:root{
  --bg: #07111f;
  --bg-2: #0b1627;
  --panel: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  --panel-strong: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  --line: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);

  --text: #f4f7fb;
  --muted: #b8c2d6;
  --soft: #8f9bb3;

  --gold: #d6b56f;
  --gold-2: #f1d89a;
  --gold-3: #b88a36;

  --accent: #f5c96b;
  --success: #67e8a5;

  --shadow-lg: 0 24px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  --shadow-md: 0 18px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.30);
  --shadow-sm: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);

  --radius-xl: 28px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;
  --radius-md: 16px;
  --radius-sm: 12px;

  --max: 1200px;
  --nav-h: 84px;

  --ease: cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
}

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

html{
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body{
  margin: 0;
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top, rgba(214,181,111,0.12), transparent 30%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 10%, rgba(245,201,107,0.08), transparent 22%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #050b14 0%, #07111f 30%, #0a1322 100%);
  color: var(--text);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

img,
video{
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
}

a{
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

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

::selection{
  background: rgba(214,181,111,0.35);
  color: #fff;
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Global section spacing
--------------------------------------------------------- */

.content > section,
.footer,
.newsletter,
.testimonial-section,
.cta-section{
  width: 100%;
  padding-left: 7%;
  padding-right: 7%;
}

.content > section{
  padding-top: 96px;
  padding-bottom: 96px;
  position: relative;
}

@media (max-width: 900px){
  .content > section,
  .footer,
  .newsletter,
  .testimonial-section,
  .cta-section{
    padding-left: 20px;
    padding-right: 20px;
  }

  .content > section{
    padding-top: 76px;
    padding-bottom: 76px;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Nav
--------------------------------------------------------- */

.parliament-nav{
  /* position: fixed; */
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  height: var(--nav-h);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0px 7%;
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,17,31,0.92), rgba(7,17,31,0.68));
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}

.nav-logo{
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.nav-logo img{
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
}

.nav-links{
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  justify-content: center;
}

.nav-links a{
  position: relative;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.86);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  transition: color .25s var(--ease), transform .25s var(--ease);
}

.nav-links a::after{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -10px;
  width: 0%;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-2));
  transition: width .28s var(--ease);
}

.nav-links a:hover{
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.nav-links a:hover::after{
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-actions{
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.register-btn,
.primary-btn,
.secondary-btn,
.btn-primary,
.btn-secondary,
.google-btn,
.signup-btn,
.login-btn,
.countdown-buttons a,
.button-container a{
  border: 0;
  outline: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition:
    transform .28s var(--ease),
    box-shadow .28s var(--ease),
    background .28s var(--ease),
    border-color .28s var(--ease),
    opacity .28s var(--ease);
}

.register-btn,
.primary-btn,
.btn-primary,
.signup-btn,
.login-btn,
.google-btn{
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-2) 45%, var(--accent) 100%);
  color: #111;
  font-weight: 800;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(214,181,111,0.26);
}

.register-btn{
  padding: 14px 22px;
  min-width: 138px;
}

.register-btn:hover,
.primary-btn:hover,
.btn-primary:hover,
.signup-btn:hover,
.login-btn:hover,
.google-btn:hover{
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(214,181,111,0.33);
}

@media (max-width: 980px){
  .parliament-nav{
    padding: 12px 18px;
  }

  .nav-links{
    display: none;
  }

  .register-btn{
    padding: 12px 18px;
    min-width: 120px;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Hero
--------------------------------------------------------- */

.hero{
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  height: 100vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #02060f;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Video Background
--------------------------------------------------------- */

/* .hero video{
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;

  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;

  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center;

  z-index: 0;

  filter: saturate(1.08)
          contrast(1.04)
          brightness(0.72);

  transform: scale(1);
} */

/* =========================================
   HERO VIDEO — WIDE TOP BANNER
   ========================================= */

.hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    overflow: hidden;

    /* Space below navbar */
    padding-top: 90px;
}


/* Video banner */
.hero video {
    position: absolute;

    /* Start below navbar */
    top: 90px;
    left: 0;

    width: 100%;
    height: 25vh;

    object-fit: contain;
    object-position: center;

    z-index: 0;

    /* Keep your existing grading */
    filter:
        saturate(1.08)
        contrast(1.04)
        brightness(0.72);

    opacity: 0.95;
}


/* =========================================
   HERO CONTENT
   ========================================= */

.hero > *:not(video) {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}


/* Put the text immediately after the video */
.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;

    margin-top: 25vh;
    padding-top: 25px;
}


/* =========================================
   MOBILE
   ========================================= */

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .hero {
        padding-top: 75px;
    }

    .hero video {
        top: 75px;
        height: 25vh;
    }

    .hero-content {
        margin-top: 25vh;
        padding-top: 20px;
    }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Dark overlay
--------------------------------------------------------- */

.hero::after{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;

  background:
    linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(2,6,15,0.18) 0%,
      rgba(2,6,15,0.28) 45%,
      rgba(2,6,15,0.82) 100%
    );

  z-index: 1;

  pointer-events: none;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Hero Content
--------------------------------------------------------- */

.hero .content{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;

  min-height: 100vh;

  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  padding: 120px 40px 70px;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Hero Text
--------------------------------------------------------- */

.hero-text{
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 900px;

  margin: 0 auto;

  text-align: left;
}


.hero-badge{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;

  padding: 10px 16px;

  border-radius: 999px;

  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);

  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);

  color: #fff;

  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);

  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);

  letter-spacing: 0.2px;

  font-weight: 700;

  margin-bottom: 18px;
}


.hero-text h1{
  margin: 0;

  font-family: "Syne", sans-serif;

  font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 6.4rem);

  line-height: 0.95;

  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}


.hero-text h1 span{
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    var(--gold-2),
    var(--gold),
    #fff2bf
  );

  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;

  color: transparent;

  text-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(214,181,111,0.18);
}


.hero-subtitle{
  margin: 18px 0 0;

  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.32rem);

  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.86);

  font-weight: 600;
}


.hero-text h4{
  margin: 18px 0 0;

  max-width: 760px;

  color: var(--muted);

  line-height: 1.85;

  font-size: 1rem;

  font-weight: 400;
}


.hero-buttons{
  display: flex;

  flex-wrap: wrap;

  gap: 14px;

  margin-top: 28px;
}


.primary-btn,
.secondary-btn{
  display: inline-flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  min-height: 52px;

  padding: 0 22px;

  border-radius: 999px;
}


.secondary-btn{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);

  color: #fff;

  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);

  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}


.secondary-btn:hover{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);

  transform: translateY(-2px);
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Everything after Hero
--------------------------------------------------------- */

.hero + section,
.hero ~ section{
  position: relative;

  z-index: 3;
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Shared section titles
--------------------------------------------------------- */

.section-title,
.section-header,
.faq-heading,
.countdown-header,
.journey-header,
.agenda-header,
.floor-header{
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto 34px;
}

.section-title span,
.section-header span,
.faq-heading span,
.countdown-header span,
.journey-header span,
.agenda-header span,
.floor-header span{
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.section-title h2,
.section-header h2,
.faq-heading h2,
.countdown-header h2,
.journey-header h2,
.agenda-header h2,
.floor-header h2{
  margin: 12px 0 0;
  font-family: "Syne", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.6rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.section-title p,
.section-header p,
.faq-heading p,
.countdown-header p,
.journey-header p,
.agenda-header p,
.floor-header p{
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 760px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   About cards
--------------------------------------------------------- */

