;
}

.eb-pricing-pills {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.eb-pill {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.eb-pill small {
    display: block;
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #94A3B8;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.eb-pill strong {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #F59E0B;
    font-weight: 900;
}

.eb-pill strong span {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #CBD5E1;
}

.eb-right {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ORGANIZATION TREE (ORG CHART) - MATCHED TO CLEAN ACADEMIC THEME
   ========================================================================== */
.org-tree-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1140px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 20px 0 10px;
}

.org-level {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
}

/* Vertical Branch Connectors */
.org-connector-vertical {
    width: 2px;
    height: 36px;
    background: #0D9488;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
}

.org-connector-vertical::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: #0D9488;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

/* Horizontal Distribution Lines */
.org-branch-line {
    width: 76%;
    height: 2px;
    background: #0D9488;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
}

.org-nodes-row {
    display: grid;
    gap: 24px;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 18px;
}

.org-row-3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.org-row-2 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(280px, 440px));
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Office Pill */
.org-subheading-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: #F0FDFA;
    color: #0D9488;
    border: 1px solid #99F6E4;
    padding: 5px 18px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    margin-top: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* Light Theme Org Chart Cards */
.org-node {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 24px 20px 20px;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.org-node:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: #0D9488;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.1);
}

/* Apex Level: President Card */
.org-node-president {
    max-width: 560px;
    width: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFFDF5 100%);
    border: 2px solid #F59E0B;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
    padding: 26px 26px 22px;
}

.org-node-president:hover {
    border-color: #D97706;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.22);
}

/* Theme-Matched Node Badges */
.org-node-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -12px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    padding: 3px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.badge-president {
    background: #FEF3C7;
    color: #92400E;
    border: 1px solid #FCD34D;
}

.badge-vp {
    background: #CCFBF1;
    color: #0F766E;
    border: 1px solid #99F6E4;
}

.badge-rep {
    background: #E0F2FE;
    color: #0369A1;
    border: 1px solid #BAE6FD;
}

.badge-treasurer {
    background: #FFEDD5;
    color: #C2410C;
    border: 1px solid #FED7AA;
}

.badge-sec {
    background: #DCFCE7;
    color: #15803D;
    border: 1px solid #BBF7D0;
}

.badge-consultant {
    background: #F3E8FF;
    color: #6B21A8;
    border: 1px solid #E9D5FF;
}

.badge-cochair {
    background: #E0F2FE;
    color: #0369A1;
    border: 1px solid #BAE6FD;
}

.badge-admin {
    background: #FEF3C7;
    color: #92400E;
    border: 1px solid #FCD34D;
}

.org-row-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}

/* Inner Layout */
.org-node-inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.org-node-president .org-node-inner {
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 22px;
    text-align: left;
}

/* Avatars & Person Icon Fallbacks */
.org-avatar-wrap {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.org-node-president .org-avatar-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.org-avatar {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid #E2E8F0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    background: #F1F5F9;
    display: block;
}

.org-node-president .org-avatar {
    width: 95px;
    height: 95px;
    border-color: #F59E0B;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
}

/* Person Icon Fallback */
.org-avatar-fallback {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0E2A4D 0%, #06172E 100%);
    color: #00E5FF;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 32px;
    border: 3px solid #E2E8F0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.org-node-president .org-avatar-fallback {
    width: 95px;
    height: 95px;
    border-color: #F59E0B;
    font-size: 38px;
    color: #F59E0B;
}

.org-status-pill {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -6px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: #06172E;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 9px;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 1px 8px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    border: 1px solid #00B4D8;
}

.org-node-president .org-status-pill {
    border-color: #F59E0B;
    color: #F59E0B;
}

/* Info Typography */
.org-info {
    width: 100%;
}

.org-name {
    color: #06172E;
    font-size: 16.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0 0 4px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.org-node-president .org-name {
    font-size: 19px;
    color: #06172E;
}

.org-title {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0D9488;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.org-node-president .org-title {
    color: #D97706;
    font-size: 12.5px;
}

.org-affil {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.45;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.org-node-president .org-affil {
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.org-affil i {
    color: #0D9488;
    font-size: 12px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Light Theme Advisory Strip */
.org-advisory-strip {
    margin-top: 35px;
    width: 100%;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.04);
}

.org-advisory-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
}

.org-advisory-title {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    color: #06172E;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.org-advisory-title i {
    color: #F59E0B;
}

.org-advisory-chips {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
}

.advisory-chip-item {
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #334155;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.advisory-chip-item:hover {
    background: #F0FDFA;
    border-color: #0D9488;
    color: #0D9488;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.advisory-chip-item img {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 1px solid #0D9488;
}

.advisory-avatar-fallback {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #0E2A4D;
    color: #00E5FF;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 10px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TEXT-ONLY EXECUTIVE GOVERNANCE & HIERARCHY (NO PHOTOS - HIGH-END ACADEMIC)
   ========================================================================== */
.org-node-textonly {
    padding: 26px 20px 20px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 16px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.04);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.org-node-textonly:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: #0D9488;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.12);
}

.org-node-textonly.node-chair {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFFDF5 100%);
    border: 2px solid #F59E0B;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
}

.org-node-textonly.node-chair:hover {
    border-color: #D97706;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
}

.org-node-textonly.node-consultant {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FAF5FF 100%);
    border: 2px solid #8B5CF6;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.12);
}

