/* ============================================================
   MISHKATH Conference Website — Confex Redesign Master CSS
   ============================================================ */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700;800&family=Sora:wght@400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');

/* ── CSS Custom Properties ─────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  --main-color: #0d6b66;
  --primary-color: #0a4f4b;
  --secondary-color: #eef6f5;
  --accent-color: #19b0a8;
  --text-color: #3d5754;
  --gradiant-color: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a4f4b 0%, #19b0a8 100%);

  --gold: #c9a84c;
  --gold-light: #f5e9c8;
  --surface-glass: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  --hero-overlay: linear-gradient(160deg, #05312e 0%, #0a4f4b 50%, #126e68 100%);

  --white-color: #FFFFFF;
  --error-color: rgb(230, 87, 87);
  --default-font: "Inter", sans-serif;
  --heading-font: "Sora", sans-serif;

  --header-height: 90px;
  --radius: 16px;
  --shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(10, 79, 75, 0.08);
  --shadow-hover: 0 16px 48px rgba(13, 107, 102, 0.15);
  --transition: all .3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  --max-w: 1320px;
}

/* ── Reset ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
*,*::before,*::after { box-sizing:border-box; margin:0; padding:0; }
html { 
  scroll-behavior: smooth; 
  scroll-padding-top: 100px;
}
body { 
  font-family: var(--default-font); 
  font-size: 16px; 
  font-weight: 500; 
  line-height: 24px; 
  color: var(--text-color); 
  background-color: var(--white-color); 
  overflow-x: hidden; 
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; transition: var(--transition); }
ul,ol { list-style: none; }
button { border: none; background: none; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; }
input,textarea,select { font-family: inherit; }

::selection {
  background: var(--main-color);
  color: var(--white-color);
}
::-moz-selection {
  background: var(--main-color);
  color: var(--white-color);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 8px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--primary-color);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--main-color);
}

/* ── Typography ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
p {
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(40px, 5vw, 82px); line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -1px; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 48px); line-height: 1.2; }
h3 { font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.4; font-weight: 600; }
h4 { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; }

/* ── Layout ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.container { max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
.section-pad { padding: 120px 0; }
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 32px; }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 32px; }

/* ── Layout Backgrounds ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.bg-secondary { background-color: var(--secondary-color); }
.bg-primary { background-color: var(--primary-color); color: var(--white-color); }
.bg-primary p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); }
.bg-primary h2, .bg-primary h3 { color: var(--white-color); }

/* ── Section Header Pattern ─────────────────────────────────── */
.section-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.section-title { position: relative; display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.section-title::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -12px;
  width: 60px; height: 3px; background: var(--gold); border-radius: 3px;
}
.section-head.centered .section-title::after {
  left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
}
.section-head.centered { text-align: center; }
.section-head { margin-bottom: 60px; }
.section-subtitle { font-size: 18px; color: var(--text-color); margin-top: 16px; max-width: 620px; }
.centered .section-subtitle { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* ── Buttons ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-family: var(--default-font);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-primary { 
  background: var(--gradiant-color); 
  color: var(--white-color); 
}
.btn-primary i {
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--main-color);
  color: var(--white-color);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(10, 79, 75, 0.35);
}
.btn-primary:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px) scale(1.1);
}

.btn-outline { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); color: var(--white-color); }
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--white-color); color: var(--primary-color); border-color: var(--white-color); }

.btn-outline-dark { border-color: var(--primary-color); color: var(--primary-color); }
.btn-outline-dark:hover { background: var(--primary-color); color: var(--white-color); }

.btn-white { background: var(--white-color); color: var(--main-color); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.btn-white:hover { background: var(--secondary-color); color: var(--primary-color); }

/* ============================================================
   NAVBAR
   ============================================================ */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 20px;
  left: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  height: var(--header-height);
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: var(--transition);
  padding: 0;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(13, 107, 102, 0.08);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.navbar.scrolled {
  top: 10px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}
.navbar-inner {
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 10px 0 30px;
}
.nav-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.logo-img { 
  height: 60px; 
  width: auto; 
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.navbar.scrolled .logo-img {
  height: 50px;
}


/* Nav Links */
.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 32px; }
.nav-link { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary-color); position: relative; padding: 10px 0; }
.nav-link::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; width: 0; height: 3px; border-radius: 3px;
  background: var(--gold); transition: width .3s ease;
}
.nav-link:hover::after, .nav-link.active::after { width: 100%; }
.nav-link.active, .nav-link:hover { color: var(--main-color); }

