/* ==========================================================================
   NTLF 2027 - Modern Animated Stylesheet
   Faithful to Figma Design & Video Recording
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- ROOT VARIABLES --- */
:root {
  --color-black: #000000;
  --color-dark: #121212;
  --color-dark-surface: #1e1e24;
  --color-white: #ffffff;
  
  /* Brand Crimson & Reds */
  --color-nasscom-red: #ff0023;
  --color-accent-red: #c93733;
  --color-deep-red: #990015;
  --color-terracotta: #d36d83;

  /* Theme Pastels & Accents */
  --bg-about-pink: #fbdde3;
  --color-pillar-1: #ccfcff;
  --color-pillar-2: #ddff9f;
  --color-pillar-3: #ffd1db;
  --color-pillar-4: #d8cff5;
  
  --color-lime-glow: #d6f561;
  --color-lime-banner: #d9e87b;
  --color-ticket-green: #9bbb6a;
  --color-ticket-cyan: #44a5b8;
  
  /* Text Shades */
  --text-dark: #222222;
  --text-muted: #564f4c;
  --text-dim: #777777;
  --text-white: #ffffff;

  /* Typography */
  --font-montserrat: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  --font-opensans: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  --font-dmsans: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  --font-archivo: 'Archivo', sans-serif;
  --font-lexend: 'Lexend', sans-serif;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-spring: 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

img, svg {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
}

button {
  font-family: inherit;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. STICKY NAVIGATION BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 80px;
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  height: 70px;
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.96);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.header-container {
  max-width: 1720px;
  height: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.brand-logo .nasscom-logo-img {
  height: 36px;
  width: auto;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-logo:hover .nasscom-logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.nav-menu {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: 2.5rem;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 2.2rem;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--color-white);
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-nasscom-red);
  transition: width var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: #ff334b;
}

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

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.btn-book-tickets {
  font-family: var(--font-opensans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.6rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-book-tickets:hover {
  background: var(--color-nasscom-red);
  border-color: var(--color-nasscom-red);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(255, 0, 35, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.nav-mobile-btn-wrap {
  display: none;
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 1001;
  padding: 4px;
}

.mobile-toggle span {
  width: 26px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
}

.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 115vh;
  padding-top: 110px;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: #06090e url('../images/NTLF_2026_Intro-2_1.webp') center/cover no-repeat;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  /* background: linear-gradient(
    90deg, 
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.92) 0%, 
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.82) 40%, 
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) 80%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65) 100%
  ); */
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1720px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 3rem;
}

.hero-card {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-left: 5%;
  animation: heroFadeUp 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes heroFadeUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(35px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.hero-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0rem;
}

.hero-tech-icon {
  max-width: 500px;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(255, 0, 35, 0.3));
}

.hero-brand-copy {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-nasscom {
  font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
  font-size: 3.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1;
}

.brand-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
  font-size: 2.3rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-white);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-top: 0.3rem;
}

.brand-subline {
  font-family: var(--font-lexend);
  font-size: 2.3rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.year-glow {
  color: var(--color-white);
  text-shadow: none;
}

/* Hero Meta List */
.hero-meta-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.8rem;
}

.meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.6rem;
}

.meta-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.meta-icon {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--color-nasscom-red);
}

.meta-icon-img {
  width: 35px;
  height: 35px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.meta-content .meta-primary {
  font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.meta-content .meta-secondary {
  font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.meta-divider {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 460px;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

.hero-cta-wrap {
  padding-left: calc(48px + 1.6rem);
}

.hero-register-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-red);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.95rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.hero-register-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-accent-red);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.hero-register-btn .btn-icon {
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.hero-register-btn:hover .btn-icon {
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. WHAT IS NTLF? & KEY METRICS (CURVED MARQUEE)
   ========================================================================== */
.about-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-about-pink);
  padding: 5rem 0 9rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
}

.about-intro-container {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 3rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto auto;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.edition-graphic-wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.edition-3d-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 450px;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  user-select: none;
}

.about-text-content {
  max-width: 620px;
}

.about-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-opensans);
  font-size: 4.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #c93733;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.about-description {
  font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #000000;
  line-height: 1.2;
  max-width: 90%;
}

/* Live curved ribbon: text follows a stationary SVG centreline */
.curved-marquee {
  overflow: hidden;
  background: transparent;
  aspect-ratio: 1920/500;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
  z-index: 5;
}

.curved-marquee svg {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.curved-marquee-copy {
  fill: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-montserrat), Arial, sans-serif;
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  white-space: pre;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  user-select: none;
}

/* Staggered Metrics Grid with Scroll-Stacked Animation */
.metrics-scroll-track {
  position: relative;
  height: 1450px;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.metrics-grid-container {
  position: sticky;
  top: 105px;
  max-width: 1330px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 3rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  z-index: 2;
  will-change: transform;
}

.metric-card {
  perspective: 1000px;
  will-change: transform;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
}

.metric-card.step-1 { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
.metric-card.step-2 { transform: translate3d(0, 165px, 0); }
.metric-card.step-3 { transform: translate3d(0, 330px, 0); }
.metric-card.step-4 { transform: translate3d(0, 495px, 0); }