.org-node-textonly.node-consultant:hover {
    border-color: #7C3AED;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.2);
}

.org-node-textonly.node-cochair {
    border: 1px solid #BAE6FD;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F0F9FF 100%);
}

.org-node-textonly.node-cochair:hover {
    border-color: #0284C7;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.12);
}

.org-node-textonly.node-sec {
    border: 1px solid #BBF7D0;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F0FDF4 100%);
}

.org-node-textonly.node-sec:hover {
    border-color: #16A34A;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.12);
}

.org-node-textonly.node-treasurer {
    border: 1px solid #FED7AA;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFF7ED 100%);
}

.org-node-textonly.node-treasurer:hover {
    border-color: #EA580C;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.12);
}

.org-node-textonly.node-admin {
    border: 1px solid #FCD34D;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FEFCE8 100%);
}

.org-node-textonly.node-admin:hover {
    border-color: #D97706;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.12);
}

.org-node-textonly .org-name {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0F172A;
    margin: 8px 0 4px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    letter-spacing: -0.2px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.org-node-textonly.node-chair .org-name,
.org-node-textonly.node-consultant .org-name {
    font-size: 18px;
}

.org-node-textonly .org-role-tag {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0D9488;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: inline-block;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.org-node-textonly.node-chair .org-role-tag {
    color: #D97706;
}

.org-node-textonly.node-consultant .org-role-tag {
    color: #7C3AED;
}

.org-node-textonly.node-cochair .org-role-tag {
    color: #0284C7;
}

.org-node-textonly.node-sec .org-role-tag {
    color: #15803D;
}

.org-node-textonly.node-treasurer .org-role-tag {
    color: #C2410C;
}

.org-node-textonly.node-admin .org-role-tag {
    color: #B45309;
}

.org-node-textonly .org-affil-text {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin-top: 4px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.org-node-textonly .org-affil-text i {
    color: #0D9488;
    font-size: 11px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EXECUTIVE DIRECTORY (NON-TREE FORMAT - CLEAN CATEGORIZED BENTO / GRIDS)
   ========================================================================== */
.exec-group {
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    width: 100%;
}

.exec-group:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.exec-group-header {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.exec-group-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: #F0FDFA;
    color: #0D9488;
    border: 1px solid #99F6E4;
    padding: 6px 20px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.7px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.08);
}

.exec-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 20px;
    width: 100%;
}

.exec-grid-2 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.exec-grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(240px, 1fr));
}

.exec-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(220px, 1fr));
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .exec-grid-4,
    .exec-grid-3 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .exec-grid-4,
    .exec-grid-3,
    .exec-grid-2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.exec-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px 20px 20px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.04);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.exec-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: #0D9488;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.12);
}

.exec-card-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -11px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    padding: 3px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.exec-card-chair {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFFDF5 100%);
    border: 2px solid #F59E0B;
}

.exec-card-chair:hover {
    border-color: #D97706;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
}

.exec-card-consultant {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FAF5FF 100%);
    border: 2px solid #8B5CF6;
}

.exec-card-consultant:hover {
    border-color: #7C3AED;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.2);
}

.exec-card-cochair {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F0F9FF 100%);
    border: 1px solid #BAE6FD;
}

.exec-card-cochair:hover {
    border-color: #0284C7;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.12);
}

.exec-card-sec {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F0FDF4 100%);
    border: 1px solid #BBF7D0;
}

.exec-card-sec:hover {
    border-color: #16A34A;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.12);
}

.exec-card-treasurer {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFF7ED 100%);
    border: 1px solid #FED7AA;
}

.exec-card-treasurer:hover {
    border-color: #EA580C;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.12);
}

.exec-card-admin {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FEFCE8 100%);
    border: 1px solid #FCD34D;
}

.exec-card-admin:hover {
    border-color: #D97706;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.12);
}

.exec-name {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0F172A;
    margin: 8px 0 4px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    letter-spacing: -0.2px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.exec-card-chair .exec-name,
.exec-card-consultant .exec-name {
    font-size: 18px;
}

.exec-role {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0D9488;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.exec-card-chair .exec-role { color: #D97706; }
.exec-card-consultant .exec-role { color: #7C3AED; }
.exec-card-cochair .exec-role { color: #0284C7; }
.exec-card-sec .exec-role { color: #15803D; }
.exec-card-treasurer .exec-role { color: #C2410C; }
.exec-card-admin .exec-role { color: #B45309; }

.exec-affil {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin-top: 2px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.exec-affil i {
    color: #0D9488;
    font-size: 11px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Tabs switcher for Organizing Structure */
.gov-tab-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin: 0 auto 34px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    background: #F1F5F9;
    padding: 6px;
    border-radius: 40px;
    max-width: 720px;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.gov-tab-btn {
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #475569;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.gov-tab-btn:hover {
    color: #0D9488;
}

.gov-tab-btn.active {
    background: #0D9488;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.3);
}

.gov-tab-pane {
    display: none;
}

.gov-tab-pane.active {
    display: block;
    animation: govFadeIn 0.35s ease;
}

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

/* Advisory Clean Grid */
.advisory-clean-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 18px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.advisory-clean-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.03);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.advisory-clean-card:hover {
    border-color: #0D9488;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.08);
}

.advisory-icon-seal {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: #F0FDFA;
    color: #0D9488;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border: 1px solid #CCFBF1;
}