.nav-cta-btn {
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: var(--gradiant-color);
  color: var(--white-color);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.nav-cta-btn:hover { background: var(--main-color); color: var(--white-color); transform: scale(1.05); }

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; cursor: pointer; padding: 12px; z-index: 1001; }
.hamburger span { width: 28px; height: 3px; background: var(--primary-color); border-radius: 4px; transition: var(--transition); display: block; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(6px, 6px); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(6px, -6px); }

/* Mobile Menu */
.mobile-menu {
  display: none; position: fixed; top: 100px; left: 24px; right: 24px;
  background: #fff; padding: 30px; border-radius: 24px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); z-index: 999;
  flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; transform: translateY(-10px); opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.mobile-menu.open { display: flex; transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
.mobile-menu .nav-link { color: var(--primary-color); font-size: 18px; padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05); }
.mobile-menu .nav-cta-btn { text-align: center; margin-top: 10px; width: 100%; }


/* ============================================================
   HERO — HOME
   ============================================================ */
/* ============================================================
   HERO — HOME (Split Layout Redesign)
   ============================================================ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--hero-overlay);
  padding: 120px 0 100px;
}
.hero::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M30 0l25.98 15v30L30 60 4.02 45v-30z' fill-opacity='0.03' fill='%23ffffff' fill-rule='evenodd'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-attachment: fixed;
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1540575467063-178a50c2df87?w=1600') center center/cover no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.08; mix-blend-mode: overlay; z-index: 0;
}
.hero-watermark {
  position: absolute; top: 10%; right: -50px; font-size: 400px; 
  color: white; opacity: 0.02; font-weight: 900; pointer-events: none; z-index: 1;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative; 
  z-index: 5; 
  max-width: var(--max-w); 
  margin: 0 auto; 
  width: 100%; 
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05); 
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 10px 24px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--gold-light); margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.hero h1 { 
  color: #fff; 
  margin-bottom: 24px; 
  line-height: 1.05; 
  font-weight: 800; 
  font-family: var(--heading-font); 
  text-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  font-size: clamp(48px, 6vw, 76px);
}
.hero h1 span { color: var(--gold); display: block; font-size: 0.4em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 4px; margin-bottom: 15px; opacity: 0.9; }

.hero-tagline { 
  font-size: 19px; 
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); 
  margin-bottom: 44px; 
  max-width: 620px; 
  font-weight: 500;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  padding-left: 24px;
}

.hero-pills { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 50px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); 
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 12px; padding: 14px 22px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff; backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.hero-pill:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-color: var(--gold); }
.hero-pill i { font-size: 20px; color: var(--gold); }

.hero-cta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; }
.hero-cta-row { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; }
.hero-subtext { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-weight: 500; }

/* ── Hero Visual (Ticket/Card) ──────────────────────────────── */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  perspective: 1000px;
}

.promo-ticket {
  background: #fff;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 380px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  transform: rotateY(-10deg) rotateX(5deg);
  transition: var(--transition);
  animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.promo-ticket:hover { transform: rotateY(0) rotateX(0) scale(1.02); }

.ticket-header {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  padding: 30px;
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}
.ticket-header::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -10px; height: 20px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 10px 10px, transparent 10px, #fff 11px);
  background-size: 20px 20px;
}

.ticket-body {
  padding: 40px 30px;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  text-align: center;
}
.ticket-body h3 { font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--primary-color); }
.ticket-body p { font-size: 14px; opacity: 0.7; margin-bottom: 24px; font-weight: 600; }

.ticket-stat {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  padding-top: 20px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.ts-item span { display: block; font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; opacity: 0.5; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.ts-item strong { display: block; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 800; }

@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotateY(-10deg) rotateX(5deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-20px) rotateY(-5deg) rotateX(2deg); }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero { padding: 160px 0 80px; text-align: center; }
  .hero-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 60px; }
  .hero-info { align-items: center; }
  .hero h1 { width: 100%; }
  .hero-tagline { padding-left: 0; border-left: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .hero-pills, .hero-cta, .hero-cta-row { justify-content: center; align-items: center; }
  .hero-visual { display: none; }
}