.metric-card-inner {
  background: #f6bcc5;
  border: 1px solid rgba(168, 0, 23, 0.56);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 2.2rem 2rem 1rem 1rem;
  height: 330px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 9px 0px 14px 0px rgba(168, 0, 23, 0.59);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.metric-card:hover .metric-card-inner {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 12px 0px 20px 0px rgba(168, 0, 23, 0.68);
  border-color: var(--color-nasscom-red);
}

.metric-svg-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10%;
  left: 5%;
  width: 90%;
  height: 60%;
  object-fit: contain;
  opacity: 0.95;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.metric-card:hover .metric-svg-bg {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.card-dots {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.6rem;
  right: 1.8rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
}

.card-dots .dot {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.card-dots .dot.active {
  background: var(--color-black);
}

.metric-info {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.metric-num {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-opensans);
  font-size: 4rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.metric-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   4. "WHY ATTEND NTLF?" INTERACTIVE FEATURE EXPLORER
   ========================================================================== */
.why-attend-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: transparent;
  z-index: 10;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.dynamic-backdrop-container {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: var(--color-black);
}

.why-attend-arch-svg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(80px, 11.77vw, 250px);
  z-index: 4;
  pointer-events: none;
  display: block;
}

.backdrop-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(1.04);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 1.2s ease;
}

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

.backdrop-dark-gradient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.why-attend-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  max-width: 1600px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: clamp(9.8rem, 19.8vw, 18.2rem) 7rem 5rem;
}

.why-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-opensans);
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-white);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 5.5rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
  text-align: left;
  padding-left: 0;
}

.why-heading .accent-title {
  font-size: 6.8rem;
  display: block;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

/* Interactive Nodes Row - Restored Previous Width & Centered Spacing */
.interactive-nodes-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 3rem;
  max-width: 1260px;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 420px;
}

.interactive-node {
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* Small Pill (Default State) */
.node-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* Authentic Pointer Circle: Lime Yellow Center with Solid Black Ring */
.indicator-dot {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #d9e87b;
  border: 8px solid #000000;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.interactive-node:hover .indicator-dot {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  background-color: #e5f58c;
}

.node-title-compact {
  font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.interactive-node:hover .node-title-compact {
  color: #d9e87b;
}

/* Expanded Lime Circle Card - Animation Starts from Left Small Circle Icon */
.bubble-expanded-card {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: -15px;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0);
  transform-origin: 41px 50%; /* Exactly centered on the left small circle icon (15px + 26px) */
  width: 390px;
  height: 390px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-lime-glow);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 40px rgba(214, 245, 97, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 3rem;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.28s ease;
  z-index: 10;
}

.interactive-node.active .bubble-expanded-card {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1);
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Staggered Text Animation inside Circle */
.bubble-title {
  font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-black);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.bubble-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-dmsans);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #1e1e1e;
  line-height: 1.45;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

/* Active / Hover State */
.interactive-node.active .node-pill {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.85);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.interactive-node.active .bubble-expanded-card {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1);
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.interactive-node.active .bubble-title {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease 0.08s,
              transform 0.35s ease-out 0.08s;
}

.interactive-node.active .bubble-desc {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: opacity 0.32s ease 0.16s,
              transform 0.35s ease-out 0.16s;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. THE 4 PILLARS (STACKING CARDS SCROLL EFFECT)
   ========================================================================== */
.pillars-stack-section {
  background-color: #f4f4f4;
  padding: 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
  width: 100%;
}

.pillars-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
}

.pillars-track {
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
}

.pillars-slider-nav {
  display: none;
}

.pillars-spacer {
  height: 100vh;
  width: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Stacking Card Physics - 100vw Full Width, Flat Shadowless */
.pillar-card {
  position: sticky;
  width: 100vw;
  max-width: 100%;
  border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 1.8rem 6rem 3.5rem;
  min-height: calc(100vh - 80px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: normal;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  will-change: transform;
}

.pillar-card.pillar-1 {
  top: 80px;
  background-color: var(--color-pillar-1);
  z-index: 10;
}

.pillar-card.pillar-2 {
  top: 80px;
  background-color: var(--color-pillar-2);
  z-index: 20;
}

.pillar-card.pillar-3 {
  top: 80px;
  background-color: var(--color-pillar-3);
  z-index: 30;
}

.pillar-card.pillar-4 {
  top: 80px;
  background-color: var(--color-pillar-4);
  z-index: 40;
}

@media (min-width: 1025px) {
  .pillar-card {
    padding-top: 2.34rem; /* uniform top gap on desktop for seamless overlap */
  }
}

.pillar-header-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.pillar-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-opensans);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-black);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.pillar-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-opensans);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-accent-red);
  margin-top: 1.6rem;
}

.pillar-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-black);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-right: 7%;
}

.pillar-body-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3rem;
}

.pillar-questions-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  max-width: 535px;
  width: 100%;
}

.pillar-q-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 55, 51, 0.4);
}

.pillar-q-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.q-number {
  font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-black);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.q-text {
  font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-black);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.pillar-visual-wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.pillar-animated-gif {
  max-width: 400px;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  /*filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15));*/
}

/* Responsive adjustments strictly for small/compact laptop screens (height <= 580px) to prevent bottom cropping */
@media (min-width: 1025px) and (max-height: 580px) {
  .pillar-card {
    padding: 1.2rem 4rem 1.2rem;
    padding-top: 1.4rem;
  }