.advisory-details h4 {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0F172A;
    margin: 0 0 4px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.advisory-details .advisory-inst {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: #64748B;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Subcommittees Grid */
.subcommittees-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(340px, 1fr));
    gap: 22px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.subcomm-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.04);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.subcomm-card:hover {
    border-color: #0D9488;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.08);
}

.subcomm-header {
    border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.subcomm-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    padding: 2px 10px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: #F0FDFA;
    color: #0D9488;
    border: 1px solid #99F6E4;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.subcomm-title {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0F172A;
    margin: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.subcomm-roles-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.subcomm-role-item {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.subcomm-role-tag {
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 10.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    padding: 1px 7px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-right: 6px;
}

.tag-chair { background: #FEF3C7; color: #92400E; }
.tag-cochair { background: #E0F2FE; color: #0369A1; }
.tag-member { background: #F1F5F9; color: #475569; }

.subcomm-person-name {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1E293B;
}

.subcomm-person-affil {
    color: #64748B;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    display: block;
    margin-left: 2px;
    margin-top: 1px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MASTER RESPONSIVE SYSTEM & IMAGE SCALING ARCHITECTURE
   Supports: Large Desktop, Tablet (768px - 1024px), Mobile (<768px), Compact (<480px)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Global Image & Media Scaling */
img, video, iframe, canvas, svg {
    max-width: 100%;
}

img {
    height: auto;
}

body.menu-open {
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Responsive Table Wrapper */
.table-responsive {
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    background: #FFFFFF;
}

.table-responsive table {
    min-width: 620px;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TABLET RESPONSIVENESS (max-width: 1024px / 992px)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 20px;
    }

    .hero-grid.hero-grid-slider-mode {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 36px;
    }

    .hero-slide-captions-container {
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .hero-slide-caption-card {
        position: relative;
        max-width: 100%;
        opacity: 0;
        display: none;
    }

    .hero-slide-caption-card.active {
        opacity: 1;
        display: flex;
    }

    .sessions-bento-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 22px;
    }

    .venue-showcase-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 28px;
    }

    .excursion-tracks-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 26px;
    }

    .pricing-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .reg-layout-grid,
    .abstracts-layout-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 28px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    /* Header & Mobile Navigation */
    .main-header {
        backdrop-filter: none !important;
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
        background: #FFFFFF !important;
        position: sticky;
        top: 0;
        z-index: 1000;
    }

    .nav-container {
        position: static;
        height: 70px;
    }

    .main-nav {
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        width: 100%;
        background: #06172E;
        z-index: 9999;
        padding: 20px 16px 30px;
        max-height: calc(100vh - 70px);
        overflow-y: auto;
        display: none;
        flex-direction: column;
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-8px);
        box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(2, 11, 24, 0.7);
        border-bottom: 2px solid var(--cyan);
        transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
    }

    .main-nav.active {
        display: flex;
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
        pointer-events: auto;
    }

    .main-nav .nav-menu {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 10px;
        width: 100%;
        list-style: none;
    }

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

    .main-nav .nav-item a {
        font-size: 16px;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: #F1F5F9;
        padding: 14px 18px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 12px;
        border-radius: 12px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
        transition: all 0.25s ease;
    }

    .main-nav .nav-item a:hover,
    .main-nav .nav-item.active a {
        background: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.18);
        border-color: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.5);
        color: #00E5FF;
        transform: translateX(4px);
    }

    .main-nav .nav-item.active a::after {
        display: none;
    }

    .nav-icon {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        width: 24px;
        color: var(--cyan);
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .mobile-nav-footer {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 10px;
        margin-top: 24px;
        padding-top: 20px;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        width: 100%;
    }

    .mobile-menu-btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 13px 18px;
        font-size: 14.5px;
    }

    .mobile-toggle {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
        border-radius: 10px;
        background: #F1F5F9;
        border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
        color: var(--primary);
        font-size: 20px;
        cursor: pointer;
        transition: all 0.25s ease;
    }

    .mobile-toggle:hover {
        background: #E2E8F0;
        color: var(--secondary);
    }

    /* Hero Section on Tablet */
    .hero-redesign {
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 45px 0 55px;
    }

    .slide {
        background-size: cover !important;
        background-position: center center !important;
    }

    .hero-bg-overlay {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.72) 0%, rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.86) 100%) !important;
    }

    .hero-countdown-panel {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    /* Organization Tree on Tablet */
    .org-tree-wrapper {
        padding: 20px 10px;
    }

    .org-row-4,
    .org-row-3,
    .org-row-2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 520px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        gap: 18px;
    }

    .org-branch-line {
        display: none;
    }

    .org-node-president {
        max-width: 520px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .org-node-president .org-node-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 22px 20px;
    }

    .org-node-president .org-affil {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    /* Innovation Pillars & Forum Card */
    .biotech-pillars-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 22px;
    }

    .forum-spotlight-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        padding: 28px 24px;
    }

    .quick-hub-nav {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 14px;
    }

    /* Program Schedule */
    .session-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .session-time-col {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
        padding: 16px 20px;
        flex-direction: row;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
    }

    /* Footer */
    .footer-content {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 30px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS (max-width: 768px)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 16px;
    }

    /* Top Announcement Bar on Mobile */
    .top-bar {
        padding: 6px 0;
        font-size: 11px;
    }

    .top-bar-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 5px;
        text-align: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .top-bar-left {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .top-bar-left .divider {
        display: none;
    }

