/*-6dkfxytbhdnxm,hyu7jio9[-]\7/* ============================================
   PENMAIYIN SIGARAM - Luxury Event Website
   Premium International Award Ceremony
   Style: Royal Purple + Imperial Gold + Luxury
   ============================================ */

/* ===== FONT IMPORTS (Google Fonts loaded via HTML) ===== */
/* Cinzel - English Headings */
/* Poppins - English Body, Buttons */
/* Montserrat - Numbers/Statistics */

/* ===== CSS VARIABLES ===== */
:root {
    --primary-purple: #2B0A3D;
    --deep-purple: #43105D;
    --imperial-gold: #D4AF37;
    --antique-gold: #B8891F;
    --champagne-gold: #F2D27A;
    --luxury-black: #0D0A14;
    --soft-ivory: #F5F1EA;
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    --glass-border: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    --glass-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    --gold-glow: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    --purple-glow: rgba(43, 10, 61, 0.5);
    --transition: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    --font-cinzel: 'Cinzel', serif;
    --font-poppins: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    --font-montserrat: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    --font-tamil: 'Adhawin Tamil Display', 'TAU Marutham', 'Noto Sans Tamil', serif;
    --font-size-base: 16px;
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    color: var(--soft-ivory);
    /* background: var(--luxury-black); */
    background: #4B1467;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    line-height: 1.7;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }

.container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

/* Highlight Gold Text */
.highlight-gold {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--champagne-gold), var(--imperial-gold), var(--antique-gold));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

/* ===== SCROLLBAR ===== */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 8px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--luxury-black); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--imperial-gold), var(--antique-gold));
    border-radius: 4px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: var(--antique-gold); }

/* ============================================
   SELECTION
   ============================================ */
::selection {
    background: var(--imperial-gold);
    color: var(--luxury-black);
}

/* ============================================
   SECTION 1: PRELOADER
   ============================================ */
#preloader {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: var(--luxury-black);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 10000;
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease, visibility 0.8s ease;
}
#preloader.hidden { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }

.preloader-content { text-align: center; animation: pFadeIn 1s ease; }

@keyframes pFadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.preloader-emblem { width: 140px; height: 140px; margin: 0 auto 2rem; }
.preloader-svg { animation: pSpin 3s linear infinite; }

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

.p-circle-outer { animation: pPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite; }
.p-circle-inner { animation: pPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite reverse; }
@keyframes pPulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.6; }
    50% { opacity: 1; }
}
.p-circle-dashed { animation: pSpin 4s linear infinite reverse; }
.p-star {
    animation: pGlow 1.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    transform-origin: center;
}
.p-center-dot { animation: pPulse 1.5s ease-in-out infinite; }

@keyframes pGlow {
    from { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(212,175,55,0.3)); }
    to { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 30px rgba(212,175,55,0.9)); }
}

.p-title {
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--imperial-gold);
    letter-spacing: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--champagne-gold), var(--imperial-gold), var(--antique-gold));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.p-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--champagne-gold);
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.p-bar {
    width: 300px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: 2px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.p-bar::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -4px;
    left: -4px;
    right: -4px;
    bottom: -4px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212,175,55,0.1), transparent);
    animation: pBarGlow 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pBarGlow {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.3; }
    50% { opacity: 1; }
}

.p-bar-fill {
    width: 0%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--antique-gold), var(--imperial-gold), var(--champagne-gold));
    border-radius: 2px;
    animation: pLoad 2.5s ease forwards;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

@keyframes pLoad {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    50% { width: 70%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
}

/* ============================================
   SECTION 2: NAVIGATION
   ============================================ */
#navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 9999;
    background: rgba(13, 10, 20, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

#navbar.scrolled {
    background: rgba(13, 10, 20, 0.95);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.nav-container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 80px;
}

.nav-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.nav-logo img {
    display: block;
    height: 70px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2));
}

.nav-logo-icon-wrap {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.nav-logo:hover .nav-logo-icon-wrap { transform: rotate(-15deg) scale(1.1); }

.nav-logo-icon { width: 100%; height: 100%; }

.nav-logo-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }

.nav-logo-main {
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--imperial-gold);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.nav-logo-sub {
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    color: var(--champagne-gold);
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.nav-menu { display: flex; gap: 2rem; }

.nav-link {
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--soft-ivory);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: color var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--imperial-gold), var(--champagne-gold));
    transition: width var(--transition);
    border-radius: 1px;
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after { width: 100%; }
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active { color: var(--imperial-gold); }

.nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 4px;
    z-index: 10;
}

.nav-toggle span {
    display: block;
    width: 28px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--imperial-gold);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px); }
.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-10px); }
.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px); }

/* ============================================
   SECTION 3: HERO
   ============================================ */
#hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--luxury-black);
}

/* Hero Slideshow */
.hero-intro-video {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 1;
    transition: opacity 1s ease;
}

.hero-intro-video.is-finished {
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-slideshow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1s ease;
}

.hero-slideshow.is-active {
    opacity: 1;
}

.hero-slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1.5s ease;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.hero-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

.hero-slide::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13,10,20,0.7) 0%, rgba(43,10,61,0.6) 40%, rgba(13,10,20,0.85) 100%);
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 50%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 50%, rgba(43, 10, 61, 0.4) 0%, transparent 50%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-gradient-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212,175,55,0.03) 50%, transparent);
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-spotlight {
    position: absolute;
    width: 800px;
    height: 800px;
    top: -20%;
    right: -10%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 1;
    animation: spotlightPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes spotlightPulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.1); }
}

.hero-particles {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-particle {
    position: absolute;
    width: 3px; height: 3px;
    background: var(--imperial-gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: particleFloat linear infinite;
    opacity: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--gold-glow);
}

@keyframes particleFloat {
    0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(100vh) scale(0); }
    10% { opacity: 0.6; }
    90% { opacity: 0.6; }
    100% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-10vh) scale(1); }
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 1000px;
    padding: 0 2rem;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 1s ease;
}

.hero-content.is-active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    color: var(--champagne-gold);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    padding: 0.6rem 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05);
    animation: badgeGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes badgeGlow {
    0%, 100% { border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.15); }
    50% { border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.4); box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(212,175,55,0.1); }
}

.hero-badge-icon {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
}

.hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 7rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--white);
    letter-spacing: 8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--white) 0%, var(--champagne-gold) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    text-shadow: none;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 40px rgba(212,175,55,0.15));
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.4rem);
    color: var(--champagne-gold);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.hero-tagline {
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.5vw, 1.2rem);
    color: var(--imperial-gold);
    letter-spacing: 6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.hero-info {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-info-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.hero-info-item:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.hero-info-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--imperial-gold);
}

.hero-info-icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

.hero-info-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    color: rgba(245, 241, 234, 0.5);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
}

.hero-info-value {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--champagne-gold);
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
}

/* ===== BUTTONS ===== */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.15), transparent);
    transition: left 0.6s ease;
}

.btn:hover::before { left: 100%; }

.btn-shine {
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-shine::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        45deg,
        transparent 30%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 50%,
        transparent 70%
    );
    animation: btnShine 3s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes btnShine {
    0% { transform: translateX(-100%) rotate(45deg); }
    20% { transform: translateX(100%) rotate(45deg); }
    100% { transform: translateX(100%) rotate(45deg); }
}