.about-wrapper{
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-grid,
.awards-grid,
.contact-grid,
.team-grid,
.sponsor-grid,
.agenda-grid,
.committee-grid,
.testimonial-grid{
  display: grid;
  gap: 22px;
}

.about-grid{
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.about-card,
.contact-card,
.award-card,
.day-card,
.member-card,
.sponsor-card,
.committee-card,
.testimonial-card{
  position: relative;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.08), rgba(255,255,255,0.04));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
}

.about-card{
  padding: 28px;
  min-height: 220px;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}

.about-card:hover{
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(214,181,111,0.30);
  box-shadow: 0 26px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.34);
}

.about-icon{
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(214,181,111,0.16), rgba(214,181,111,0.06));
  border: 1px solid rgba(214,181,111,0.18);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.about-card h3{
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.about-card p{
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px){
  .about-grid{
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

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

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Countdown
--------------------------------------------------------- */

.house-countdown{
  position: relative;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top, rgba(214,181,111,0.16), transparent 32%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,22,39,0.95), rgba(7,17,31,0.98));
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.days-card{
  max-width: 260px;
  margin: 28px auto 18px;
  padding: 26px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.10), rgba(255,255,255,0.05));
  border: 1px solid rgba(214,181,111,0.2);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.days-card h1{
  margin: 0;
  font-family: "Syne", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 9vw, 5rem);
  line-height: 1;
  color: #fff;
}

.days-card span{
  display: block;
  margin-top: 6px;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.time-grid{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 22px auto 0;
}

.time-box{
  text-align: center;
  padding: 22px 16px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.08), rgba(255,255,255,0.04));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .28s var(--ease), border-color .28s var(--ease);
}

.time-box:hover{
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(214,181,111,0.24);
}

.time-box h3{
  margin: 0;
  font-family: "Syne", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  line-height: 1;
  color: #fff;
}

.time-box span{
  display: block;
  margin-top: 10px;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.event-progress{
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 34px auto 0;
}

.progress-line{
  position: relative;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.progress-fill{
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-2));
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(214,181,111,0.35);
  animation: pulseGlow 2.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.stages{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.stage{
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.dot{
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  margin: 0 auto 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
}

.stage.completed .dot,
.stage.active .dot{
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-2));
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(214,181,111,0.12);
}

.stage.active{
  color: #fff;
}

.countdown-buttons{
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}

.btn-primary,
.btn-secondary{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 50px;
  padding: 0 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.btn-primary{
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-2) 100%);
  color: #111;
}

.btn-secondary{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}

.btn-secondary:hover{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.11);
}

@media (max-width: 720px){
  .time-grid,
  .stages{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .progress-line{
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   CTA
--------------------------------------------------------- */

.cta-section{
  padding-top: 44px;
  padding-bottom: 44px;
}

.cta-content{
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 34px;
  border-radius: 32px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(214,181,111,0.22), transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.10), rgba(255,255,255,0.04));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  text-align: center;
}

.cta-content span{
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.cta-content h2{
  margin: 12px 0 0;
  font-family: "Syne", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.3rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
}

.cta-content p{
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 14px auto 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.cta-content .primary-btn{
  margin-top: 22px;
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Journey / timeline
--------------------------------------------------------- */

.journey-section{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top, rgba(214,181,111,0.12), transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,16,28,0.98), rgba(7,17,31,0.98));
}

.journey-track{
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 28px auto 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.milestone{
  min-width: 0;
}

.milestone-date{
  display: inline-flex;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.milestone-card{
  height: 100%;
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.08), rgba(255,255,255,0.04));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.milestone-card h3{
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.milestone-card p{
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.connector{
  width: 38px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.connector::before{
  content: "";
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(214,181,111,0.1), rgba(214,181,111,0.7), rgba(214,181,111,0.1));
}

.milestone.final .milestone-card{
  border-color: rgba(214,181,111,0.22);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(214,181,111,0.12), rgba(255,255,255,0.05));
}

@media (max-width: 1200px){
  .journey-track{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .connector{
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Agenda / schedule
--------------------------------------------------------- */

.agenda-grid{
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 28px auto 0;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.day-card{
  padding: 24px;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease);
}

.day-card:hover{
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(214,181,111,0.26);
}

.day-card.special{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(214,181,111,0.14), transparent 20%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.10), rgba(255,255,255,0.05));
}

.day-top{
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.day-top span{
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.day-top h3{
  margin: 0;
  font-family: "Syne", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
}

.schedule-item{
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.schedule-item:first-of-type{
  border-top: 0;
  padding-top: 0;
}

.schedule-item time{
  min-width: 72px;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.schedule-item p{
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  text-transform: capitalize;
}

@media (max-width: 820px){
  .agenda-grid{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Innovation tracks
--------------------------------------------------------- */

.speaker-seat{
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 24px auto 22px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.speaker-card{
  padding: 16px 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.chamber-grid{
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}

.party-card{
  min-height: 220px;
  perspective: 1200px;
}

.card-inner{
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 220px;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform .75s var(--ease);
}

.party-card:hover .card-inner{
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
}

.card-front,
.card-back{
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  border-radius: 26px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  padding: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.card-front{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top, rgba(214,181,111,0.16), transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.09), rgba(255,255,255,0.04));
}

.card-back{
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top, rgba(214,181,111,0.12), transparent 25%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,17,31,0.96), rgba(13,23,40,0.96));
  text-align: center;
}

.card-front h3{
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-family: "Syne", sans-serif;
}

.card-back p{
  margin: 6px 0;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.committee-title{
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 28px auto 16px;
}

.committee-title h3{
  margin: 0;
  font-family: "Syne", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
}

.committee-grid{
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.committee-card{
  padding: 18px 16px;
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  min-height: 84px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.08), rgba(255,255,255,0.04));
}

@media (max-width: 1100px){
  .committee-grid{
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 760px){
  .chamber-grid{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   FAQ
--------------------------------------------------------- */

.faq-section{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top, rgba(214,181,111,0.10), transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,17,31,0.98), rgba(11,22,39,0.98));
}

.faq-container{
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 28px auto 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 16px;
}

.faq-card{
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-question{
  width: 100%;
  padding: 20px 20px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  color: #fff;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-weight: 800;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.faq-number{
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  min-width: 42px;
}

.faq-icon{
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(214,181,111,0.12);
  color: var(--gold);
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease);
}

.faq-card.active .faq-icon{
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-answer{
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0 20px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.85;
  transition: max-height .35s var(--ease), padding .35s var(--ease);
}

.faq-card.active .faq-answer{
  max-height: 220px;
  padding: 0 20px 20px;
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Awards
--------------------------------------------------------- */

.awards-section{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top, rgb(245, 244, 242), transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #f3f4f5 0%, #f4f5f7 100%);
}

.awards-grid{
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 50px auto 0;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.award-card{
  padding: 26px;
  min-height: 300px;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}

.award-card:hover{
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(214,181,111,0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 68px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}

.award-number{
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(214,181,111,0.14);
}

.award-icon{
  width: 62px;
  height: 62px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(214,181,111,0.18), rgba(214,181,111,0.06));
  border: 1px solid rgba(214,181,111,0.18);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.award-card h3{
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.award-content{
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px){
  .awards-grid{
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 680px){
  .awards-grid{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Team / members
--------------------------------------------------------- */

.team-section{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top, rgba(214,181,111,0.08), transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,22,39,1), rgba(7,17,31,1));
}

.team-grid.founders,
.team-grid.crew{
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 28px auto 0;
}

