@charset "UTF-8";

/* ==========================================================================
   CSS Custom Properties & Design Tokens (Brochure Blue FinTech Light Theme)
   ========================================================================== */
:root,
[data-theme="light"] {
  color-scheme: light;
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', Consolas, Monaco, monospace;

  /* Brochure Blue Palette (Sampled from Official Brochure) */
  --blue-navy: #021B43;          /* Deep St Aloysius & Banking Navy (#021B43) */
  --blue-royal: #0253AF;         /* Vibrant Circular Icon Royal Blue (#0253AF) */
  --blue-cerulean: #0094D8;      /* Electric Hackathon Cerulean (#0094D8 / #0487BB) */
  --blue-sky: #1891E2;           /* Digital Banking Illustration Sky Blue (#1891E2) */
  --blue-ice: #F0F6FD;           /* Soft Light Blue Card/Pill Surface (#F0F6FD) */
  --blue-tint: #E8F2FC;          /* Soft Tint Background (#E8F2FC) */
  --blue-border: #D0E2F5;        /* Crisp Light Blue Border (#D0E2F5) */
  --blue-border-hover: #0253AF;

  /* Light Theme Surfaces */
  --bg-primary: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-secondary: #F3F7FC;
  --bg-tertiary: #E8F1FA;
  --surface-card: #FFFFFF;
  --surface-card-hover: #F8FBFE;
  --surface-elevated: #FFFFFF;
  --surface-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  --surface-glass-card: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.76);
  --glass-sheen: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) 42%, rgba(222, 244, 252, 0.38) 76%, rgba(255, 246, 216, 0.2) 100%);
  --glass-glint: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  --border-subtle: #D8E5F3;
  --border-glow: rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.35);
  --liquid-shadow: 0 12px 36px -6px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.08), 0 1px 1.5px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) inset, 0 0 0 1px rgba(208, 226, 245, 0.5);
  --liquid-shadow-hover: 0 22px 48px -8px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.16), 0 2px 3px 0 #ffffff inset, 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 148, 216, 0.4);

  /* High-Contrast Readable Texts (WCAG AAA Compliant) */
  --text-main: #021B43;          /* Highest Contrast Deep Navy (18:1 ratio) */
  --text-lead: #1E293B;          /* Dark Slate for Body & Subheadings (12:1 ratio) */
  --text-muted: #3B526D;         /* Slate Navy for Secondary Text (6:1 ratio) */
  --text-faint: #5B728D;         /* Accessible Muted Text (4.5:1 ratio) */

  /* Functional Accents */
  --cyan: #006D96;               /* Deep coastal cyan for readable accents */
  --cyan-fill: #13A5CE;          /* Brighter brochure cyan for indicators */
  --cyan-on-dark: #54D7F1;
  --cyan-glow: rgba(0, 148, 216, 0.28);
  --cyan-dark: #021B43;
  --teal: #087889;               /* Coastal teal transition */
  --teal-fill: #31B7C2;
  --teal-on-dark: #78DEE5;
  --blue: #0253AF;
  --violet: #3977A5;             /* Blue transition in place of purple */
  --amber: #8F5B00;              /* Deep gold for readable small text */
  --brochure-gold: #F2C84B;
  --brochure-gold-wash: rgba(242, 200, 75, 0.2);
  --red: #C53030;                /* High-contrast red */

  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(2, 27, 67, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(2, 27, 67, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 40px rgba(2, 27, 67, 0.11);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 25px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.18);

  --container: 1220px;
  --transition-fast: 0.18s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-normal: 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Base & Resets
   ========================================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 90px;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-normal), color var(--transition-normal);
}

body.nav-open {
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

a.map-link {
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 0.2em;
}

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

button {
  font: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
}

input, select, textarea {
  font: inherit;
  color: inherit;
}

img, svg {
  display: block;
}

.icon-library {
  position: absolute;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  fill: none;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 1.8;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.container {
  width: min(var(--container), calc(100% - 48px));
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.section {
  padding: 110px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.section-dark {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.section-muted {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.skip-link {
  position: fixed;
  top: -70px;
  left: 20px;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--blue-royal);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: top var(--transition-fast);
}

.skip-link:focus {
  top: 15px;
}

/* Scroll progress bar */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  z-index: 999;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.scroll-progress span {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), var(--teal), var(--violet));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px var(--cyan);
  transition: transform 0.08s linear;
}

/* Focus styles */
a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--cyan);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header & Navigation
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  height: 82px;
  background-color: var(--surface-glass);
  background-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.06), inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(208, 226, 245, 0.5);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
}

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

.brand-mark {
  display: block;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 48px;
  height: 62px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: #fff;
  object-fit: contain;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.brand-copy {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.brand-copy strong {
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--blue-navy);
}

.brand-copy small {
  font-size: 9.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.brand-copy b {
  color: var(--blue-royal);
}

.header-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.primary-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 22px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.primary-nav > a {
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 2px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.primary-nav > a:hover {
  color: var(--blue-royal);
}

.primary-nav > a.is-current {
  color: var(--blue-royal);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.primary-nav > a.is-current::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: -2px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--blue-royal);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.35);
}

.nav-register {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-royal) 0%, #0077B6 50%, #0094D8 100%);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 1.5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6), 0 4px 16px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.28);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  isolation: isolate;
}

.nav-register::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -120%;
  width: 70%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  transition: left 0.75s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.nav-register:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75), 0 8px 26px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.38);
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.nav-register:hover::after {
  left: 140%;
}

.nav-register .icon {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
}

/* Theme Toggle Button (Hidden in Light-Only Mode) */
.theme-toggle {
  display: none !important;
}

.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  place-items: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  min-width: 44px;
  min-height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-main);
  touch-action: manipulation;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 95px 0 36px;
  min-height: 720px;
  isolation: isolate;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(0, 148, 216, 0.12), transparent 55%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 10% 85%, rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.08), transparent 50%),
              var(--bg-primary);
}

.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -40px;
  left: -80px;
  width: 620px;
  height: 620px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 40% 40%, rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 75% 65%, rgba(0, 148, 216, 0.06) 0%, transparent 50%);
  filter: blur(70px);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: floatOrb2 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  z-index: -1;
}

.hero-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  right: -80px;
  width: 750px;
  height: 750px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 60% 40%, rgba(0, 148, 216, 0.14) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 70%, rgba(91, 69, 178, 0.08) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.06) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(65px);
  animation: floatOrb 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  z-index: -1;
}

.hero-grid-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0.65;
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 60%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 95%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 60%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 95%);
}

.hero-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.18fr 0.82fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 48px;
  position: relative;
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Right Side Visual / Dual Logo Showcase (St Aloysius & Hackathon)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-visual {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 16px;
}

.hero-dual-showcase {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78) 0%, rgba(246, 250, 255, 0.65) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  border-radius: 36px;
  padding: 38px 24px 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -15px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.16),
              0 0 0 1px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.06),
              inset 0 2px 6px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  animation: floatEmblem 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hero-dual-showcase:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 32px 75px -12px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.24),
              0 0 0 1.5px rgba(0, 148, 216, 0.3);
}