.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--imperial-gold), var(--antique-gold));
    color: var(--luxury-black);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px var(--gold-glow);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--imperial-gold);
    border: 1px solid var(--imperial-gold);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px var(--gold-glow);
}

.btn-icon svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
}

/* ===== SCROLL INDICATOR ===== */
.scroll-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 3;
    text-align: center;
    animation: scrollBounce 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.scroll-indicator span {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    color: var(--champagne-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.scroll-arrow {
    width: 1px;
    height: 30px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--imperial-gold), transparent);
    margin: 0 auto;
    animation: scrollArrow 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

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

@keyframes scrollArrow {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
    50% { opacity: 0.2; }
}

/* ============================================
   SECTION HEADERS
   ============================================ */
.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.section-header.light .section-title { color: var(--white); }
.section-header.light .section-subtitle { color: var(--champagne-gold); }

.section-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    color: var(--imperial-gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    position: relative;
}

.section-tag::before,
.section-tag::after {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    width: 40px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--imperial-gold), transparent);
    vertical-align: middle;
    margin: 0 1rem;
}

.section-tag::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--imperial-gold));
}

.section-tag::after {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--imperial-gold), transparent);
}

.section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-purple);
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--deep-purple);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* ============================================
   SECTION 4: WHY PENMAIYIN SIGARAM
   ============================================ */
#about {
    padding: 8rem 0;
    background: var(--soft-ivory);
    position: relative;
}

#about::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--imperial-gold), transparent);
    opacity: 0.3;
}

.about-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.about-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.about-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--imperial-gold), var(--champagne-gold), var(--antique-gold));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform var(--transition);
}

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

.about-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

.about-card-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-purple), var(--deep-purple));
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.about-card:hover .about-card-icon {
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px var(--gold-glow);
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(10deg);
}

.about-card-icon svg {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    color: var(--imperial-gold);
}

.about-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--primary-purple);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.about-card p {
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(13, 10, 20, 0.6);
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.about-card-number {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0.5rem;
    right: 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06);
    line-height: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ============================================
   ABOUT US PAGE - PREMIUM PAGES
   ============================================ */

.about-us-page {
    padding: 7rem 0 5rem;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) 0%, transparent 30%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #f7efe2 0%, #f2e8d7 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-us-page::before,
.about-us-page::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.about-us-page::before {
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    top: -220px;
    right: -180px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.about-us-page::after {
    width: 360px;
    height: 360px;
    bottom: -180px;
    left: -140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(43, 10, 61, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.about-us-shell {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.about-section {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.about-card-shell,
.founder-card,
.premium-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 24px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(43, 10, 61, 0.12);
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.about-card-shell {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
    min-height: 520px;
}

.about-visual {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100%;
}

.about-visual img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.about-visual::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(13, 10, 20, 0.22) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.about-content-card {
    padding: 3rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(43, 10, 61, 0.95) 0%, rgba(70, 20, 92, 0.95) 100%);
    color: var(--soft-ivory);
}

.about-content-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    border-radius: 24px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.about-section-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    width: fit-content;
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--champagne-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.9rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
}

.about-section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--imperial-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

.about-section-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-tamil);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--champagne-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.about-section-copy {
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(245, 241, 234, 0.9);
    line-height: 1.9;
    max-width: 560px;
}

.founder-card {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(280px, 360px) 1fr;
    gap: 0;
}

.founder-image-block {
    padding: 1.6rem;
    /* background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(43, 10, 61, 0.94) 0%, rgba(74, 24, 93, 0.94) 100%); */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.founder-image-frame {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    border-radius: 50%;
    padding: 10px;
    /* background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--imperial-gold), var(--champagne-gold)); */
    box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.founder-image-frame img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 80%;
    /* border: 4px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2); */
}

.founder-content-block {
    padding: 3rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 0%, rgba(248, 242, 229, 0.95) 100%);
    color: var(--primary-purple);
}

.founder-content-block .about-section-copy {
    color: rgba(43, 10, 61, 0.8);
}

.founder-signature {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    padding-top: 1.2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    display: inline-block;
}

.signature-label {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--antique-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.signature-line {
    width: 140px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--imperial-gold), transparent);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.signature-name {
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-purple);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.premium-card {
    padding: 3rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.92) 0%, rgba(246, 239, 224, 0.95) 100%);
}

.card-ornament {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    border-radius: 24px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.vision-card .about-section-head,
.mission-card .about-section-head,
.promise-card .about-section-head {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.vision-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.vision-column {
    padding: 1.6rem;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(43, 10, 61, 0.05), rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06));
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
}

.vision-column-title {
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--primary-purple);
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.vision-column p {
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    color: rgba(43, 10, 61, 0.8);
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.tamil-column p {
    font-family: var(--font-tamil);
    line-height: 1.9;
}

.mission-timeline {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.mission-item {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 58px 1fr;
    align-items: start;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.16);
}

.mission-icon {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--imperial-gold), var(--champagne-gold));
    color: var(--primary-purple);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.mission-item p {
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    color: rgba(43, 10, 61, 0.8);
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.mission-item .tamil-copy {
    font-family: var(--font-tamil);
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    color: rgba(43, 10, 61, 0.7);
}

.promise-card {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 4rem 2rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(43, 10, 61, 0.96) 0%, rgba(70, 20, 92, 0.96) 100%);
}

.promise-card .about-section-title,
.promise-card .about-section-subtitle {
    color: var(--champagne-gold);
}

.promise-quote {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.promise-en {
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--champagne-gold);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.promise-ta {
    font-family: var(--font-tamil);
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.45rem);
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: var(--soft-ivory);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* ===== ABOUT PAGE - RESPONSIVE ===== */
@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .about-card-shell {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        min-height: auto;
    }
    
    .about-visual {
        min-height: 300px;
    }
    
    .about-visual img {
        height: 100%;
        min-height: 300px;
    }
    
    .founder-card {
        grid-template-columns: minmax(240px, 320px) 1fr;
    }
    
    .vision-grid {
        gap: 1rem;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-us-page {
        padding: 5rem 0 3rem;
    }
    
    .about-card-shell {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        min-height: auto;
        border-radius: 18px;
    }
    
    .about-visual {
        min-height: 220px;
    }
    
    .about-visual img {
        height: 100%;
        min-height: 220px;
    }
    
    .about-content-card {
        padding: 2rem;
    }
    
    .founder-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        border-radius: 18px;
    }
    
    .founder-image-block {
        padding: 2rem 2rem 0;
    }
    
    .founder-image-frame {
        max-width: 220px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    
    .founder-content-block {
        padding: 2rem;
    }
    
    .premium-card {
        padding: 2rem;
        border-radius: 18px;
    }
    
    .vision-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    
    .about-section-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 2rem);
    }
    
    .about-section-copy {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    
    .promise-card {
        padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 480px) {
    .about-content-card {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .founder-content-block {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .premium-card {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .mission-item {
        grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr;
        padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }
    
    .mission-icon {
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    
    .mission-item p {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
    
    .about-section-tag {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
        padding: 0.35rem 0.7rem;
    }
    
    .promise-card {
        padding: 2.5rem 1rem;
    }
    
    .promise-en {
        font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 5vw, 1.6rem);
    }
    