.team-grid.founders{
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.tech-container{
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 28px auto 0;
  display: grid;
  justify-content: center;
}

.tech-container .member-card{
  width: min(100%, 420px);
}

.team-grid.crew{
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.member-card{
  min-height: 360px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 28px;
  position: relative;
}

.member-card img{
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 360px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transform: scale(1.01);
  transition: transform .55s var(--ease), filter .55s var(--ease);
  filter: saturate(1.06) contrast(1.03);
}

.member-card:hover img{
  transform: scale(1.08);
  filter: saturate(1.15) contrast(1.08);
}

.overlay{
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 24px;
  color: #fff;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,17,31,0.06), rgba(7,17,31,0.18) 40%, rgba(7,17,31,0.92) 100%);
  transition: opacity .35s var(--ease);
}

.member-card:hover .overlay{
  opacity: 1;
}

.overlay h3{
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-family: "Syne", sans-serif;
}

.overlay p{
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  color: var(--gold-2);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.overlay span{
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.86);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px){
  .team-grid.crew{
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 760px){
  .team-grid.founders,
  .team-grid.crew{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Sponsor / contact / testimonial / newsletter / footer
--------------------------------------------------------- */

.sponsors-section{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top, rgba(214,181,111,0.10), transparent 32%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,17,31,0.98), rgba(11,22,39,0.98));
}

.sponsor-tier{
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 24px auto 0;
}

.sponsor-tier h3{
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.title-sponsor{
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  padding: 22px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
}

.title-sponsor img,
.sponsor-card img{
  object-fit: contain;
  max-height: 110px;
  margin: auto;
}

.sponsor-grid{
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.sponsor-card{
  padding: 20px;
  min-height: 130px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
}

.contact-grid{
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 24px auto 0;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.contact-card{
  padding: 22px;
}

.contact-card h3{
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.contact-card p{
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.testimonial-section{
  padding-top: 90px;
  padding-bottom: 90px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top, rgba(214,181,111,0.08), transparent 26%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,22,39,1), rgba(7,17,31,1));
}

.testimonial-grid{
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 28px auto 0;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.testimonial-card{
  padding: 24px;
}

.testimonial-card p{
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.85;
}

.testimonial-card h4{
  margin: 16px 0 0;
  color: #fff;
}

.newsletter{
  padding-top: 80px;
  padding-bottom: 80px;
  text-align: center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top, rgba(214,181,111,0.12), transparent 26%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,17,31,1), rgba(11,22,39,1));
}

.newsletter h2{
  margin: 0;
  font-family: "Syne", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
}

.newsletter p{
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 12px auto 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.newsletter form{
  margin: 24px auto 0;
  max-width: 560px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}

.newsletter input{
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  min-height: 54px;
  padding: 0 18px;
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border-radius: 999px;
  outline: none;
}

.newsletter input::placeholder{
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.48);
}

.newsletter button{
  min-height: 54px;
  padding: 0 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-2));
  color: #111;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.footer{
  padding-top: 70px;
  padding-bottom: 28px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,17,31,1), rgba(3,7,14,1));
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.footer-grid{
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
}

.footer h2,
.footer h3{
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  color: #fff;
}

.footer p,
.footer a{
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.footer a{
  display: block;
  margin: 8px 0;
  width: fit-content;
}

.footer a:hover{
  color: #fff;
}

.footer-bottom{
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 30px auto 0;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--soft);
}

@media (max-width: 1100px){
  .sponsor-grid,
  .contact-grid,
  .testimonial-grid,
  .footer-grid{
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 680px){
  .newsletter form{
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .sponsor-grid,
  .contact-grid,
  .testimonial-grid,
  .footer-grid{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Auth overlay
--------------------------------------------------------- */

.auth-overlay{
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2000;
  background: rgba(4,8,15,0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  padding: 48px;
}

.auth-page{
  width: min(1180px, 100%);
  position: relative;
}

.background-blur{
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 999px;
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: 0.55;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.blur1{
  width: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  background: rgba(214,181,111,0.32);
  top: -60px;
  left: -40px;
}

.blur2{
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: rgba(98,131,255,0.18);
  bottom: -70px;
  right: -40px;
}

.auth-wrapper{
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 18px;
  border-radius: 34px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.08), rgba(255,255,255,0.04));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.close-auth{
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.hero-section{
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 108px 24px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top, rgba(214,181,111,0.10), transparent 26%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #FCC021, #FCC025);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.hero-logo{
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.hero-logo img{
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
}

.hero-logo h1{
  margin: 0;
  font-family: "Syne", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.7rem;
}

.hero-section h2{
  margin: 28px 0 0;
  font-family: "Syne", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.8rem);
  line-height: 1.02;
}

.hero-section h2 span{
  color:#8A6A00;
}

.hero-section p{
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.hero-features{
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 22px;
}

.feature{
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.login-card{
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 40px 28px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.94);
  color: #101623;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.26);
}

.card-header h2{
  margin: 0;
  font-family: "Syne", sans-serif;
  font-size: 2rem;
}

.card-header p{
  margin: 8px 0 0;
  color: #5a6477;
}

.input-group{
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.input-group label{
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #233047;
}

.input-group input{
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 52px;
  padding: 0 16px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid #d8deea;
  background: #fff;
  color: #111827;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s var(--ease);
}

.input-group input:focus{
  border-color: rgba(214,181,111,0.8);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(214,181,111,0.14);
}

.signup-btn,
.login-btn,
.google-btn{
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 54px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.google-btn{
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #d8deea;
  color: #111827;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.google-btn img{
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.switch-auth{
  margin: 16px 0 0;
  color: #526076;
  text-align: center;
}

.switch-auth span,
.forgot-link{
  color: #111827;
  font-weight: 800;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.forgot-link{
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.hidden{
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity .9s var(--ease), transform .9s var(--ease);
}

.show{
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

@media (max-width: 980px){
  .auth-wrapper{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .hero-section{
    padding: 26px;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Motion / reveal
--------------------------------------------------------- */

@keyframes pulseGlow{
  0%, 100%{
    opacity: .75;
    transform: scaleX(1);
  }
  50%{
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scaleX(1.02);
  }
}

@keyframes floatY{
  0%,100%{ transform: translateY(0px); }
  50%{ transform: translateY(-10px); }
}

@keyframes fadeUp{
  from{
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
  }
  to{
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* smooth hover for all cards */
.about-card,
.award-card,
.day-card,
.member-card,
.contact-card,
.testimonial-card,
.sponsor-card,
.committee-card{
  will-change: transform;
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Small-screen tuning
--------------------------------------------------------- */

@media (max-width: 640px){
  .hero{
    min-height: 88svh;
  }

  .hero video{
    width:100%;
    max-width: 65%;
    height: 10%;
    display: block;
    margin: 0 auto 30px;
  }

  .hero-text h1{
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 12vw, 4rem);
  }

  .hero-buttons,
  .countdown-buttons{
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .primary-btn,
  .secondary-btn,
  .btn-primary,
  .btn-secondary{
    width: 100%;
  }

  .cta-content{
    padding: 24px 18px;
    border-radius: 24px;
  }

  .login-card{
    padding: 22px;
  }

  .hero-section{
    padding: 22px;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Optional: better focus visibility
--------------------------------------------------------- */

a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible{
  outline: 3px solid rgba(214,181,111,0.45);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* =========================================================
   CLICK / INTERACTION FIX
   ========================================================= */

body {
    position: relative;
}

.parliament-nav {
    pointer-events: auto;
    z-index: 9999;
}

.parliament-nav *,
.parliament-nav a,
.parliament-nav button {
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.hero {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero video {
    pointer-events: none;
}

