/* ==========================================================================
   DESIGN VARIABLES & SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
  /* Colors */
  --color-bg: #020205;
  --color-bg-alt: #05050a;
  --color-surface: rgba(18, 18, 28, 0.65);
  --color-surface-hover: rgba(26, 26, 42, 0.85);
  
  --color-purple: #7c3aed;
  --color-purple-rgb: 124, 58, 237;
  --color-purple-light: #a855f7;
  
  --color-blue: #00d2ff;
  --color-blue-rgb: 0, 210, 255;
  --color-blue-neon: #00f0ff;
  
  --color-gold: #ffd700;
  --color-gold-light: #ffea70;
  
  --color-pink: #ff007f;
  --color-pink-rgb: 255, 0, 127;
  --color-pink-light: #ff66b2;
  
  --color-text: #f8fafc;
  --color-text-muted: #94a3b8;
  --color-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --color-border-focus: rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.5);
  
  /* Fonts */
  --font-main: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  --font-accent: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  
  /* Transitions & Shadows */
  --transition-smooth: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-fast: all 0.2s ease;
  --shadow-glow-purple: 0 0 20px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.25);
  --shadow-glow-pink: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.3);
  --shadow-card: 0 8px 32px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.37);
  
  /* Layout */
  --navbar-height: 80px;
  --container-width: 1200px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESET & BASE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: var(--navbar-height);
  font-size: 16px;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

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

button, input {
  font-family: inherit;
}

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

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.container-fluid {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0;
  position: relative;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TYPOGRAPHY & REUSABLE UTILITIES
   ========================================================================== */
.section-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.3);
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--color-blue-neon);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.1);
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.15rem);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 60px auto;
}

.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}

.gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-pink-light), var(--color-purple-light));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.accent-text {
  color: var(--color-pink);
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.3);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FLOATING PARTICLES
   ========================================================================== */
#particles-container {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.particle {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-accent), sans-serif;
  text-shadow: 0 0 8px currentColor;
  animation: floatUp linear infinite;
  opacity: 0;
}

@keyframes floatUp {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(100vh) rotate(0deg) scale(0);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  10% {
    opacity: 0.8;
  }
  90% {
    opacity: 0.8;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateY(-100px) rotate(360deg) scale(1.2);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTONS
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-purple), var(--color-pink));
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-purple);
}

.btn-primary::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-pink), var(--color-purple));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  z-index: -1;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.45);
}

.btn-primary:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--color-purple-light);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.2);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--navbar-height);
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  background: rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(0px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  border-bottom: var(--color-border);
  height: 70px;
}

.nav-container {
  max-width: var(--container-width);
  height: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-logo-img {
  height: 38px;
  width: auto;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.35));
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), filter 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-logo:hover .nav-logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(8deg);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.6));
}

.logo-year {
  color: var(--color-pink);
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  position: relative;
  padding: 8px 0;
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  color: #fff;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-purple), var(--color-pink));
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.nav-link:hover::after, .nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-btn {
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-purple), var(--color-pink));
  color: #fff !important;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-purple);
}

.nav-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.4);
}

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1001;
}

.hamburger {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: #fff;
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.hamburger::before, .hamburger::after {
  content: '';
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: #fff;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, top 0.3s ease;
}

.hamburger::before {
  top: -8px;
}

.hamburger::after {
  top: 8px;
}

.navbar.menu-open .hamburger {
  background-color: transparent;
}

.navbar.menu-open .hamburger::before {
  top: 0;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.navbar.menu-open .hamburger::after {
  top: 0;
  transform: rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100vh;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-swiper {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-bg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  position: relative;
}

.silhouette-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-image: url('data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22 width=%22100%22 height=%22100%22 opacity=%220.08%22><path d=%22M10,80 Q30,50 50,80 T90,80 M20,20 Q40,40 60,20 T80,20%22 fill=%22none%22 stroke=%22white%22 stroke-width=%221%22/></svg>');
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-content-wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 40px;
  height: 100%;
  padding-top: var(--navbar-height);
}

.hero-text-area {
  flex: 1.1;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.hero-badges-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.organizer-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.badge-logo-img {
  height: 20px;
  width: auto;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.4));
}

.prize-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.35);
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.15);
  animation: pulseGold 2s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes pulseGold {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.35);
  }
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.45);
    border-color: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.85);
  }
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 8vw, 6.5rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.25);
}