.hero-emblem-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 36px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(0, 148, 216, 0.22) 0%, rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.08) 55%, transparent 75%);
  filter: blur(35px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-emblem-orbit {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -12px;
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.2);
  border-radius: 46px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  animation: orbitPulse 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.dual-medallions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
}

.medallion {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 185px;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.medallion:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.03);
}

.medallion-inner {
  width: 154px;
  height: 154px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, #FFFFFF 0%, #F8FBFE 60%, #EEF4FC 100%);
  border: 3.5px solid #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.18),
              0 0 0 1px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.08),
              inset 0 3px 6px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95),
              inset 0 -3px 8px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.medallion:hover .medallion-inner {
  box-shadow: 0 20px 42px -6px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.25),
              0 0 0 1.5px rgba(0, 148, 216, 0.35);
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.medallion-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.12));
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.medallion-hackathon .medallion-img {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

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

.medallion-hackathon:hover .medallion-img {
  transform: scale(1.22);
}

.medallion-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-navy);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Partnership Connector Badge */
.medallions-connector {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.connector-badge {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-royal) 0%, var(--blue-cerulean) 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.35);
  line-height: 1;
}

.connector-badge svg {
  display: block;
  width: 11px;
  height: 11px;
}

.connector-line {
  width: 2px;
  height: 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.25), transparent);
}

/* Bottom Showcase Banner */
.showcase-banner {
  margin-top: 20px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 7px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.12);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-royal);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
}

.banner-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--blue-cerulean);
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--blue-cerulean);
}

/* Floating Feature Chips */
.hero-chip {
  position: absolute;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(160%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(160%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px -4px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.14),
              0 0 0 1px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.08);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  z-index: 4;
}

.hero-chip.chip-ai {
  top: -14px;
  right: -8px;
  color: var(--blue-navy);
  animation: floatChipTop 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-chip.chip-partner {
  bottom: -14px;
  left: -8px;
  color: var(--blue-royal);
  animation: floatChipBottom 5.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.chip-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10B981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10B981;
}

.chip-partner .icon {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  color: var(--blue-royal);
}

@keyframes floatEmblem {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

@keyframes floatChipTop {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-6px); }
}

@keyframes floatChipBottom {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(6px); }
}

@keyframes orbitPulse {
  0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.7; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.02); opacity: 1; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero-dual-showcase {
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 30px 14px 18px;
    border-radius: 28px;
  }
  .dual-medallions {
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .medallion {
    max-width: 140px;
  }
  .medallion-inner {
    width: 116px;
    height: 116px;
    padding: 16px;
  }
  .medallion-tag {
    font-size: 11px;
  }
  .connector-badge {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
  }
  .connector-badge svg {
    width: 9px;
    height: 9px;
  }
  .connector-line {
    height: 14px;
  }
  .showcase-banner {
    font-size: 10px;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    margin-top: 14px;
  }
  .hero-chip {
    font-size: 11px;
    padding: 6px 12px;
  }
  .hero-chip.chip-ai {
    right: -4px;
    top: -10px;
  }
  .hero-chip.chip-partner {
    left: -4px;
    bottom: -10px;
  }
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  background-image: var(--glass-sheen);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(160%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(160%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -2px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.08), inset 0 1px 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  color: var(--blue-royal);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.pulse-indicator {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal-fill);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
  animation: pulse-ring 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-ring {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.6); }
  70% { transform: scale(1.05); box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--blue-navy);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-title .title-sub {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 1.6vw, 1.1rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--blue-royal);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.hero-title em {
  display: block;
  font-style: normal;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #021B43 0%, #0253AF 45%, #0094D8 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.3vw, 1.15rem);
  color: var(--text-lead);
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.hero-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.meta-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.76);
  background-image: var(--glass-sheen);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(170%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(170%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-lead);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px -2px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.06), inset 0 1px 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.meta-pill:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px -3px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.12), inset 0 1px 1.5px 0 #ffffff;
}

.meta-pill .icon {
  color: var(--blue-royal);
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.meta-pill-highlight {
  border-color: rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.25);
  background: rgba(240, 246, 253, 0.85);
  color: var(--blue-royal);
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px -2px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.1), inset 0 1px 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.meta-pill-highlight strong {
  color: var(--amber);
}

/* Live Countdown Widget */
.countdown-widget {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  background-image: var(--glass-sheen);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(180%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px -4px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.08), inset 0 1px 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.countdown-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--blue-royal);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.countdown-title .icon {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  color: var(--blue-royal);
}

.countdown-boxes {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.countdown-unit {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(240, 246, 253, 0.7);
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) 0%, rgba(240, 246, 253, 0.35) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(208, 226, 245, 0.85);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 8px 4px;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), 0 2px 6px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.04);
}

.countdown-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--blue-navy);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.countdown-lbl {
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.countdown-sep {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-border-hover);
}

/* Actions */
.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.button {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.button-primary {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-royal) 0%, #0077B6 50%, #0094D8 100%);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 1.5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6), 0 6px 20px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.3);
  isolation: isolate;
}

.button-primary::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -120%;
  width: 70%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  transition: left 0.75s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.button-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75), 0 10px 30px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.42);
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.button-primary:hover::after {
  left: 140%;
}

.button-glass {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  background-image: var(--glass-sheen);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(160%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(160%);
  color: var(--blue-navy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px -2px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.06), inset 0 1px 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.button-glass:hover {
  background: rgba(240, 246, 253, 0.9);
  border-color: rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.35);
  color: var(--blue-royal);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -2px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.12), inset 0 1px 1.5px 0 #ffffff;
}

.button-large {
  padding: 16px 34px;
  font-size: 15.5px;
}

.button-full {
  width: 100%;
}

.text-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--blue-royal);
}

.text-link:hover {
  color: var(--blue-navy);
}

.text-link span {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.text-link:hover span {
  transform: translateY(3px);
}

/* Partners strip inside hero */
.hero-partners {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.12);
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-partners-container {
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.hero-bottom-line {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
    transparent 0%, 
    rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.04) 15%, 
    rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.16) 50%, 
    rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.04) 85%, 
    transparent 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}

.partner-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.partner-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--blue-royal);
}

.partner-col strong {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--blue-navy);
}

.partner-col small {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.partner-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 48px;
  background: var(--border-subtle);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Affiliation Strip
   ========================================================================== */
.affiliation-strip {
  background: var(--surface-elevated);
  border-block: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 16px 0;
}

.affiliation-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.affiliation-tagline {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-lead);
}

.strip-spark {
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.affiliation-logos {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.logo-dot {
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--blue-royal);
}

.highlight-logo {
  color: var(--blue-royal);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section Headings & Typography
   ========================================================================== */
.section-heading {
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue-royal);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.eyebrow-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--blue-royal);
}

.section-heading h2,
.section-intro h2,
.eligibility-copy h2,
.challenge-main h2,
.evaluation-intro h2,
.bootcamp-heading h2,
.contact-intro h2,
.register-copy h2,
.faq-intro h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.section-heading h2 em,
.section-intro h2 em,
.eligibility-copy h2 em,
.challenge-main h2 em,
.evaluation-intro h2 em,
.bootcamp-heading h2 em,
.contact-intro h2 em,
.register-copy h2 em,
.faq-intro h2 em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.section-heading > p:not(.eyebrow) {
  max-width: 620px;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.centered {
  text-align: center;
}