    .promise-ta {
        font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 3vw, 1.1rem);
    }
}

/* ============================================
   SECTION 5: LEGACY OF GREAT WOMEN
   ============================================ */
#legacy {
    padding: 8rem 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--luxury-black) 0%, var(--primary-purple) 50%, var(--luxury-black) 100%);
    position: relative;
}

.legacy-bg-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(212,175,55,0.03) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(212,175,55,0.03) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

#legacy .section-title { color: var(--white); }
#legacy .section-subtitle { color: var(--champagne-gold); }

.legacy-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.legacy-card {
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px var(--glass-shadow);
    position: relative;
}

.legacy-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.legacy-image {
    position: relative;
    height: 220px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.legacy-img-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

.legacy-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.legacy-card:hover .legacy-img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.legacy-img-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.legacy-card:hover .legacy-img-placeholder {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.legacy-img-content {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1rem;
}

.legacy-crown {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    margin: 0 auto 0.5rem;
    animation: crownFloat 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes crownFloat {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-5px); }
}

.legacy-img-name {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--champagne-gold);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.legacy-img-era {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: rgba(245, 241, 234, 0.6);
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.legacy-gold-frame {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    border-image: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--imperial-gold), var(--champagne-gold), var(--antique-gold)) 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.6;
    transition: opacity var(--transition);
}

.legacy-card:hover .legacy-gold-frame { opacity: 1; }

.legacy-image-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.75rem;
    right: 0.75rem;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.legacy-image-overlay svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    color: var(--champagne-gold);
}

.legacy-card:hover .legacy-image-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.legacy-content { padding: 1.5rem; }

.legacy-era-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--champagne-gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.25rem 1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: rgba(212,175,55,0.05);
}

.legacy-content h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--imperial-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.legacy-title {
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--champagne-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    font-weight: 400;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.legacy-content p {
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(245, 241, 234, 0.5);
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.legacy-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.legacy-stats span {
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--champagne-gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.75rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.15);
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: rgba(212,175,55,0.05);
}

/* ============================================
   SECTION 6: EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
   ============================================ */
#highlights {
    padding: 8rem 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-purple) 0%, var(--deep-purple) 50%, var(--luxury-black) 100%);
    position: relative;
}

.highlights-bg-shapes {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 10% 90%, rgba(212,175,55,0.04) 0%, transparent 40%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 90% 10%, rgba(212,175,55,0.04) 0%, transparent 40%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.highlights-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.highlight-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.highlight-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--imperial-gold), var(--champagne-gold), var(--imperial-gold), transparent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition);
}

.highlight-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.highlight-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.highlight-icon {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--imperial-gold), var(--antique-gold));
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.highlight-card:hover .highlight-icon {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(10deg);
    box-shadow: 0 0 40px var(--gold-glow);
}

.highlight-icon svg {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    color: var(--luxury-black);
}

.highlight-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--imperial-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.highlight-card p {
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(245, 241, 234, 0.5);
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* ============================================
   SECTION 7: 360° MEDIA REACH
   ============================================ */
#media-reach {
    padding: 8rem 0;
    background: var(--soft-ivory);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.media-reach-container {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 3rem 0;
}

.media-center {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-purple), var(--deep-purple));
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 3px solid var(--imperial-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2), 0 0 120px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    animation: mediaCenterPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes mediaCenterPulse {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2); }
    50% { box-shadow: 0 0 80px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4); }
}

.media-center-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.media-center-icon svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }

.media-center h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--imperial-gold);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.media-center p {
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--champagne-gold);
}

.media-orbits {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.media-orbit {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.orbit-1 {
    width: 90%;
    height: 90%;
    animation: orbitRotate 20s linear infinite;
}

.orbit-2 {
    width: 70%;
    height: 70%;
    animation: orbitRotate 15s linear infinite reverse;
}

.orbit-3 {
    width: 110%;
    height: 110%;
    animation: orbitRotate 25s linear infinite;
    border-style: dashed;
}

@keyframes orbitRotate {
    0% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg); }
}

.media-items {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    padding-top: 1rem;
}

.media-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    min-width: 140px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.media-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--imperial-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

.media-item-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    margin: 0 auto 0.75rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-purple), var(--deep-purple));
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.media-item-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }

.media-item h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--primary-purple);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.media-item p {
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: rgba(13, 10, 20, 0.5);
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* ============================================
   SECTION 8: STATISTICS COUNTER
   ============================================ */
#stats {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--luxury-black) 0%, var(--primary-purple) 50%, var(--luxury-black) 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

#stats::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(212,175,55,0.05) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 50%, rgba(212,175,55,0.05) 0%, transparent 50%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.stats-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.stats-title {
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.stats-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--champagne-gold);
    font-weight: 300;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.stat-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }

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

.stat-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.stat-icon svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }

.stat-number {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--imperial-gold);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.stat-number-text {
    font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--imperial-gold);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.stat-label {
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--champagne-gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-weight: 300;
    display: block;
}

/* ============================================
   SECTION 9: MEDIA PARTNERS
   ============================================ */
#partners {
    padding: 8rem 0;
    background: var(--soft-ivory);
}

.partners-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.partner-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    position: relative;
}

.partner-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
}

.partner-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--champagne-gold);
    background: var(--primary-purple);
    padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.partner-image {
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.partner-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.partner-card:hover .partner-img { transform: scale(1.05); }

.partner-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.partner-card:hover .partner-placeholder { transform: scale(1.05); }

.partner-placeholder svg {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.partner-placeholder span {
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--champagne-gold);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.partner-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--primary-purple);
    margin: 1.5rem 0 0.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.partner-card p {
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(13, 10, 20, 0.5);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* ============================================
   SECTION 10: AWARD CATEGORIES
   ============================================ */
#categories {
    padding: 8rem 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--soft-ivory) 0%, var(--white) 100%);
}

.categories-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.category-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.category-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--imperial-gold), var(--champagne-gold), var(--antique-gold));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform var(--transition);
}

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

.category-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: var(--imperial-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.category-card:hover .category-icon {
    box-shadow: 0 0 40px var(--gold-glow);
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(10deg);
}

.category-icon {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-purple), var(--deep-purple));
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.category-icon svg {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    color: var(--imperial-gold);
}

.category-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--primary-purple);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.category-card p {
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(13, 10, 20, 0.6);
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* ============================================
   SECTION 11: GALLERY
   ============================================ */
#gallery {
    padding: 8rem 0;
    background: var(--luxury-black);
}
#gallery .section-title { color: var(--white); }
#gallery .section-subtitle { color: var(--champagne-gold); }

/* Gallery Filter */
.gallery-filter {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.gallery-filter-btn {
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(245, 241, 234, 0.5);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.gallery-filter-btn:hover,
.gallery-filter-btn.active {
    color: var(--imperial-gold);
    border-color: var(--imperial-gold);
    background: rgba(212,175,55,0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--gold-glow);
}

.gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: 280px;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.gallery-item {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.gallery-item:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 0 40px var(--gold-glow);
    z-index: 2;
}

.gallery-h { grid-row: span 1; }
.gallery-w2 { grid-column: span 2; }
.gallery-w1 { grid-column: span 1; }

.gallery-img-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gallery-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-img {
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