.hero-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-blue-neon);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hero-desc {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.15rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* Countdown Clock / Event Ticket */
.grand-finale-card {
  flex: 0.9;
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 24px 30px;
  max-width: 540px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 
              0 0 40px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.05),
              inset 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.grand-finale-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-pink), var(--color-cyan), var(--color-gold));
}

.grand-finale-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 
              0 0 40px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.15),
              inset 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

.finale-card-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.live-indicator {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.2);
}

.pulse-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background-color: var(--color-cyan);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-cyan);
  animation: pulseCyan 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseCyan {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.9);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.7);
  }
  70% {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(0.9);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 240, 255, 0);
  }
}

.finale-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-pink);
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  background: rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.08);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.2);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.finale-card-middle {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.finale-venue-title {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  text-align: left;
}

.finale-meta-details {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.finale-meta-item i {
  margin-right: 4px;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.finale-meta-separator {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.countdown-timer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
}

.countdown-item {
  flex: 1;
  height: 76px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.countdown-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05), transparent);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.days-item {
  border-color: rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.15);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 10px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.03);
}
.days-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.15), inset 0 0 10px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.05);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hours-item {
  border-color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.15);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 10px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.03);
}
.hours-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.15), inset 0 0 10px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.05);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.minutes-item {
  border-color: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.15);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 10px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.03);
}
.minutes-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.15), inset 0 0 10px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.05);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.seconds-item {
  border-color: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.15);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 10px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.03);
}
.seconds-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.15), inset 0 0 10px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.05);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.countdown-val {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #fff;
}

.days-item .countdown-val {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff, var(--color-pink));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.2);
}

.hours-item .countdown-val {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff, var(--color-cyan));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.2);
}

.minutes-item .countdown-val {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff, var(--color-gold));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.2);
}

.seconds-item .countdown-val {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff, #a855f7);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.2);
}

.countdown-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Scroll indicator mouse */
.scroll-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 30px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 4;
}

.mouse-icon {
  display: block;
  width: 26px;
  height: 42px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  border-radius: 15px;
  position: relative;
}

.mouse-wheel {
  display: block;
  width: 4px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: var(--color-pink);
  border-radius: 2px;
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  animation: scrollMouse 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes scrollMouse {
  0% { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%, 0); }
  100% { opacity: 0; transform: translate(-50%, 15px); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.about-section {
  padding: 160px 0;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
  position: relative;
  clip-path: polygon(0 4vw, 100% 0, 100% calc(100% - 4vw), 0 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-text .lead-text {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.about-text .body-text {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.about-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}

.stat-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stat-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-purple), var(--color-pink));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  background: var(--color-surface-hover);
  border-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.25);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-purple);
}

.stat-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.stat-icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--color-blue-neon);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.stat-value {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  padding-top: 8px;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DANCE CATEGORIES
   ========================================================================== */
.categories-section {
  padding: 120px 0;
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.categories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

.category-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.card-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% -20%, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.15), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0));
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.category-image {
  height: 240px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.category-content {
  padding: 36px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.category-icon-box {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-purple), var(--color-pink));
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-top: -66px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.category-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.category-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.accepted-styles {
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  flex: 1;
}

.accepted-styles h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--color-blue-neon);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.accepted-styles ul {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.accepted-styles li {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.accepted-styles li i {
  color: var(--color-pink);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.btn-card-action {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.category-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  border-color: rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.35);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-pink);
}

.category-card:hover .category-image {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.category-card:hover .card-glow {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% -20%, rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.25), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0));
}

.category-card:hover .btn-card-action {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-purple), var(--color-pink));
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.3);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRIZE POOL SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.prize-section {
  padding: 120px 0;
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.prize-hero-showcase {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px auto;
}

.prize-hero-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(18, 18, 28, 0.75) 0%, rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.85) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.15);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 44px 48px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 
              0 0 40px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.05),
              inset 0 0 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.prize-hero-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.4), transparent);
}

.prize-hero-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.03) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.prize-hero-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 48px;
  z-index: 2;
  position: relative;
}

.prize-main-trophy {
  position: relative;
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.trophy-glow-orb {
  position: absolute;
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.25) 0%, rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.05) 50%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(10px);
  z-index: 1;
  animation: orbPulse 4s infinite ease-in-out alternate;
}