.content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.content section {
    position: relative;
}

button,
a,
input,
select,
textarea {
    pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Invisible animation elements must never block clicks */
.hidden {
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hidden.show {
    pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Buttons always stay above decorative layers */
.primary-btn,
.secondary-btn,
.btn-primary,
.btn-secondary,
.register-btn,
.google-btn,
.signup-btn,
.login-btn,
.countdown-buttons a,
.button-container a {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 20;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Decorative pseudo-elements must not capture clicks */
.hero::before,
.cta-section::before,
.about-card::before,
.award-card::before,
.member-card::before,
.day-card::before,
.party-card::before {
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* =====================================================
   AUTH OVERLAY VISIBILITY FIX
   ===================================================== */

.auth-overlay[hidden] {
    display: none !important;
}

.auth-overlay {
    display: grid;
}

.auth-form-hidden {
    display: none !important;
}

.hero {
    position: relative;
    background: #02060f;
    overflow: hidden;
}


/* VIDEO STRIP */
.hero video {
    position: relative;

    display: block;

    width: 100%;
    height: 26vh;

    min-height: 180px;
    max-height: 300px;

    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center center;

    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;

    z-index: 0;

    filter:
        saturate(1.08)
        contrast(1.04)
        brightness(0.72);
}


/* HERO CONTENT COMES DIRECTLY AFTER VIDEO */
.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;

    width: min(1200px, 92%);
    margin: 0 auto;

    padding: 40px 0 70px;
}


/* MOBILE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .hero video {
        height: 22vh;
        min-height: 150px;
        max-height: 220px;
    }

    .hero-content {
        padding: 30px 0 50px;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   PITCHBAZAAR / PITCH PANCHAYAT — TEMPLATE THEME
   Colour + typography only. Existing layout/functionality preserved.
   ========================================================= */
:root{
  --bg: #ffffff;
  --bg-2: #fff8e6;
  --panel: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  --panel-strong: rgba(255,255,255,0.98);
  --line: rgba(28,21,9,0.13);
  --text: #1c1509;
  --muted: #5b4b2a;
  --soft: #806f4a;
  --gold: #fcc020;
  --gold-2: #ffd65a;
  --gold-3: #e4a600;
  --accent: #fcc020;
  --success: #2f8f62;
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 40px -20px rgba(28,21,9,0.25);
  --shadow-md: 0 16px 34px -18px rgba(28,21,9,0.20);
  --shadow-sm: 0 10px 24px -14px rgba(28,21,9,0.18);
  --serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --sans: 'DM Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
}

body{
  font-family: var(--sans);
  color: var(--text);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 0%, rgba(252,192,32,0.10), transparent 24%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fffdf7 52%, #fff8e6 100%);
}

::selection{background:var(--ink, #1c1509);color:var(--gold);}

h1,h2,h3,
.hero-text h1,
.section-title h2,
.section-header h2,
.faq-heading h2,
.countdown-header h2,
.journey-header h2,
.agenda-header h2,
.floor-header h2,
.days-card h1,
.time-box h3,
.cta-content h2,
.day-top h3{
  font-family: var(--serif);
}

.parliament-nav{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(28,21,9,0.08);
}

.nav-links a{color:rgba(28,21,9,0.82);}
.nav-links a:hover{color:var(--maroon, #7a1f2b);}
.nav-links a::after{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-3));}

.register-btn,
.primary-btn,
.btn-primary,
.signup-btn,
.login-btn,
.google-btn{
  background: var(--text);
  color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(28,21,9,0.16);
}

.register-btn:hover,
.primary-btn:hover,
.btn-primary:hover,
.signup-btn:hover,
.login-btn:hover,
.google-btn:hover{
  background:#7a1f2b;
  color:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 16px 32px rgba(122,31,43,0.22);
}

.secondary-btn,
.btn-secondary{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  color:var(--text);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}
.secondary-btn:hover,
.btn-secondary:hover{
  background:var(--gold);
  color:var(--text);
  border-color:var(--gold);
}

/* Existing hero/content sections: same structure, new template palette. */
.content > section{
  background:transparent;
}

#about{
  background:var(--gold);
  color:var(--text);
}

.hero-text h1 span{
  background:none;
  color:#7a1f2b;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:#7a1f2b;
  text-shadow:none;
}

.hero-badge{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.42);
  border-color:rgba(28,21,9,0.16);
  color:var(--text);
  box-shadow:none;
}

.hero-subtitle,
.hero-text h4{color:var(--ink-soft, #5b4b2a);}

.about-card,
.contact-card,
.award-card,
.day-card,
.member-card,
.sponsor-card,
.committee-card,
.testimonial-card,
.time-box,
.milestone-card{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.96);
  border-color:var(--line);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
  color:var(--text);
}

.about-card:hover,
.day-card:hover{
  border-color:rgba(122,31,43,0.28);
  box-shadow:0 24px 50px -22px rgba(28,21,9,0.28);
}

.about-icon{
  background:rgba(252,192,32,0.20);
  border-color:rgba(228,166,0,0.28);
}

.about-card p,
.milestone-card p,
.section-title p,
.section-header p,
.faq-heading p,
.countdown-header p,
.journey-header p,
.agenda-header p,
.floor-header p,
.cta-content p{
  color:var(--muted);
}

.section-title span,
.section-header span,
.faq-heading span,
.countdown-header span,
.journey-header span,
.agenda-header span,
.floor-header span,
.milestone-date,
.day-top span,
.cta-content span,
.days-card span{
  color:#7a1f2b;
}

.house-countdown,
.journey-section{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top, rgba(252,192,32,0.16), transparent 32%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#fff8e6 0%,#ffffff 100%);
  color:var(--text);
  border-color:var(--line);
}

.days-card{
  background:var(--text);
  border-color:rgba(252,192,32,0.35);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
}
.days-card h1{color:var(--gold);}
.time-box h3{color:var(--text);}
.time-box span{color:var(--muted);}
.progress-line{background:rgba(28,21,9,0.10);}
.progress-fill{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold-3),var(--gold));box-shadow:0 0 24px rgba(252,192,32,0.30);}
.stage{color:var(--muted);}
.stage.active{color:var(--text);}
.stage.completed .dot,
.stage.active .dot{background:var(--maroon, #7a1f2b);box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(122,31,43,0.10);}
.dot{background:rgba(28,21,9,0.18);box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(28,21,9,0.03);}

.cta-content{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top right,rgba(252,192,32,0.28),transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,#fff8e6,#ffffff);
  border-color:var(--line);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
}

.milestone.final .milestone-card{
  border-color:rgba(122,31,43,0.22);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(252,192,32,0.18),#ffffff);
}
.connector::before{background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(122,31,43,0.08),rgba(122,31,43,0.55),rgba(122,31,43,0.08));}

.faq-card{
  background:#fff;
  border-color:var(--line);
  color:var(--text);
}
.faq-question{color:var(--text);}
.faq-answer{color:var(--muted);}
.faq-number{color:#7a1f2b;}
.faq-icon{color:#7a1f2b;}

.newsletter{
  background:var(--gold);
  color:var(--text);
}
.newsletter p{color:var(--muted);}
.newsletter input{
  background:#fff;
  color:var(--text);
  border-color:var(--line);
}
.newsletter button{background:var(--text);color:var(--gold);}

.footer{
  background:#000000;
  color:#000000;
}
.footer a:hover{color:var(--gold);}