.gallery-item .gallery-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-placeholder {
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

.gallery-svg { width: 60px; height: 60px; }

.gallery-placeholder span {
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--champagne-gold);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.gallery-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(13, 10, 20, 0.9) 0%, transparent 60%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 2rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition);
}

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

.gallery-overlay span {
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--imperial-gold);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ===== LIGHTBOX ===== */
.lightbox {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: rgba(13, 10, 20, 0.95);
    z-index: 10001;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}
.lightbox.active { display: flex; }

.lightbox-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 2rem;
    right: 2rem;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--imperial-gold);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform var(--transition);
    z-index: 2;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.lightbox-close svg { width: 32px; height: 32px; }
.lightbox-close:hover { transform: rotate(90deg); }

.lightbox-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0 2rem;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.lightbox-nav-btn {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background: rgba(212,175,55,0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    pointer-events: auto;
    color: var(--imperial-gold);
}

.lightbox-nav-btn svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }

.lightbox-nav-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
    border-color: var(--imperial-gold);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.lightbox-image {
    max-width: 85%;
    max-height: 80vh;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    object-fit: contain;
}

.lightbox-caption {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 4rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--champagne-gold);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-align: center;
}

.lightbox-counter {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(245,241,234,0.4);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

/* ============================================
   SECTION 12: SPONSORS CAROUSEL
   ============================================ */
#sponsors {
    padding: 8rem 0;
    background: var(--soft-ivory);
}

.sponsor-carousel {
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 2rem 0;
}

.sponsor-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    animation: carouselScroll 30s linear infinite;
    width: max-content;
}

.sponsor-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }

@keyframes carouselScroll {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.sponsor-item {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sponsor-logo {
    width: 200px;
    height: 120px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    position: relative;
}

.sponsor-logo:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    border-color: var(--imperial-gold);
}

.sponsor-logo-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.sponsor-logo-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.sponsor-logo-placeholder span {
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--champagne-gold);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ============================================
   SECTION 13: NOMINATION CTA BANNER
   ============================================ */
#cta-banner {
    position: relative;
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-purple) 0%, var(--deep-purple) 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 30% 70%, rgba(212,175,55,0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, rgba(212,175,55,0.05) 0%, transparent 50%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.cta-particles {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    color: var(--champagne-gold);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    padding: 0.5rem 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
    animation: badgeGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.cta-badge-icon { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

.cta-title {
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.cta-text {
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: rgba(245, 241, 234, 0.6);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* ============================================
   SECTION 14: NOMINATION FORM
   ============================================ */
#nomination {
    padding: 8rem 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-purple) 0%, var(--deep-purple) 100%);
    position: relative;
}

#nomination::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(212,175,55,0.04) 0%, transparent 40%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(212,175,55,0.04) 0%, transparent 40%);
    z-index: 1;
}

#nomination .section-title { color: var(--white); }
#nomination .section-subtitle { color: var(--champagne-gold); }

.form-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

#nominationForm {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 3rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px var(--glass-shadow);
}

.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--champagne-gold);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.form-label-icon {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--soft-ivory);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    outline: none;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--imperial-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px var(--gold-glow);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder {
    color: rgba(245, 241, 234, 0.3);
}

.form-group select {
    color: rgba(245, 241, 234, 0.7);
    cursor: pointer;
    appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23D4AF37' stroke-width='2'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 1rem center;
}

.form-group select option {
    background: var(--luxury-black);
    color: var(--soft-ivory);
}

.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 100px; }

.form-group .error-msg {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #ff6b6b;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    min-height: 1.2rem;
}

.form-group.error input,
.form-group.error select,
.form-group.error textarea {
    border-color: #ff6b6b;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 107, 107, 0.3);
}

.form-submit {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.form-success {
    display: none;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 3rem;
    animation: successPop 0.6s ease;
}

@keyframes successPop {
    0% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.8); }
    50% { transform: scale(1.05); }
    100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}

.form-success.active { display: block; }

.success-icon { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }

.success-icon svg {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    animation: successCheck 1s ease;
}

@keyframes successCheck {
    0% { transform: scale(0) rotate(-90deg); opacity: 0; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.2) rotate(10deg); }
    100% { transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg); opacity: 1; }
}

.form-success h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--imperial-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.form-success p {
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    color: rgba(245, 241, 234, 0.7);
}

/* ============================================
   SECTION 14B: STUDENT COMPLAINT SECTION
   Royal Purple + Imperial Gold Theme
   Matches Nomination Form Design Language
   ============================================ */
.student-complaint-section {
    padding: 140px 0 100px;
    min-height: 100vh;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--luxury-black);
}

/* Home Page Style Slideshow Background */
.student-complaint-section .hero-slideshow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
}

.student-complaint-section .hero-slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1.5s ease;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.student-complaint-section .hero-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

.student-complaint-section .hero-slide::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13,10,20,0.7) 0%, rgba(43,10,61,0.6) 40%, rgba(13,10,20,0.85) 100%);
}

.student-complaint-section .hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 50%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 50%, rgba(43, 10, 61, 0.4) 0%, transparent 50%);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.student-complaint-section .hero-gradient-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212,175,55,0.03) 50%, transparent);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.student-complaint-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

.student-complaint-section .section-header {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.student-complaint-section .section-title {
    color: var(--white);
}

.student-complaint-section .section-subtitle {
    color: var(--champagne-gold);
}

/* ===== BACK TO HOME BUTTON ===== */
.back-to-home-wrapper {
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.btn-back-home {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    border-radius: 10px;
    color: var(--champagne-gold);
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-back-home:hover {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
    border-color: var(--imperial-gold);
    color: var(--imperial-gold);
    transform: translateX(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}

.btn-back-home .back-arrow {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-back-home:hover .back-arrow {
    transform: translateX(-3px);
}

/* ===== SUCCESS ACTIONS ===== */
.success-actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 20px;
    animation: msgSlideIn 0.4s ease;
}

.success-back-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 14px 30px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--imperial-gold), var(--antique-gold));
    color: var(--luxury-black);
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.success-back-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px var(--gold-glow);
}

.success-back-btn .back-arrow {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1;
}

/* ===== FORM WRAPPER ===== */
.complaint-form-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 50px auto 0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 50px 45px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px var(--glass-shadow), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

/* ===== FORM LAYOUT ===== */
.complaint-form .form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.complaint-form .form-group {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.complaint-form .form-group-empty {
    visibility: hidden;
}

.complaint-form .form-group label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--champagne-gold);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.complaint-form .form-group .required {
    color: #e74c3c;
    margin-left: 2px;
}

.complaint-form .form-label-icon {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.complaint-form .form-control {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 15px 18px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: var(--soft-ivory);
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 15px;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    outline: none;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.complaint-form .form-control:hover {
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.complaint-form .form-control:focus {
    border-color: var(--imperial-gold);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px var(--gold-glow);
}

.complaint-form .form-control::placeholder {
    color: rgba(245, 241, 234, 0.35);
    font-size: 14px;
}

/* Fix for placeholder opacity in Firefox */
.complaint-form .form-control::-moz-placeholder {
    color: rgba(245, 241, 234, 0.35);
    opacity: 1;
}