@keyframes orbPulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.trophy-hologram-ring {
  position: absolute;
  width: 150px;
  height: 150px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.4);
  z-index: 2;
  animation: rotateRing 15s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes rotateRing {
  0% {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }
  100% {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

.prize-main-trophy i {
  font-size: 5.5rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  z-index: 3;
  position: relative;
  text-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.5);
  animation: trophyFloat 4s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes trophyFloat {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.03) rotate(2deg);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
}


.prize-main-info {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: left;
}

.prize-highlight-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  background: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.1);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.2);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.prize-pool-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.prize-pool-amount {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff, var(--color-gold), #ff8a00);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.5));
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.prize-pool-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}



/* ==========================================================================
   REGISTRATION & PRICING
   ========================================================================== */
.pricing-section {
  padding: 160px 0;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
  position: relative;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 4vw, 100% 100%, 0 calc(100% - 4vw));
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pricing-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

.pricing-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 30px 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.pricing-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,255,255,0.1), rgba(255,255,255,0.02));
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.early-bird-tier {
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08);
}

.tier-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: center;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: -10px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  z-index: 3;
}

.early-bird-tier .tier-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b, #ec4899);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
}

.tier-name {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.tier-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.pricing-options {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.option-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.option-type {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #fff;
  text-align: left;
}

.option-price {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-pink-light);
  min-width: 50px;
  text-align: right;
}

.btn-tier-action {
  padding: 6px 12px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 80px;
}

.option-row:hover {
  background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.2);
}

.option-row:hover .btn-tier-action {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-purple), var(--color-pink));
  border-color: transparent;
}

.pricing-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  background: var(--color-surface-hover);
}

.early-bird-tier:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5);
}

/* Tier Locked State styles */
.tier-locked {
  opacity: 0.45;
  filter: grayscale(0.9);
  pointer-events: none; /* Disables clicking/interaction on this card */
  cursor: not-allowed;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) !important;
}

.tier-locked:hover {
  transform: none !important;
  background: var(--color-surface) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card) !important;
}

.badge-locked {
  background: rgba(15, 15, 22, 0.95) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  color: var(--color-text-muted) !important;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
}

.btn-tier-action.disabled {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) !important;
  color: var(--color-text-muted) !important;
  border-color: transparent !important;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY PARTICIPATE (BENEFITS)
   ========================================================================== */
.benefits-section {
  padding: 120px 0;
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
}

.benefits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

.benefit-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 40px 30px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.benefit-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.1), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.benefit-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--color-pink-light);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.benefit-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.benefit-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.benefit-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
}

.benefit-card:hover .benefit-icon {
  color: var(--color-blue-neon);
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EVENT TIMELINE
   ========================================================================== */
.timeline-section {
  padding: 120px 0;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-container {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  padding: 20px 0;
}

/* Vertical line */
.timeline-container::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--color-purple), var(--color-pink), var(--color-blue));
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.timeline-item {
  width: 50%;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 40px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(odd) {
  left: 0;
  text-align: right;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
  left: 50%;
  text-align: left;
}

/* Dot on the timeline */
.timeline-dot {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 4px solid var(--color-pink);
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: absolute;
  top: 6px;
  z-index: 10;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.8);
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-dot {
  right: -10px;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-dot {
  left: -10px;
}

.timeline-date {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-pink-light);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.timeline-content {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 24px 30px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.timeline-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.timeline-content p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.timeline-item:hover .timeline-content {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.15);
}

.timeline-item:hover .timeline-dot {
  background-color: var(--color-pink);
  transform: scale(1.2);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GALLERY (MASONRY & LIGHTBOX)
   ========================================================================== */
.gallery-section {
  padding: 120px 0;
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
}

.gallery-filters {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.filter-btn {
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.filter-btn:hover, .filter-btn.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-purple), var(--color-pink));
  color: #fff;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-purple);
}

/* CSS Masonry Columns */
.gallery-masonry {
  column-count: 4;
  column-gap: 20px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.gallery-item {
  break-inside: avoid;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.gallery-item a {
  display: block;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: block;
}

.gallery-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.9) 0%, rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.2) 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 24px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  z-index: 2;
}

.overlay-info span {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-pink-light);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.overlay-info h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.overlay-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

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

.gallery-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-section {
  padding: 120px 0;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
  position: relative;
}

.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 40px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.quote-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.2);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  font-style: italic;
  flex: 1;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-purple);
}