/* Auth overlay follows the same cream / black / gold / maroon palette. */
.auth-page{background:var(--bg-2);color:var(--text);}
.login-card{background:#fff;border-color:var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);}
.input-group input,
.input-group textarea,
.input-group select{background:#fff;color:var(--text);border-color:var(--line);}
.close-auth{background:var(--text);color:var(--gold);}
.close-auth:hover{background:#7a1f2b;color:#fff;}

/* Keep the existing responsive/layout rules untouched. */

.logo img{
  width: 322px;
  height: 152px;
  border-radius: 14px;
}

/* =========================================
   EVENT FORMAT SECTION
========================================= */

.event-format-section {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 100px 8%;
    background: #f7f4ee;
    position: relative;
}


/* =========================================
   SECTION HEADER
========================================= */

.event-format-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 70px;
}

.event-format-header span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    color: #7b3f8c;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.event-format-header h2 {
    font-size: 58px;
    color: #171717;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 800;
}


/* =========================================
   PHASE CONTAINER
========================================= */

.event-phases {
    max-width: 850px;
    margin: 0 auto;

    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 25px;

    position: relative;
}


/* =========================================
   PHASE CARD
========================================= */

.phase {
    width: 100%;
    background: #ffffff;

    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);

    border-radius: 20px;

    padding: 40px 45px;

    box-sizing: border-box;

    position: relative;

    transition: all 0.35s ease;

    box-shadow:
        0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}


.phase:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);

    box-shadow:
        0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);

    border-color: #f5b82e;
}


/* =========================================
   PHASE NUMBER
========================================= */

.phase-number {
    display: inline-flex;

    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    background: #171717;

    color: #ffbf2f;

    padding: 9px 18px;

    border-radius: 50px;

    margin-bottom: 22px;
}


.phase-number span {
    font-size: 12px;

    font-weight: 800;

    letter-spacing: 2px;
}


/* Hide unnecessary heading styling
   if phase-number contains h3 */

.phase-number h3 {
    margin: 0;

    font-size: 13px;

    color: #ffbf2f;

    font-weight: 800;

    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}


/* =========================================
   PHASE TITLE
========================================= */

.phase-content h3 {
    font-size: 32px;

    color: #171717;

    margin-top: 0;

    margin-bottom: 12px;

    font-weight: 800;
}


/* =========================================
   PHASE DESCRIPTION
========================================= */

.phase-content p {
    font-size: 16px;

    line-height: 1.8;

    color: #555;

    margin-bottom: 20px;
}


/* =========================================
   SUBHEADINGS
========================================= */

.phase-content h4 {
    color: #7b3f8c;

    font-size: 14px;

    font-weight: 800;

    text-transform: uppercase;

    letter-spacing: 1.5px;

    margin-top: 25px;

    margin-bottom: 12px;
}


/* =========================================
   LISTS
========================================= */

.phase-content ul,
.phase-content ol {
    padding-left: 22px;

    margin-bottom: 15px;
}


.phase-content li {
    font-size: 16px;

    color: #444;

    line-height: 1.7;

    margin-bottom: 7px;
}


/* =========================================
   PHASE ICON
========================================= */

.phase-icon {
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;

    display: flex;

    align-items: center;

    justify-content: center;

    background: #fff4d8;

    border-radius: 15px;

    font-size: 26px;

    margin-bottom: 20px;
}


/* =========================================
   ARROW BETWEEN PHASES
========================================= */

.phase:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: "↓";

    position: absolute;

    left: 50%;

    bottom: -43px;

    transform: translateX(-50%);

    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;

    background: #ffbf2f;

    color: #171717;

    border-radius: 50%;

    display: flex;

    align-items: center;

    justify-content: center;

    font-size: 20px;

    font-weight: bold;

    z-index: 5;

    border: 4px solid #f7f4ee;
}


/* =========================================
   FINAL PHASE - SPECIAL DESIGN
========================================= */

.phase:last-child {
    background: #171717;

    border-color: #171717;
}


.phase:last-child .phase-content h3 {
    color: #ffffff;
}


.phase:last-child .phase-content p,
.phase:last-child .phase-content li {
    color: #d0d0d0;
}


.phase:last-child .phase-content h4 {
    color: #ffbf2f;
}


.phase:last-child .phase-number {
    background: #ffbf2f;
}


.phase:last-child .phase-number span,
.phase:last-child .phase-number h3 {
    color: #171717;
}


/* =========================================
   AWARDS SECTION
========================================= */

.phase-awards {
    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);

    gap: 15px;

    margin-top: 25px;
}


.award-item {
    background: #fff8e7;

    border: 1px solid #f5c85c;

    padding: 18px 15px;

    border-radius: 14px;

    text-align: center;

    color: #171717;

    font-weight: 700;

    transition: 0.3s ease;
}


.award-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);

    box-shadow:
        0 10px 25px rgba(245, 184, 46, 0.25);
}


/* =========================================
   MOBILE RESPONSIVE
========================================= */

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .event-format-section {
        padding: 70px 5%;
    }


    .event-format-header {
        margin-bottom: 45px;
    }


    .event-format-header h2 {
        font-size: 40px;
    }


    .phase {
        padding: 30px 25px;

        border-radius: 16px;
    }


    .phase-content h3 {
        font-size: 25px;
    }


    .phase-content p,
    .phase-content li {
        font-size: 15px;
    }


    .phase-awards {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

}


/* =========================================
   SMALL MOBILE
========================================= */

@media (max-width: 480px) {

    .event-format-header h2 {
        font-size: 32px;
    }


    .event-format-header span {
        font-size: 10px;

        letter-spacing: 2px;
    }


    .phase {
        padding: 25px 20px;
    }


    .phase-content h3 {
        font-size: 23px;
    }


    .phase:not(:last-child)::after {
        bottom: -40px;

        width: 34px;

        height: 34px;
    }

}

/* =========================================
   EVENT TIMELINE
========================================= */

.timeline-section {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 100px 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        #ffbd1f,
        #ffc94f,
        #ffb51b
    );
    box-sizing: border-box;
}


.timeline-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1250px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
}


/* =========================================
   TIMELINE TITLE
========================================= */

.timeline-title { 
    margin: 0 0 55px; 
    text-align: center; 
 
    font-size: clamp(40px, 5vw, 70px);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
 
    color: #111; 
    line-height: 1;
}


/* =========================================
   TIMELINE ITEM
========================================= */

.timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 42px;

    padding-top: 15px;
}


/* =========================================
   ONLINE / OFFLINE LABEL
========================================= */

.timeline-type {
    position: absolute;

    top: 0;
    left: -45px;

    min-width: 150px;

    padding: 8px 25px;

    background: #f4eee5;

    color: #222;

    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 500;

    text-align: center;

    letter-spacing: 1px;

    z-index: 3;

    box-shadow:
        0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}


/* Small ribbon effect */

.timeline-type::after {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    top: 0;
    right: -20px;

    width: 0;
    height: 0;

    border-top: 20px solid transparent;
    border-bottom: 20px solid transparent;
    border-left: 20px solid #f4eee5;
}


.timeline-type.online {
    color: #222;
}


.timeline-type.offline {
    color: #222;
}


/* =========================================
   MAIN PHASE BAR
========================================= */

.timeline-bar {
    width: 100%;

    min-height: 98px;

    background: #f3eee7;

    display: flex;

    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;

    gap: 30px;

    padding: 20px 45px;

    box-sizing: border-box;

    box-shadow:
        0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.13);

    border:
        1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);

    transition:
        transform 0.3s ease,
        box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}