    .top-bar-right {
        gap: 10px;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .top-countdown {
        padding: 2px 10px;
        font-size: 11px;
    }

    /* Hero Section on Mobile */
    .hero-redesign {
        padding: 25px 0 35px;
    }

    .slide-thematic-title {
        font-size: clamp(24px, 6.5vw, 34px);
        line-height: 1.18;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .slide-thematic-desc {
        font-size: 13.5px;
        padding: 10px 14px;
        margin-bottom: 14px;
        line-height: 1.55;
    }

    .slide-thematic-badges {
        gap: 6px;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .theme-chip {
        font-size: 11px;
        padding: 4px 10px;
    }

    .slide-thematic-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .slide-thematic-actions .btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 12px 18px;
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    /* Slider Side Controls */
    .hero-slider-nav {
        width: 38px;
        height: 38px;
        font-size: 15px;
        background: rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.75);
    }

    .hero-slider-nav.left {
        left: 6px;
    }

    .hero-slider-nav.right {
        right: 6px;
    }

    /* Hero Countdown Panel */
    .hero-countdown-panel {
        padding: 6px;
        border-radius: 18px;
        margin-top: 10px;
    }

    .hero-countdown-inner {
        padding: 18px 14px;
    }

    .cd-card-title {
        font-size: 16px;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    .countdown-digits {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
        gap: 6px;
        margin-bottom: 14px;
    }

    .digit-box {
        padding: 8px 4px;
        border-radius: 8px;
    }

    .digit-num {
        font-size: 20px;
    }

    .digit-lbl {
        font-size: 9px;
    }

    .hero-features-list {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 8px;
        margin-bottom: 14px;
    }

    .hero-feature-item {
        font-size: 12px;
    }

    .hero-stats-row {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 10px;
        padding-top: 12px;
    }

    .stat-num {
        font-size: 18px;
    }

    .stat-lbl {
        font-size: 10px;
    }

    .hero-venue-foot {
        font-size: 11px;
        margin-top: 12px;
        padding-top: 10px;
    }

    /* Subpage Hero */
    .hero-section {
        padding: 40px 0 32px;
    }

    .hero-section .hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(24px, 6vw, 32px);
    }

    .hero-section .hero-theme {
        font-size: 13.5px;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .hero-section .hero-btn-group,
    .hero-section div[style*="margin-top"] {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .hero-section .hero-btn-group .btn,
    .hero-section div[style*="margin-top"] .btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    /* Section Headers */
    .section-title {
        font-size: clamp(24px, 6vw, 32px);
    }

    .section-desc {
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .section {
        padding: 50px 0;
    }

    /* 6 Core Scientific Sessions on Mobile */
    .sessions-bento-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 18px;
    }

    .session-bento-img-wrap {
        height: 180px;
    }

    .session-bento-img {
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        object-fit: cover;
    }

    /* Quick Hub Navigation on Mobile */
    .quick-hub-nav {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .quick-hub-item {
        padding: 14px 10px;
    }

    .quick-hub-icon {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 18px;
        margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .quick-hub-title {
        font-size: 12px;
    }

    /* Program Schedule on Mobile */
    .schedule-tabs {
        width: 100%;
        flex-direction: column;
        border-radius: 16px;
        padding: 6px;
    }

    .schedule-tab-btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 10px 14px;
        font-size: 13px;
    }

    .session-time-col {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 8px;
        padding: 14px 16px;
    }

    .session-content-col {
        padding: 16px;
    }

    .session-title-text {
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    /* Excursion on Mobile */
    .excursion-master-section {
        padding: 55px 0;
    }

    .excursion-perks-bar {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 12px;
        margin: 25px 0 35px;
    }

    .track-img-wrap {
        height: 190px;
    }

    .track-itinerary-timeline {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .excursion-booking-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 22px 18px;
    }

    /* Registration & Abstracts Forms on Mobile */
    .sponsorship-grid,
    .pricing-grid-proposal,
    .pricing-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 18px;
    }

    .sponsor-tier-card {
        padding: 22px 18px;
    }

    .form-row,
    .co-author-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .card-body,
    .reg-form-card {
        padding: 20px 16px;
    }

    /* Footer on Mobile */
    .footer-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 26px;
    }

    .footer-bottom-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .newsletter-form {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .newsletter-input,
    .newsletter-btn {
        width: 100%;
    }

    /* Form Grid Responsive Stacking */
    .form-grid-2,
    .form-grid-3,
    .form-grid-equal-3,
    .form-grid-tier {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 14px;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .form-card {
        padding: 24px 18px !important;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
    }

    /* Abstract Page Responsive Utilities */
    .abstract-deadlines-container {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: stretch !important;
    }

    .abstract-deadlines-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
        min-width: 0 !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .abstract-specs-grid,
    .presentation-cards-grid,
    .marriott-intro-grid,
    .contact-layout-grid,
    .receipt-meta-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 20px !important;
    }

    .g-tab-content {
        padding: 22px 16px !important;
    }

    .g-tab-btn {
        min-width: 150px !important;
        padding: 12px 14px !important;
        font-size: 13px !important;
    }

    /* Pricing & proposal responsive overrides */
    .pricing-grid-proposal {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COMPACT SMARTPHONE RESPONSIVENESS (max-width: 480px)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 12px;
    }

    .nav-container {
        height: 62px;
    }

    .brand-logo {
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .brand-logo-img {
        height: 36px;
    }