.complaint-form textarea.form-control {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 150px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ===== ERROR MESSAGES ===== */
.complaint-form .form-group .error-msg {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #ff6b6b;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    min-height: 1.2rem;
}

.complaint-form .form-group.error input,
.complaint-form .form-group.error textarea {
    border-color: #ff6b6b;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 107, 107, 0.3);
}

/* ===== FORM MESSAGE (Success/Error) ===== */
.complaint-form .form-success {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 3rem 1rem;
    animation: successPop 0.6s ease;
    margin-top: 24px;
    border-radius: 12px;
}

.complaint-form .form-success.active {
    display: block;
}

.complaint-form .form-success .success-icon {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.complaint-form .form-success .success-icon svg {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    animation: successCheck 1s ease;
}

@keyframes successCheck {
    0% { transform: scale(0) rotate(-90deg); opacity: 0; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.2) rotate(10deg); }
    100% { transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg); opacity: 1; }
}

.complaint-form .form-success h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--imperial-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.complaint-form .form-success p {
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(245, 241, 234, 0.7);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

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

/* ===== FILE UPLOAD STYLING ===== */
.file-upload-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.file-upload-wrapper .file-input {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 2;
}

.file-upload-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 15px 18px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px dashed rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: var(--champagne-gold);
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.file-upload-wrapper:hover .file-upload-label {
    border-color: var(--imperial-gold);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.file-upload-label .upload-icon {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--imperial-gold);
}

.file-upload-label .upload-text {
    color: rgba(245, 241, 234, 0.5);
    font-size: 14px;
}

.file-upload-label .file-name {
    margin-left: auto;
    color: var(--champagne-gold);
    font-size: 13px;
    max-width: 180px;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.file-upload-label .file-name.has-file {
    color: var(--imperial-gold);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.complaint-form .form-group .label-optional {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: rgba(245, 241, 234, 0.4);
    font-weight: 300;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: none;
    margin-left: 4px;
}

/* ===== FILE HINT TEXT ===== */
.file-hint {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 11px;
    color: rgba(245, 241, 234, 0.35);
    margin-top: 8px;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE — TABLET (768px - 1024px) ===== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .student-complaint-section {
        padding: 130px 0 80px;
    }

    .complaint-form-wrapper {
        max-width: 620px;
        padding: 40px 35px;
    }

    .complaint-form .form-row {
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .student-complaint-section .section-header {
        margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    }
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE — TABLET (768px) ===== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .student-complaint-section {
        padding: 120px 0 70px;
    }

    .complaint-form-wrapper {
        max-width: 100%;
        margin: 35px 0 0;
        padding: 30px 24px;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }

    .complaint-form .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0;
    }

    .complaint-form .form-group {
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .complaint-form .form-group-empty {
        display: none;
    }

    .complaint-form .form-group label {
        font-size: 12px;
    }

    .complaint-form .form-control {
        padding: 14px 16px;
        font-size: 15px;
    }

    .complaint-form textarea.form-control {
        min-height: 130px;
    }

    .btn-submit {
        padding: 16px 28px;
        font-size: 14px;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
    }

    .student-complaint-section::before,
    .student-complaint-section::after {
        display: none;
    }

    .complaint-form .form-success {
        padding: 2rem 1rem;
    }

    .complaint-form .form-success h3 {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE — MOBILE (480px) ===== */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .student-complaint-section {
        padding: 100px 0 50px;
    }

    .student-complaint-section .section-header {
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    .student-complaint-section .section-tag {
        font-size: 0.6rem;
        letter-spacing: 3px;
    }

    .student-complaint-section .section-tag::before,
    .student-complaint-section .section-tag::after {
        width: 20px;
        margin: 0 0.6rem;
    }

    .student-complaint-section .section-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 6vw, 2rem);
        letter-spacing: 2px;
    }

    .student-complaint-section .section-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }

    .complaint-form-wrapper {
        padding: 22px 16px;
        border-radius: 14px;
        margin: 25px 0 0;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 20px var(--glass-shadow), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
    }

    .complaint-form .form-group {
        margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .complaint-form .form-control {
        padding: 13px 14px;
        font-size: 15px;
        border-radius: 10px;
    }

    .complaint-form textarea.form-control {
        min-height: 120px;
    }

    .complaint-form .form-group label {
        font-size: 11px;
        margin-bottom: 6px;
    }

    .complaint-form .form-group .error-msg {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }

    .complaint-form .form-success {
        padding: 1.5rem 0.5rem;
    }

    .complaint-form .form-success h3 {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .complaint-form .form-success p {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE — SMALL MOBILE (360px - 400px) ===== */
@media (max-width: 400px) {
    .student-complaint-section {
        padding: 90px 0 40px;
    }

    .student-complaint-section .section-header {
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .student-complaint-section .section-tag::before,
    .student-complaint-section .section-tag::after {
        display: none;
    }

    .student-complaint-section .section-title {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
    }

    .complaint-form-wrapper {
        padding: 18px 12px;
        border-radius: 12px;
        margin: 20px 0 0;
    }

    .complaint-form .form-group {
        margin-bottom: 14px;
    }

    .complaint-form .form-control {
        padding: 12px 12px;
        font-size: 14px;
        border-radius: 8px;
    }

    .complaint-form textarea.form-control {
        min-height: 100px;
    }

    .complaint-form .form-group label {
        font-size: 10px;
        margin-bottom: 5px;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   SECTION 15: CONTACT - PREMIUM REDESIGN
   ============================================ */
#contact {
    padding: 8rem 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fdfbf7 0%, #f5f0e8 50%, #efe8dc 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

#contact::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -200px;
    right: -200px;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

#contact::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -150px;
    left: -150px;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(43, 10, 61, 0.05) 0%, transparent 60%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ===== PREMIUM GRID LAYOUT ===== */
.contact-premium-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: start;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ===== LEFT COLUMN - INFO ===== */
.contact-info-column {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.contact-info-intro {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.contact-info-title {
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    color: var(--primary-purple);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.contact-info-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(13, 10, 20, 0.55);
    line-height: 1.8;
    max-width: 520px;
}

/* ===== CONTACT CARDS ===== */
.contact-cards-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.contact-premium-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: default;
}

.contact-premium-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 4px;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--imperial-gold), var(--antique-gold), rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.contact-premium-card:hover {
    transform: translateX(8px);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12), 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.contact-premium-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.contact-premium-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    min-width: 52px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-purple), var(--deep-purple));
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.contact-premium-card:hover .contact-premium-icon {
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-3deg);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(43, 10, 61, 0.25);
}

.contact-premium-icon svg {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    color: var(--imperial-gold);
}

.contact-premium-content {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.contact-premium-content h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--primary-purple);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.contact-premium-content p {
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(13, 10, 20, 0.55);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.contact-card-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -50%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.03) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.contact-premium-card:hover .contact-card-glow {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* ===== INSTAGRAM LINK ===== */
.contact-instagram-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.instagram-handle {
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #E1306C;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.instagram-handle:hover {
    color: #c13584;
}

.instagram-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #833AB4, #E1306C);
    color: white;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.instagram-badge:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(225, 48, 108, 0.3);
}

/* ===== QR CARD ===== */
.qr-card-premium .contact-premium-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.qr-premium-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.qr-premium-box {
    width: 78px;
    height: 78px;
    padding: 4px;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.qr-premium-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