.centered .eyebrow {
  justify-content: center;
}

.centered > p:not(.eyebrow) {
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.split-heading {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 30px;
}

.split-heading > p {
  max-width: 440px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Section
   ========================================================================== */
.about-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 70px;
}

.about-layout .eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px 6px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--blue-ice);
  border: 1px solid var(--blue-border);
  color: var(--blue-royal);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.04);
}

.about-layout .eyebrow-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--blue-cerulean);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0, 148, 216, 0.6);
}

.about-layout .section-intro h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.14;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: var(--blue-navy);
}

.about-layout .section-intro h2 em {
  font-style: normal;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0253AF 0%, #0094D8 60%, #0487BB 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

.about-copy {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.about-copy .lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--blue-navy);
  line-height: 1.6;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.05) 0%, rgba(240, 246, 253, 0.4) 100%);
  border-left: 3.5px solid var(--blue-royal);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
}

.about-copy p:not(.lead) {
  line-height: 1.72;
}

.about-copy strong {
  color: var(--blue-navy);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.pathway-note {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F5F9FE 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--blue-border);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px -6px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.08), 0 2px 6px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.03);
  margin-top: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal);
}

.pathway-note::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--blue-royal) 0%, var(--blue-cerulean) 100%);
}

.pathway-note:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px -6px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.14);
  border-color: var(--blue-royal);
}

.pathway-icon {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.1) 0%, rgba(0, 148, 216, 0.18) 100%);
  color: var(--blue-royal);
  border: 1px solid rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.15);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.06);
}

.pathway-icon .icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.pathway-note strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-navy);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.pathway-note p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Pathway Steps Horizontal Progression */
.pathway-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-top: 36px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) and (min-width: 769px) {
  .pathway-steps {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.pathway-step-card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F9FBFE 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px 22px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  min-height: 216px;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -2px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.05), 0 1px 2px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.02);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
              box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
              border-color 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow: visible;
}

.pathway-step-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 22px;
  right: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.35), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.pathway-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -6px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.12), 0 2px 6px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.04);
}

.pathway-step-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.pathway-step-card .step-num {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--blue-ice);
  border: 1px solid var(--blue-border);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--blue-royal);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.04), inset 0 1px 0 #ffffff;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.pathway-step-card:hover .step-num {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  background: var(--blue-royal);
  border-color: var(--blue-royal);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.pathway-step-card strong {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-navy);
  line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  min-height: 42px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.pathway-step-card p {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .pathway-step-card {
    min-height: auto;
  }
}

.pathway-arrow {
  display: none;
}

.pathway-footnote {
  text-align: right;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--text-faint);
  margin-top: 18px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Why Participate Section (Benefit Cards)
   ========================================================================== */
.benefit-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  align-items: start;
  gap: 20px;
}

.benefit-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 280px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.benefit-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--blue-royal);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.12);
}

.card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.icon-tile {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.icon-tile .icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.tile-cyan { background: var(--blue-ice); color: var(--blue-royal); }
.tile-blue { background: var(--blue-ice); color: var(--blue-navy); }
.tile-violet { background: rgba(91, 69, 178, 0.1); color: var(--violet); }
.tile-green { background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12); color: var(--teal); }

.card-index {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-faint);
}

.benefit-card h3 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--text-main);
  min-height: 48px;
}

.benefit-card p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex: 1;
}

.card-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
}

.card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-royal);
}

.card-link .icon {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.card-link:hover .icon {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.section-tailnote {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 36px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   The Central Challenge Section
   ========================================================================== */
.challenge-section {
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
}

.challenge-ambient {
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 700px;
  height: 700px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.06), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.challenge-layout {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}

.challenge-rule {
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--blue-royal);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin: 24px 0 20px;
}

.challenge-main h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.challenge-desc {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: var(--text-lead);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.threat-tags-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.threats-title {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--blue-royal);
}

.threat-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 9px;
}

.threat-pill {
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-lead);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.threat-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--blue-royal);
  color: var(--blue-royal);
  background: var(--blue-ice);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.principles-panel {
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 34px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.panel-kicker {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--blue-royal);
}

.principles-panel h3 {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 10px 0 12px;
  color: var(--blue-navy);
}

.principles-panel > p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.principle-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.principle-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-lead);
}

.principle-item .icon {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--blue-royal);
}

.responsible-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--text-lead);
}

.note-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal-fill);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--teal-fill);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Challenge Tracks Section with Filtering
   ========================================================================== */
.tracks-section {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.track-explorer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.track-filters {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.filter-chip {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-lead) !important;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.filter-chip:hover {
  color: var(--blue-royal) !important;
  border-color: var(--blue-royal) !important;
  background: var(--blue-ice) !important;
}

.filter-chip.is-active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-royal) 0%, #0077B6 100%) !important;
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-royal) 0%, #0077B6 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: var(--blue-royal) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.35) !important;
}

.track-search-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  width: 320px;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.track-search-box:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--blue-royal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.2);
}

.track-search-box .icon {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: var(--text-faint);
}

.track-search-box input {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-size: 13px;
  width: 100%;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.filter-status {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.tracks-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.track-card {
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.track-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--blue-royal);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.1);
}

.track-card[hidden] {
  display: none !important;
}

.track-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.track-icon {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--blue-ice);
  color: var(--blue-royal);
}

.track-number {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--blue-royal);
}

.track-card h3 {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.track-card p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex: 1;
}

.track-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.track-tags span {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: var(--blue-ice);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--blue-navy);
}

.track-ideas {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--border-subtle);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--text-lead);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.track-ideas p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.track-ideas strong {
  color: var(--blue-royal);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.track-card-wide {
  grid-column: span 3;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Eligibility Section & Interactive Wizard
   ========================================================================== */
.eligibility-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.check-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}

.check-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.check-list li strong {
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.check-list .icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Callout Side Panel */
.eligibility-callout {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--blue-ice), #FFFFFF);
  border: 2px solid var(--blue-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.callout-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.callout-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--blue-royal);
}

.eligibility-callout h3 {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--blue-navy);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.eligibility-rule {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--blue-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 18px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-lead);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.callout-footer {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.callout-footer-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  min-width: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.callout-footer-icon .icon {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--blue-royal);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RBIH Engagement Section
   ========================================================================== */
.rbih-section {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-block: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 96px 0;
}

.rbih-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}

.rbih-copy .eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-royal);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.rbih-copy h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--blue-navy);
  line-height: 1.22;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.rbih-copy h2 em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--blue-royal);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-royal) 0%, var(--blue-cerulean) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.rbih-copy p {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.rbih-topics {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.rbih-topics span {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--blue-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.rbih-topics span:hover {
  border-color: var(--blue-royal);
  color: var(--blue-royal);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.08);
}

.rbih-contributions {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 36px 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -10px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.08),
              0 0 0 1px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.04);
}