    .brand-divider {
        height: 26px;
    }

    .logo-title {
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .logo-sub {
        font-size: 9px;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }

    .nav-cta {
        display: none;
    }

    .slide-thematic-title {
        font-size: 23px;
    }

    .slide-theme-pill {
        padding: 4px 12px;
    }

    .slide-pill-text {
        font-size: 10px;
    }

    .org-node-inner {
        padding: 16px 12px;
    }

    .org-name {
        font-size: 15px;
    }

    .org-role {
        font-size: 11px;
    }

    .org-affil {
        font-size: 11.5px;
    }

    .advisory-chip-item {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .sponsor-tier-card {
        padding: 20px 16px;
    }

    .sponsor-tier-title {
        font-size: 18px;
    }

    .sponsor-price-val {
        font-size: 22px;
    }

    .abstract-deadlines-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }

    .g-tab-btn {
        min-width: 140px !important;
        padding: 10px 12px !important;
        font-size: 12px !important;
    }

    .form-card {
        padding: 20px 14px !important;
    }

    .cert-verify-box {
        padding: 16px !important;
    }

    .cert-verify-logo {
        position: static !important;
        margin-bottom: 14px !important;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .cert-verify-info {
        padding-right: 0 !important;
    }

    .cert-search-form {
        flex-direction: column !important;
    }

    .cert-search-form button {
        width: 100% !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ARS 2027 Themed Modal / Popup Component
   ========================================================================== */
.ars-modal-backdrop {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.82);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    z-index: 999999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 20px;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.3s ease;
}

.ars-modal-backdrop.is-active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.ars-modal-dialog {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 20px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 530px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -15px rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.25);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transform: scale(0.92) translateY(24px);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), opacity 0.3s ease;
    opacity: 0;
}

.ars-modal-backdrop.is-active .ars-modal-dialog {
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
}

.ars-modal-top-accent {
    height: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0D9488 0%, #00B4D8 50%, #F59E0B 100%);
    width: 100%;
}

.ars-modal-close-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 18px;
    right: 18px;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #F1F5F9;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    color: #64748B;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 15px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    z-index: 10;
}

.ars-modal-close-btn:hover {
    background: #06172E;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: #06172E;
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.ars-modal-body {
    padding: 34px 30px 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.ars-modal-icon-wrap {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.16) 0%, rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.04) 70%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.08);
    animation: arsPulseRing 2.5s infinite;
}

.ars-modal-icon-wrap i {
    font-size: 44px;
    color: #0D9488;
}

@keyframes arsPulseRing {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.28);
    }
    70% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 16px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0);
    }
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(13, 148, 136, 0);
    }
}

.ars-modal-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    background: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.1);
    color: #0F766E;
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.22);
    border-radius: 9999px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ars-modal-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #06172E;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.ars-modal-text {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ars-modal-info-box {
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 9px;
}

.ars-modal-info-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #334155;
}

.ars-modal-info-row i {
    width: 18px;
    text-align: center;
    color: #0D9488;
    font-size: 14px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ars-modal-footer {
    padding: 0 30px 30px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    justify-content: center;
}

.ars-modal-btn-close {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #06172E 0%, #0E2A4D 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #06172E;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.25);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
}

.ars-modal-btn-close:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0D9488 0%, #08746B 100%);
    border-color: #0D9488;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.35);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Email OTP Verification Component Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.otp-badge-unverified {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #DC2626;
    background: #FEF2F2;
    border: 1px solid #FECACA;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-left: 6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

.otp-badge-verified {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #059669;
    background: #ECFDF5;
    border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-left: 6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

.otp-input-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.otp-input-group .form-control {
    flex: 1;
}

.btn-otp-action {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #06172E 0%, #0E2A4D 100%);
    color: #00B4D8;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.4);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 0 16px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-otp-action:hover:not(:disabled) {
    background: #0D9488;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: #0D9488;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.25);
}

.btn-otp-action:disabled {
    background: #E2E8F0;
    color: #94A3B8;
    border-color: #CBD5E1;
    cursor: not-allowed;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.otp-box-container {
    margin-top: 10px;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1.5px solid #00B4D8;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 14px 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.08);
    animation: otpSlideDown 0.25s ease-out;
}

@keyframes otpSlideDown {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.otp-info-text {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: #334155;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.otp-info-text i {
    color: #0D9488;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.otp-entry-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.otp-digits-input {
    max-width: 150px;
    font-family: Consolas, Monaco, 'Courier New', monospace;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 8px 10px;
    border: 2px solid #CBD5E1;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: #FFFFFF;
    color: #06172E;
}

.otp-digits-input:focus {
    border-color: #00B4D8;
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.2);
}

.btn-otp-resend {
    background: none;
    border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
    color: #64748B;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 7px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}

.btn-otp-resend:hover:not(:disabled) {
    border-color: #0D9488;
    color: #0D9488;
    background: #F0FDFA;
}

.btn-otp-resend:disabled {
    cursor: not-allowed;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.otp-feedback-msg {
    margin-top: 8px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.otp-feedback-msg.error {
    background: #FEF2F2;
    color: #B91C1C;
    border: 1px solid #FECACA;
}

.otp-feedback-msg.success {
    background: #ECFDF5;
    color: #047857;
    border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
}