.author-info h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
}

.author-info span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.25);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-purple);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SPONSORS
   ========================================================================== */
.sponsors-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sponsors-carousel {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 50px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sponsors-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 50px;
  animation: scrollMarquee 25s linear infinite;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.sponsor-logo {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 60px;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.logo-placeholder {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  opacity: 0.6;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.sponsor-logo:hover .logo-placeholder {
  opacity: 1;
  color: var(--color-pink-light);
}

@keyframes scrollMarquee {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(calc(-50% - 25px));
  }
}

.organizer-showcase {
  margin: 40px auto 60px auto;
  max-width: 500px;
}

.organizer-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.organizer-logo-box {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px 48px;
  transition: border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.organizer-logo-img {
  height: 55px;
  width: auto;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1) drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.2));
  transition: filter 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.organizer-logo-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.15);
}

.organizer-logo-box:hover .organizer-logo-img {
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1) drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.5));
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.sponsor-action {
  font-family: var(--font-main);
}

.sponsor-action p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ SECTION (ACCORDION)
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
  padding: 120px 0;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-accordion-wrapper {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 24px 30px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-icon {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-pink-light);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), padding 0.3s ease;
  padding: 0 30px;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.faq-answer p {
  padding-bottom: 24px;
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.3);
  background: var(--color-surface-hover);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  color: var(--color-blue-neon);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 300px; /* Safe upper bound */
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-section {
  padding: 120px 0;
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

.contact-info-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.info-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.info-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.3);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--color-blue-neon);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.info-details h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.info-details p {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.info-details p a:hover {
  color: var(--color-pink-light);
}

.info-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.1);
}

.social-links-wrapper {
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.social-links-wrapper h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
}

.social-links a {
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-links a:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-purple), var(--color-pink));
  color: #fff;
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-3px) rotate(8deg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-purple);
}

/* Map placeholder card */
.contact-map-column {
  height: 400px;
  position: relative;
}

.map-placeholder-card {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  position: relative;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.map-loading-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  z-index: 1;
}

.contact-map-column iframe {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  filter: grayscale(1) invert(0.9) contrast(1.1); /* Match dark mode aesthetic */
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.footer {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 80px 0 40px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.footer-branding {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-rigel-logo {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1) drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.25));
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, filter 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-branding:hover .footer-rigel-logo {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1) drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.45));
}

.footer-about .footer-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.footer-about .tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-pink-light);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-about .desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-links h4, .footer-socials h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

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

.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

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

.footer-socials p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.subscribe-form {
  display: flex;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 4px 4px 4px 16px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 350px;
}

.subscribe-form input {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  outline: none;
}

.subscribe-form input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.subscribe-form button {
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-purple), var(--color-pink));
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.subscribe-form button:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.4);
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-top: 40px;
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-bottom p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FLOATING BUTTON & REGISTRATION MODAL
   ========================================================================== */
.floating-reg-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  z-index: 999;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-pink), var(--color-purple));
  color: #fff;
  padding: 16px 28px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  animation: pulseGlow 2s infinite;
}

.floating-reg-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.6);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-purple), var(--color-pink));
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.4), 0 0 0 0 rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.4);
  }
  70% {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.4), 0 0 0 15px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0);
  }
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.4), 0 0 0 0 rgba(236, 72, 153, 0);
  }
}

/* Modal Overlay */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  padding: 24px;
}

.modal-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Modal Card */
.modal-card {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 820px; /* Wider for 2 columns */
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  position: relative;
  transform: translateY(30px) scale(0.95);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  color: #fff;
}

.modal-header h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.modal-header p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.modal-columns {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.modal-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.modal-column-title {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-pink-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  text-align: left;
}

.modal-column:nth-child(even) .modal-column-title {
  color: var(--color-blue-neon);
}

.modal-links-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.modal-link-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 16px;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.modal-link-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.1), rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.1));
  border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.2);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--color-pink-light);
  margin-right: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.modal-link-text {
  flex: 1;
}

.modal-link-text h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #fff;
}

.modal-link-text p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.modal-arrow {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.modal-link-card:hover {
  background: var(--color-surface-hover);
  border-color: rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.3);
  transform: translateX(5px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.1);
}