.qr-premium-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.qr-premium-label {
    font-family: var(--font-poppins) !important;
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
    color: rgba(13, 10, 20, 0.45) !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
}

.qr-premium-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 7px 16px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--imperial-gold), var(--antique-gold));
    color: var(--luxury-black);
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    width: fit-content;
}

.qr-premium-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px var(--gold-glow);
}

.qr-premium-btn svg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ===== SOCIAL BAR ===== */
.contact-social-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.contact-social-label {
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--primary-purple);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.contact-social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.contact-social-link {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(43, 10, 61, 0.05);
    color: var(--primary-purple);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.contact-social-link svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
}

.contact-social-link:hover {
    background: var(--primary-purple);
    color: var(--imperial-gold);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(43, 10, 61, 0.15);
}

/* ===== RIGHT COLUMN - FORM & MAP ===== */
.contact-form-column {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* ===== CONTACT FORM CARD ===== */
.contact-form-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-form-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--imperial-gold), var(--champagne-gold), var(--antique-gold), var(--imperial-gold));
    background-size: 300% 100%;
    animation: contactGoldSlide 4s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes contactGoldSlide {
    0% { background-position: 0% 0%; }
    100% { background-position: 300% 0%; }
}

.contact-form-header {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.contact-form-title {
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--primary-purple);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.contact-form-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: rgba(13, 10, 20, 0.5);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ===== FORM STYLES ===== */
.premium-contact-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-form-group {
    position: relative;
}

.contact-form-group label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 0.73rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--primary-purple);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.contact-form-icon {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    color: var(--imperial-gold);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-form-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.9rem 1.1rem;
    background: rgba(43, 10, 61, 0.03);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(43, 10, 61, 0.08);
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--primary-purple);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    outline: none;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.contact-form-input::placeholder {
    color: rgba(43, 10, 61, 0.25);
}

.contact-form-input:hover {
    background: rgba(43, 10, 61, 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.contact-form-input:focus {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    border-color: var(--imperial-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
}

.contact-form-textarea {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 120px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.contact-form-line {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--imperial-gold), var(--champagne-gold));
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    border-radius: 1px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.contact-form-input:focus ~ .contact-form-line {
    width: 80%;
}

.contact-form-submit {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 1.1rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
}

/* ===== FORM SUCCESS ===== */
.contact-form-success {
    display: none;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem 1rem;
    animation: contactSuccessPop 0.6s ease;
}

.contact-form-success.active {
    display: block;
}

@keyframes contactSuccessPop {
    0% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.8); }
    50% { transform: scale(1.05); }
    100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}

.contact-success-icon {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.contact-success-icon svg {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    animation: contactSuccessCheck 1s ease;
}

@keyframes contactSuccessCheck {
    0% { transform: scale(0) rotate(-90deg); opacity: 0; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.2) rotate(10deg); }
    100% { transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg); opacity: 1; }
}

.contact-form-success h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--primary-purple);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.contact-form-success p {
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(13, 10, 20, 0.55);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ===== MAP CARD ===== */
.contact-map-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.contact-map-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
    background: rgba(43, 10, 61, 0.02);
}

.contact-map-header span {
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--primary-purple);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.contact-map-embed {
    padding: 0;
    line-height: 0;
}

.contact-map-embed iframe {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .contact-premium-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .contact-form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .contact-info-title {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    #contact {
        padding: 5rem 0;
    }

    .contact-form-card {
        padding: 1.75rem;
    }

    .contact-premium-card {
        padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .contact-premium-icon {
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
        min-width: 44px;
    }

    .contact-premium-icon svg {
        width: 20px;
        height: 20px;
    }

    .qr-premium-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .contact-social-bar {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    .contact-map-header {
        padding: 0.85rem 1.2rem;
    }

    .contact-map-embed iframe {
        height: 200px;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 480px) {
    #contact {
        padding: 4rem 0;
    }

    .contact-form-card {
        padding: 1.25rem;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }

    .contact-form-title {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
    }

    .contact-form-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    .contact-premium-card {
        padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
        border-radius: 12px;
    }

    .contact-premium-icon {
        width: 38px;
        height: 38px;
        min-width: 38px;
        border-radius: 10px;
    }

    .contact-premium-icon svg {
        width: 17px;
        height: 17px;
    }

    .contact-premium-content h4 {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    .contact-premium-content p {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
    }

    .contact-map-card {
        border-radius: 16px;
    }

    .contact-map-embed iframe {
        height: 180px;
    }

    .contact-social-bar {
        padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .contact-social-link {
        width: 34px;
        height: 34px;
    }

    .contact-social-link svg {
        width: 14px;
        height: 14px;
    }

    .qr-premium-box {
        width: 68px;
        height: 68px;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   SECTION 16: FOOTER
   ============================================ */
#footer {
    background: var(--luxury-black);
    padding: 4rem 0 0;
    position: relative;
}

.footer-top-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    top: 3px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 20px;
    background:
        linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(212,175,55,0.05) 20%, rgba(212,175,55,0.1) 50%, rgba(212,175,55,0.05) 80%, transparent 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.footer-gold-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--imperial-gold), var(--champagne-gold), var(--imperial-gold), transparent);
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
}

.footer-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-logo img {
    display: block;
    height: 90px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.16));
}

.footer-logo-icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; }

.footer-logo-main {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--imperial-gold);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.footer-logo-sub {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    color: var(--champagne-gold);
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.footer-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(245, 241, 234, 0.4);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    max-width: 350px;
}

.footer-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-social-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    color: var(--champagne-gold);
}

.footer-social-icon svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

.footer-social-icon:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--imperial-gold), var(--antique-gold));
    color: var(--luxury-black);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px var(--gold-glow);
}

.footer-newsletter h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--imperial-gold);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-newsletter-input {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--soft-ivory);
    outline: none;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.footer-newsletter-input:focus {
    border-color: var(--imperial-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--gold-glow);
}

.footer-newsletter-input::placeholder {
    color: rgba(245,241,234,0.3);
}

.footer-newsletter-btn {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--imperial-gold), var(--antique-gold));
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    color: var(--luxury-black);
}

.footer-newsletter-btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

.footer-newsletter-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--gold-glow);
}

.footer-col-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-col-icon {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    color: var(--imperial-gold);
}

.footer-col h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--imperial-gold);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }

.footer-col ul li a {
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(245, 241, 234, 0.4);
    transition: color var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0;
}

.footer-col ul li a::before {
    content: '›';
    margin-right: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--imperial-gold);
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.footer-col ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--imperial-gold);
    padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer-contact li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(245, 241, 234, 0.4);
}

.footer-contact li svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--imperial-gold);
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    padding: 2rem 0;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

.footer-bottom-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 100px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--imperial-gold), transparent);
}

.footer-bottom-content p {
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(245, 241, 234, 0.3);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.footer-tagline {
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--champagne-gold);
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

/* ============================================
   BACK TO TOP
   ============================================ */
.back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 2rem;
    right: 2rem;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--imperial-gold), var(--antique-gold));
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px var(--gold-glow);
}

.back-to-top.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.back-to-top:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.back-to-top svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    color: var(--luxury-black);
}