.btn-disabled-submit {
    opacity: 0.65;
    cursor: not-allowed !important;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.otp-locked-email {
    background: #F1F5F9 !important;
    border-color: #10B981 !important;
    color: #0F172A !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.btn-change-email {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: #0284C7;
    font-size: 12px;
    text-decoration: underline;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0 4px;
    margin-left: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Highlighted Delegate Registration Inclusions Card
   ========================================================================== */
.reg-inclusions-highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0FDF4 0%, #ECFDF5 45%, #F0FDFA 100%);
    border: 2px solid #0D9488;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.16), 0 2px 10px rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.04);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 32px 36px;
    margin-bottom: 45px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.reg-inclusions-highlight::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0D9488 0%, #00B4D8 35%, #F59E0B 75%, #10B981 100%);
}

.reg-inclusions-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.reg-inclusions-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0D9488 0%, #059669 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.35);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.reg-inclusions-title {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin: 0 0 6px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.reg-inclusions-subtitle {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #166534;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 500;
    max-width: 680px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.reg-inclusions-badge-box {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid #A7F3D0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.08);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.reg-inclusions-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .reg-inclusions-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .reg-inclusions-highlight {
        padding: 24px 20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .reg-inclusions-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.reg-inclusion-tile {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid #BBF7D0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.03);
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.reg-inclusion-tile:hover {
    border-color: #0D9488;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.16);
    background: #FAFFFD;
}

.reg-inclusion-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ECFDF5 0%, #D1FAE5 100%);
    color: #059669;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.reg-inclusion-tile:hover .reg-inclusion-icon {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    background: #059669;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.reg-inclusion-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.reg-inclusion-name {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.reg-inclusion-desc {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    color: #64748B;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.reg-inclusions-footer {
    margin-top: 20px;
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px dashed #A7F3D0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: #15803D;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   System Message Modal Display (Replaces browser alert popup)
   ========================================================================== */
.sys-modal-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(3, 12, 25, 0.78);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    z-index: 9999999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 20px;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.25s ease;
}

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

.sys-modal-card {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 500px;
    width: 100%;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 28px 26px 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.45);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.25);
    transform: scale(0.92) translateY(12px);
    transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

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

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

.sys-modal-icon-badge {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sys-modal-icon-badge.warning {
    background: #FEF3C7;
    color: #D97706;
    border: 1px solid #FCD34D;
}

.sys-modal-icon-badge.danger {
    background: #FEE2E2;
    color: #DC2626;
    border: 1px solid #FCA5A5;
}

.sys-modal-icon-badge.info {
    background: #E0F2FE;
    color: #0284C7;
    border: 1px solid #BAE6FD;
}

.sys-modal-icon-badge.success {
    background: #DCFCE7;
    color: #16A34A;
    border: 1px solid #BBF7D0;
}

.sys-modal-title-wrap {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.sys-modal-subtitle {
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    color: #64748B;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.sys-modal-title {
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #06172E;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.sys-modal-close-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: none;
    background: #F1F5F9;
    color: #64748B;
    font-size: 16px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}

.sys-modal-close-btn:hover {
    background: #E2E8F0;
    color: #0F172A;
}

.sys-modal-body {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #334155;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 10px;
    word-break: break-word;
}

.sys-modal-actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    gap: 10px;
}

.sys-modal-btn-confirm {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00B4D8 0%, #0077B6 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border: none;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.2s;
}

.sys-modal-btn-confirm:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.45);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact ARS 2027 Secretariat - Redesigned Info Board
   ========================================================================== */
.secretariat-info-card {
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 28px 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.03);
}

.sec-card-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    padding-bottom: 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.sec-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.sec-card-subtitle {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: block;
    margin-top: 3px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.sec-live-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    background: #ECFDF5;
    border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
    color: #047857;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 20px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.sec-live-dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #10B981;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
    animation: livePulse 1.8s infinite;
}

.sec-channels-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.sec-channel-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 13px 15px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.sec-channel-item:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.05);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.sec-channel-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sec-channel-icon.email-icon {
    background: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.1);
    color: #00B4D8;
}

.sec-channel-icon.phone-icon {
    background: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.1);
    color: #0D9488;
}

.sec-channel-icon.venue-icon {
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1);
    color: #D97706;
}

.sec-channel-body {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.sec-channel-label {
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.sec-channel-val {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #06172E;
    line-height: 1.4;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.sec-channel-val a {
    color: #06172E;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.sec-channel-val a:hover {
    color: var(--secondary);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.sec-channel-sep {
    color: #CBD5E1;
}

.sec-channel-note {
    display: block;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #64748B;
    margin-top: 3px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.sec-venue-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-top: 6px;
    transition: gap 0.2s ease;
}

.sec-venue-link:hover {
    color: #00B4D8;
    gap: 9px;
}

.sec-notice-box {
    background: #EFF6FF;
    border: 1px solid #BFDBFE;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    color: #1E3A8A;
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.sec-notice-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1E40AF;
}

.sec-notice-box p {
    margin: 0;
    color: #1E3A8A;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   ARS 2027 Scientific Conference Loading Screen / Preloader System
   Visual Contract: DESIGN.md & DesignMotionHQ Pattern Engine
   ========================================================================== */