.modal-link-card:hover .modal-arrow {
  transform: translateX(3px);
  color: var(--color-pink-light);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLIGHTBOX CUSTOM STYLING (DARK THEME OVERRIDES)
   ========================================================================== */
.glightbox-container .gslide-desc {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border) !important;
}

.glightbox-container .gslide-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.glightbox-container .gslide-desc-content p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MEDIA QUERIES (RESPONSIVE DESIGN)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1200px (Desktop) */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .gallery-masonry {
    column-count: 3;
  }
}

/* 992px (Tablets / Small Laptops) */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  :root {
    --navbar-height: 70px;
  }
  
  .hero-section {
    height: auto;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  
  .hero-swiper {
    position: absolute;
    height: 100%;
  }
  
  .hero-content-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    height: auto;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 110px 0 60px 0;
  }

  .hero-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  
  .hero-text-area {
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
  
  .grand-finale-card {
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  
  .prize-hero-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  
  .prize-main-info {
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
  }
  
  .categories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  
  .pricing-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    max-width: 450px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  
  .benefits-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  
  .gallery-masonry {
    column-count: 2;
  }
  
  .testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
  }
  
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
}

/* 768px (Mobile Landscapes / Large Phones) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-toggle {
    display: block;
  }
  
  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--navbar-height);
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: calc(100vh - var(--navbar-height));
    background: rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 24px;
    padding: 40px;
    transform: translateX(100%);
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.5s;
    z-index: 999;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  }
  
  .navbar.menu-open .nav-menu {
    transform: translateX(0);
    visibility: visible;
  }
  
  .nav-link {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
  
  .hero-container {
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .hero-badges-wrapper {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  
  .hero-text-area {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }
  
  .hero-ctas {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  
  .grand-finale-card {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  
  .finale-venue-title {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }
  
  .finale-meta-details {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Center footer layout columns on mobile/tablet */
  .footer {
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .footer-branding {
    align-items: center;
  }
  
  .footer-about {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
  
  .footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
  
  .subscribe-form {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  
  /* Timeline to vertical mobile style */
  .timeline-container::before {
    left: 20px;
  }
  
  .timeline-item {
    width: 100%;
    padding-left: 50px;
    padding-right: 0;
    text-align: left !important;
  }
  
  .timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
    left: 0;
  }
  
  .timeline-dot {
    left: 10px !important;
    right: auto !important;
  }
  
  .benefits-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  
  .floating-reg-btn {
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
}

/* 480px (Phones) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }

  .nav-container {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }

  .nav-logo {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .nav-logo-img {
    height: 32px;
  }

  .hero-ctas {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  
  .hero-ctas .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
  
  .grand-finale-card {
    padding: 16px 12px;
  }

  .finale-card-top {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .live-indicator, .finale-badge {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    padding: 3px 8px;
  }

  .finale-venue-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .finale-meta-details {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .countdown-timer {
    gap: 6px;
  }
  
  .countdown-item {
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }

  .countdown-val {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .countdown-label {
    font-size: 0.52rem;
    margin-top: 2px;
  }
  
  .prize-hero-card {
    padding: 24px 16px;
  }
  
  .prize-pool-amount {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
  }
  
  .about-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .category-content {
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .pricing-card {
    padding: 24px 14px;
  }

  .option-row {
    padding: 10px 10px;
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .option-type {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .option-price {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    min-width: 38px;
  }

  .btn-tier-action {
    padding: 6px 8px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    min-width: 76px;
  }

  .testimonial-card {
    padding: 24px;
  }
  
  .gallery-masonry {
    column-count: 1;
    padding: 0 5px;
  }

  .faq-question {
    padding: 16px 18px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .faq-answer {
    padding: 0 18px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .modal-overlay {
    padding: 12px;
  }
  
  .modal-card {
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    max-height: 90vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  
  .modal-columns {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  
  .modal-close-btn {
    top: 16px;
    right: 16px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ADDITIONAL DANCE-ORIENTED STYLE IMPROVEMENTS
   ========================================================================== */

/* Flowing accent typography */
.script-text {
  font-family: 'Alex Brush', cursive;
  font-size: 1.35em;
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  color: var(--color-pink-light);
  display: inline-block;
  text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(244, 114, 182, 0.4);
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin-left: 8px;
}

/* stage lights */
.stage-spotlights {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.spotlight {
  position: absolute;
  top: -10%;
  width: 40vw;
  height: 120vh;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at top, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.15) 0%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.05) 40%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 70%);
  transform-origin: top center;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
}