/* Countdown Ticket Style */
.countdown-ticket-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  margin-top: -80px;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.countdown-ticket {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  background: var(--primary-color);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  /* Visual Ticket Cutouts utilizing pure CSS masks or background geometry */
}
.cd-left {
  flex: 1;
  background: #061f1e;
  padding: 50px 60px;
  position: relative;
  border-right: 2px dashed rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.cd-right {
  width: 400px;
  background: var(--gradiant-color);
  padding: 50px 60px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}
.cd-right::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, transparent, transparent 10px, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 10px, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 20px);
}
/* creating the cutouts for ticket */
.cd-left::before, .cd-left::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; right: -21px; width: 40px; height: 40px; background: var(--bg); border-radius: 50%; z-index: 2;
}
.cd-left::before { top: -20px; }
.cd-left::after { bottom: -20px; }

.cd-left .sub { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--main-color); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; display: block; margin-bottom: 15px; }
.cd-left h2 { font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 50px); color: #fff; line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.cd-left h2 span { color: var(--accent-color); }
.cd-left .loc { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 15px; margin-top: 30px; }
.cd-left .loc i { font-size: 32px; color: var(--white-color); opacity: 0.6; }
.cd-left .loc h4 { color: var(--main-color); margin-bottom: 4px; font-size: 20px; }
.cd-left .loc p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); margin: 0; font-size: 15px; }

.timer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; margin-top: 40px; }
.timer-box h3 { font-size: 52px; color: var(--accent-color); margin-bottom: 0px; font-weight: 700; }
.timer-box p { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-weight: 500; }

.cd-right p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 30px; line-height: 1.5; }
.cd-right .btn-white { align-self: flex-start; }


/* ============================================================
   PAGE HERO BANNER (inner pages)
   ============================================================ */
.page-hero {
  min-height: 480px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #061f1e 0%, #0a4f4b 60%, #0d6b66 100%);
  color: white;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; text-align: center;
  padding: 180px 0 80px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold, #c9a84c);
}
.page-hero::after {
  content: '٢٠٢٦';
  position: absolute;
  right: 5%;
  bottom: -20px;
  font-size: 200px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  font-family: serif;
  pointer-events: none;
  line-height: 1;
  z-index: 0;
}
.page-hero h1 { color: #ffffff; font-size: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.breadcrumb { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.breadcrumb-sep { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }


/* ============================================================
   ABOUT MRI & CONFERENCE
   ============================================================ */
.why-attend { padding: 120px 0; background-color: var(--secondary-color); overflow: hidden; }
.why-attend.white-bg { background-color: var(--white-color); }
.why-attend-img { position: sticky; top: 120px; align-self: start; z-index: 2; }
.why-attend-img img { 
  border-radius: 20px; 
  box-shadow: var(--shadow); 
  position: relative; 
  z-index: 2; 
  width: 100%; 
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 500px;
  max-height: 700px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
}
.img-badge {
  position: absolute; bottom: -30px; left: -30px; width: 140px; height: 140px; background: var(--gradiant-color);
  border-radius: 50%; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #fff; font-weight: 700; text-align: center; line-height: 1.2; z-index: 3;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(40,1,32, 0.4);
  border: 3px solid var(--gold-light);
}
.img-badge span { font-size: 32px; color: var(--main-color); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.why-attend-content { padding-left: 40px; }
.why-attend-content h2 { margin-bottom: 30px; }
.why-attend-content p { margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.75; color: #4a6360; }
.stats-inline { 
  display: flex; 
  gap: 0; 
  align-items: stretch; 
  margin-top: 40px; 
  margin-bottom: 40px; 
  border-top: none; 
  padding-top: 0; 
  background: var(--secondary-color, #eef6f5);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.stats-inline > div {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(10,79,75,0.1);
  position: relative;
}
.stats-inline > div:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}
.stats-inline > div::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 40px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold, #c9a84c);
  border-radius: 0 0 4px 4px;
}
.stats-inline h3 {
  font-size: 48px;
  color: var(--primary-color, #0a4f4b);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.stats-inline p {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-color, #3d5754);
  margin: 0 0 4px;
}
.stats-inline .desc {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ── Floating Intro Card ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.img-badge-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: -20px;
  background: var(--primary-color, #0a4f4b);
  color: white;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  z-index: 3;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(10,79,75,0.4);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--gold, #c9a84c);
  min-width: 200px;
  text-align: left;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.img-badge-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px) translateX(5px); }