.panel-kicker {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--blue-royal);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.rbih-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  margin: 22px 0 24px;
}

.rbih-list li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.rbih-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--blue-royal);
  background: rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.08);
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.rbih-list strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-navy);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.rbih-list small {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  display: block;
}

.internship-note {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(235, 245, 255, 0.85) 0%, rgba(240, 248, 255, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.16);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--blue-navy);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.internship-note .icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: var(--blue-royal);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.internship-note strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-navy);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.internship-note p {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--text-lead);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Team Requirements & Criteria
   ========================================================================== */
.requirements-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 20px;
}

.requirement-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.requirement-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--blue-royal);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.1);
}

.req-badge {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--blue-ice);
  color: var(--blue-royal);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.requirement-card h3 {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

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

.sub-req-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--text-lead);
}

/* Evaluation Section */
.evaluation-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}

.evaluation-intro p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 16px 0 24px;
}

.evaluation-stamp {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--blue-ice);
  border: 1px solid var(--blue-border);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-royal);
}

.evaluation-stamp .icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.criteria-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
}

.criterion-chip {
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.criterion-chip:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--blue-royal);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.1);
}

.crit-weight {
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--blue-royal);
  background: var(--blue-ice);
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.criterion-chip strong {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.criterion-chip small {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Innovation Journey Timeline
   ========================================================================== */
.journey-section {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
}

.timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.timeline::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 22px;
  left: 4%;
  right: 4%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.15), var(--blue-royal), rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.15));
  z-index: 1;
}

.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 55px;
}

.timeline-index {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 2px solid var(--blue-royal);
  color: var(--blue-royal);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.15);
}

.timeline-highlight .timeline-index {
  background: var(--blue-royal);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--blue-royal);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.4);
}

.timeline-card {
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px 16px;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 220px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.timeline-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--blue-royal);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.1);
}

.timeline-status-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: var(--surface-elevated);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.badge-grand {
  background: var(--blue-ice);
  color: var(--blue-royal);
  border: 1px solid var(--blue-border);
}

.timeline-date {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-royal);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.timeline-card h3 {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.timeline-card p {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.date-note {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: #FEF3C7;
  border: 1px solid #FCD34D;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 18px 22px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #78350F;
}

.date-note .icon {
  color: var(--amber);
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Marquee Ticker Divider Strip (Hero to Boot Camp Transition)
   ========================================================================== */
.marquee-divider {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  user-select: none;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #021B43 0%, #0253AF 32%, #0094D8 68%, #021B43 100%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: marqueeGradient 16s ease infinite alternate;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.22),
              inset 0 1.5px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28),
              inset 0 -1.5px 0 rgba(2, 27, 67, 0.35);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(2, 27, 67, 0.2);
}

.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  will-change: transform;
  animation: marqueeScroll 28s linear infinite !important;
}

.marquee-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 36px;
  padding: 13px 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(2, 27, 67, 0.45);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.marquee-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.marquee-star {
  color: var(--brochure-gold);
  font-size: 14px;
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(242, 200, 75, 0.8), 0 0 2px #FFFFFF;
}

.marquee-footer {
  margin-top: -1px;
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 18px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.15), 0 6px 24px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.2);
}

@keyframes marqueeScroll {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0);
  }
}

@keyframes marqueeGradient {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }
  100% {
    background-position: 100% 50%;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Boot Camp Spotlight Section
   ========================================================================== */
.bootcamp-section {
  position: relative;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 85% 0%, rgba(0, 148, 216, 0.07) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 15% 100%, rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.06) 0%, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F6F9FD 28%, #EDF4FC 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top: 48px;
}

.bootcamp-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 800px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0, 148, 216, 0.12) 0%, rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.04) 50%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.bootcamp-layout {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.bootcamp-heading {
  position: sticky;
  top: 110px;
}

.bootcamp-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.08) 0%, rgba(0, 148, 216, 0.12) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.06);
  color: var(--blue-royal);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.bootcamp-badge-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cyan-fill);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--cyan-fill);
  animation: pulseDot 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.location-line {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-lead);
  margin: 18px 0 24px;
}

.location-line .icon {
  color: var(--blue-royal);
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.bootcamp-perks-box {
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -6px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.07), 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  position: relative;
}

.perks-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.perks-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.perks-badge .icon {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  color: var(--teal-fill);
}

.perks-sponsorship-tag {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0369a1;
  background: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.25);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.perks-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.perks-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text-lead);
}

.perks-list .icon {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  padding: 2px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(49, 183, 194, 0.15);
  color: var(--teal);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.bootcamp-content {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 34px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 56px -12px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.05);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.bootcamp-content::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue-royal) 0%, var(--blue-cerulean) 50%, var(--teal-fill) 100%);
}

.bootcamp-card-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 320px;
  height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at top right, rgba(0, 148, 216, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.bootcamp-intro {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 22px;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.bootcamp-number-badge {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 82px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #F0F6FD 0%, #E2EDFA 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.08), inset 0 1px 1px #ffffff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.bootcamp-number {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--blue-royal);
  line-height: 1;
}

.bootcamp-number-badge small {
  display: block;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--text-lead);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.bootcamp-intro h3 {
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.bootcamp-intro p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.bootcamp-activity-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.activity-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  position: relative;
}

.activity-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--blue-royal);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.1);
}

.activity-card-grand {
  border-color: rgba(242, 200, 75, 0.5);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFFDF5 100%);
}

.activity-card-grand:hover {
  border-color: #d97706;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.15);
}

.activity-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.activity-icon {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--blue-ice);
  color: var(--blue-royal);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.activity-icon.icon-awards {
  background: rgba(242, 200, 75, 0.2);
  color: #b45309;
}

.activity-phase-tag {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--blue-ice);
  color: var(--blue-royal);
  border: 1px solid var(--blue-border);
}

.activity-phase-tag.phase-sprint {
  background: rgba(0, 148, 216, 0.1);
  color: var(--blue-cerulean);
  border-color: rgba(0, 148, 216, 0.25);
}

.activity-phase-tag.phase-grand {
  background: rgba(242, 200, 75, 0.25);
  color: #92400e;
  border-color: rgba(242, 200, 75, 0.5);
}

.activity-card h3 {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin: 0;
}

.activity-card p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

.networking-line {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  font-size: 12.5px;
}

.networking-line strong {
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-right: 6px;
}

.net-tag {
  background: var(--surface-elevated);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--text-lead);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.net-tag:hover {
  background: var(--blue-ice);
  border-color: var(--blue-border);
  color: var(--blue-royal);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Rewards & Milestones Section
   ========================================================================== */
.rewards-section {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.rewards-glow {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.08), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.rewards-ladder {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.reward-step {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 50px 160px 1fr 140px;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.reward-step:hover {
  transform: translateX(6px);
  border-color: var(--blue-royal);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.1);
}

.reward-marker {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--blue-ice);
  color: var(--blue-royal);
  border: 1px solid var(--blue-border);
}

.reward-tier {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.tier-pill {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--blue-royal);
}