.spotlight-left {
  left: 10%;
  transform: rotate(-25deg);
  animation: sweepLeft 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.spotlight-right {
  right: 10%;
  transform: rotate(25deg);
  animation: sweepRight 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes sweepLeft {
  0% {
    transform: rotate(-30deg) scaleX(0.9);
    opacity: 0.5;
  }
  100% {
    transform: rotate(-10deg) scaleX(1.1);
    opacity: 0.9;
  }
}

@keyframes sweepRight {
  0% {
    transform: rotate(30deg) scaleX(0.9);
    opacity: 0.5;
  }
  100% {
    transform: rotate(10deg) scaleX(1.1);
    opacity: 0.9;
  }
}

/* Classical Indian dancer background outline in About section */
.about-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 5%;
  right: 2%;
  width: 350px;
  height: 450px;
  opacity: 0.06;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center;
  background-size: contain;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 100 100'><path d='M50,15 C52,15 53,13 53,11 C53,9 52,8 50,8 C48,8 47,9 47,11 C47,13 48,15 50,15 Z M50,16 C43,20 38,24 35,32 C33,36 34,39 37,39 C40,39 42,35 44,31 C45,29 48,27 49,27 C50,27 50,33 49,42 C47,56 46,68 49,76 C51,81 53,88 51,92 C50,94 51,95 53,95 C55,95 56,92 56,87 C56,81 54,72 52,65 C52,58 53,49 55,42 C58,32 63,26 71,24 C74,23 75,21 73,19 C68,16 60,16 50,16 Z' fill='none' stroke='white' stroke-width='1'/></svg>");
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Modern breakdancer outline pose in Categories background */
.categories-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 10%;
  left: 2%;
  width: 320px;
  height: 420px;
  opacity: 0.05;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center;
  background-size: contain;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 100 100'><path d='M30,30 C32,30 33,28 33,26 C33,24 32,23 30,23 C28,23 27,24 27,26 C27,28 28,30 30,30 Z M33,32 C35,35 42,42 50,45 C55,47 62,45 68,48 C72,50 71,55 67,55 C64,55 60,52 56,50 C54,49 48,51 45,54 C38,62 30,72 22,79 C18,82 13,85 8,87 C6,88 5,90 6,92 C7,94 9,93 13,91 C20,87 28,81 37,73 C45,66 52,60 60,57 C70,53 78,54 85,46 C87,44 86,42 83,42 C79,42 74,45 69,43 C62,40 56,36 49,33 C42,30 38,31 33,32 Z' fill='none' stroke='white' stroke-width='1'/></svg>");
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DECORATIVE PNG GRAPHICS
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-deco-image-1 {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 8%;
  right: 4%;
  width: min(500px, 42vw);
  opacity: 0.14;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
  animation: floatUpDown 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 30px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.4));
}

.hero-deco-image-2 {
  position: absolute;
  top: 25%;
  left: 2%;
  width: 140px;
  opacity: 0.15;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
  animation: floatUpDown 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}

.about-deco-image {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20%;
  left: -2%;
  width: min(350px, 30vw);
  opacity: 0.12;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: floatUpDown 9s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.about-title-deco {
  display: block;
  width: 130px;
  margin: 10px 0 24px 0;
  opacity: 0.35;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5));
}

.about-title-deco img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

.categories-deco-image {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4%;
  right: -2%;
  width: min(380px, 32vw);
  opacity: 0.14;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: floatUpDown 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.faq-deco-image {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15%;
  right: 0%;
  width: 170px;
  opacity: 0.1;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: floatUpDown 11s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes floatUpDown {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateY(-20px) rotate(4deg);
  }
}

/* Audio wave visualizer divider */
.audio-wave-divider {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 80px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-around;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 4;
  opacity: 0.22;
  padding: 0 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.wave-bar {
  width: calc(100% / 60); /* distribute bars evenly */
  max-width: 4px;
  height: 15px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--color-purple), var(--color-pink));
  border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0;
  animation: pulseWave 1s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.wave-bar:nth-child(even) {
  animation-duration: 0.7s;
  animation-delay: 0.15s;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--color-blue-neon), var(--color-pink));
}

.wave-bar:nth-child(3n) {
  animation-duration: 1.4s;
  animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

.wave-bar:nth-child(5n) {
  animation-duration: 1.1s;
  animation-delay: 0.25s;
}

