/* ---------- Reset & base ---------- */
    * {
      margin: 0;
      padding: 0;
      box-sizing: border-box;
    }

    html {
      scroll-behavior: smooth;
      -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
      -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
      scroll-padding-top: var(--navbar-height);
    }

    :root {
      --battle-bg: #3A0F0F;
      --deep-crimson: #8B1E1E;
      --burnt-sienna: #B86B2B;
      --fiery-orange: #FF6A28;
      --gold: #FFD166;
      --muted-gold: rgba(255, 209, 102, 0.12);
      --card-bg: rgba(58, 15, 15, 0.6);
      --glass-bg: rgba(139, 30, 30, 0.08);
      --shadow-dark: rgba(10, 5, 5, 0.6);
      --navbar-height: 64px;
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Roboto', 'Roboto Condensed', 'Roboto Slab', Arial, sans-serif;
      background: radial-gradient(circle at 60% 40%, #d8ab42 0%, #b05025 25%, #bd6643 70%, #1a0a08 100%);
      position: relative;
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      line-height: 1.55;
    }

    h1,
    h2,
    h3,
    h4,
    h5,
    h6 {
      font-family: 'Roboto Slab', 'Roboto Condensed', 'Roboto', Arial, sans-serif;
      color: var(--gold);
      margin: 0 0 .6rem 0;
    }

    /* ---------- Background animation & overlay ---------- */
    .background-animation {
      position: fixed;
      inset: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      z-index: -2;
      background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 25% 25%, rgba(139, 30, 30, 0.12) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 75% 75%, rgba(184, 107, 43, 0.10) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(90, 33, 33, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%);
      animation: backgroundPulse 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
      will-change: opacity, transform;
    }

    @keyframes backgroundPulse {
      0% {
        opacity: .82;
        transform: scale(1);
      }

      50% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1.02);
      }

      100% {
        opacity: .82;
        transform: scale(1);
      }
    }

    .grid-overlay {
      position: fixed;
      inset: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      z-index: -1;
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 209, 102, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 106, 40, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 60px 60px;
      animation: gridMove 28s linear infinite;
      mix-blend-mode: overlay;
      pointer-events: none;
      opacity: 0.9;
    }

    @keyframes gridMove {
      0% {
        transform: translate(0, 0)
      }

      100% {
        transform: translate(60px, 60px)
      }
    }

    /* ---------- Floating ember particles ---------- */
    .particle {
      position: absolute;
      border-radius: 50%;
      pointer-events: none;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--gold), var(--fiery-orange));
      box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 170, 50, 0.7);
      opacity: .65;
      will-change: transform, opacity;
    }

    .particle.p1 {
      width: 6px;
      height: 6px;
      top: 18%;
      left: 8%;
      animation: float1 12s infinite ease-in-out;
    }

    .particle.p2 {
      width: 8px;
      height: 8px;
      top: 74%;
      right: 12%;
      animation: float2 15s infinite ease-in-out;
    }

    .particle.p3 {
      width: 5px;
      height: 5px;
      bottom: 28%;
      left: 70%;
      animation: float3 11s infinite ease-in-out;
    }

    .particle.p4 {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
      top: 40%;
      left: 82%;
      animation: float1 18s infinite ease-in-out;
    }

    @keyframes float1 {

      0%,
      100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
        opacity: .28;
      }

      33% {
        transform: translate(20px, -30px) scale(1.15);
        opacity: .95;
      }

      66% {
        transform: translate(-15px, 20px) scale(.95);
        opacity: .55;
      }
    }

    @keyframes float2 {

      0%,
      100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0);
        opacity: .35;
      }

      50% {
        transform: translate(-25px, -40px) scale(1.2);
        opacity: 1;
      }
    }

    @keyframes float3 {

      0%,
      100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg);
        opacity: .18;
      }

      50% {
        transform: translate(15px, -25px) rotate(180deg) scale(1.2);
        opacity: .8;
      }
    }

    /* glass helper class (used on some cards) */
    .glass {
      background: var(--glass-bg);
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
      /* border-radius: 15px; */
      box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(58, 15, 15, 0.35);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 209, 102, 0.06);
    }

