/* ==========================================================================
   TEERSD-IV 2026 - Master Stylesheet
   Modern, Ultra-Premium Academic UI/UX System
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
    /* Royal Energy & Sovereign Power Palette */
    --primary: #0a1f44;           /* Imperial Royal Midnight Navy */
    --primary-dark: #050f24;      /* Deep Sovereign Abyss */
    --primary-light: #163668;     /* Polished Royal Sapphire */
    --primary-electric: #1d4ed8;  /* Vibrant Electric Cobalt */
    --plasma-cyan: #0284c7;       /* Kinetic Clean Energy Blue */
    --plasma-cyan-glow: #38bdf8;  /* Luminescent Hydrogen Glow */
    
    /* Solar Amber & Royal Gold Accents */
    --accent: #f59e0b;            /* Radiant Solar Gold */
    --accent-light: #fbbf24;      /* Luminescent Sunbeam Gold */
    --accent-dark: #b45309;       /* Deep Molten Bronze Gold */
    
    /* Sleek Modern Neutral Surfaces */
    --text-dark: #0c1829;         /* High-contrast Royal Slate */
    --text-muted: #4e5e77;        /* Refined Executive Slate */
    --text-light: #ffffff;
    --bg-cream: #f4f7fb;          /* Crisp Royal Platinum Pearl */
    --bg-white: #ffffff;
    --border-color: rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.12);
    --border-gold: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
    
    /* Shadows & Radii */
    --shadow-sm: 0 4px 15px rgba(5, 15, 36, 0.06);
    --shadow-md: 0 10px 30px rgba(5, 15, 36, 0.12);
    --shadow-lg: 0 20px 50px rgba(5, 15, 36, 0.20);
    --shadow-gold: 0 6px 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
    --shadow-electric: 0 8px 25px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.30);
    
    --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 14px;
    --radius-lg: 22px;
}

/* Base Setup */
* {
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    font-size: 13.6px; /* Exactly 15% reduction from browser default 16px */
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    background-color: var(--bg-cream);
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 12% 18%, rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.04) 0%, transparent 45%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 88% 82%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.04) 0%, transparent 45%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.02) 0%, transparent 60%);
    background-attachment: fixed;
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.font-outfit {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}

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

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

img {
    max-width: 100%;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Top Announcement Bar & Ticker
   ========================================================================== */
.topbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #050f24 0%, #0a1f44 100%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 8px 0;
    font-size: 13px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1031;
}

.topbar .badge-mode {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, #d48b11 100%);
    color: #000;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 3px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.topbar-links a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    margin-left: 18px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
}

.topbar-links a:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
}

/* News Marquee */
.news-strip {
    background: #f0f7ff;
    color: #0c3b75;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 8px 0;
    line-height: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.news-strip a {
    color: #1d4ed8;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: underline;
    margin-left: 6px;
    margin-right: 20px;
}

.badge-new-pulse {
    background: #dc2626;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    animation: pulseGlow 1.8s infinite;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
    0% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.5); }
    50% { transform: scale(1.05); box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0); }
    100% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(220, 38, 38, 0); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header Section (Logos & University Identity)
   ========================================================================== */
.header-main {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding: 10px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}

.header-inner-row {
    width: 100%;
}

.header-left-col {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.header-right-col {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.header-logo {
    height: 52px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.logo-ggv {
    height: 54px;
}

.logo-naac {
    height: 24px !important;
}

.logo-cat1 {
    height: 22px !important;
}

.header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.header-divider {
    width: 2px;
    height: 52px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.2), transparent);
    margin: 0 16px;
}

.uni-text {
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
    padding-left: 14px;
}

.uni-text h2 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--plasma-cyan);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.uni-text span {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #666;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.conf-brand-text {
    border-right: 3px solid var(--accent);
    padding-right: 14px;
    text-align: right;
}

.conf-brand-text h1 {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.conf-brand-text span {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent);
    display: block;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn-primary-custom {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, #d48b11 100%);
    color: #000 !important;
    border: none;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(229, 152, 25, 0.28);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.btn-primary-custom:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5b041 0%, var(--accent) 100%);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(229, 152, 25, 0.4);
}