/* Hover effect */

.timeline-bar:hover {
    transform: translateX(8px);

    box-shadow:
        0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}


/* =========================================
   PHASE NAME
========================================= */

.timeline-phase {
    color: #171717;

    font-family:
        Arial,
        Helvetica,
        sans-serif;

    font-size: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 34px);

    font-weight: 500;

    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}


/* =========================================
   DATE
========================================= */

.timeline-date {
    color: #111;

    font-family:
        Arial,
        Helvetica,
        sans-serif;

    font-size: clamp(22px, 2.6vw, 36px);

    font-weight: 700;

    white-space: nowrap;

    text-align: right;
}


/* =========================================
   DATE NOTE
========================================= */

.timeline-note {
    margin: -25px 0 25px;

    text-align: right;

    color: #1c1c1c;

    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;

    font-size: 16px;

    font-weight: 500;
}


/* =========================================
   TABLET
========================================= */

@media screen and (max-width: 900px) {

    .timeline-section {
        padding: 80px 30px;
    }


    .timeline-item {
        margin-bottom: 35px;
    }


    .timeline-type {
        left: -15px;

        min-width: 120px;

        font-size: 15px;

        padding: 7px 15px;
    }


    .timeline-bar {
        min-height: 85px;

        padding:
            20px
            25px
            20px
            35px;
    }

}


/* =========================================
   MOBILE
========================================= */

@media screen and (max-width: 600px) {

    .timeline-section {
        padding: 70px 18px;
    }


    .timeline-title {
        font-size: 65px;

        margin-bottom: 45px;
    }


    .timeline-item {
        padding-top: 28px;

        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }


    .timeline-type {
        top: 0;
        left: 10px;

        min-width: 95px;

        padding: 6px 12px;

        font-size: 12px;
    }


    .timeline-type::after {
        right: -14px;

        border-top-width: 15px;
        border-bottom-width: 15px;
        border-left-width: 14px;
    }


    .timeline-bar {
        min-height: auto;

        flex-direction: column;

        align-items: flex-start;

        gap: 15px;

        padding:
            35px
            20px
            22px;
    }


    .timeline-phase {
        font-size: 20px;

        line-height: 1.3;
    }


    .timeline-date {
        width: 100%;

        font-size: 22px;

        text-align: left;
    }


    .timeline-note {
        margin-top: -15px;

        font-size: 13px;
    }

}

.section-divider {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 80px 0;
}

.section-divider span {
    flex: 1;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        transparent,
        #6b5420,
        #8a6d2f,
        #6b5420,
        transparent
    );
}

.divider-icon {
    color: #80652b;
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 1;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

/* ============================= */
/* WHY PARTICIPATE */
/* ============================= */

.why-participate-section {

    width: 100%;
    padding: 80px 8%;
    box-sizing: border-box;

}


.why-title {

    text-align: center;

    margin-bottom: 50px;

}


/* Cards */

.participate-container {

    max-width: 1100px;

    margin: 0 auto;

    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);

    gap: 20px;

}


.participate-card {

    display: flex;

    align-items: flex-start;

    gap: 20px;

    padding: 28px;

    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);

    border-radius: 12px;

    box-sizing: border-box;

    transition: 0.3s ease;

}


.participate-card:hover {

    transform: translateY(-5px);

    border-color: #e7b93c;

}


/* Number */

.participate-number {

    min-width: 45px;

    height: 45px;

    display: flex;

    justify-content: center;

    align-items: center;

    border: 1px solid #e7b93c;

    border-radius: 50%;

    color: #e7b93c;

    font-weight: bold;

}


/* Text */

.participate-content h3 {

    margin: 0 0 10px 0;

}


.participate-content p {

    margin: 0;

    line-height: 1.6;

}


/* Last card */

.participate-card:last-child {

    grid-column: 1 / 3;

}


/* MOBILE */

@media (max-width: 700px) {

    .participate-container {

        grid-template-columns: 1fr;

    }


    .participate-card:last-child {

        grid-column: auto;

    }


    .why-participate-section {

        padding: 60px 6%;

    }

}

/* =========================================
   PITCH BAZAAR EVENT FORMAT
========================================= */

.pitch-bazaar-format {

    width: 100%;

    padding: 100px 8%;

    box-sizing: border-box;

    position: relative;

}


/* =========================================
   HEADER
========================================= */

.pitch-bazaar-format-header {

    max-width: 750px;

    margin: 0 auto 80px;

    text-align: center;

}


.pb-format-tag {

    display: inline-block;

    margin-bottom: 18px;

    padding: 8px 18px;

    border: 1px solid rgba(231, 185, 60, 0.6);

    border-radius: 30px;

    color: #e7b93c;

    font-size: 12px;

    font-weight: 700;

    letter-spacing: 2px;

}


.pitch-bazaar-format-header h2 {

    margin: 0 0 20px;

    font-size: clamp(40px, 5vw, 70px);

    font-weight: 800;

    letter-spacing: -2px;

}


.pb-format-description {

    max-width: 650px;

    margin: auto;

    font-size: 17px;

    line-height: 1.8;

    opacity: 0.75;

}


/* =========================================
   PHASE CARD
========================================= */

.pb-phase-card {

    position: relative;

    max-width: 1000px;

    margin: 0 auto 25px;

    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns: 150px 1fr;

    gap: 45px;

    padding: 45px;

    box-sizing: border-box;

    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);

    border-radius: 18px;

    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025);

    overflow: hidden;

    transition:
        transform 0.35s ease,
        border-color 0.35s ease,
        box-shadow 0.35s ease;

}


/* Yellow side accent */

.pb-phase-card::before {

    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    left: 0;

    top: 0;

    width: 5px;

    height: 100%;

    background: #e7b93c;

    opacity: 0;

    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;

}


.pb-phase-card:hover {

    transform: translateY(-6px);

    border-color: rgba(231, 185, 60, 0.65);

    box-shadow:
        0 18px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);

}


.pb-phase-card:hover::before {

    opacity: 1;

}


/* =========================================
   PHASE NUMBER
========================================= */

.pb-phase-number {

    width: fit-content;

    height: fit-content;

    padding: 12px 18px;

    border: 1px solid rgba(231, 185, 60, 0.7);

    border-radius: 8px;

    color: #e7b93c;

    font-size: 13px;

    font-weight: 800;

    letter-spacing: 1.5px;

    white-space: nowrap;

}


/* =========================================
   PHASE CONTENT
========================================= */

.pb-phase-content {

    min-width: 0;

}


.pb-phase-content h3 {

    margin: 0 0 8px;

    font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 40px);

    font-weight: 800;

    letter-spacing: -1px;

}


.pb-phase-content h4 {

    margin: 0 0 25px;

    color: #e7b93c;

    font-size: 17px;

    font-weight: 600;

}


.pb-phase-content h5 {

    margin: 28px 0 12px;

    color: #e7b93c;

    font-size: 13px;

    font-weight: 800;

    letter-spacing: 1px;

    text-transform: uppercase;

}


/* =========================================
   PARAGRAPHS
========================================= */

.pb-phase-content p {

    margin: 18px 0;

    line-height: 1.8;

    opacity: 0.8;

}


/* =========================================
   LISTS
========================================= */

.pb-phase-content ul {

    margin: 15px 0 20px;

    padding: 0;

    list-style: none;

}


.pb-phase-content ul li {

    position: relative;

    padding-left: 28px;

    margin-bottom: 13px;

    line-height: 1.7;

    opacity: 0.85;