.ars-preloader {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    z-index: 999999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 45%, #0B2240 0%, #06172E 50%, #030C19 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-family: var(--font-body, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, sans-serif);
    overflow: hidden;
    user-select: none;
    transition: opacity 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
                transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
                visibility 0.55s;
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.ars-preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(1.03);
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Ambient Biotech Grid Background */
.ars-preloader-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.12) 1px, transparent 1px),
        radial-gradient(rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 32px 32px, 64px 64px;
    background-position: 0 0, 16px 16px;
    opacity: 0.7;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at center, black 40%, transparent 85%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at center, black 40%, transparent 85%);
}

/* Ambient Luminous Aurora Blobs */
.ars-preloader-backdrop::before,
.ars-preloader-backdrop::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    opacity: 0.35;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ars-preloader-backdrop::before {
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    top: 25%;
    left: 30%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #00B4D8 0%, rgba(0, 180, 216, 0) 70%);
    animation: preloaderBlobFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.ars-preloader-backdrop::after {
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
    bottom: 25%;
    right: 30%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #0D9488 0%, rgba(13, 148, 136, 0) 70%);
    animation: preloaderBlobFloat 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}

@keyframes preloaderBlobFloat {
    0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
    100% { transform: translate(30px, -20px) scale(1.15); }
}

/* Content Container */
.ars-preloader-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 24px;
    max-width: 480px;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Orbital Rings & Center Emblem */
.preloader-orbital-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 154px;
    height: 154px;
    margin-bottom: 26px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Outer Orbital Ring */
.orbital-ring {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ring-outer {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.28);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.12), inset 0 0 15px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.08);
    animation: orbitalSpinCW 12s linear infinite;
}

/* Inner Orbital Ring */
.ring-inner {
    width: 124px;
    height: 124px;
    border: 1.5px dashed rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.45);
    animation: orbitalSpinCCW 8s linear infinite;
}

/* Satellite Orbiting Nodes */
.orbital-satellite {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.satellite-cyan {
    top: -5px;
    left: calc(50% - 5px);
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    background: #00F2FE;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px #00F2FE, 0 0 20px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.8);
}

.satellite-teal {
    bottom: -4px;
    right: calc(50% - 4px);
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: #14B8A6;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #14B8A6;
}

@keyframes orbitalSpinCW {
    from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

@keyframes orbitalSpinCCW {
    from { transform: rotate(360deg); }
    to { transform: rotate(0deg); }
}

/* Emblem Halo & Pulse */
.preloader-emblem-halo {
    position: absolute;
    width: 96px;
    height: 96px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.35) 0%, rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.1) 60%, transparent 80%);
    animation: preloaderHaloPulse 2.8s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes preloaderHaloPulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(0.92); opacity: 0.6; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 1; }
}

/* Center Emblem Badge */
.preloader-emblem-badge {
    position: relative;
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 6px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 0 2px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.7), 0 0 18px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.4);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    animation: preloaderLevitate 3.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes preloaderLevitate {
    0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-4px); }
}

.preloader-logo-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: block;
}

/* Preloader Brand Group */
.preloader-brand-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.preloader-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    background: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.3);
    border-radius: 9999px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: #38BDF8;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.preloader-badge-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #F59E0B;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px #F59E0B;
    animation: preloaderDotPulse 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes preloaderDotPulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(0.85); }
    50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.25); }
}

.preloader-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Outfit', sans-serif);
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.preloader-title-highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00F2FE 0%, #4FACFE 50%, #F59E0B 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.preloader-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: #94A3B8;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.preloader-meta i {
    color: #14B8A6;
    font-size: 11.5px;
}

.preloader-meta .meta-sep {
    opacity: 0.4;
    color: #64748B;
}

/* Dynamic Scientific Progress Box */
.preloader-progress-box {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 310px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.preloader-bar-track {
    width: 100%;
    height: 5px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 9999px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.preloader-bar-fill {
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00B4D8 0%, #14B8A6 50%, #F59E0B 100%);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: preloaderGradientShift 2.2s linear infinite;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.8), 0 0 4px #14B8A6;
    transition: width 0.15s ease-out;
}

@keyframes preloaderGradientShift {
    0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
    100% { background-position: 200% 50%; }
}

.preloader-status-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-top: 10px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
}

.preloader-ticker {
    color: #CBD5E1;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    max-width: 240px;
    text-align: left;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.preloader-percent {
    font-family: 'SF Mono', 'Geist Mono', 'Consolas', monospace;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #38BDF8;
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
    margin-left: 8px;
    min-width: 38px;
    text-align: right;
}

/* Skip / Enter Portal Button */
.preloader-skip-hint {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: #94A3B8;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    opacity: 0;
    animation: preloaderSkipFadeIn 0.5s ease forwards 0.6s;
}

.preloader-skip-hint:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.4);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.2);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.preloader-skip-hint:hover i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.preloader-skip-hint i {
    font-size: 10px;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

@keyframes preloaderSkipFadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 0.85; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Reduced Motion Preference */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .ring-outer, .ring-inner, .preloader-emblem-halo, .preloader-emblem-badge,
    .preloader-badge-dot, .preloader-bar-fill, .ars-preloader-backdrop::before, 
    .ars-preloader-backdrop::after {
        animation: none !important;
    }
    .ars-preloader {
        transition: opacity 0.25s ease !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }
    .ars-preloader.fade-out {
        transform: none !important;
    }
}