    /* ---------- NAVBAR (kept intact as requested) ---------- */
    /* Keeping navbar styles as they were (minor tidy only) */
    .navbar {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      width: 100%;
      z-index: 1100;
      padding: 0.6rem 0;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10, 10, 12, 0.85), rgba(20, 10, 15, 0.75));
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    }

    .navbar::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 106, 40, 0.02), rgba(255, 209, 102, 0.02));
      mix-blend-mode: overlay;
    }

    .nav-content {
      max-width: 1200px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 0 1rem;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 1rem;
      justify-content: space-between;
    }

    .logo {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      flex: 0 0 auto;
    }

    .logo-image {
      display: block;
      width: 200px;
      max-width: 100%;
      height: 70px;
      transition: transform .2s ease;
    }

    .nav-links {
      display: flex;
      gap: 1.5rem;
      list-style: none;
      margin: 0;
      padding: 0;
      align-items: center;
    }

    @media (min-width:900px) {
      .nav-links {
        margin-left: auto;
      }
    }

    .nav-links a {
      color: var(--gold);
      text-decoration: none;
      padding: .6rem 1.1rem;
      border-radius: 12px;
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: .6px;
      box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(184, 107, 43, 0.14);
      transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, background .18s ease;
      display: inline-block;
    }

    .nav-links a:hover {
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--fiery-orange) 33%, var(--gold) 66%);
      color: #3A0F0F;
      box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 209, 102, 0.12);
      transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.03);
    }

    /* Hamburger */
    .nav-toggle {
      display: none;
      background: none;
      border: none;
      padding: 6px;
      margin-left: 1rem;
      cursor: pointer;
    }

    .hamburger {
      width: 28px;
      height: 3px;
      background: var(--gold);
      border-radius: 3px;
      position: relative;
      display: inline-block;
      transition: all .25s ease;
    }

    .hamburger::before,
    .hamburger::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      left: 0;
      width: 28px;
      height: 3px;
      background: var(--gold);
      border-radius: 3px;
      transition: all .25s ease;
    }

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

    .hamburger::after {
      top: 8px
    }

    .nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger {
      background: transparent;
    }

    .nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger::before {
      top: 0;
      transform: rotate(45deg);
    }

    .nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger::after {
      top: 0;
      transform: rotate(-45deg);
    }

    @media (max-width:900px) {
      .nav-toggle {
        display: flex;
      }

      .nav-links {
        position: absolute;
        top: calc(100% + 8px);
        right: 1rem;
        width: 260px;
        max-width: calc(100% - 2rem);
        background: rgba(6, 6, 8, 0.95);
        backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
        border-radius: 12px;
        padding: .6rem;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: .5rem;
        transform-origin: top right;
        transform: translateY(-10px) scaleY(.95);
        opacity: 0;
        pointer-events: none;
        transition: opacity .22s ease, transform .22s ease;
        z-index: 1200;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
      }

      .nav-links.open {
        opacity: 1;
        pointer-events: auto;
        transform: translateY(0) scaleY(1);
      }

      .nav-links a {
        padding: .85rem 1rem;
        font-size: 1rem;
        box-shadow: none;
      }

      .logo-image {
        width: 160px;
      }
    }

    /* ---------- HERO ---------- */
    .hero {
      height: 100vh;
      margin-bottom: 2rem;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding: 0 2rem;
      position: relative;
      background: url('assets/hero.gif') center center/cover no-repeat, linear-gradient(135deg, var(--deep-crimson) 0%, var(--battle-bg) 100%);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(90, 33, 33, 0.6);
    }

    .hero-content {
      max-width: 800px;
      z-index: 2;
      border-radius: 18px;
      padding: 2rem;
    }

    .hero-content img {
      width: 600px;
      height: auto;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      max-width: 100%;
      display: block;
      margin-left: auto;
      margin-right: auto;
    }

    .hero h1 {
      font-size: 4rem;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--gold), var(--fiery-orange), #F8E08C);
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
      animation: titleGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    }

    @keyframes titleGlow {
      0% {
        filter: brightness(1) drop-shadow(0 0 10px var(--gold))
      }

      100% {
        filter: brightness(1.2) drop-shadow(0 0 20px var(--fiery-orange))
      }
    }