}


.pb-phase-content ul li::before {

    content: "•";

    position: absolute;

    left: 0;

    top: -2px;

    color: #e7b93c;

    font-size: 22px;

    font-weight: bold;

}


/* =========================================
   ORDERED LIST
========================================= */

.pb-phase-content ol {

    margin: 20px 0;

    padding-left: 25px;

}


.pb-phase-content ol li {

    margin-bottom: 13px;

    padding-left: 8px;

    line-height: 1.7;

    opacity: 0.85;

}


.pb-phase-content ol li::marker {

    color: #e7b93c;

    font-weight: 800;

}


/* =========================================
   SUB LIST
========================================= */

.pb-phase-content .pb-sub-list {

    margin-left: 15px;

    padding-left: 20px;

    border-left: 2px solid rgba(231, 185, 60, 0.45);

}


/* =========================================
   HIGHLIGHT BOX
========================================= */

.pb-phase-highlight {

    margin-top: 30px;

    padding: 20px 24px;

    border: 1px solid rgba(231, 185, 60, 0.5);

    border-radius: 10px;

    background: rgba(231, 185, 60, 0.06);

    font-weight: 600;

    line-height: 1.6;

}


/* =========================================
   FINAL PHASE
========================================= */

.pb-phase-final {

    border-color: rgba(231, 185, 60, 0.4);

}


.pb-phase-final .pb-phase-number {

    background: #e7b93c;

    color: #111;

}


/* =========================================
   TABLET
========================================= */

@media (max-width: 850px) {

    .pitch-bazaar-format {

        padding: 80px 6%;

    }


    .pb-phase-card {

        grid-template-columns: 1fr;

        gap: 25px;

        padding: 35px;

    }

}


/* =========================================
   MOBILE
========================================= */

@media (max-width: 550px) {

    .pitch-bazaar-format {

        padding: 65px 5%;

    }


    .pitch-bazaar-format-header {

        margin-bottom: 50px;

    }


    .pb-phase-card {

        padding: 25px 20px;

        border-radius: 14px;

        margin-bottom: 18px;

    }


    .pb-phase-number {

        padding: 10px 14px;

        font-size: 11px;

    }


    .pb-phase-content h3 {

        font-size: 28px;

    }


    .pb-phase-content h4 {

        font-size: 15px;

        margin-bottom: 20px;

    }


    .pb-phase-content p,

    .pb-phase-content ul li,

    .pb-phase-content ol li {

        font-size: 14px;

    }


    .pb-phase-highlight {

        padding: 16px;

        font-size: 14px;

    }

}

/* =========================================================
   COMPLETE RESPONSIVE OPTIMIZATION
   Paste this at the VERY BOTTOM of style_main_web.css
   Desktop design remains unchanged
========================================================= */


/* =========================================================
   GLOBAL DEVICE FIXES
========================================================= */

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

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

img,
video,
iframe {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

button,
a,
input,
textarea,
select {
    max-width: 100%;
}


/* Prevent text and cards from causing horizontal scroll */

.hero-text,
.pb-phase-content,
.timeline-bar,
.participate-content,
.contact-card,
.award-card,
.about-card,
.cta-content {
    min-width: 0;
}


/* =========================================================
   LARGE TABLETS
   1024px and below
========================================================= */

@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {

    /* NAVIGATION */

    .parliament-nav {
        padding-left: 30px;
        padding-right: 30px;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .nav-links {
        gap: 20px;
    }


    /* GLOBAL SECTIONS */

    .content > section {
        padding-left: 5%;
        padding-right: 5%;
    }


    /* HERO / ABOUT */

    .hero-text {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .hero-text h1 {
        font-size: clamp(42px, 7vw, 70px);
    }

    .hero-text h4 {
        max-width: 100%;
    }


    /* GRIDS */

    .about-grid,
    .awards-grid,
    .contact-grid,
    .sponsor-grid,
    .agenda-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }


    /* PARTICIPATE */

    .participate-container {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }


    /* CTA */

    .cta-content {
        width: 100%;
    }


    /* AUTH */

    .auth-wrapper {
        width: 95%;
        max-width: 900px;
    }

}


/* =========================================================
   TABLETS
   900px and below
========================================================= */

@media screen and (max-width: 900px) {

    /* GLOBAL */

    .content > section {
        padding-top: 75px;
        padding-bottom: 75px;
        padding-left: 25px;
        padding-right: 25px;
    }


    /* NAVBAR */

    .parliament-nav {
        padding: 15px 25px;
        min-height: auto;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .nav-logo img {
        max-height: 55px;
        width: auto;
    }

    .nav-links {
        gap: 16px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .nav-links a {
        font-size: 14px;
    }


    /* HERO */

    .hero-text h1 {
        font-size: clamp(40px, 7vw, 65px);
        line-height: 1.05;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 18px;
    }

    .hero-text h4 {
        font-size: 15px;
        line-height: 1.8;
    }


    /* EVENT FORMAT */

    .pitch-bazaar-format {
        padding: 75px 5%;
    }

    .pb-phase-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 25px;
        padding: 35px;
    }


    /* TIMELINE */

    .timeline-section {
        padding: 75px 25px;
    }

    .timeline-type {
        left: -10px;
    }


    /* TEAM */

    .team-grid.crew {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }


    /* AUTH */

    .auth-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

}


/* =========================================================
   MOBILE + SMALL TABLET
   768px and below
========================================================= */

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {

    /* GLOBAL */

    .content > section {
        padding: 65px 20px;
    }


    /* NAVBAR */

    .parliament-nav {
        padding: 14px 20px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: space-between;
    }

    .nav-logo img {
        max-height: 48px;
    }

    .nav-links {
        width: 100%;
        order: 3;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 12px 18px;
        margin: 10px 0 0;
        padding: 0;
    }

    .nav-links li {
        list-style: none;
    }

    .nav-links a {
        font-size: 13px;
    }

    .nav-actions {
        margin-left: auto;
    }

    .register-btn {
        padding: 10px 18px;
        font-size: 13px;
    }


    /* HERO */

    .hero-text {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-text h1 {
        font-size: clamp(38px, 10vw, 60px);
        line-height: 1.08;
    }

    .hero-badge {
        font-size: 11px;
        padding: 8px 14px;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 16px;
        line-height: 1.5;
    }

    .hero-text h4 {
        font-size: 15px;
        line-height: 1.75;
        text-align: left;
    }


    /* HERO BUTTONS */

    .hero-buttons {
        justify-content: center;
    }


    /* SECTION TITLES */

    .section-title h2,
    .section-header h2,
    .faq-heading h2,
    .countdown-header h2,
    .journey-header h2,
    .agenda-header h2,
    .floor-header h2 {
        font-size: clamp(32px, 8vw, 48px);
    }


    /* PITCH BAZAAR FORMAT */

    .pitch-bazaar-format {
        padding: 65px 20px;
    }

    .pitch-bazaar-format-header {
        margin-bottom: 50px;
    }

    .pitch-bazaar-format-header h2,
    .pb-format-header h2 {
        font-size: clamp(32px, 9vw, 48px);
    }

    .pb-format-description {
        font-size: 15px;
        line-height: 1.7;
    }

    .pb-phase-card {
        padding: 30px 25px;
    }

    .pb-phase-content h3 {
        font-size: 30px;
    }


    /* PARTICIPATE */

    .participate-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .participate-card:last-child {
        grid-column: auto;
    }