.wave-bar:nth-child(7n) {
  animation-duration: 0.8s;
  animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

@keyframes pulseWave {
  0% {
    height: 10px;
  }
  100% {
    height: 60px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DIFFERENT AESTHETICS - WATERMARKS & INTERACTIVE NEON GLOWS
   ========================================================================== */

/* Navbar bottom glow line */
.navbar.scrolled::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-purple), var(--color-pink), transparent);
}

/* Large typographic watermark backgrounds */
.about-section::before {
  content: 'FUSION';
  position: absolute;
  top: 18%;
  left: 6%;
  font-size: 11vw;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.012);
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  line-height: 1;
}

.categories-section::before {
  content: 'RHYTHM';
  position: absolute;
  top: 22%;
  right: 6%;
  font-size: 11vw;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.012);
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Card hover glow improvements */
.category-card {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(18, 18, 28, 0.75) 0%, rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.9) 100%) !important;
}

.category-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.4) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.22) !important;
}

.pricing-card {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(18, 18, 28, 0.75) 0%, rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.9) 100%) !important;
}

.pricing-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.4) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.22) !important;
}

.benefit-card {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(18, 18, 28, 0.75) 0%, rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.9) 100%) !important;
}

.benefit-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.22) !important;
}

.testimonial-card {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(18, 18, 28, 0.75) 0%, rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.9) 100%) !important;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.4) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.22) !important;
}

/* Glowing timeline paths */
.timeline-container::before {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--color-purple), var(--color-pink), var(--color-blue-neon), var(--color-gold)) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.4);
}

.timeline-dot {
  background: var(--color-bg) !important;
  border-color: var(--color-pink-light) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(244, 114, 182, 0.8), inset 0 0 5px rgba(244, 114, 182, 0.5) !important;
}

.timeline-item:hover .timeline-dot {
  background: var(--color-pink-light) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(244, 114, 182, 1) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FLOATING MUSIC PLAYER
   ========================================================================== */
.floating-music-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  left: 30px;
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(18, 18, 28, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  z-index: 999;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.floating-music-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--color-pink-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.35);
}

.floating-music-btn.playing {
  background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.25);
  border-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.4);
}

/* Bouncing sound wave animation */
.music-waves {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 2.5px;
  height: 12px;
  margin-left: 6px;
}

.music-waves span {
  width: 2.5px;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: var(--color-pink-light);
  border-radius: 2px;
  animation: bounceWaves 0.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.music-waves span:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.15s;
  animation-duration: 0.6s;
}

.music-waves span:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 0.3s;
  animation-duration: 0.7s;
}

@keyframes bounceWaves {
  0% {
    height: 3px;
  }
  100% {
    height: 12px;
  }
}

/* Mobile landscape and phone overrides */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .floating-music-btn {
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE SPOTLIGHT CARDS & DANCE THEME EXTENSIONS
   ========================================================================== */

/* Cursor tracking spotlight glow overlay */
.spotlight-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 2;
}

.spotlight-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--mouse-y, 0);
  left: var(--mouse-x, 0);
  width: 350px;
  height: 350px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.spotlight-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Specific Spotlight Colors per Card Type */
.category-card.spotlight-card::after {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.14) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.pricing-card.spotlight-card::after {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.benefit-card.spotlight-card::after {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

/* Neon laser glowing border hover effects */
.category-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-blue-neon) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.25) !important;
}

.pricing-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-pink) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.28) !important;
}

.benefit-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.2) !important;
}

/* Pulsing neon title separator bars */
.about-title-deco {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px var(--color-blue-neon)) !important;
  opacity: 0.55 !important;
}

/* Integrations of Elements 1 and 2 */
.hero-deco-image-3 {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 5%;
  left: 5%;
  width: min(400px, 35vw);
  opacity: 0.12;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
  animation: floatUpDown 9s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 25px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.3));
}

.categories-deco-image-2 {
  position: absolute;
  top: -5%;
  left: -5%;
  width: min(450px, 38vw);
  opacity: 0.1;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: floatUpDown 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* Skew section adjustments to elevate movement */
.about-section {
  clip-path: polygon(0 3vw, 100% 0, 100% calc(100% - 3vw), 0 100%) !important;
}

.pricing-section {
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 3vw, 100% 100%, 0 calc(100% - 3vw)) !important;
}