  .pillar-main-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }

  .pillar-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-top: 0.8rem;
  }

  .pillar-badge {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  .pillar-body-row {
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .pillar-questions-list {
    gap: 0.85rem;
    max-width: 500px;
  }

  .pillar-q-item {
    gap: 0.9rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }

  .q-number {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .q-text {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
  }

  .pillar-animated-gif {
    max-width: 320px;
    max-height: 260px;
    object-fit: contain;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. PAST SPEAKERS SHOWCASE (SLANTED TOP & 2x4 STAGGERED ENTRANCE GRID)
   ========================================================================== */
.speakers-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-about-pink);
  padding: clamp(117px, 10.75vw, 215px) 0 7rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 50;
  margin-top: -100vh;
  -webkit-clip-path: polygon(0 clamp(60px, 10.55vw, 206px), 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
  clip-path: polygon(0 clamp(60px, 10.55vw, 206px), 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
}

.speakers-slanted-edge {
  display: none;
}

.speakers-slant-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}

.speakers-content-container {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 3rem;
}

.section-title-wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.speakers-section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-opensans);
  font-size: 6rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-black);
  line-height: 1.05;
  text-align: end;
}

.speakers-grid-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

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

.speaker-card {
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Speakers Row Initial Descending Staircase (Each card offset ~235px - half card height) */
.speakers-row .speaker-card:nth-child(1),
.speakers-row .speaker-card[data-step="1"] { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }

.speakers-row .speaker-card:nth-child(2),
.speakers-row .speaker-card[data-step="2"] { transform: translate3d(0, 235px, 0); }

.speakers-row .speaker-card:nth-child(3),
.speakers-row .speaker-card[data-step="3"] { transform: translate3d(0, 470px, 0); }

.speakers-row .speaker-card:nth-child(4),
.speakers-row .speaker-card[data-step="4"] { transform: translate3d(0, 705px, 0); }

.speaker-card-inner {
  background: #dedede;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  position: relative;
  height: 490px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

/* Authentic Figma Curved Arc SVG Background */
.speaker-bg-svg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.speaker-circle-outer {
  fill: #ffffff;
  transition: fill 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.speaker-circle-inner {
  fill: var(--color-accent-red);
  transition: fill 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.speaker-card-info {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 2.6rem 2rem 1rem;
}

.speaker-name {
  font-family: var(--font-opensans);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.15;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0;
  transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

.speaker-role {
  font-family: var(--font-opensans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

.speaker-photo-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  height: 380px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
}

.speaker-photo {
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top;
  transition: filter 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   AUTHENTIC FIGMA HOVER ANIMATION (Matching figma-speaker-motion speaker-motion-2)
   - Outer arc transitions from White to Red
   - Inner body transitions from Red to White
   - Name and role transition from White to Black
   - Speaker photo transitions to Grayscale
   ========================================================================== */
.speaker-card:hover .speaker-card-inner {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.speaker-card:hover .speaker-circle-outer {
  fill: var(--color-accent-red);
}

.speaker-card:hover .speaker-circle-inner {
  fill: #ffffff;
}

.speaker-card:hover .speaker-name {
  color: #111111;
}

.speaker-card:hover .speaker-role {
  color: #222222;
}

.speaker-card:hover .speaker-photo {
  filter: grayscale(100%);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. TICKETS & PRICING
   ========================================================================== */
.tickets-section {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 5rem 0 5rem;
}

.tickets-heading-wrap {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.tickets-title {
  font-family: var(--font-opensans);
  font-size: 4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-black);
}

.tickets-cards-row {
  max-width: 1800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.8rem;
}

/* Perforated Realistic Ticket Card */
.ticket-card {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #FEF6F0;
  border: 4px solid currentColor;
  border-bottom: none;
  padding: 1.6rem 1.35rem 52px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  height: 346px;
  min-height: 346px;
  max-height: 346px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
  overflow: visible;
}

.ticket-card:not(.locked):hover {
  transform: none;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16);
}

/* Color Theming & Borders */
.ticket-card.ticket-terracotta {
  border-color: #ED8651;
  color: #ED8651;
}

.ticket-card.ticket-terracotta:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(237, 134, 81, 0.22);
}

.ticket-card.ticket-green {
  border-color: #8EB558;
  color: #8EB558;
}

.ticket-card.ticket-green:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(142, 181, 88, 0.22);
}

.ticket-card.ticket-pink {
  border-color: #D36D83;
  color: #D36D83;
}

.ticket-card.ticket-pink:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(211, 109, 131, 0.22);
}

.ticket-card.ticket-salmon {
  border-color: #CF593D;
  color: #CF593D;
}

.ticket-card.ticket-salmon:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(207, 89, 61, 0.22);
}

.ticket-card.ticket-cyan {
  border-color: #188E94;
  color: #188E94;
}

.ticket-card.ticket-cyan:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(24, 142, 148, 0.22);
}

.ticket-card.locked {
  cursor: default;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ticket-card.locked.ticket-pink {
  border-color: rgba(211, 109, 131, 0.45);
}

.ticket-card.locked.ticket-salmon {
  border-color: rgba(207, 89, 61, 0.45);
}

.ticket-card.locked.ticket-cyan {
  border-color: rgba(24, 142, 148, 0.45);
}

.ticket-card.locked > *:not(.coming-soon-stamp-img):not(.ticket-tear-tab):not(.ticket-notch) {
  opacity: 0.38;
}