.btn-outline-custom {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.25);
    color: var(--primary-dark) !important;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 9px 20px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-outline-custom:hover {
    background-color: var(--plasma-cyan);
    color: #fff !important;
    border-color: var(--plasma-cyan);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Navigation Bar (Sticky & Dropdown Menus)
   ========================================================================== */
.navbar-custom {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0a1f44 0%, #071733 100%);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent);
    padding: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1020;
}

.navbar-custom .navbar-brand {
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.navbar-custom .nav-link {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.81rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.35px;
    padding: 13px 9px !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.navbar-custom .nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 9px;
    right: 9px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--accent);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.navbar-custom .nav-link:hover,
.navbar-custom .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--accent) !important;
}

.navbar-custom .nav-link:hover::after,
.navbar-custom .nav-link.active::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.dropdown-menu {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--accent);
    border-radius: 0 0 10px 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    padding: 10px 0;
    animation: fadeInDropdown 0.25s ease;
}

@keyframes fadeInDropdown {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    padding: 10px 22px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.dropdown-item i {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    width: 16px;
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.06);
    color: var(--plasma-cyan);
    padding-left: 26px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section (Split Slanted Glassmorphism)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-teersd-bg {
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.92) 100%),
                url('../images/royal_energy_hero.jpg') center/cover no-repeat fixed;
    min-height: 75vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-text-glass {
    max-width: 780px;
    margin-left: auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 88% 100%, 0 100%);
}

.hero-text-glass::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) 0%, rgba(244, 247, 251, 0.88) 100%);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0,0,0,1) 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0,0,0,1) 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
    border-radius: 20px 0 0 20px;
}

/* Floating Clean-Energy Geometric Accents */
@keyframes floatGeo {
    0%   { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
    50%  { transform: translateY(-20px) rotate(15deg); }
    100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
}

.hero-energy-shape {
    position: absolute;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.12;
    color: var(--plasma-cyan);
}

.hero-title-main {
    font-size: 2.85rem;
    line-height: 1.18;
    color: var(--plasma-cyan);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.hero-title-sub {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    display: block;
    margin-top: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.hero-right-side {
    background: url('../images/energy_lab_illustration.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
    clip-path: polygon(10% 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0% 100%);
    min-height: 100%;
}

/* Countdown Card */
.hero-countdown {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(5, 15, 36, 0.96) 0%, rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.98) 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5);
    min-width: 325px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.countdown-box {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
    padding: 12px 10px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    min-width: 65px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.countdown-num {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    line-height: 1;
}

.countdown-lbl {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-top: 5px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Urgency Alert Ribbon */
.urgency-ribbon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fffbeb 0%, #fef3c7 100%);
    color: #92400e;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    padding: 8px 22px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
    border: 2px solid var(--accent);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.urgency-ribbon i {
    color: #d97706;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Stat Strip Section
   ========================================================================== */
.stat-strip-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #050f24 0%, #0a1f44 50%, #0d2857 100%);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 30px 0;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.stat-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 15px;
    position: relative;
}

.stat-item:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 20%;
    height: 60%;
    width: 1px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    margin-top: 6px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section Title Common
   ========================================================================== */
.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    position: relative;
}

.section-eyebrow {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    position: relative;
}

.section-title::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--accent);
    margin: 12px auto 0 auto;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.section-desc {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Cards & Component UI Polish
   ========================================================================== */
.story-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 35px 30px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition);
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
}

.story-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--accent);
}

.story-card .card-index {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 20px;
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    color: rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.06);
    line-height: 1;
}

.tag-pill {
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
    color: #b45309;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 4px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.story-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    color: var(--plasma-cyan);
}

.story-card ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 16px 0 0 0;
}

.story-card ul li {
    padding: 7px 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.story-card ul li i {
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-top: 4px;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16 Focus Tracks & Interactive Filter
   ========================================================================== */
.track-filter-btn {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.18);
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--plasma-cyan);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    padding: 7px 18px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.track-filter-btn:hover,
.track-filter-btn.active {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--plasma-cyan);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.2);
}