    .hero .tagline {
      font-size: 1.8rem;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      color: var(--fiery-orange);
      font-style: italic;
    }

    .hero .subtitle {
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      margin-bottom: 2rem;
      color: var(--gold);
      opacity: .95;
    }

    .genz-animated {
      font-size: 2.2rem;
      font-weight: 900;
      color: var(--gold);
      letter-spacing: 2px;
      margin-bottom: 2rem;
      animation: genzPulse 2.5s infinite alternate;
      transition: transform .3s, text-shadow .3s;
    }

    .genz-animated:hover {
      transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-2deg);
      text-shadow: 0 0 32px rgba(255, 209, 102, 0.8), 0 4px 16px rgba(255, 106, 40, 0.8);
      color: var(--fiery-orange);
    }

    @keyframes genzPulse {
      0% {
        filter: brightness(1) drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(255, 209, 102, 0.55))
      }

      100% {
        filter: brightness(1.2) drop-shadow(0 0 24px rgba(255, 209, 102, 0.8))
      }
    }

    @media (max-width:768px) {
      .genz-animated {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.2rem
      }
    }

    /* ---------- Countdown & CTA ---------- */
    .countdown {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 2rem;
      margin: 2rem 0;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      z-index: 2;
    }

    .countdown-item {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 1.5rem;
      border-radius: 15px;
      background: rgba(255, 106, 40, 0.08);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 106, 40, 0.22);
      min-width: 100px;
      box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(20, 10, 10, 0.4);
    }

    .countdown-number {
      font-size: 2.5rem;
      font-weight: bold;
      color: var(--gold);
    }

    .countdown-label {
      font-size: .9rem;
      opacity: .9;
      color: rgba(255, 229, 138, 0.95);
    }

    .cta-button {
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--fiery-orange), var(--gold));
      border: none;
      padding: 1rem 2rem;
      border-radius: 50px;
      color: #3A0F0F;
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      font-weight: bold;
      cursor: pointer;
      text-decoration: none;
      display: inline-block;
      margin-top: 1rem;
      box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(255, 170, 50, 0.18);
      transition: transform .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease, filter .28s ease;
    }

    .cta-button:hover {
      transform: translateY(-4px);
      box-shadow: 0 18px 36px rgba(255, 106, 40, 0.35);
      filter: brightness(1.02);
      color: #3A0F0F;
    }




    /* ---------- SECTIONS ---------- */
    .section {
      padding: 5rem 2rem;
      max-width: 1200px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(50px);
      transition: opacity .56s cubic-bezier(.2, .9, .3, 1), transform .56s cubic-bezier(.2, .9, .3, 1), filter .56s;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
      min-height: auto;
      color: var(--gold);
      /* background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(122, 95, 70, 0.54), rgba(20, 10, 10, 0.04)); */
      backdrop-filter: none;
      -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
      text-align: center;
    }

    /* fixed bug: correct visible selector */
    .section.visible {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
      filter: saturate(1.02) contrast(1.03);
    }

    /* offset sections for fixed navbar when using in-page anchors */
    .hero,
    .section {
      scroll-margin-top: var(--navbar-height);
    }

    /* section heading */
    .section h2 {
      font-size: 2.8rem;
      text-align: center;
      margin-bottom: 2rem;
      /* background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--gold), var(--fiery-orange)); */
      background-clip: text;
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFD166;
      display: inline-block;
      align-items: center;
      text-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(139, 30, 30, 0.28);

    }

    /* small decorative ::before for depth */
    .section::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 0;
      /* background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0,0,0,0) 20%, rgba(0,0,0,0.25) 100%); */
      mix-blend-mode: multiply;
    }

    /* content sits above */
    .section>* {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    /* ---------- ABOUT ---------- */
    .about-ux-title {
      font-size: 2.8rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
      background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--gold), var(--fiery-orange));
      background-clip: text;
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    }

    .about-ux-intro {
      text-align: center;
      margin-bottom: 4rem;
    }

    .about-ux-badge {
      display: inline-block;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--deep-crimson), var(--gold));
      color: #fff;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      padding: .45rem 1rem;
      border-radius: 26px;
      box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(255, 170, 60, 0.12);
    }