.ibc-year {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold, #c9a84c);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  opacity: 0.9;
}
.ibc-title {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: white;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
}
.ibc-stat {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.ibc-stat span {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #19b0a8;
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.grid-2.align-start { align-items: start; }

/* ── Partner Details ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.partner-detail-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.partner-detail-card {
  background: var(--white-color, #fff);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.partner-detail-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(10,79,75,0.1);
}
.partner-detail-card.strategic {
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold, #c9a84c);
}
.pdc-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.pdc-badge {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
}
.pdc-badge.academic {
  background: var(--secondary-color, #eef6f5);
  color: var(--primary-color, #0a4f4b);
}
.pdc-badge.strategic {
  background: var(--gold-light, #f5e9c8);
  color: #7a5c1a;
}
.pdc-acronym {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-color, #0a4f4b);
  opacity: 0.15;
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  letter-spacing: -1px;
}
.pdc-title {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-color, #0a4f4b);
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
}
.pdc-subtitle {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-color, #19b0a8);
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}
.pdc-body {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-color, #3d5754);
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  flex: 1;
}
.pdc-footer {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  padding-top: 16px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-color);
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.pdc-footer i { margin-right: 4px; }

/* ── Committees Placeholder ──────────────────────────────────── */
.committees-coming-soon {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 60px 40px;
  background: var(--secondary-color, #eef6f5);
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(10,79,75,0.2);
}
.ccs-icon {
  font-size: 48px;
  color: var(--primary-color, #0a4f4b);
  opacity: 0.3;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.committees-coming-soon h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--primary-color, #0a4f4b);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.committees-coming-soon p {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--text-color, #3d5754);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.ccs-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  justify-content: center;
}
.ccs-pills span {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10,79,75,0.15);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-color, #0a4f4b);
}

/* ============================================================
   OBJECTIVES (Glass Cards)
   ============================================================ */
.objectives { padding: 120px 0; background: var(--white-color); }
.obj-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 30px; }
.obj-card {
  background: var(--white-color);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
}
.obj-card:hover { 
  transform: translateY(-10px); 
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); 
  border-left-color: var(--accent-color);
}
.obj-num {
  font-family: var(--default-font); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-color); display: flex; width: 36px; height: 36px;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: rgba(18, 114, 109, 0.1);
  border-radius: 8px; margin-right: 15px; flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.obj-num.highlighted {
  background: var(--gradiant-color);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(25,176,168,0.3);
}
.obj-card { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; padding: 30px; }
.obj-card h3 { font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; position: relative; z-index: 1; color: var(--text-color); font-family: var(--default-font); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.5; }
.obj-card p { font-size: 14px; position: relative; z-index: 1; margin: 10px 0 0 50px; color: rgba(0,0,0,0.5); }
.bg-secondary .obj-card { background: inherit; }

/* ============================================================
   HORIZONTAL TIMELINE (Important Dates)
   ============================================================ */
.dates-section { padding: 120px 0; background: var(--white-color); }
.timeline-h-container { position: relative; padding: 40px 0; margin-top: 40px; }
.timeline-h {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; position: relative; z-index: 1; gap: 20px;
}
.tl-item { 
  background: var(--secondary-color); padding: 30px 20px; border-radius: 20px;
  text-align: center; flex: 1; position: relative; transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}
/* Staggering the cards vertically */
.tl-item:nth-child(even) { transform: translateY(24px); }
.tl-item:hover { 
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02); 
  background: var(--main-color); 
}
.tl-item:nth-child(even):hover { transform: translateY(14px) scale(1.02); background: var(--main-color); }
.tl-item { transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease; }

.tl-item .icon { font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 15px; color: var(--main-color); }
.tl-item:hover .icon { color: #fff; }
.tl-date {
  font-size: 17px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary-color); margin-bottom: 10px; display: block;
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
}
.tl-label {
  font-size: 15px; color: var(--text-color); margin: 0; font-weight: 500;
}
.tl-item:hover .tl-date, .tl-item:hover .tl-label { color: #fff; }

.tl-item.highlight { 
  background: var(--primary-color); 
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--gold), 0 12px 30px rgba(10,79,75,0.25);
}
.tl-item.highlight .icon { color: var(--main-color); }
.tl-item.highlight .tl-date { color: #fff; }
.tl-item.highlight .tl-label { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }

/* Research Tracks grid polish */
.research-tracks .obj-card:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eef6f5, #e0f0ef);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-color);
}
.track-category-open {
  background: var(--primary-color) !important;
  color: white !important;
}
.track-category-open h3, .track-category-open p { color: white !important; }

/* Language Pills enhancement */
.hero-pill.lang-pill {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: white;
  border: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(10,79,75,0.2);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.hero-pill.lang-pill:hover {
  background: var(--accent-color);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.event-timeline { padding: 120px 0; background: var(--white-color); }
.et-item {
  display: flex; gap: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; align-items: stretch;
}
.et-num {
  width: 80px; height: 80px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a4f4b 0%, #19b0a8 100%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 28px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0; align-self: flex-start;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(10,79,75,0.3);
  border: 3px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.et-content {
  flex: 1;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px; padding: 40px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10,79,75,0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
}
.et-content::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0a4f4b, transparent);
}
.et-content:hover {
  transform: translateX(8px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(10,79,75,0.1);
}
.et-content h3 { color: #0d6b66; font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.et-content h4 {
  font-size: 15px; color: #0a4f4b;
  margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;
  border-left: 3px solid #c9a84c;
  padding-left: 10px;
  font-family: var(--default-font);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.et-content ul { padding-left: 0; list-style: none; }
.et-content ul li {
  padding: 10px 0 10px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;
  position: relative;
}
.et-content ul li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #19b0a8;
}
.et-content ul li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

/* ============================================================
   PARTNERS
   ============================================================ */
.partners { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--white-color); border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05); }
.partners-strip { display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: 40px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 40px; }
.partner-logo {
  flex: 0 1 180px; opacity: 0.6; transition: var(--transition);
  text-align: center; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary-color); line-height: 1.3;
  background: var(--secondary-color); border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 30px; border: 1px solid rgba(13,107,102,0.1);
}
.partner-logo span { display: block; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--main-color); margin-top: 5px; }
.partner-logo:hover { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.05); }

/* ============================================================
   AUTHORS / CONTACT (Split layout forms)
   ============================================================ */
.contact-section { padding: 120px 0; background: var(--secondary-color); }
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; }
.contact-info-block {
  background: var(--primary-color); border-radius: 24px; padding: 60px; color: #fff;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-info-block::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; right: 0; width: 250px; height: 250px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--main-color) 0%, transparent 70%); opacity: 0.3;
}
.contact-info-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 40px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.contact-info-item i { width: 50px; height: 50px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 20px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.contact-info-item h4 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 18px; }
.contact-info-item p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); margin: 0; font-size: 16px; }

.contact-form { padding: 20px 0; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.form-control {
  width: 100%; padding: 20px; border-radius: 12px; border: none; background: #fff;
  font-size: 16px; font-family: var(--default-font); color: var(--primary-color); font-weight: 500;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.02); transition: var(--transition);
}
.form-control:focus { outline: none; box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(222, 26, 88, 0.15); }
textarea.form-control { height: 160px; resize: none; }

/* Guidelines Split Layout (Author Instructions) */
.guidelines-wrap { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
.guide-box { border-radius: 24px; padding: 50px; }
.guide-box-dark { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); color: #fff; }
.guide-box-light { background: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow); color: var(--primary-color); }

.guide-box h3 { font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 30px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); padding-bottom: 20px; }
.guide-box-light h3 { color: var(--primary-color); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05); }

.guide-list li { 
  display: flex; gap: 15px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 16px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); align-items: flex-start; line-height: 1.6;
}
.guide-list li i { color: #81cfca; font-size: 20px; margin-top: 2px; }

.tech-specs-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; }
.tech-spec-item p.lbl { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: rgba(0,0,0,0.4); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.tech-spec-item h4 { font-size: 18px; color: var(--text-color); font-weight: 700; margin: 0; }

.tech-alert { background: var(--secondary-color); border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px 20px; display: flex; gap: 15px; align-items: center; color: var(--text-color); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; font-style: italic; }
.tech-alert i { font-size: 18px; color: var(--primary-color); }