.track-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 24px 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.track-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafd 100%);
}

.track-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.track-serial {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
}

.track-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.10);
    color: var(--plasma-cyan);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.track-card:hover .track-icon {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #000;
    transform: rotate(10deg);
}

.track-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.track-badge {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    background: #f0f4fa;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    align-self: flex-start;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Committee Executive Profile Cards
   ========================================================================== */
.patron-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 35px 25px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.patron-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--accent) 100%);
}

.patron-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: var(--accent);
}

.patron-avatar-circle {
    width: 86px;
    height: 86px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin: 0 auto 16px auto;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.10) 0%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15) 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent);
    color: var(--plasma-cyan);
    font-size: 2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.patron-role-badge {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #000;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 4px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* Advisory Member Pill Cards */
.advisory-member-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 16px 18px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.advisory-member-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.advisory-member-card .inst-badge {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--plasma-cyan);
    background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.10);
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Registration Fee Matrix & Copy Button
   ========================================================================== */
.pricing-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 35px 25px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.pricing-card.featured {
    border: 2px solid var(--accent);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.pricing-card.featured .popular-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -12px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #000;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 4px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.pricing-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.pricing-category {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--plasma-cyan);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

.pricing-amount {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    margin: 15px 0;
}

.pricing-features {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 20px 0;
    text-align: left;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.pricing-features li {
    padding: 6px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.pricing-features li i {
    color: var(--accent);
}

/* Bank Details Card & Copy Button */
.bank-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f4f7fb 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    border: 2px dashed rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.25);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 30px;
}

.bank-detail-item {
    padding: 12px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.bank-detail-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.btn-copy {
    background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.10);
    border: none;
    color: var(--plasma-cyan);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-copy:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #000;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Publications Feature Section
   ========================================================================== */
.pub-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-dark) 100%);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 50px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.pub-journal-cover {
    max-height: 280px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    border: 3px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.pub-journal-cover:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04) rotate(1deg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Sponsors & Partners Strip
   ========================================================================== */
.sponsor-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 28px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 12px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

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

.sponsor-logo {
    max-height: 90px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Call To Action Strip
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1f44 0%, #050f24 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 50px 30px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

.cta-banner h2 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer Section (Matching ggviaat2026.com)
   ========================================================================== */
footer {
    background-color: var(--bg-cream);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    position: relative;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.footer-section-title {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.footer-section-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--accent);
}

.footer-logo-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-logo-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: var(--accent);
}

.footer-social-btn {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: #fff;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-social-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    color: #fff;
}

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

.footer-links-list li {
    padding: 5px 0;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.footer-links-list li a {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-links-list li a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-dark);
    padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-tagline-strip {
    background-color: var(--primary-dark);
    padding: 16px 0;
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

.footer-tagline-text {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--accent);
}

.footer-bottom-copy {
    background-color: #020711;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    padding: 14px 0;
    font-size: 12.5px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Floating Action Buttons & Mobile App Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.float-btn {
    position: fixed;
    right: 25px;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.float-whatsapp {
    bottom: 85px;
    background-color: #25d366;
}

.float-top {
    bottom: 25px;
    background-color: var(--plasma-cyan);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.float-top.show {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.float-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    color: #fff;
}

/* Mobile Bottom Bar */
.mobile-bottom-bar {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 -4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    z-index: 1025;
    padding: 6px 0;
    justify-content: space-around;
}

.mobile-bar-btn {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 4px 10px;
}

.mobile-bar-btn i {
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.mobile-bar-btn.active,
.mobile-bar-btn:hover {
    color: var(--plasma-cyan);
}

/* Responsive tweaks */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .hero-text-glass {
        clip-path: none !important;
        padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
    }
    .hero-right-side {
        min-height: 420px;
        clip-path: none !important;
    }
    .hero-countdown {
        margin: 20px auto !important;
    }
    .hero-title-main {
        font-size: 2.1rem !important;
    }
    .hero-title-sub {
        font-size: 1.2rem !important;
    }
    .stat-item:not(:last-child)::after {
        display: none;
    }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Timeline & Schedule Cards (Royal Energy System)
   ========================================================================== */
.timeline-step {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 24px 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--primary-light);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.timeline-step:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-top-color: var(--accent);
}