.reward-tier strong {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.reward-content h3 {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.reward-content p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.reward-badge-val {
  text-align: right;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.prize-amount {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--blue-navy);
}

.prize-sub {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-royal);
}

.reward-badge-val small {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.reward-grand {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F0F6FD, var(--surface-card));
  border-color: var(--blue-border);
}

.reward-step.compact-card:not(.is-expanded) .reward-badge-val small {
  display: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Advisory Committee Section
   ========================================================================== */
.committee-section {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.committee-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
}

.person-card {
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.person-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--blue-royal);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.1);
}

.person-card h3 {
  font-size: 17.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.person-title {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-royal);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.person-org {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Registration CTA Banner
   ========================================================================== */
.register-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EEF5FC 0%, #E2EDFA 100%);
  padding: 85px 0;
  border-block: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.register-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0.25;
  background-size: 24px 24px;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.2) 1px, transparent 1px);
}

.register-inner {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 40px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.register-copy h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  color: var(--blue-navy);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.register-copy h2 em {
  color: var(--blue-royal);
  font-style: normal;
}

.register-copy p {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--text-lead);
  max-width: 580px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.reg-checklist {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-royal);
}

.register-action {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.registration-status {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.status-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--amber);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--amber);
}

.copy-link-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--blue-royal);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.copy-link-btn:hover {
  color: var(--blue-navy);
}

.copy-link-btn .icon {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

.register-orbit {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.12);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.register-orbit-a {
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  top: -150px;
  right: -50px;
}

.register-orbit-b {
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  top: -60px;
  right: 40px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact Section
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}

.contact-intro p {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.contact-card {
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 34px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.contact-org {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-logo {
  display: block;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 46px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: #fff;
  object-fit: contain;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.contact-org strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.contact-org span {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.contact-address {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text-lead);
  padding: 16px 0;
  border-block: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-address .icon {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--blue-royal);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.contact-details {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 12px;
}

.contact-details > .panel-kicker {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.contact-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.contact-item a {
  width: fit-content;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-wrap: anywhere;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-lead);
}

.contact-item a:hover {
  color: var(--blue-royal);
}

.item-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--blue-royal);
}

.contact-item strong {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.contact-item small {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ Section with Accordion & Search
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  padding-bottom: 40px;
}

.faq-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.faq-intro p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 14px 0 24px;
}

.faq-search-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-search-wrap:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--blue-royal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.2);
}

.faq-search-wrap .icon {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: var(--text-faint);
}

.faq-search-wrap input {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  width: 100%;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--blue-royal);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.08);
}

.faq-item summary {
  padding: 20px 24px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}

.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}

.faq-item summary::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--blue-ice);
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 28 28' fill='none' stroke='%230253AF' stroke-width='2.4' stroke-linecap='round'%3E%3Cline x1='14' y1='8' x2='14' y2='20'/%3E%3Cline x1='8' y1='14' x2='20' y2='14'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center;
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-item[open] summary::after {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background-color: var(--blue-royal);
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 28 28' fill='none' stroke='%23ffffff' stroke-width='2.4' stroke-linecap='round'%3E%3Cline x1='14' y1='8' x2='14' y2='20'/%3E%3Cline x1='8' y1='14' x2='20' y2='14'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

.faq-answer {
  padding: 0 24px 22px;
}

.faq-answer p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Modal Dialog (Registration Checklist)
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(2, 27, 67, 0.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  padding: 24px;
  animation: modal-fade 0.25s ease;
}

.modal-backdrop[hidden] {
  display: none !important;
}

@keyframes modal-fade {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to { opacity: 1; }
}

.modal-card {
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  max-width: 620px;
  width: 100%;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: modal-scale 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@keyframes modal-scale {
  from { transform: scale(0.92) translateY(20px); opacity: 0; }
  to { transform: scale(1) translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
}

.modal-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 10;
  background: var(--surface-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 24px 28px 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.modal-kicker {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--blue-royal);
}

.modal-header h2 {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--blue-navy);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.modal-close-btn {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  min-width: 44px;
  min-height: 44px;
  flex: 0 0 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--blue-ice);
  color: var(--blue-royal);
  touch-action: manipulation;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--red);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.modal-body {
  padding: 28px 32px 32px;
}

.modal-lead {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-lead);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.modal-checklist {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.modal-check-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  background: var(--blue-ice);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 14px;
}

.modal-check-item .icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-top: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.modal-check-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.modal-check-item p {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.modal-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.modal-registration-options {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 160px;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.modal-qr {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin: 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.modal-qr a {
  display: block;
  line-height: 0;
}

.modal-qr img {
  display: block;
  width: 144px;
  height: 144px;
  object-fit: contain;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.modal-qr figcaption {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.button-secondary {
  background: var(--surface-card);
  color: var(--text-lead);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.button-secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--blue-royal);
  color: var(--blue-royal);
  background: var(--blue-ice);
}

.modal-note {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-faint);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Toast Notification System
   ========================================================================== */
.toast-container {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.toast {
  pointer-events: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  background: var(--surface-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--blue-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  animation: toast-in 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  transition: opacity 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}

.toast.toast-exit {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
}

.toast .icon {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--teal);
}

@keyframes toast-in {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Mobile Sticky Register CTA
   ========================================================================== */
.mobile-register-cta {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  z-index: 90;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  background-image: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98), rgba(240, 246, 253, 0.92));
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(140%);
  border: 1px solid var(--blue-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(120%);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.mobile-register-cta.is-visible {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.mobile-register-cta span {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-lead);
}

.button-mobile-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  background: var(--blue-royal);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.3);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: #F0F5FA;
  color: var(--text-main);
  padding-top: 70px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.footer-main {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr 50px;
  gap: 50px;
  padding-bottom: 50px;
}

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.footer-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--blue-royal);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer-nav {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px 30px;
}

.footer-nav a {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-nav a:hover {
  color: var(--blue-royal);
}

.back-top {
  position: fixed;
  right: 24px;
  bottom: 24px;
  z-index: 88;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--blue-royal);
  font-size: 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.back-top.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.back-top:hover {
  background: var(--blue-royal);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--blue-royal);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 22px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--text-faint);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .hero-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
  }

  .benefit-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    align-items: start;
  }

  .tracks-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .track-card-wide {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }

  .timeline {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    row-gap: 30px;
  }

  .timeline::before {
    display: none;
  }

  .timeline-item {
    padding-top: 0;
    padding-left: 55px;
  }

  .timeline-index {
    left: 0;
    transform: none;
  }

  .reward-step {
    grid-template-columns: 44px 140px 1fr 110px;
  }

  .rbih-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }

  .footer-main {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section {
    padding: 75px 0;
  }

  .menu-toggle {
    display: grid;
  }

  .primary-nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 82px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--blue-border);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(2, 27, 67, 0.22);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: 18px 20px 24px;
    gap: 8px;
    max-height: calc(100dvh - 82px);
    overflow-y: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    visibility: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    z-index: 99;
  }

  .primary-nav.is-open {
    visibility: visible;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
    background-image: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(2, 27, 67, 0.25), 0 0 0 100vmax rgba(2, 27, 67, 0.45) !important;
  }