.ticket-card.locked .ticket-notch {
  opacity: 1;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-color: inherit;
}

.ticket-card.locked .ticket-tear-tab {
  opacity: 1;
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, currentColor 45%, #FEF6F0);
}

.ticket-card.locked .ticket-tear-tab .ticket-cta-btn {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

/* Perforated Circular Notches on Left & Right */
.ticket-notch {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 28px;
  width: 43px;
  height: 43px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 4px solid currentColor;
  z-index: 10;
}

.ticket-notch.notch-left {
  left: -21px;
  -webkit-clip-path: inset(0 0 0 17px);
  clip-path: inset(0 0 0 17px);
}

.ticket-notch.notch-right {
  right: -21px;
  -webkit-clip-path: inset(0 17px 0 0);
  clip-path: inset(0 17px 0 0);
}

.ticket-validity {
  font-family: var(--font-archivo);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #000000;
  letter-spacing: -0.018em;
  margin-bottom: 0.26rem;
  display: block;
}

.ticket-name {
  font-family: var(--font-opensans);
  font-size: 1.56rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: currentColor;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.028em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0 0 0.26rem;
}

.ticket-eligibility {
  font-family: var(--font-opensans);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: currentColor;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: normal;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
  display: block;
}

.ticket-perforation {
  width: 100%;
  height: 0;
  border-top: 1px dashed currentColor;
  opacity: 0.55;
  margin: 0.7rem 0 0.9rem;
}

.ticket-pricing-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.ticket-pricing-grid .price-col {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.cat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-dmsans);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #000000;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  display: block;
}

.cat-price {
  font-family: var(--font-dmsans);
  font-size: 0.91rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #000000;
  display: block;
}

/* Halftone Arrow Graphic (Single-Image Zoom-In / Zoom-Out Animation Trick for ALL cards) */
.ticket-arrow-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.ticket-halftone-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 49px;
  right: -8px;
  width: 103px;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  transform-origin: center center;
  transform: translate3d(36px, 36px, 0) scale(3.43) rotate(45deg);
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

.ticket-card:not(.locked):hover .ticket-halftone-arrow {
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1) rotate(0deg);
}

/* Halftone Pattern Backdrop */
.ticket-halftone-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 56px;
  right: -5px;
  width: 180px;
  height: 190px;
  opacity: 0.85;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
  background-image: radial-gradient(currentColor 2.5px, transparent 2.5px);
  background-size: 10px 10px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 40%, black 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 40%, black 100%);
}

/* Coming Soon Stamp Image */
.coming-soon-stamp-img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 48%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 250px;
  max-width: 90%;
  height: auto;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 10;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22));
}

/* Tear-off Bottom Tab */
.ticket-tear-tab {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: -4px;
  width: calc(100% + 8px);
  height: 49px;
  background-color: currentColor;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 15;
  border-top: 1.5px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.ticket-tear-tab::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 6px;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 5px 6px, #ffffff 3px, transparent 3.5px);
  background-size: 10px 6px;
  background-repeat: repeat-x;
  z-index: 7;
}

.ticket-cta-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-archivo);
  font-size: 1.03rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ticket-tear-tab:hover .ticket-cta-btn:not(.disabled) {
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.ticket-cta-btn.disabled {
  opacity: 0.85;
  cursor: not-allowed;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. DISCOUNT & SPECIAL CATEGORY BANNER (Figma 660:690)
   ========================================================================== */
.discount-split-banner {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--bg-about-pink, #FBDDE3);
  margin: 4.5rem 0 3.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
}

.discount-banner-container {
  max-width: 1800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 3.5rem clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 4.5rem) 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 400px;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.discount-col-left {
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  flex: 1 1 360px;
  max-width: 440px;
}

.discount-col-right {
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  flex: 1 1 320px;
  max-width: 380px;
  justify-self: end;
}

.discount-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-opensans);
  font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 0.9vw, 0.95rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: #111111;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.discount-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-opensans);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 1.85vw, 2.15rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #C93733;
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.discount-pricing-table {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  width: 100%;
}

.discount-pricing-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.95rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1.2px solid transparent;
}

.discount-pricing-row.row-orange {
  border-bottom-color: #ED783C;
}

.discount-pricing-row.row-red {
  border-bottom-color: #D15150;
}

.pricing-label {
  font-family: var(--font-opensans);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.1vw, 1.3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #000000;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.pricing-value {
  font-family: var(--font-opensans);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.1vw, 1.3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111111;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Center Crimson Dome Contact Card */
.discount-dome-wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-end;
  align-self: flex-end;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.discount-dome {
  background-color: #C93733;
  width: clamp(480px, 36vw, 680px);
  height: clamp(260px, 19vw, 340px);
  border-radius: 50% 50% 0 0 / 100% 100% 0 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 3rem 1.5rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 -8px 25px rgba(201, 55, 51, 0.15);
}

.dome-note {
  font-family: var(--font-opensans);
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 0.95vw, 1.15rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.dome-email-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(10px, 1vw, 16px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.dome-email-link:hover {
  opacity: 0.92;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.dome-email-link i {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 1.6vw, 2.1rem);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-top: 2%;
}

.dome-email-link span {
  font-family: var(--font-opensans);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 1.85vw, 2.45rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 4px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Special Category Pills */
.special-pills-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
}