.timeline-step.highlight {
    border-top-color: var(--accent);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fffdf8 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
}

.timeline-date-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.08);
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    align-self: flex-start;
}

.timeline-step.highlight .timeline-date-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, #d97706 100%);
    color: #050f24;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.timeline-step h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Royal Badges Utility */
.badge-royal {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-dark) 100%);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.badge-gold {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, #d97706 100%);
    color: #050f24 !important;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.badge-cyan {
    background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.12);
    color: var(--plasma-cyan) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.25);
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.btn-nav-brochure {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.btn-nav-brochure:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #050f24 !important;
    border-color: var(--accent);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
}

.btn-nav-brochure:hover i {
    color: #050f24 !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Unique Designer Elements (TEERSD-IV 2026 Innovation Suite)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Header Right Logos Capsule */
.header-right-branding {
    align-items: center;
}
.conf-title-brand {
    font-size: 1.32rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
.conf-sub-brand {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    display: block;
}
.header-v-sep {
    width: 1.5px;
    height: 42px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.22), transparent);
}
.header-logo-sep {
    width: 1px;
    height: 32px;
    background: rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.16);
    margin: 0 8px;
}
.header-two-logos {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.header-logo-teersd,
.teersd-header-logo {
    height: 44px !important;
    max-height: 44px !important;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 115px;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: block;
}
.header-logo-balco,
.balco-header-logo {
    height: 34px !important;
    max-height: 34px !important;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 220px;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: block;
}
.header-logo-teersd:hover,
.teersd-header-logo:hover,
.header-logo-balco:hover,
.balco-header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* 2. Live Energy Pulse Badge */
.energy-live-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.92) 0%, rgba(5, 15, 36, 0.96) 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.45);
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 6px 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.pulse-indicator {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
}
.pulse-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--accent-light);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent);
}
.pulse-ring {
    position: absolute;
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent);
    animation: pulseAnim 2s cubic-bezier(0.455, 0.03, 0.515, 0.955) infinite;
}
@keyframes pulseAnim {
    0% { transform: scale(0.6); opacity: 1; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.6); opacity: 0; }
}
.badge-core-text {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.badge-dot-sep {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    font-weight: 700;
}
.badge-sub-text {
    color: var(--accent-light);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
}
.badge-accent-text {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
}

/* 3. Numbered Track Tags (TRK-01 to TRK-16) */
.track-num-tag {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    background: rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.06);
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.1);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.track-card:hover .track-num-tag {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #050f24;
    border-color: var(--accent);
}

/* 4. Wiley-VCH Shimmer Badge */
.wiley-shimmer-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15) 0%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35) 50%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15) 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    animation: shimmerBadge 3s linear infinite;
    color: var(--accent-light);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
@keyframes shimmerBadge {
    0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
    50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
    100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

/* 5. Mobile Dock Navigation Bar (iOS-Style Frosted Glass) */
.mobile-bottom-bar {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: rgba(5, 15, 36, 0.94);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 -8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    z-index: 1040;
    padding: 6px 4px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-around;
    align-items: center;
}
.mobile-bar-btn {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 10px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 4px 8px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-decoration: none !important;
}
.mobile-bar-btn i {
    font-size: 17px;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.mobile-bar-btn:hover,
.mobile-bar-btn.active {
    color: var(--accent);
}
.mobile-bar-btn.active i {
    transform: scale(1.15);
    color: var(--accent-light);
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Brochure Showcase & Lightbox Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.brochure-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

.brochure-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 35px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.15);
    border-color: var(--accent);
}

.brochure-card-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.brochure-card-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.brochure-card:hover .brochure-card-img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.brochure-card-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.65);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    color: #ffffff;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

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

.brochure-card-body {
    padding: 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
    justify-content: space-between;
}