/* Committee Cards */
.committee-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 50px; }
.com-card { background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 30px; box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.02); display: flex; flex-direction: column; transition: var(--transition); border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.03); }
.com-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.com-card h4 { font-size: 16px; color: var(--text-color); margin-bottom: 8px; font-family: var(--default-font); }
.com-card p { font-size: 12px; color: var(--main-color); margin: 0; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; line-height: 1.4; }
.committee-section-title { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; font-size: 20px; color: var(--primary-color); margin-bottom: 24px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--secondary-color); padding-bottom: 10px; display: inline-flex; }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.footer {
  background: #061f1e;
  color: #fff;
  padding-top: 100px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--gold);
}
.footer::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: -200px; right: -200px; width: 600px; height: 600px;
  background: var(--main-color); border-radius: 50%; opacity: 0.08; filter: blur(50px);
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr; gap: 60px; padding-bottom: 80px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}


.footer-tagline { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 30px; max-width: 350px; }
.footer-h { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 30px; color: #fff; }
.footer-links li { margin-bottom: 15px; }
.footer-links a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 16px; transition: var(--transition); }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); padding-left: 5px; }

.newsletter-box p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.newsletter-form { display: flex; position: relative; }
.newsletter-form input { width: 100%; padding: 18px 25px; border-radius: 50px; border: none; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); color: #fff; font-size: 15px; }
.newsletter-form input:focus { outline: none; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }
.newsletter-form button { position: absolute; right: 5px; top: 5px; bottom: 5px; background: var(--gold); color: #061f1e; border-radius: 50px; padding: 0 25px; font-weight: 600; }

.footer-bottom { padding: 30px 0; text-align: center; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-size: 15px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2); }

/* ============================================================
   MISHKATH MOTION — Custom Animation System
   Style: Smooth & Professional
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  --ease-smooth: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --motion-duration: 0.8s;
}

/* ── Reveal Base States ──────────────────────────────────── */
[class*="m-reveal"] {
  opacity: 0;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  transition: opacity var(--motion-duration) var(--ease-smooth),
              transform var(--motion-duration) var(--ease-smooth);
}

.m-reveal--up { transform: translateY(30px); }
.m-reveal--down { transform: translateY(-30px); }
.m-reveal--left { transform: translateX(-30px); }
.m-reveal--right { transform: translateX(30px); }
.m-reveal--fade { transform: scale(0.98); }

/* ── Activated State ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.is-visible[class*="m-reveal"] {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
}

/* ── Reduced Motion Support ─────────────────────────────── */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  [class*="m-reveal"] {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
}

/* ── Refined Hover Interactions ─────────────────────────── */

/* 1. Lift & Depth (Cards) */
.obj-card, .com-card, .speaker-card, .panel-card, .workshop-card, .event-card, .journal-card, .step-card {
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-smooth), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease-smooth);
}
.obj-card:hover, .com-card:hover, .speaker-card:hover, .panel-card:hover, 
.workshop-card:hover, .event-card:hover, .journal-card:hover, .step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(16, 89, 85, 0.12);
}

/* 2. Button Magnetic Polish */
.btn {
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s var(--ease-smooth), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.btn i {
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-smooth);
}
.btn:hover i {
  transform: translate(3px, -1px);
}

/* 3. Hero Image breathing */
.why-attend-img img {
  transition: transform 8s ease-in-out;
}
.why-attend-img:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* 4. Navbar link polish */
.nav-link::after {
  transition: width 0.4s var(--ease-smooth);
}

/* 5. Icon background pulses on cards */
.obj-card:hover .obj-num, .workshop-card:hover .wk-icon, .event-card:hover .ev-icon {
  animation: softPulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes softPulse {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 89, 85, 0.2); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(16, 89, 85, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 89, 85, 0); }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1280px) {
  .hero h1 { width: 100%; }
  .hero-floating-box { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  :root { --header-height: 80px; }
  .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4, .obj-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .cd-left, .cd-right { padding: 40px; }
  .cd-right { width: 300px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .timeline-h { flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .tl-item, .tl-item:nth-child(even) { transform: none; }
  .tl-item:nth-child(even):hover { transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links, .nav-cta { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4, .obj-grid, .timer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .countdown-ticket { flex-direction: column; }
  .cd-left, .cd-right { width: 100%; border-right: none; border-bottom: 2px dashed rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
  .cd-left::before { right: -20px; top: auto; bottom: -20px; }
  .cd-left::after { right: auto; left: -20px; bottom: -20px; }
  .stats-inline { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 20px; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .et-item { flex-direction: column; }
  .et-num { margin-bottom: 20px; }
}