.special-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 6px 20px;
  border: 1px solid #C93733;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-opensans);
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1vw, 1.12rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #111111;
  background-color: transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.special-pill:hover {
  background-color: rgba(201, 55, 51, 0.08);
}

/* Terms & Conditions Box */
.tickets-terms-container {
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.terms-card {
  border: 1px solid #212121;
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  background-color: #fafafa;
}

.terms-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #4B4B4B;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.terms-bullet-list {
  list-style: disc;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.9rem;
}

.terms-bullet-list li {
  font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #4B4B4B;
  line-height: 1.55;
  text-align: justify;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. VENUE INFO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.venue-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 430px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 3rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.venue-bg-image {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: right center;
}

.venue-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(22, 34, 56, 0.92) 0%, rgba(22, 34, 56, 0.72) 48%, rgba(22, 34, 56, 0.35) 100%),
              linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) 100%);
}

.venue-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(auto, 520px) auto;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8rem;
}

.venue-map-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  background-color: #f5f5f5;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.map-graphic {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

.pulsing-location-pin {
  position: absolute;
  top: 26.5%;
  left: 46%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

.pin-dot {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background: #E85E26;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(232, 94, 38, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.pin-dot::after {
  content: "";
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: block;
}

.ping-circle {
  position: absolute;
  top: -9px;
  left: -9px;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #E85E26;
  animation: radarPing 2s cubic-bezier(0, 0.2, 0.8, 1) infinite;
}

@keyframes radarPing {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.6);
    opacity: 1;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1.6);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.venue-details-glass-card {
  background: transparent;
  backdrop-filter: none;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  max-width: 270px;
}

.venue-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-opensans);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.venue-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.4rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
}

.venue-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.venue-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
  width: 24px;
  text-align: center;
}

.venue-text .v-primary {
  font-family: var(--font-opensans);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.venue-text .v-secondary {
  font-family: var(--font-opensans);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. NTLF 2027 CORE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
   ========================================================================== */
.committee-section {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 5rem 0 5rem;
}

.committee-section .section-title-wrap {
  max-width: 1425px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 3rem;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.committee-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-opensans);
  font-size: 4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-black);
  text-align: start;
  width: 100%;
  padding-left: 0;
}

.committee-grid {
  max-width: 1425px;
  margin: 4rem auto 0;
  padding: 0 3rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2.1rem;
}

.committee-card {
  background: #edf1f4;
  padding: 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 515px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
}

.committee-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.committee-meta {
  padding: 2.2rem 2rem 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.committee-meta .member-name {
  font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ef6c38;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.committee-meta .member-role {
  font-family: var(--font-dmsans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #d86638;
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.committee-meta .member-company {
  font-family: var(--font-dmsans);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #1e1e1e;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  display: block;
}

.committee-dots-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 135px;
  right: 15px;
  width: 155px;
  height: auto;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.member-photo-frame {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  height: 360px;
  width: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
}

.member-photo {
  height: 100%;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top;
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.committee-card:hover .member-photo {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.member-expand-btn {
  display: none !important;
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.2rem;
  left: 2rem;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #ef6c38;
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(239, 108, 56, 0.45);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
  z-index: 10;
}

.member-expand-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(90deg);
  background-color: #d85724;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. SPONSORS & STRATEGIC PARTNERS
   ========================================================================== */
.sponsors-section {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 0rem 0 6rem;
  scroll-margin-top: 90px;
}

.sponsors-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-opensans);
  font-size: 4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-black);
  text-align: center;
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.sponsors-container {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4.5rem;
}

.sponsor-tier-group {
  text-align: center;
}

.tier-title {
  font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-black);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
}

.sponsor-logos-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5rem;
}

.sponsor-card {
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.sponsor-card:hover {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.sponsor-img {
  max-height: 60px;
  max-width: 200px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.sponsor-tier-group:first-child .sponsor-img {
  max-height: 95px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. EVENT HIGHLIGHTS / SHOWCASE
   ========================================================================== */
.highlights-showcase-section {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 2rem 0 6rem;
}

.showcase-container {
  max-width: 1260px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 5rem;
}

.showcase-frame {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 0;
  background: #000000;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.showcase-track {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.showcase-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, visibility 0.4s ease;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.showcase-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  z-index: 2;
}

.showcase-media-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.showcase-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  background: #000000;
  display: block;
}

.showcase-video-iframe-slot {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: none;
}

.showcase-slide.playing .showcase-media-wrap {
  display: none;
}

.showcase-slide.playing .showcase-video-iframe-slot {
  display: block;
}

.showcase-video-iframe-slot iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
  display: block;
}

.showcase-play-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.play-pulse-btn {
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  background: transparent;
  border-radius: 0;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 3.8rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: none;
  animation: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), opacity var(--transition-fast);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65));
}

.play-pulse-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.18);
  background: transparent;
  color: #ffffff;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.showcase-nav-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #111111;
  border: 1.5px solid #222222;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.showcase-nav-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-nasscom-red, #ff0023);
  border-color: var(--color-nasscom-red, #ff0023);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 0, 35, 0.45);
}

.showcase-prev-btn {
  left: -4.25rem;
}

.showcase-next-btn {
  right: -4.25rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. FOOTER ("GET IN TOUCH")
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--color-black);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 3rem 0 3rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-container {
  max-width: 1410px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 3rem;
}

.footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-opensans);
  font-size: 4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-contacts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 3rem;
  /* margin-bottom: 5rem; */
}

.contact-role {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.contact-mail {
  font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-mail .mail-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  object-fit: contain;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: filter var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-mail:hover {
  color: var(--color-nasscom-red);
}

.contact-mail:hover .mail-icon {
  filter: brightness(0) saturate(100%) invert(14%) sepia(96%) saturate(6738%) hue-rotate(352deg) brightness(101%) contrast(115%);
}

.footer-disclaimer {
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
  /* margin-bottom: 1rem; */
}

.footer-disclaimer p {
  font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-disclaimer a {
  color: var(--color-white);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-white);
  text-decoration: underline;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: #fff;
}

.footer-copyright {
  font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #fff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1400px) {
    
    .speaker-name {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
    
    
    .speaker-role {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
    
    
    .speaker-photo-wrap {
    height: 340px;
    }
    
    .speaker-card-inner {
         height: 450px;
    }
    
    
  .pillar-animated-gif {
    max-width: 350px;
  }
  .tickets-cards-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  }
    .cat-label {
      font-size: 0.7rem;
    }
        .cat-price {
          font-size: 0.7rem;
        }

                .ticket-validity {
                  font-size: 0.75rem;
                }
.ticket-name {
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.ticket-eligibility {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.tickets-cards-row {
  gap: 0.8rem;
}
  .committee-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .about-heading {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
  }
  .edition-3d-img {
    max-width: 440px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 80px;
    right: -100%;
    width: 320px;
    height: calc(100vh - 80px);
    background: #0d0d0d;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    transition: right var(--transition-smooth);
    box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow-y: auto;
    z-index: 999;
  }

  .nav-menu.open {
    right: 0;
  }

  .nav-links {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.8rem;
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }

  .header-actions .nav-btn-desktop {
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-mobile-btn-wrap {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  }

  .nav-btn-mobile {
    display: block;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.4rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }

  .about-intro-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .edition-graphic-wrap {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .metrics-scroll-track {
    height: auto;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .metrics-grid-container {
    position: static;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .metric-card.step-1, 
  .metric-card.step-2, 
  .metric-card.step-3, 
  .metric-card.step-4,
  .speakers-row .speaker-card {
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .about-section {
    padding-bottom: 6rem;
  }

  .pillars-stack-section {
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .pillars-container {
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .pillars-track {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    width: 100%;
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    will-change: transform;
    touch-action: pan-y;
  }

  .pillar-card {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    top: auto !important;
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 3.5rem 3rem 6.5rem;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .pillar-body-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .pillar-visual-wrap {
    order: -1;
  }

  .pillars-spacer {
    display: none;
  }

  .speakers-section {
    margin-top: 0;
  }

  .speakers-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .speakers-row .speaker-card {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  }

  .speakers-row .speaker-card.speaker-revealed {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) !important;
  }

  .pillars-slider-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1.6rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 50;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 40px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .pillars-nav-btn {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--color-black, #111);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
  }

  .pillars-nav-btn:hover {
    background: var(--color-nasscom-red, #ff0023);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--color-nasscom-red, #ff0023);
    transform: scale(1.08);
  }

  .venue-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .venue-map-card {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .tickets-cards-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .committee-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .footer-contacts-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .discount-banner-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 3rem 1.5rem 0;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .discount-col-left {
    order: 1;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 520px;
    padding-bottom: 0;
  }

  .discount-col-right {
    order: 2;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 520px;
    padding-bottom: 0;
  }

  .discount-banner-container {
    padding: 1.8rem 1.5rem 0;
  }

  .discount-dome-wrap {
    order: 3;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 0;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .discount-dome {
    width: min(92%, 370px);
    aspect-ratio: 2.35 / 1;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 50% 50% 0 0 / 100% 100% 0 0;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }

  .discount-dome .dome-note {
    font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 3.2vw, 1.15rem);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .discount-dome .dome-email-link {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .discount-dome .dome-email-link i {
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 1.6rem);
  }

  .discount-dome .dome-email-link span {
    font-size: clamp(1.22rem, 4.3vw, 1.55rem);
  }

  /* Showcase Tablet Sizing (Arrows outside video frame with comfortable margin) */
  .showcase-container {
    padding: 0 4.5rem;
  }
  .showcase-nav-btn {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
  .showcase-prev-btn {
    left: -3.75rem;
  }
  .showcase-next-btn {
    right: -3.75rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .why-attend-section{
    min-height: 80vh !important;
  }
  /* Header & Logo 30% reduction (80px -> 56px, 36px -> 25px) */
  .site-header,
  .site-header.scrolled {
    height: 56px;
  }
  .brand-logo .nasscom-logo-img {
    height: 25px;
  }
  .nav-menu {
    top: 56px;
    height: calc(100vh - 56px);
  }
  .btn-book-tickets {
    padding: 0.65rem 1.35rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    border-radius: 6px;
  }