  .primary-nav > a {
    min-height: 48px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--blue-navy);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
  }

  .primary-nav > a:hover,
  .primary-nav > a:active {
    background-color: var(--blue-ice);
    color: var(--blue-royal);
  }

  .primary-nav .nav-register {
    min-height: 48px;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 10px;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
  }

  .about-layout,
  .challenge-layout,
  .eligibility-layout,
  .bootcamp-layout,
  .contact-layout,
  .faq-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }

  .eligibility-callout {
    padding: 26px 20px;
  }

  .eligibility-callout .callout-top {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .eligibility-callout .callout-top .icon-tile,
  .eligibility-callout .callout-footer-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    min-width: 36px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .eligibility-callout .callout-top .icon-tile .icon,
  .eligibility-callout .callout-footer-icon .icon {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
  }

  .eligibility-callout .callout-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .eligibility-callout .callout-footer-icon {
    margin-top: 2px;
  }

  .bootcamp-heading {
    position: static;
  }

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

  .track-card-wide {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }

  .requirements-grid,
  .criteria-grid,
  .committee-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .pathway-steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .reward-step {
    grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .reward-content {
    grid-column: 2;
  }

  .reward-badge-val {
    grid-column: 2;
    text-align: left;
    margin-top: 6px;
  }

  .register-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .register-action {
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .mobile-register-cta {
    display: flex;
  }

  .contact-details {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.eligibility-callout .callout-label,
.eligibility-callout .tile-cyan {
  color: var(--blue-royal);
}

.eligibility-callout .callout-footer {
  color: var(--text-lead);
}

.eligibility-callout .callout-footer .icon {
  color: var(--blue-royal);
}

.register-section .register-copy h2 {
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.register-section .register-copy h2 em,
.register-copy h2 em {
  color: var(--blue-royal) !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  background-image: none !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--blue-royal) !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
  filter: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  font-style: normal;
}

.register-section .eyebrow {
  color: var(--blue-royal);
}

.register-section .eyebrow-dot {
  background: var(--blue-royal);
}

.register-section .register-copy p,
.register-section .registration-status,
.register-section .copy-link-btn {
  color: var(--text-lead);
}

.register-section .reg-checklist {
  color: var(--text-lead);
}

.register-section .copy-link-btn:hover {
  color: var(--blue-royal);
}

.site-footer .brand-copy small,
.site-footer .footer-bottom {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.site-footer .footer-label,
.site-footer .footer-nav a:hover,
.site-footer .back-top {
  color: var(--blue-royal);
}

.site-footer .back-top:hover {
  background: var(--blue-royal);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.stream-badge.alert {
  background: rgba(185, 28, 28, 0.12);
  color: #b91c1c;
}

.date-note .icon {
  color: #92400e;
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: #b91c1c;
  color: #ffffff;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  .modal-registration-options {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .modal-qr {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .modal-qr img {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
  }

  .scenario-buttons {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .risk-gauge-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .countdown-boxes {
    gap: 6px;
  }

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

  .bootcamp-activity-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *:not(.marquee-track):not(.marquee-content):not(.marquee-item):not(.marquee-star),
  *:not(.marquee-track):not(.marquee-content):not(.marquee-item):not(.marquee-star)::before,
  *:not(.marquee-track):not(.marquee-content):not(.marquee-item):not(.marquee-star)::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Liquid Glass & Refraction System
   ========================================================================== */
.meta-pill,
.countdown-widget,
.theme-toggle,
.button-glass,
.pathway-step-card,
.benefit-card,
.track-card,
.track-search-box,
.filter-chip:not(.is-active),
.requirement-card,
.timeline-card,
.principles-panel,
.reward-step,
.bootcamp-content,
.committee-card,
.contact-card,
.faq-item,
.modal-card {
  background: var(--surface-glass-card) !important;
  background-image: var(--glass-sheen) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--liquid-shadow) !important;
  transition: transform 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              background 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.pathway-step-card:hover,
.benefit-card:hover,
.track-card:hover,
.requirement-card:hover,
.timeline-card:hover,
.committee-card:hover,
.contact-card:hover,
.faq-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.008);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
  border-color: rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.35) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--liquid-shadow-hover) !important;
}

.reward-step:hover {
  transform: translateX(8px) scale(1.005);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) !important;
  border-color: rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.35) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--liquid-shadow-hover) !important;
}

/* Grand Winner Podium Glass */
.reward-grand {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) !important;
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(254, 243, 199, 0.45) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) 50%, rgba(240, 246, 253, 0.4) 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px -6px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12), 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 1) inset !important;
}

.reward-grand:hover {
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.6) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px -8px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.22), 0 2px 3px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 1) inset !important;
}

/* Liquid Glass Buttons */
.button-primary,
.nav-register {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38) !important;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 1.5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6), 0 6px 20px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.3) !important;
}

.button-primary:hover,
.nav-register:hover {
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8), 0 10px 30px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.42) !important;
}

.button-glass,
.theme-toggle {
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 var(--glass-glint);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Faded Atmospheric Color Blooms & Drift Animations
   ========================================================================== */
.tracks-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.tracks-ambient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 25%, rgba(0, 148, 216, 0.08) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 65%, rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.07) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 90%, rgba(91, 69, 178, 0.05) 0%, transparent 40%);
  filter: blur(65px);
  animation: floatOrb2 24s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.challenge-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.challenge-ambient {
  position: absolute;
  top: -15%;
  right: -5%;
  width: 700px;
  height: 700px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 45% 45%, rgba(0, 148, 216, 0.1) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 75% 70%, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.06) 0%, transparent 55%);
  filter: blur(65px);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: floatOrb 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.rewards-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 5%;
  left: -5%;
  width: 700px;
  height: 700px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.09) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 65%, rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(65px);
  animation: floatOrb 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.register-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40%;
  left: 20%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 148, 216, 0.11) 0%, transparent 65%);
  filter: blur(60px);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: floatOrb 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* Zero Shadow Enforcement on Digital Payments & Headings */
.register-section .register-copy h2 em,
.register-copy h2 em {
  color: var(--blue-royal) !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  background-image: none !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--blue-royal) !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
  filter: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  font-style: normal;
}

.challenge-main h2,
.challenge-main h2 em,
.challenge-main h3,
.hero-subtitle {
  text-shadow: none !important;
  filter: none !important;
}

/* Floating Orb Drift Keyframes */
@keyframes floatOrb {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translate(-25px, 20px) scale(1.06); }
  100% { transform: translate(20px, -25px) scale(0.96); }
}

@keyframes floatOrb2 {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(0.95); }
  50% { transform: translate(25px, -20px) scale(1.05); }
  100% { transform: translate(-20px, 25px) scale(1); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Smooth Scroll Reveal Animation
   ========================================================================== */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.reveal.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .primary-nav.is-open {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    background-image: var(--glass-sheen);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-blue-mid);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.15);
  }
}