/* ============================================
   AOS ANIMATIONS
   ============================================ */
[data-aos] {
    opacity: 0;
    transition-property: opacity, transform;
}

[data-aos].aos-animate { opacity: 1; }

[data-aos="fade-up"] { transform: translateY(40px); }
[data-aos="fade-up"].aos-animate { transform: translateY(0); }

[data-aos="fade-down"] { transform: translateY(-40px); }
[data-aos="fade-down"].aos-animate { transform: translateY(0); }

[data-aos="fade-right"] { transform: translateX(-40px); }
[data-aos="fade-right"].aos-animate { transform: translateX(0); }

[data-aos="fade-left"] { transform: translateX(40px); }
[data-aos="fade-left"].aos-animate { transform: translateX(0); }

[data-aos="zoom-in"] { transform: scale(0.9); }
[data-aos="zoom-in"].aos-animate { transform: scale(1); }

[data-aos="flip-up"] {
    transform: perspective(800px) rotateX(-15deg);
    transform-origin: center bottom;
}
[data-aos="flip-up"].aos-animate {
    transform: perspective(800px) rotateX(0deg);
}

/* ============================================
   MEDIA QUERIES - RESPONSIVE
   ============================================ */

/* Laptop (1024px - 1280px) */
@media screen and (max-width: 1280px) {
    .about-cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 1rem; }
    .legacy-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 1rem; }
    .categories-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
    .footer-grid { gap: 2rem; }
}

/* Tablet (768px - 1024px) */
@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .about-cards {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
    .legacy-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
    .categories-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
    .highlights-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
    .stats-grid .stat-item:first-child { border-right: none; }
    .stats-grid .stat-item:nth-child(3) { border-right: none; }
    .partners-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        grid-auto-rows: 240px;
    }
    .gallery-w2 { grid-column: span 1; }
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
    .footer-brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}

/* Mobile (up to 768px) */
@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .container { padding: 0 1.5rem; }

    /* Navigation */
    .nav-menu {
        position: fixed;
        top: 80px;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        background: rgba(13, 10, 20, 0.98);
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 2rem;
        gap: 0;
        transform: translateY(-100%);
        opacity: 0;
        transition: all var(--transition);
        backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    }
    .nav-menu.active { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
    .nav-menu li { width: 100%; }
    .nav-link {
        display: block;
        padding: 1rem 0;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    }
    .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
    .nav-logo-main { font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }
    .nav-logo img { height: 55px; }

    /* Hero */
    .hero-title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 10vw, 3.5rem); letter-spacing: 4px; }
    .hero-buttons { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
    .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; padding: 0.9rem 1.5rem; }
    .hero-info { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }
    .hero-info-item { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

    /* Section Spacing */
    section { padding: 5rem 0 !important; }

    /* About Cards */
    .about-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }

    /* Legacy */
    .legacy-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
    .legacy-image { height: 180px; }

    /* Highlights */
    .highlights-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

    /* Media Reach */
    .media-center { width: 150px; height: 150px; }
    .media-center h3 { font-size: 0.85rem; }
    .media-item { min-width: 120px; }

    /* Stats */
    .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
    .stat-item { border-right: none; }
    .stat-number { font-size: 2.2rem; }
    .stat-number-text { font-size: 1.4rem; }

    /* Partners */
    .partners-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

    /* Categories */
    .categories-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1rem; }

    /* Gallery */
    .gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        grid-auto-rows: 200px;
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    /* Form */
    #nominationForm { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
    .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }

    /* Footer */
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
    .footer-brand { grid-column: 1; }

    /* Section Tag */
    .section-tag::before,
    .section-tag::after {
        width: 20px;
        margin: 0 0.5rem;
    }

    /* Contact */
    .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .contact-map-placeholder { min-height: 300px; padding: 3rem 2rem; }

    /* Lightbox */
    .lightbox-nav { padding: 0 0.5rem; }
    .lightbox-nav-btn { width: 40px; height: 40px; }
    .lightbox-image { max-width: 95%; max-height: 70vh; }
}

/* Small Mobile (up to 480px) */
@media screen and (max-width: 480px) {
    .categories-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; grid-auto-rows: 250px; }
    .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .p-title { font-size: 1.8rem; letter-spacing: 3px; }
    .p-bar { width: 200px; }
    .hero-info-item { width: 100%; }
    .hero-badge { font-size: 0.65rem; padding: 0.4rem 1.2rem; }
    .section-title { font-size: 1.8rem; }
}

/* 4K Screens */
@media screen and (min-width: 2000px) {
    .container { max-width: 1600px; }
    :root { font-size: 18px; }
    #hero { min-height: 80vh; }
    .gallery-grid { grid-auto-rows: 350px; }
    .legacy-image { height: 260px; }
}

/* ===== FOCUS ===== */
:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--imperial-gold);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* ===== REDUCED MOTION ===== */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *, *::before, *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    }
    .preloader-svg, .p-circle-outer, .p-circle-dashed, .p-star, .p-bar-fill, .p-center-dot {
        animation: none !important;
    }
    .p-bar-fill { width: 100%; }
    .sponsor-track { animation: none !important; }
    [data-aos] { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
    .hero-slide { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
    .highlight-card::before, .category-card::before, .about-card::before { display: none; }
}

/* ===== EXTRA ANIMATIONS ===== */
@keyframes goldGlowPulse {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3); }
    50% { box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6); }
}

@keyframes cardFloat {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

/* ============================================
   PREMIUM VISION & MISSION SECTION
   Royal Purple Background | Imperial Gold Borders
   Luxury Glassmorphism Cards | Bilingual Layout
   ============================================ */

/* CSS Custom Properties for this section */
.vision-premium-section {
    --vm-primary: #2B0A3D;
    --vm-deep: #43105D;
    --vm-gold: #D4AF37;
    --vm-gold-light: #F2D27A;
    --vm-gold-dark: #B8891F;
    --vm-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    --vm-glass-border: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
    --vm-text: rgba(245, 241, 234, 0.85);
    --vm-text-muted: rgba(245, 241, 234, 0.5);
    --vm-glow: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    --vm-glow-strong: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    --vm-radius: 20px;
    --vm-transition: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    --font-cinzel: 'Cinzel', serif;
    --font-poppins: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    --font-tamil: 'Noto Sans Tamil', sans-serif;
}

.vision-premium-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 100px 0 120px;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, 
        var(--vm-primary) 0%, 
        var(--vm-deep) 35%, 
        #1A052B 65%, 
        var(--vm-primary) 100%
    );
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Background decorative elements */
.vision-bg-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 15% 25%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.04) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 85% 75%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.03) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(43, 10, 61, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.vision-bg-orb {
    position: absolute;
    top: -15%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: vmOrbFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.vision-bg-orb.orb-2 {
    top: auto;
    bottom: -10%;
    right: -10%;
    left: auto;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    animation-delay: -4s;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.04) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

@keyframes vmOrbFloat {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
    33% { transform: translate(30px, -30px) scale(1.05); }
    66% { transform: translate(-20px, 20px) scale(0.95); }
}

/* ===== Section Header ===== */
.vision-section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.vision-header-ornament {
    max-width: 200px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

.vision-ornament-svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

.vision-section-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--vm-gold);
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    padding: 0.4rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.vision-section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.vision-section-title .en-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vm-gold-light), var(--vm-gold), var(--vm-gold-dark));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
}