  /* Hero Section Mobile: 100vh height, 0 meta gap, 30% smaller register button */
  .hero-section {
    height: 100vh;
    min-height: 100vh;
    padding-top: 56px;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .hero-container {
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
  }
  .hero-card {
    margin-left: 0;
  }
  .hero-meta-list {
    gap: 0;
    margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
  }
  .hero-cta-wrap {
    padding-left: 0;
  }
  .hero-register-btn {
    padding: 0.65rem 1.35rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    gap: 0.7rem;
  }
  .hero-register-btn .btn-icon {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
  .meta-content .meta-primary {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
  .meta-content .meta-secondary {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  /* About Section Mobile: Reduced gaps & balanced typography */
  .about-section {
    padding: 3rem 0 2.5rem;
  }
  .about-intro-container {
    gap: 1.8rem;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
  }
  .edition-3d-img {
    max-width: 250px;
  }
  .about-heading {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  .about-description {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  /* Curved Marquee Mobile: 40% bigger text (28px -> 39px) */
  .curved-marquee-copy {
    font-size: 39px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  }

  /* Metric Cards Mobile: 30% smaller cards & content */
  .metrics-grid-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
    max-width: 320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .metric-card-inner {
    height: 230px;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.4rem 0.8rem 0.8rem;
  }
  .metric-num {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
  }
  .metric-label {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
  }
  .card-dots {
    top: 1.1rem;
    right: 1.2rem;
    gap: 4px;
  }
  .card-dots .dot {
    width: 6.5px;
    height: 6.5px;
  }

  /* Pillars Stack Mobile Typography & Slider Layout */
  .pillar-card {
    position: relative;
    top: auto !important;
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 2rem 1.4rem 5rem;
  }
  .pillar-header-row {
    flex-direction: column-reverse;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .pillar-badge {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-right: 0;
  }
  .pillar-main-title {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  .pillar-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-top: 0.35rem;
  }
  .pillar-body-row {
    gap: 1.2rem;
  }
  .pillar-animated-gif {
    max-width: 220px;
  }
  .pillar-questions-list {
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }
  .pillar-q-item {
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }
  .q-number {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
  .q-text {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
  }

  .pillars-slider-nav {
    bottom: 1.2rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .pillars-nav-btn {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  /* Why Attend Mobile: Remove massive 480px void, reduce top arch curve by 30%, and tighten spacing */
  .why-attend-arch-svg {
    height: 56px;
  }
  .why-attend-content {
    padding: 0rem 1.5rem 2.5rem;
  }
  .why-heading {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }
  .why-heading .accent-title {
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    line-height: 1.05;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
  }
  .interactive-nodes-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: auto;
    gap: 1.8rem;
  }
  .interactive-node {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    align-self: flex-start;
  }
  .node-pill {
    gap: 1rem;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
  .indicator-dot {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border: 5.5px solid #000000;
  }
  .node-title-compact {
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    text-align: left;
  }
  .bubble-expanded-card {
    width: min(85vw, 300px);
    height: min(85vw, 300px);
    left: -8px;
    transform-origin: 26px 50%;
    padding: 1.8rem;
  }
  .bubble-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }
  .bubble-desc {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }

  /* Speakers Mobile: Eliminate pink empty gap and align title */
  .speakers-section {
    margin-top: 0;
    padding: 3.5rem 0 3.5rem;
    -webkit-clip-path: none;
    clip-path: none;
  }
  .speakers-content-container {
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
  }
  .section-title-wrap {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  .speakers-section-title {
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
  .speakers-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.3rem;
    max-width: 336px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .speaker-card-inner {
    /* height: 343px; */
  }
  .speaker-card-info {
    padding: 1.8rem 1.4rem 0.7rem;
  }
  .speaker-name {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
  .speaker-role {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
  .speaker-photo-wrap {
    /* height: 250px; */
  }

  /* Section Headings Mobile Calibration */
  .speakers-section-title,
  .tickets-title,
  .sponsors-main-title,
  .footer-heading {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }
  .committee-section .section-title-wrap {
    max-width: 336px;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .committee-main-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
    padding-left: 0;
  }

  /* Tickets Mobile: Tighten section & card padding */
  .tickets-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0 2.5rem;
  }
  .tickets-heading-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }
  .tickets-cards-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
    gap: 1.3rem;
    max-width: 336px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .ticket-card {
    height: 242px;
    min-height: 242px;
    max-height: 242px;
    padding: 1.1rem 1rem 36px;
    border-width: 3px;
  }
  .ticket-validity {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.18rem;
  }
  .ticket-name {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin: 0 0 0.18rem;
  }
  .ticket-eligibility {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.1rem;
  }
  .ticket-perforation {
    margin: 0.45rem 0 0.6rem;
  }
  .ticket-pricing-grid {
    gap: 0.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  }
  .cat-label {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
  }
  .cat-price {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }
  .ticket-notch {
    bottom: 22px;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border-width: 3px;
  }
  .ticket-notch.notch-left {
    left: -15px;
    -webkit-clip-path: inset(0 0 0 12px);
    clip-path: inset(0 0 0 12px);
  }
  .ticket-notch.notch-right {
    right: -15px;
    -webkit-clip-path: inset(0 12px 0 0);
    clip-path: inset(0 12px 0 0);
  }
  .ticket-tear-tab {
    height: 35px;
    left: -3px;
    width: calc(100% + 6px);
  }
  .ticket-cta-btn {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  }
  .coming-soon-stamp-img {
    width: 175px;
  }
  .ticket-halftone-arrow {
    bottom: 35px;
    right: -6px;
    width: 72px;
  }
  .ticket-halftone-pattern {
    bottom: 38px;
    right: -4px;
    width: 126px;
    height: 133px;
  }
  .terms-label {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
  .terms-card {
    padding: 1.8rem 1.4rem;
  }
  .terms-bullet-list li {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .discount-split-banner {
    margin: 3rem 0 2rem;
  }
  .discount-banner-container {
    padding: 1.8rem 1.5rem 0;
    gap: 0rem;
  }
  .discount-col-left {
    flex: 0 1 305px;
  }
  .discount-col-right {
    flex: 1 1 305px;
    padding-top: 0;
  }