    .about-ux-lead {
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      color: #FFE8AA;
      opacity: .95;
      margin-top: 1rem;
    }

    /* about grid & cards */

    .about-ux-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      /* Always 2 columns */
      grid-template-rows: repeat(2, auto);
      /* Always 2 rows */
      gap: 2.25rem;
      align-items: stretch;
      justify-items: stretch;
    }

    .about-ux-card {
      padding: 2.2rem 1.5rem;
      border-radius: 18px;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 209, 102, 0.03), rgba(58, 15, 15, 0.12));
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 209, 102, 0.12);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(20, 10, 10, 0.55);
      transition: transform .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease, border-color .28s ease;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: flex-start;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .about-ux-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
      box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(255, 106, 40, 0.18);
      border-color: rgba(255, 209, 102, 0.28);
      background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(255, 209, 102, 0.06), rgba(255, 106, 40, 0.03));
    }

    .about-ux-icon {
      font-size: 2.1rem;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      color: var(--fiery-orange);
      filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(255, 106, 40, 0.4));
    }

    .about-ux-card h3 {
      font-size: 1.35rem;
      margin-bottom: .6rem;
      color: var(--gold);
    }

    .about-ux-card p,
    .about-ux-list li {
      color: #FFE9B0;
      opacity: .95;
      font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .about-ux-list {
      padding-left: 1.2rem;
      margin-bottom: .5rem;
    }

    /* about CTA button */
    .about-ux-cta {
      text-align: center;
      margin-top: 2.5rem;
      width: 100%;
    }

    .about-ux-btn {
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--fiery-orange));
      color: #3A0F0F;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      padding: .8rem 2rem;
      border-radius: 30px;
      text-decoration: none;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(255, 170, 50, 0.12);
      transition: transform .25s ease, filter .25s ease;
    }

    .about-ux-btn:hover {
      transform: translateY(-4px);
      filter: brightness(1.03);
    }

    /* ---------- TIMELINE ---------- */
    .timeline {
      position: relative;
      max-width: 800px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    .timeline::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      width: 2px;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 209, 102, 0.6), rgba(255, 106, 40, 0.6));
      top: 0;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 50%;
      margin-left: -1px;
    }

    .timeline-item {
      position: relative;
      width: 50%;
      padding: 1rem 2rem;
      margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }

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

    .timeline-content {
      background: rgb(0 0 0 / 44%);
      padding: 1.5rem;
      border-radius: 15px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 209, 102, 0.08);
      position: relative;
      color: #FFE9B0;
    }

    .timeline-content h3 {
      color: var(--fiery-orange);
      margin-bottom: .6rem;
    }

    /* timeline arrows */
    .timeline-content::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 20px;
      width: 0;
      height: 0;
      border: 10px solid transparent;
    }

    .timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-content::before {
      right: -20px;
      border-left-color: rgba(255, 209, 102, 0.08);
    }

    .timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-content::before {
      left: -20px;
      border-right-color: rgba(255, 209, 102, 0.08);
    }

    /* make timeline single column on small screens */
    @media (max-width:768px) {
      .timeline::after {
        left: 10px;
      }

      .timeline-item {
        width: 100%;
        left: 0 !important;
        padding-left: 3rem;
      }

      .timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-content::before,
      .timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-content::before {
        left: -20px;
        border-right-color: rgba(255, 209, 102, 0.08);
        border-left-color: transparent;
      }
    }

    /* ---------- EVENTS ---------- */
    .events-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
      gap: 2rem;
      margin-top: 2rem;
    }

    .event-card {
      padding: 2rem 2rem;
      border-radius: 16px;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 209, 102, 0.03), rgba(58, 15, 15, 0.08));
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 209, 102, 0.1);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(20, 10, 10, 0.5);
      transition: transform .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease, border-color .28s ease;
    }

    .event-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
      box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(255, 106, 40, 0.16);
      border-color: rgba(255, 209, 102, 0.22);
      background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(255, 106, 40, 0.06), rgba(255, 209, 102, 0.04));
    }

    .event-card h3 {
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      color: var(--gold);
      margin-bottom: .7rem;
    }