.vision-section-title .ta-title {
    font-family: var(--font-tamil);
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--vm-gold-light);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.vision-header-line {
    width: 80px;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--vm-gold), transparent);
    margin: 0.75rem auto;
}

.vision-section-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
    font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 1.2vw, 1rem);
    color: var(--vm-text-muted);
    font-weight: 300;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ===== Premium Cards ===== */
.vm-premium-card {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 50px 55px;
    border-radius: var(--vm-radius);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
    border: 1px solid var(--vm-glass-border);
    box-shadow: 
        0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all var(--vm-transition);
    z-index: 2;
}

.vm-premium-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 
        0 15px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35),
        0 0 40px var(--vm-glow),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

/* Gold animated border */
.vm-card-gold-border {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: var(--vm-radius);
    padding: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        transparent 0%,
        rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15) 20%,
        rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3) 50%,
        rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15) 80%,
        transparent 100%
    );
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    mask-composite: exclude;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.6;
    transition: opacity var(--vm-transition);
}

.vm-premium-card:hover .vm-card-gold-border {
    opacity: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        transparent 0%,
        var(--vm-gold) 25%,
        var(--vm-gold-light) 50%,
        var(--vm-gold) 75%,
        transparent 100%
    );
}

/* Shine effect overlay */
.vm-card-shine {
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        45deg,
        transparent 30%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 50%,
        transparent 70%
    );
    animation: vmShine 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

@keyframes vmShine {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-100%) rotate(45deg); }
    25% { transform: translateX(100%) rotate(45deg); }
    50% { transform: translateX(100%) rotate(45deg); }
    75% { transform: translateX(-100%) rotate(45deg); }
}

/* Card number badge */
.vm-card-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 30px;
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06);
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Icon row */
.vm-card-icon-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.vm-card-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12), rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05));
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all var(--vm-transition);
}

.vm-premium-card:hover .vm-card-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2), rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08));
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px var(--vm-glow);
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.vm-card-icon svg {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    color: var(--vm-gold);
}

.vm-card-icon-divider {
    width: 40px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--vm-gold), transparent);
}

/* Titles */
.vm-card-titles {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.vm-card-en-title {
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 5px;
    color: var(--vm-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.vm-card-ta-title {
    font-family: var(--font-tamil);
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.3rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--vm-gold-light);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Title divider */
.vm-card-divider {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.vm-divider-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background: var(--vm-gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.vm-divider-line {
    width: 60px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--vm-gold), transparent);
}

/* Content grid - English left, Tamil right */
.vm-card-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.vm-content-divider {
    width: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2), transparent);
    margin: 0 2rem;
}

.vm-content-en,
.vm-content-ta {
    position: relative;
}

.vm-content-en p,
.vm-content-ta p {
    font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.1vw, 1rem);
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: var(--vm-text);
    font-weight: 300;
}

.vm-content-en p {
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
}

.vm-content-ta p {
    font-family: var(--font-tamil);
    font-weight: 400;
}

.vm-content-en strong,
.vm-content-ta strong {
    color: var(--vm-gold);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.vm-content-signature {
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--vm-gold);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    opacity: 0.6;
    font-style: italic;
}

/* ===== Mission List ===== */
.vm-mission-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.vm-mission-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
    font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 1vw, 0.95rem);
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--vm-text);
    font-weight: 300;
}

.vm-content-en .vm-mission-list li {
    font-family: var(--font-poppins);
}

.vm-content-ta .vm-mission-list li {
    font-family: var(--font-tamil);
    font-weight: 400;
}

.vm-list-bullet {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--vm-gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-top: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--vm-glow);
    transition: all var(--vm-transition);
}

.vm-premium-card:hover .vm-list-bullet {
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--vm-glow-strong);
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* ===== Gold Divider Ornament ===== */
.vm-gold-divider {
    max-width: 400px;
    margin: 40px auto;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.vm-divider-svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

/* ===== Brand Promise Card Special ===== */
.vm-card-promise {
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06) 0%,
        rgba(43, 10, 61, 0.95) 50%,
        rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.04) 100%
    );
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.vm-promise-content {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.vm-promise-content .vm-content-divider {
    width: 60%;
    height: 1px;
    margin: 0.5rem auto;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3), transparent);
}

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

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

.vm-promise-icons {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin: 0.5rem 0;
}

.vm-promise-icon-item {
    color: var(--vm-gold);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    opacity: 0.6;
    animation: vmStarPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.vm-promise-icon-item:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.vm-promise-icon-item:nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

@keyframes vmStarPulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: 0.8; transform: scale(1.15); }
}

.vm-promise-text-en {
    font-family: var(--font-cinzel);
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.8vw, 1.4rem);
    color: var(--vm-gold-light);
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 0.75rem 0;
}

.vm-promise-text-ta {
    font-family: var(--font-tamil);
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.2rem);
    color: var(--vm-gold-light);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ===== Bottom Accent ===== */
.vision-bottom-accent {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 60px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.vision-accent-line {
    width: 80px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3), transparent);
}

.vision-accent-diamond {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    background: var(--vm-gold);
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    opacity: 0.5;
    animation: vmDiamondPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes vmDiamondPulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.3; transform: rotate(45deg) scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: 0.7; transform: rotate(45deg) scale(1.2); }
}

/* ===== Responsive ===== */
@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .vm-premium-card {
        padding: 40px 35px;
    }
    
    .vm-card-content {
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .vm-content-divider {
        margin: 0 1.5rem;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .vision-premium-section {
        padding: 70px 0 80px;
    }
    
    .vision-section-header {
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }
    
    .vm-premium-card {
        padding: 35px 25px;
    }
    
    .vm-card-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    
    .vm-content-divider {
        width: 60%;
        height: 1px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2), transparent);
    }
    
    .vm-card-number {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
        top: 15px;
        right: 20px;
    }
    
    .vm-card-icon-row {
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    
    .vm-card-icon {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
    }
    
    .vm-card-icon svg {
        width: 22px;
        height: 22px;
    }
    
    .vm-card-icon-divider {
        width: 25px;
    }
    
    .vm-mission-list li {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
    
    .vm-gold-divider {
        max-width: 300px;
        margin: 30px auto;
    }
    
    .vm-promise-content .vm-content-divider {
        width: 40%;
    }
    
    .vision-bottom-accent {
        margin-top: 40px;
    }
    
    .vision-accent-line {
        width: 50px;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 480px) {
    .vm-premium-card {
        padding: 30px 20px;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }
    
    .vm-card-titles {
        margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }
    
    .vm-card-divider {
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .vm-card-divider {
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }
    
    .vm-divider-line {
        width: 40px;
    }
    
    .vm-card-number {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .vm-content-en p,
    .vm-content-ta p {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        line-height: 1.8;
    }
    
    .vm-gold-divider {
        max-width: 250px;
    }
}



.hero-logo-wrapper{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:center;
    align-items:center;
    margin:0 auto;
    padding:0 0 0.5rem 0;
}

.hero-logo{
    width: min(90vw, 600px);
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 100%;
}

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

    .hero-logo{
        width:280px;
        max-width:92%;
    }

    .hero-subtitle{
        margin-top:5px !important;
    }
}