  /* Venue Mobile: Compact container and gap */
  .venue-section {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 2.5rem 0;
  }
  .venue-container {
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .venue-text .v-primary {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  /* Committee Mobile: 30% smaller cards & content */
  .committee-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0 3.5rem;
  }
  .committee-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    margin: 1.5rem auto 0;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
    gap: 1.3rem;
    max-width: 336px;
  }
  .committee-card {
    height: 360px;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .committee-meta {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.4rem 0;
  }
  .committee-meta .member-name {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
  .committee-meta .member-role {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
  }
  .committee-meta .member-company {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    margin-top: 0.15rem;
  }
  .member-photo-frame {
    /* height: 250px; */
  }
  .committee-dots-bg {
    top: 95px;
    right: 10px;
    width: 108px;
  }
  .member-expand-btn {
    bottom: 0.85rem;
    left: 1.4rem;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  /* Sponsors Mobile: Stack logos neatly with compact spacing */
  .sponsors-section {
    padding: 0 0 3.5rem;
  }
  .sponsors-container {
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
    gap: 2.2rem;
  }
  .tier-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }
  .sponsor-logos-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .sponsor-card {
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .sponsor-img {
    max-height: 55px;
    max-width: 200px;
  }
  .sponsor-tier-group:first-child .sponsor-img {
    max-height: 80px;
  }

  /* Showcase Mobile Spacing & Controls (Keep arrows inside video box as originally styled) */
  .highlights-showcase-section {
    padding: 0rem 0 1rem;
  }
  .showcase-container {
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }
  .showcase-frame {
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .play-pulse-btn {
    font-size: 2.65rem;
  }
  .showcase-nav-btn {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  }
  .showcase-prev-btn {
    left: 0.75rem;
  }
  .showcase-next-btn {
    right: 0.75rem;
  }

  /* Footer Mobile Typography & Spacing */
  .site-footer {
    padding: 3.5rem 0 2.5rem;
  }
  .footer-container {
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
  }
  .footer-heading {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }
  .footer-contacts-grid {
    margin-bottom: 0rem;
    gap: 1.8rem;
  }
  .contact-role {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .contact-mail {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .contact-mail .mail-icon {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
  }
  .footer-disclaimer {
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
  .footer-disclaimer p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }
  .footer-links a {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .footer-copyright {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
}


.discount-eyebrow{
  display: none;
}


.sponsors-section {
  display: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. PRIVACY POLICY PAGE
   ========================================================================== */
.privacy-page-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a0d14 0%, #151922 60%, #1f1418 100%);
  padding: 130px 0 55px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.privacy-banner-container {
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.privacy-breadcrumbs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.privacy-breadcrumbs a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.privacy-breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: var(--color-nasscom-red);
}

.privacy-breadcrumbs i {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.privacy-page-title {
  font-family: var(--font-opensans);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.privacy-page-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  max-width: 720px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.privacy-body-section {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 3rem;
}

.privacy-container {
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}

.privacy-block {
  margin-bottom: 3.25rem;
}

.privacy-h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-opensans);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111827;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-left: 1rem;
  border-left: 4.5px solid var(--color-nasscom-red);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.privacy-h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-opensans);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1f2937;
  margin: 1.85rem 0 0.75rem;
}

.privacy-p {
  font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #374151;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.privacy-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: #1f2937;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.privacy-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 1.25rem 0 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.privacy-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #374151;
}

.privacy-list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0.25rem;
  top: 0.6rem;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-nasscom-red);
}

.privacy-areas-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin: 1.75rem 0 2rem;
}

.privacy-area-badge {
  background: #f9fafb;
  border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #111827;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.privacy-area-badge i {
  color: var(--color-nasscom-red);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.privacy-area-badge:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-nasscom-red);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 0, 35, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.privacy-notice-box {
  background: #fdf2f2;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-nasscom-red);
  padding: 1.35rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
  margin: 1.75rem 0 2rem;
}

.privacy-notice-box p {
  font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #991b1b;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.privacy-data-card {
  background: #fafafa;
  border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.privacy-data-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-opensans);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111827;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.privacy-data-card p {
  font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #4b5563;
  margin: 0;
}

.privacy-contacts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.privacy-contact-box {
  background: #f9fafb;
  border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.privacy-contact-box:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-nasscom-red);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.privacy-contact-box h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-opensans);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111827;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.privacy-contact-box p {
  font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #4b5563;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.privacy-contact-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-montserrat);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-nasscom-red);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.privacy-contact-link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .privacy-page-banner {
    padding: 100px 0 40px;
  }
  .privacy-body-section {
    padding: 3rem 0 0rem;
  }
  .privacy-h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
  .privacy-h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }
  .privacy-p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .privacy-areas-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .privacy-contacts-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}