    /* GRIDS */

    .about-grid,
    .awards-grid,
    .contact-grid,
    .sponsor-grid,
    .agenda-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }


    /* TEAM */

    .team-grid.founders,
    .team-grid.crew {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }


    /* CTA */

    .cta-content {
        padding: 35px 25px;
        text-align: center;
    }


    /* CONTACT */

    .contact-grid {
        gap: 20px;
    }


    /* TIMELINE */

    .timeline-section {
        padding: 70px 20px;
    }

    .timeline-title {
        font-size: clamp(40px, 10vw, 60px);
        margin-bottom: 45px;
    }

    .timeline-item {
        padding-top: 28px;
    }

    .timeline-bar {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 15px;
        padding: 35px 22px 25px;
    }

    .timeline-date {
        white-space: normal;
        text-align: left;
    }

    .timeline-note {
        text-align: left;
        margin: 10px 0 25px;
    }


    /* AUTH */

    .auth-overlay {
        padding: 15px;
        overflow-y: auto;
    }

    .auth-wrapper {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .auth-page {
        width: 100%;
    }

}


/* =========================================================
   MOBILE
   600px and below
========================================================= */

@media screen and (max-width: 600px) {

    /* GLOBAL */

    .content > section {
        padding: 55px 18px;
    }


    /* NAVBAR */

    .parliament-nav {
        padding: 12px 15px;
    }

    .nav-logo img {
        max-height: 42px;
    }

    .nav-links {
        gap: 10px 14px;
    }

    .nav-links a {
        font-size: 12px;
    }

    .register-btn {
        padding: 9px 14px;
        font-size: 12px;
    }


    /* HERO */

    .hero-text h1 {
        font-size: clamp(34px, 10vw, 50px);
        letter-spacing: -1px;
    }

    .hero-text h4 {
        font-size: 14px;
        line-height: 1.75;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 15px;
    }


    /* BUTTONS */

    .hero-buttons,
    .countdown-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .primary-btn,
    .secondary-btn,
    .btn-primary,
    .btn-secondary {
        width: 100%;
    }


    /* SECTION HEADINGS */

    .section-title h2,
    .section-header h2,
    .faq-heading h2,
    .countdown-header h2,
    .journey-header h2,
    .agenda-header h2,
    .floor-header h2 {
        font-size: 34px;
    }


    /* PITCH BAZAAR */

    .pitch-bazaar-format {
        padding: 55px 18px;
    }

    .pb-format-tag {
        font-size: 10px;
        letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    }

    .pb-phase-card {
        padding: 25px 18px;
        gap: 20px;
        border-radius: 14px;
    }

    .pb-phase-number {
        padding: 9px 13px;
        font-size: 10px;
    }

    .pb-phase-content h3 {
        font-size: 26px;
    }

    .pb-phase-content h4 {
        font-size: 15px;
        margin-bottom: 18px;
    }

    .pb-phase-content p,
    .pb-phase-content li {
        font-size: 14px;
        line-height: 1.7;
    }

    .pb-phase-highlight {
        padding: 15px;
        font-size: 14px;
    }


    /* WHY PARTICIPATE */

    .why-participate-section {
        padding: 55px 18px;
    }

    .why-title {
        font-size: 36px;
    }

    .participate-card {
        padding: 20px;
    }

    .participate-number {
        min-width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
    }


    /* TIMELINE */

    .timeline-section {
        padding: 60px 15px;
    }

    .timeline-title {
        font-size: clamp(36px, 10vw, 50px);
    }

    .timeline-type {
        left: 8px;
        min-width: 90px;
        padding: 6px 10px;
        font-size: 11px;
    }

    .timeline-bar {
        padding: 35px 18px 20px;
    }

    .timeline-phase {
        font-size: 19px;
    }

    .timeline-date {
        font-size: 22px;
    }

    .timeline-note {
        font-size: 13px;
    }


    /* CARDS */

    .about-card,
    .award-card,
    .contact-card,
    .day-card,
    .committee-card {
        width: 100%;
    }


    /* TEAM */

    .member-card {
        min-height: 320px;
    }

    .member-card img {
        min-height: 320px;
    }


    /* CTA */

    .cta-content {
        padding: 28px 18px;
        border-radius: 20px;
    }

    .cta-content h2 {
        font-size: 30px;
    }


    /* AUTH */

    .login-card,
    .auth-card {
        padding: 20px 16px;
    }

    .hero-section {
        padding: 20px;
    }

}


/* =========================================================
   SMALL MOBILE
   480px and below
========================================================= */

@media screen and (max-width: 480px) {

    /* NAV */

    .parliament-nav {
        padding: 10px 12px;
    }

    .nav-logo img {
        max-height: 38px;
    }

    .nav-links {
        gap: 8px 12px;
        margin-top: 8px;
    }

    .nav-links a {
        font-size: 11px;
    }

    .register-btn {
        padding: 8px 12px;
        font-size: 11px;
    }


    /* HERO */

    .hero-badge {
        font-size: 9px;
        padding: 7px 11px;
    }

    .hero-text h1 {
        font-size: clamp(30px, 10vw, 42px);
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .hero-text h4 {
        font-size: 13px;
    }


    /* CONTENT */

    .content > section {
        padding: 50px 15px;
    }


    /* HEADINGS */

    .section-title h2,
    .section-header h2,
    .faq-heading h2,
    .countdown-header h2,
    .journey-header h2,
    .agenda-header h2,
    .floor-header h2 {
        font-size: 30px;
    }


    /* EVENT FORMAT */

    .pitch-bazaar-format {
        padding: 50px 15px;
    }

    .pb-phase-card {
        padding: 22px 15px;
    }

    .pb-phase-content h3 {
        font-size: 24px;
    }

    .pb-phase-content h4 {
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .pb-phase-content p,
    .pb-phase-content ul li,
    .pb-phase-content ol li {
        font-size: 13px;
    }


    /* TIMELINE */

    .timeline-section {
        padding: 50px 12px;
    }

    .timeline-bar {
        padding: 32px 15px 18px;
    }

    .timeline-type {
        left: 5px;
    }


    /* CTA */

    .cta-content h2 {
        font-size: 26px;
    }

    .cta-content p {
        font-size: 14px;
    }


    /* TEAM */

    .member-card {
        min-height: 280px;
    }

    .member-card img {
        min-height: 280px;
    }


    /* CONTACT */

    .contact-card {
        padding: 20px 15px;
    }

}


/* =========================================================
   VERY SMALL DEVICES
   360px and below
========================================================= */

@media screen and (max-width: 360px) {

    .nav-links {
        gap: 7px 9px;
    }

    .nav-links a {
        font-size: 10px;
    }

    .register-btn {
        padding: 7px 10px;
        font-size: 10px;
    }

    .hero-text h1 {
        font-size: 30px;
    }

    .pb-phase-content h3 {
        font-size: 22px;
    }

    .timeline-title {
        font-size: 34px;
    }

}


/* =========================================================
   TOUCH DEVICE OPTIMIZATION
   Removes unwanted hover movement on mobile
========================================================= */

@media (hover: none) {

    .pb-phase-card:hover,
    .timeline-bar:hover,
    .participate-card:hover,
    .about-card:hover,
    .award-card:hover,
    .member-card:hover {
        transform: none;
    }

}


/* =========================================================
   LANDSCAPE MOBILE
========================================================= */

@media screen and (max-height: 500px) and (orientation: landscape) {

    .hero {
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .auth-overlay {
        align-items: flex-start;
        padding-top: 20px;
        padding-bottom: 20px;
    }

}