/* ========================================================================== 
   Refined Liquid Glass, Motion & Readability
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header,
.hero-badge,
.meta-pill,
.countdown-widget,
.countdown-unit,
.button-glass,
.pathway-step-card,
.benefit-card,
.track-card,
.track-search-box,
.filter-chip:not(.is-active),
.requirement-card,
.timeline-card,
.principles-panel,
.reward-step:not(.reward-grand),
.bootcamp-content,
.activity-card,
.committee-card,
.person-card,
.contact-card,
.faq-item,
.modal-card,
.mobile-register-cta {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72) !important;
  background-image: var(--glass-sheen) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(26px) saturate(185%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(26px) saturate(185%);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.84) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 18px 44px -14px rgba(2, 27, 67, 0.16),
    0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96) inset,
    0 0 0 1px rgba(208, 226, 245, 0.62),
    0 -16px 36px -28px rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.32) inset !important;
}

.site-header {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
}

.hero-badge,
.meta-pill,
.countdown-widget,
.countdown-unit,
.button-glass {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94) !important;
}

.pathway-step-card,
.benefit-card,
.track-card,
.track-search-box,
.filter-chip:not(.is-active),
.requirement-card,
.timeline-card,
.principles-panel,
.reward-step:not(.reward-grand),
.bootcamp-content,
.activity-card,
.committee-card,
.person-card,
.contact-card,
.faq-item,
.modal-card {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78) !important;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.42) 42%, rgba(240, 246, 253, 0.3) 100%) !important;
}

.pathway-step-card:hover,
.benefit-card:hover,
.track-card:hover,
.requirement-card:hover,
.timeline-card:hover,
.activity-card:hover,
.committee-card:hover,
.person-card:hover,
.contact-card:hover,
.faq-item:hover,
.reward-step:not(.reward-grand):hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) !important;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.58) 48%, rgba(240, 246, 253, 0.4) 100%) !important;
}

@supports not ((backdrop-filter: blur(1px)) or (-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(1px))) {
  .site-header,
  .hero-badge,
  .meta-pill,
  .countdown-widget,
  .countdown-unit,
  .button-glass,
  .pathway-step-card,
  .benefit-card,
  .track-card,
  .track-search-box,
  .filter-chip:not(.is-active),
  .requirement-card,
  .timeline-card,
  .principles-panel,
  .reward-step:not(.reward-grand),
  .bootcamp-content,
  .activity-card,
  .committee-card,
  .person-card,
  .contact-card,
  .faq-item,
  .modal-card,
  .mobile-register-cta,
  .primary-nav.is-open {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  }
}

/* Sharper text hierarchy while keeping the established blue palette. */
body {
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.section-heading > p:not(.eyebrow),
.faq-intro p,
.about-copy,
.challenge-desc,
.register-section .register-copy p,
.eligibility-callout .callout-footer {
  color: var(--text-lead);
  line-height: 1.72;
}

.track-card p,
.timeline-card p,
.faq-answer p,
.reward-content p,
.footer-brand p {
  color: var(--text-lead);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.partner-col small,
.registration-status,
.modal-note {
  color: var(--text-lead);
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.register-section .register-copy h2 {
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.register-section .register-copy p,
.register-section .registration-status,
.register-section .copy-link-btn,
.register-section .reg-checklist,
.eligibility-callout .callout-footer {
  color: var(--text-lead);
}

.site-footer .brand-copy small,
.site-footer .footer-bottom {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Small, directional motion keeps controls lively without moving their layout. */
.brand-mark {
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.brand:hover .brand-mark {
  transform: translateY(-2px) rotate(-1deg);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(2, 27, 67, 0.18);
}

.primary-nav > a::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--blue-royal);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left center;
  transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.primary-nav > a:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.button .icon,
.nav-register .icon,
.card-link .icon {
  transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.button:hover .icon,
.nav-register:hover .icon,
.card-link:hover .icon {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.faq-item[open] .faq-answer {
  animation: faq-answer-in 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

@keyframes faq-answer-in {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-5px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .faq-item[open] .faq-answer {
    animation: none;
  }
}




/* Responsive finish: keep layouts compact, readable, and touch friendly. */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .timeline {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .timeline-item {
    min-width: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  html {
    scroll-padding-top: 84px;
  }

  .container {
    width: min(var(--container), calc(100% - 36px));
  }

  .section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .site-header {
    height: 72px;
  }

  .brand {
    gap: 9px;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .brand-mark {
    width: 38px;
    height: 48px;
  }

  .brand-copy strong {
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  }

  .brand-copy small {
    font-size: 8px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  }

  .menu-toggle {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    flex: 0 0 44px;
  }

  .primary-nav {
    top: 72px;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 72px);
    max-height: calc(100dvh - 72px);
    overflow-y: auto;
    overscroll-behavior: contain;
  }

  .primary-nav > a {
    min-height: 44px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .hero-layout {
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .hero {
    min-height: 0;
    padding: 64px 0 48px;
  }

  .hero-partners {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .partner-divider {
    display: none;
  }

  .split-heading {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .split-heading > p {
    max-width: 620px;
    margin: 0;
  }

  .track-explorer {
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .track-filters {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .filter-chip {
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    touch-action: manipulation;
  }

  .track-search-box {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .track-search-box input {
    min-width: 0;
    font-size: 16px; /* Prevents iOS auto-zoom on focus */
  }

  .faq-search-wrap input {
    font-size: 16px; /* Prevents iOS auto-zoom on focus */
  }

  .track-card .track-expand-btn {
    min-height: 44px;
    touch-action: manipulation;
  }

  .menu-toggle,
  .back-top,
  .button,
  .btn-open-modal,
  .button-mobile-cta {
    touch-action: manipulation;
  }

  .timeline {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .timeline-item {
    padding: 48px 0 0;
  }

  .timeline-card {
    min-height: 0;
    padding: 16px 14px;
  }

  .activity-card {
    padding: 18px 20px;
  }

  .footer-main {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
    padding-bottom: 32px;
  }

  .footer-nav {
    gap: 12px 20px;
  }

  .back-top {
    right: 14px;
    bottom: max(88px, calc(76px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom)));
  }

  .register-action {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .register-action .button {
    min-height: 48px;
  }

  .modal-backdrop {
    place-items: start center;
    padding: max(12px, env(safe-area-inset-top)) 12px max(12px, env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
    overflow-y: auto;
  }

  .modal-card {
    max-height: calc(100vh - 24px);
    max-height: calc(100dvh - 24px);
    overflow-y: auto;
    overscroll-behavior: contain;
  }

  .modal-header {
    padding: 22px 20px 16px;
  }

  .modal-body {
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .mobile-register-cta {
    left: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    bottom: max(12px, env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 9px 12px;
  }

  .mobile-register-cta span {
    min-width: 0;
    font-size: 11px;
    line-height: 1.35;
  }

  .button-mobile-cta {
    min-height: 44px;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    padding-inline: 13px;
  }

  /* Smaller blur surfaces and fewer moving layers help mobile GPUs. */
  .site-header,
  .hero-badge,
  .meta-pill,
  .countdown-widget,
  .countdown-unit,
  .button-glass,
  .pathway-step-card,
  .benefit-card,
  .track-card,
  .track-search-box,
  .filter-chip,
  .requirement-card,
  .timeline-card,
  .principles-panel,
  .reward-step:not(.reward-grand),
  .bootcamp-content,
  .activity-card,
  .committee-card,
  .person-card,
  .contact-card,
  .faq-item,
  .modal-card,
  .mobile-register-cta,
  .primary-nav.is-open {
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(155%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(155%);
  }