/* Mobile Responsive Optimization */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .preloader-orbital-wrap {
        width: 130px;
        height: 130px;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    .ring-outer {
        width: 126px;
        height: 126px;
    }
    .ring-inner {
        width: 104px;
        height: 104px;
    }
    .preloader-emblem-badge {
        width: 76px;
        height: 76px;
        padding: 5px;
    }
    .preloader-title {
        font-size: 22px;
    }
    .preloader-progress-box {
        max-width: 270px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ARS 2027 Scientific Conference Toast Notification System
   Theme-matched: Midnight Navy (#06172E), Biotech Cyan (#00B4D8),
   Emerald (#10B981), Symposium Gold (#F59E0B), Crimson (#EF4444)
   ========================================================================== */
#siteToastContainer {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 28px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 9999999;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    pointer-events: none;
    max-width: 480px;
    width: calc(100vw - 40px);
}

.site-toast {
    position: relative;
    pointer-events: auto;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.97) 0%, rgba(14, 42, 77, 0.95) 100%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-left-width: 4px;
    padding: 14px 16px 16px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-family: var(--font-body, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, sans-serif);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.48), 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    animation: siteToastIn 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
    transition: opacity 0.28s ease, transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.site-toast.site-toast-hiding {
    opacity: 0 !important;
    transform: translateY(12px) scale(0.96) !important;
}

/* Info Variant (Biotech Cyan Accent) */
.site-toast.site-toast-info {
    border-left-color: #00B4D8;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.5), 0 0 24px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.22), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.site-toast.site-toast-info .site-toast-icon-badge {
    background: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.14);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.32);
    color: #00B4D8;
}
.site-toast.site-toast-info .site-toast-tag {
    color: #00B4D8;
}
.site-toast.site-toast-info .site-toast-progress {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00B4D8, #38BDF8);
}

/* Success Variant (Emerald Accent) */
.site-toast.site-toast-success {
    border-left-color: #10B981;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.5), 0 0 24px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.22), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.site-toast.site-toast-success .site-toast-icon-badge {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.14);
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.32);
    color: #10B981;
}
.site-toast.site-toast-success .site-toast-tag {
    color: #10B981;
}
.site-toast.site-toast-success .site-toast-progress {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #10B981, #34D399);
}

/* Warning Variant (Symposium Gold Accent) */
.site-toast.site-toast-warning {
    border-left-color: #F59E0B;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.5), 0 0 24px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.22), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.site-toast.site-toast-warning .site-toast-icon-badge {
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.14);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.32);
    color: #F59E0B;
}
.site-toast.site-toast-warning .site-toast-tag {
    color: #F59E0B;
}
.site-toast.site-toast-warning .site-toast-progress {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F59E0B, #FBBF24);
}

/* Danger Variant (Crimson Accent) */
.site-toast.site-toast-danger {
    border-left-color: #EF4444;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(6, 23, 46, 0.5), 0 0 24px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.22), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.site-toast.site-toast-danger .site-toast-icon-badge {
    background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.14);
    border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.32);
    color: #EF4444;
}
.site-toast.site-toast-danger .site-toast-tag {
    color: #EF4444;
}
.site-toast.site-toast-danger .site-toast-progress {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #EF4444, #F87171);
}

/* Toast Inner Layout */
.site-toast-icon-badge {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 1px;
}

.site-toast-body {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.site-toast-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Outfit', sans-serif);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.site-toast-message {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: #E2E8F0;
    word-break: break-word;
}

.site-toast-message strong,
.site-toast-message b,
.site-toast-message .site-toast-highlight {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.site-toast-actions {
    margin-top: 9px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.site-toast-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
}

.site-toast-btn-cyan {
    background: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.18);
    color: #38BDF8;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.4);
}
.site-toast-btn-cyan:hover {
    background: #00B4D8;
    color: #06172E;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.35);
}

.site-toast-close {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: #94A3B8;
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 1;
    padding: 2px 6px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    cursor: pointer;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-left: 2px;
    margin-top: -2px;
    transition: color 0.15s, background-color 0.15s;
}
.site-toast-close:hover {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.site-toast-progress {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 3px;
    width: 100%;
    transform-origin: left;
    animation: siteToastProgress linear forwards;
}

@keyframes siteToastIn {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(16px) scale(0.96);
    }
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    }
}

@keyframes siteToastProgress {
    0% { width: 100%; }
    100% { width: 0%; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    #siteToastContainer {
        bottom: 16px;
        right: 16px;
        left: 16px;
        max-width: calc(100vw - 32px);
        width: auto;
    }
    .site-toast {
        padding: 12px 14px 14px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Homepage Abstract Deadline Extension Announcement Banner
   ========================================================================== */
.homepage-deadline-announcement {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #041021 0%, #0A2244 50%, #041021 100%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.45);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: #F8FAFC;
    padding: 11px 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 990;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.deadline-announcement-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 18px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.announcement-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 280px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.announcement-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    background: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.22);
    border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.5);
    color: #FCA5A5;
    padding: 4px 11px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.announcement-pill i {
    color: #F87171;
    font-size: 11px;
}

.announcement-dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    background: #EF4444;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px #EF4444;
    display: inline-block;
}

.announcement-message {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #E2E8F0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.announcement-message strong {
    color: #F59E0B;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.announcement-right {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.announcement-cta-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #06172E !important;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 7px 16px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

.announcement-cta-btn:hover {
    background: #D97706;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .homepage-deadline-announcement {
        padding: 12px 0;
    }
    .deadline-announcement-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    .announcement-message {
        font-size: 13px;
    }
    .announcement-right {
        width: 100%;
    }
    .announcement-cta-btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}