    .event-card ul {
      padding-left: 1.2rem;
    }

    .event-card ul li {
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      color: #FFE9B0;
      margin-bottom: .5rem;
    }

    /* icon event tiles */
    .events-icon-grid {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 2.25rem;
      justify-content: center;
      margin-top: 2rem;
    }

    .event-icon-card {
      width: clamp(135px, 22vw, 160px);
      height: clamp(160px, 22vw, 160px);
      border-radius: 18px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, #ff6a284f 100%);
      color: #fff;
      text-decoration: none;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      flex-direction: column;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(20, 10, 10, 0.5);
      transition: transform .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease, background .28s ease;
      font-family: 'Roboto Condensed', 'Roboto', Arial, sans-serif;
    }

    .event-icon-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.07);
      box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(255, 106, 40, 0.18);
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--fiery-orange) 0%, var(--gold) 100%);
    }

    .event-icon-card i {
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(255, 209, 102, 0.22);
    }

    .event-icon-card span {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: .4px;
    }

    /* Events section buttons */
    .ca-button {
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--fiery-orange), var(--gold));
      border: none;
      padding: 0.75rem;
      border-radius: 50px;
      color: #3A0F0F;
      font-size: 16px;
      /* Fixed typo from '1opx' */
      font-weight: bold;
      cursor: pointer;
      text-decoration: none;
      display: inline-block;
      margin-top: 12px;
      box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(255, 170, 50, 0.18);
      transition: transform 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease, filter 0.28s ease;
      text-align: center;
      min-width: 120px;
    }

    .ca-button:hover {
      transform: translateY(-4px);
      box-shadow: 0 18px 36px rgba(255, 106, 40, 0.35);
      filter: brightness(1.05);
      color: #3A0F0F;
    }

    /* grid */
    .organizer-card-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
      gap: 18px;
      align-items: start;
      padding: 8px;
    }

    .organizer-card {
      background: linear-gradient(145deg,
          var(--deep-crimson) 0%,
          /* deep red */
          var(--burnt-sienna) 50%,
          /* orange-brown */
          var(--gold) 100%
          /* golden yellow */
        );
      border-radius: 14px;
      box-shadow: 0 6px 18px var(--shadow-dark);
      overflow: hidden;
      color: #fff;
      /* text stays readable */
      transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
    }

    .organizer-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
    }


    /* inner content */
    .organizer-card-item {
      padding: 18px;
      color: #111;
    }

    /* image wrapper */
    .img-wrap {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      align-items: center;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
      padding-top: 4px;
    }

    /* organizer image */
    .organizer-img {
      display: block;
      width: 400px;
      height: 270px;
      object-fit: cover;
      border-radius: 10px;
      box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    }

    /* button area */
    .card-cta {
      text-align: center;
      margin-top: 10px;
    }

    /* Mobile adjustments */
    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .organizer-card-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        /* stack vertically */
        gap: 14px;
      }

      .organizer-card-item {
        padding: 16px;
      }

      .organizer-img {
        width: 380px;
        /* smaller on phones */
        height: 270px;
        border-radius: 8px;
      }

      .organizer-card h3 {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
        margin-bottom: 8px;
      }

      .organizer-card p {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
      }
    }



    /* responsive events */
    @media (max-width:1024px) {
      .events-icon-grid {
        gap: 1.5rem;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width:768px) {
      .events-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.2rem;
      }

      .event-card {
        padding: 1.2rem 0.7rem;
      }

      .events-icon-grid {
        gap: 1rem;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width:420px) {
      .events-icon-grid {
        gap: .75rem;
      }

      .events {
        align-items: center;
      }
    }

    /* Sponsors Carousel */
    .sponsors-carousel {
      overflow: hidden;
      margin: 2rem 0;
      position: relative;
      font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .sponsors-track {
      display: flex;
      animation: scroll 30s linear infinite;
      width: fit-content;
      gap: 2rem;
    }

    .sponsor-item img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      align-items: center;
      border-radius: 10px;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.1);
      transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
    }

    .sponsor-item img:hover {
      transform: scale(1.1);
      box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.2);
    }

    @keyframes scroll {
      0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
      }