  .hero::before,
  .hero-ambient-glow,
  .tracks-ambient,
  .challenge-ambient,
  .rewards-glow,
  .register-section::before {
    filter: none;
    animation: none;
    opacity: 0.55;
  }

  .reveal {
    will-change: auto;
    transition-duration: 0.4s;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container {
    width: calc(100% - 32px);
  }

  .section {
    padding: 48px 0;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 9vw, 2.35rem);
    line-height: 1.1;
  }

  .hero {
    padding: 52px 0 40px;
  }

  .hero-badge {
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    font-size: 10px;
    line-height: 1.35;
  }

  .hero-meta {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .meta-pill {
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 8px 10px;
    font-size: 11px;
  }

  .countdown-widget {
    padding: 14px;
  }

  .benefit-grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .benefit-card {
    min-height: 0;
    padding: 20px 18px;
  }

  .timeline {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .timeline-item {
    padding: 0 0 0 52px;
  }

  .timeline-index {
    top: 16px;
    left: 0;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .timeline-card {
    min-height: 0;
    padding: 16px;
  }

  .register-section .register-copy h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 8vw, 2.4rem);
  }

  .reg-checklist {
    gap: 10px 14px;
  }

  .footer-nav {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .container {
    width: calc(100% - 28px);
  }

  .brand-copy strong {
    font-size: 10.5px;
  }

  .brand-copy small {
    font-size: 7px;
  }

  .header-right {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .mobile-register-cta span {
    font-size: 10px;
  }
}

@media (hover: none), (pointer: coarse) {
  .pathway-step-card:hover,
  .benefit-card:hover,
  .track-card:hover,
  .requirement-card:hover,
  .timeline-card:hover,
  .activity-card:hover,
  .committee-card:hover,
  .person-card:hover,
  .contact-card:hover,
  .faq-item:hover {
    transform: none;
  }

  .reward-step:hover {
    transform: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .evaluation-layout {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    align-items: start;
    gap: 28px;
  }

  .evaluation-intro,
  .criteria-container {
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .evaluation-intro .eyebrow {
    max-width: 100%;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    row-gap: 6px;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }

  .evaluation-stamp {
    display: flex;
    width: fit-content;
    max-width: 100%;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .evaluation-stamp .icon {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
  }

  .evaluation-stamp span {
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .affiliation-inner {
    align-items: stretch;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .affiliation-tagline {
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .affiliation-tagline p {
    min-width: 0;
    margin: 0;
  }

  .affiliation-logos {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    justify-items: start;
    gap: 6px;
    width: 100%;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    line-height: 1.45;
    overflow-wrap: anywhere;
  }

  .affiliation-logos .logo-dot {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Brochure palette accents and soft coastal color transitions. */
.scroll-progress span {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue-navy), var(--blue-royal), var(--blue-cerulean), var(--brochure-gold));
}

.hero-title em {
  background-image: linear-gradient(115deg, var(--blue-navy) 0%, var(--blue-royal) 52%, var(--blue-cerulean) 100%);
}

.hero::before {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 40% 40%, rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.1) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 75% 65%, rgba(0, 148, 216, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%);
}

.hero-ambient-glow {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 60% 40%, rgba(0, 148, 216, 0.14) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 70%, rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.08) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%, rgba(242, 200, 75, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%);
}

.tracks-ambient {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 25%, rgba(0, 148, 216, 0.09) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 65%, rgba(2, 83, 175, 0.07) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 90%, rgba(242, 200, 75, 0.06) 0%, transparent 40%);
}

.challenge-ambient {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 45% 45%, rgba(0, 148, 216, 0.11) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 75% 70%, rgba(49, 183, 194, 0.08) 0%, transparent 55%);
}

.rewards-glow {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, rgba(242, 200, 75, 0.14) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 65%, rgba(0, 148, 216, 0.09) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.register-section::before {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 148, 216, 0.13) 0%, rgba(242, 200, 75, 0.04) 38%, transparent 68%);
}

.tile-violet {
  background: var(--blue-tint);
  color: var(--blue-royal);
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(1) .timeline-index,
.timeline-item:nth-child(6) .timeline-index {
  background: #C6532D;
  border-color: #C6532D;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(198, 83, 45, 0.24);
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(2) .timeline-index {
  background: #B9363A;
  border-color: #B9363A;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(185, 54, 58, 0.22);
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(3) .timeline-index {
  background: #087CA8;
  border-color: #087CA8;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(8, 124, 168, 0.22);
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(4) .timeline-index {
  background: var(--brochure-gold);
  border-color: #D6AC31;
  color: var(--blue-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(190, 145, 20, 0.2);
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(5) .timeline-index {
  background: #39774B;
  border-color: #39774B;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(57, 119, 75, 0.22);
}

.reward-grand {
  background-image: linear-gradient(125deg, rgba(255, 229, 132, 0.5) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94) 48%, rgba(224, 245, 252, 0.55) 100%) !important;
  border-color: rgba(190, 145, 20, 0.42) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 38px -8px rgba(174, 130, 13, 0.15), 0 1px 2px 0 #ffffff inset !important;
}

.reward-grand:hover {
  border-color: rgba(190, 145, 20, 0.68) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px -8px rgba(174, 130, 13, 0.24), 0 2px 3px 0 #ffffff inset !important;
}

.reward-step.is-expanded,
.timeline-card.is-expanded {
  border-color: rgba(0, 148, 216, 0.48) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 38px -12px rgba(0, 92, 142, 0.24), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 148, 216, 0.12) !important;
}

.button-primary:active,
.nav-register:active,
.button-glass:active,
.filter-chip:active,
.compact-card-toggle:active {
  transform: scale(0.98);
}

/* Brochure-gold treatment for the featured prize pill. */
.meta-pill-highlight {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: rgba(255, 250, 231, 0.96) !important;
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 253, 241, 0.98) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.84) 48%, var(--brochure-gold-wash) 100%) !important;
  border-color: rgba(190, 145, 20, 0.42) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px -5px rgba(143, 91, 0, 0.16), 0 0 0 1px rgba(242, 200, 75, 0.16), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) !important;
  transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease, background 0.28s ease;
}

.meta-pill-highlight::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 0;
  top: -45%;
  bottom: -45%;
  left: -70%;
  width: 42%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  transition: left 0.72s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.meta-pill-highlight > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.meta-pill-highlight .icon,
.meta-pill-highlight strong {
  color: var(--amber) !important;
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .meta-pill-highlight:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: rgba(143, 91, 0, 0.58) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -6px rgba(143, 91, 0, 0.22), 0 0 0 1px rgba(242, 200, 75, 0.26), inset 0 1px 1px #ffffff !important;
  }

  .meta-pill-highlight:hover::after {
    left: 140%;
  }
}

.meta-pill-highlight:active {
  transform: scale(0.985);
}