      100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
      }
    }

    .sponsor-item {
      flex: 0 0 200px;
      height: 110px;
      margin: 0 1rem;
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      border-radius: 15px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: flex-start;
      font-weight: bold;
      color: #00d4ff;
      border: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.2);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.10);
      padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
      gap: 1rem;
      transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
    }

    .sponsor-item:hover {
      transform: scale(1.07) translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.18);
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00d4ff22, #5865f222);
    }

    .sponsor-logo {
      font-size: 2.2rem;
      margin-right: 0.7rem;
      filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px #00d4ff88);
    }

    .sponsors-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
      gap: 2rem;
      margin-top: 3rem;
    }

    .sponsors-badge {
      font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .sponsors-lead {
      font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .sponsors-card {
      padding: 2rem 1.2rem;
      border-radius: 16px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
      border: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.18);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.08);
      transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: flex-start;
      position: relative;
    }

    .sponsors-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.03);
      box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.18);
      border-color: #00d4ff;
      background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.12) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) 100%);
    }

    .sponsors-icon {
      font-size: 2rem;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      color: #00d4ff;
      filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px #00d4ff88);
      transition: color 0.3s;
    }

    .sponsors-card:hover .sponsors-icon {
      color: #ff6b6b;
    }

    .sponsors-card h3 {
      font-size: 1.22rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
      color: #00d4ff;
    }

    .sponsors-card p {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
      opacity: 0.92;
    }

    .sponsors-btn {
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00d4ff, #5865f2);
      color: #fff;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 1rem;
      padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
      border-radius: 24px;
      text-decoration: none;
      box-shadow: 0 2px 12px #00d4ff44;
      transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }

    .sponsors-btn:hover {
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff6b6b, #5865f2);
      transform: scale(1.07);
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .sponsors-title {
        font-size: 1.7rem;
      }

      .sponsors-lead {
        font-size: 1rem;
      }

      .sponsors-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.2rem;
      }

      .sponsors-card {
        padding: 1.2rem 0.7rem;
      }

      .sponsors-icon {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
      }

      .sponsor-logo {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
      }
    }


    /* ---------- Footer (kept visually consistent) ---------- */
    .footer {
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3A0F0F 0%, #8B1E1E 100%);
      color: var(--gold);
      padding: 3rem 2rem 1rem;
      text-align: center;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--gold);
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      box-shadow: 0 -4px 32px rgba(90, 33, 33, 0.6);
    }

    .footer-content {
      max-width: 1200px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
      gap: 1rem;
    }

    .footer-section h3 {
      color: var(--gold);
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .footer-section p,
    .footer-section li {
      opacity: .9;
      margin-bottom: .4rem;
      color: #FFE9B0;
    }

    .footer a {
      color: #F8E08C;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color .22s;
    }

    .footer a:hover {
      color: var(--fiery-orange);
    }

    /* ---------- Responsive adjustments ---------- */
    @media (max-width:768px) {
      .hero h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
      }

      .hero .tagline {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
      }

      .countdown {
        gap: 1rem;
      }

      .countdown-item {
        padding: 1rem;
      }

      .section {
        padding: 3rem 1rem;
      }

      .about-ux-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.2rem;
      }

      .about-ux-card {
        padding: 1.2rem 0.8rem;
      }

      .sponsors-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1rem;
      }
    }

    /* Extra small screens: tighten typography and spacing */
    @media (max-width:420px) {
      .hero h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
      }

      .hero .tagline {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
      }

      .hero .subtitle {
        font-size: 1rem;
      }

      .countdown {
        gap: 0.6rem;
      }

      .countdown-item {
        min-width: 80px;
        padding: 0.8rem;
      }

      .section h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
      }
    }

    /* ---------- Small performance & accessibility ---------- */
    @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

      .background-animation,
      .grid-overlay,
      .particle,
      .sponsors-track {
        animation: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
      }

      .section,
      .hero,
      .event-card,
      .about-ux-card {
        transition: none !important;
        transform: none !important;
      }
    }

    /* safety: final removal of horizontal overflow */
    html,
    body {
      width: 100%;
      overflow-x: hidden;
    }


    main {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
      /* content above background but below navbar (navbar z-index is higher) */
      max-width: var(--max-width);
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: calc(64px + 12px) var(--container-padding) 0;
      /* background: #96613f; */
    }

    h1,
    h2,
    h3 {
      color: var(--gold);
      text-shadow: 0 2px 12px #8B1E1E44;
    }

    .about-hero {
      text-align: center;
      margin: 6rem auto 3rem;
      padding: 48px 0 12px;
    }

    .about-hero h1 {
      font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif;
      font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 3rem);
      margin: 0 0 .6rem;
      color: var(--gold);
      text-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(58, 15, 15, 0.45);
      letter-spacing: .6px;
    }

    .about-hero p.lead {
      color: #ffcf65;
      font-weight: 800;
      max-width: 920px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      font-size: clamp(.95rem, 1.1vw + .9rem, 1.15rem);
      opacity: .95;
      line-height: 1.7;
    }

    .about-block {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 40px;
      align-items: center;
      margin: 40px;

    }
    
     
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .about-block {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }
    }

    .about-block .visual,
    .about-block .copy {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
    }

    /* .visual{ padding:20px; border-radius: 15px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,209,102,0.05), rgba(58,15,15,0.08)); box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(20,10,10,0.6); border:1px solid rgba(255,209,102,0.06); display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center; min-height:260px; overflow:hidden; } */
    .visual img {
      max-width:100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      display: block;
      border-radius: 8px;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
      max-height: 300px;
      padding: 10px;
    }

    .visual figcaption {
      position: absolute;
      left: 16px;
      bottom: 14px;
      background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
      color: var(--light-gold);
      padding: 6px 10px;
      border-radius: 6px;
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: .95rem;
      backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    }

    .card {
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(165, 96, 32, 0.14), rgba(30, 12, 12, 0.06));
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 209, 102, 0.12);
      border-radius: 18px;
      padding: 30px;
      box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(20, 10, 10, 0.55);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    }

    .card .ribbon {
      position: absolute;
      left: 0;
      top: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(139, 30, 30, 0.98), var(--fiery-orange));
      color: #fff;
      padding: 10px 22px;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: .85rem;
      border-top-right-radius: 12px;
      border-bottom-right-radius: 12px;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
      letter-spacing: .4px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }

    .card h3 {
      margin-top: 44px;
      color: var(--gold);
      font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
      font-size: 1.25rem;
    }

    .card p {
      color: var(--light-gold);
      line-height: 1.7;
      margin-bottom: .85rem;
      font-size: .98rem;
    }

    /* Fullscreen overlay */
    .popup-overlay {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
      /* slightly darker for focus */
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      align-items: center;
      z-index: 9999;
      animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease-in-out;
    }

    /* Modal content */
    .popup-content {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f18182, #fc913a, #f9d423);
      color: #fff;
      padding: 2rem;
      border-radius: 1rem;
      text-align: center;
      width: 90%;
      max-width: 500px;
      /* box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(255, 110, 0, 0.7);
    animation: popupShow 0.5s ease-in-out, pulse 2s infinite; */
      position: relative;
    }

    /* Close button */
    .close-btn {
      position: absolute;
      top: 10px;
      right: 15px;
      font-size: 2rem;
      cursor: pointer;
    }

    /* Popup animation */
    @keyframes popupShow {
      from {
        transform: scale(0.7);
        opacity: 0;
      }

      to {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 1;
      }
    }

    /* Pulsating glow */
    @keyframes pulse {
      0% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 110, 0, 0.7);
      }

      50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(255, 110, 0, 1);
      }

      100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 110, 0, 0.7);
      }
    }



    /* Mini popup bounce */
    @keyframes bounce {

      0%,
      100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
      }

      50% {
        transform: translateY(-8px);
      }
    }

    /* Mini popup appear animation */
    @keyframes miniPopupShow {
      from {
        transform: scale(0.6);
        opacity: 0;
      }

      to {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 1;
      }
    }

    /* Hide mini popup on small screens */
    @media (max-width: 1024px) {
      #prizePopup.mini {
        display: none !important;
      }
    }

    /* Fade in overlay */
    @keyframes fadeIn {
      from {
        opacity: 0;
      }

      to {
        opacity: 1;
      }
    }