@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:ital,opsz,wght@0,14..32,100..900;1,14..32,100..900&family=Libre+Baskerville:ital,wght@0,400;0,700;1,400&display=swap');

@font-face {
    font-family: 'Blacksword';
    src: url('../fonts/Blacksword.otf') format('opentype');
    font-weight: normal;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NATIONAL ENDOSCOPY CONFERENCE 2026 - MAIN STYLESHEET
   Design System: Premium White Medical & Executive Luxury Theme
   Typography: Libre Baskerville (Headings) & Inter (Body)
   Iconography: Phosphor Architectural Line & Regular Icons
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------

   1. DESIGN SYSTEM VARIABLES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
    /* Color Palette: SCOPE 2026 White Geometric Structure Texture Theme */
    --bg-dark: transparent;
    /* Allows white textured structure to show through */
    --bg-dark-surface: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.65);
    /* Translucent crisp surface */
    --bg-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    --bg-glass-card: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    /* Crisp card with subtle backdrop */
    --bg-light: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.7);
    --bg-white: #ffffff;
    --bg-cream-gold: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.7);

    --primary: #7e22ce;
    /* Imperial Royal Purple */
    --primary-glow: rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.25);
    --secondary: #d97706;
    /* Warm Luminous Amber Gold */
    --secondary-glow: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.25);
    --accent: #1e1b4b;
    /* Deep Imperial Navy Accent */
    --accent-coral: #e11d48;
    /* Vibrant Coral Accent */
    --accent-emerald: #059669;
    /* Medical Emerald Accent */

    --text-primary: #7e22ce;
    /* Page Violet Color for Headings */
    --text-heading: #7e22ce;
    /* Page Violet Color for Headings */
    --text-secondary: #475569;
    /* Elegant Slate Gray for body text */
    --text-muted: #64748b;
    /* Soft Muted Slate Gray */
    --text-dark: #0f172a;

    --border-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.28);
    /* Rich Warm Goldish border */
    --border-glow: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.45);
    /* Warm gold glowing border */

    /* Typography - Libre Baskerville for Headings & Inter for Body */
    --font-heading: 'Libre Baskerville', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    --font-section-heading: 'Libre Baskerville', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
    --font-badge: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;

    /* Shadows & Glows */
    --shadow-sm: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    --shadow-lg: 0 20px 45px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    --glow-cyan: 0 8px 30px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.18);
    --glow-blue: 0 8px 30px rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.20);

    /* Transitions */
    --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --transition-normal: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --transition-slow: 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

    /* Layout */
    --container-max: 1280px;
    --header-height: 94px;
    --border-radius: 16px;
    --border-radius-sm: 8px;
    --border-radius-lg: 24px;
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    background-color: #f9f9f9;
    background-image: url('../images/white_texture_bg.png');
    background-repeat: repeat;
    background-size: 686px auto;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    background-position: center top;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    background-color: transparent;
    background-image: url('../images/white_texture_bg.png');
    background-repeat: repeat;
    background-size: 686px auto;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    background-position: center top;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
}

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

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

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

button,
input,
select,
textarea {
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: inherit;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    background: none;
}

/* Scrollbar Customization */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 10px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: var(--bg-dark-surface);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: #cbd5e1;
    border-radius: 5px;
    border: 2px solid var(--bg-dark-surface);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: var(--secondary);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. REUSABLE UTILITIES & COMPONENTS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.section-dark {
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
}

.section-surface {
    background-color: var(--bg-dark-surface);
}

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 750px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.25rem auto;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   BADGES & SECTION PILL LABELS - PERMANENTLY REMOVED SITE-WIDE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.badge,
.badge-pulse,
.badge-purple,
.badge-inverted,
.secure-live-badge,
.why-tagline-anim-badge,
.message-badge-tag,
.medical-ecg-badge,
.direct-card-header-badge,
.tier-badge-highlight,
.med-spec-pill,
.section-badge,
.tagline-badge,
.header-badge {
    display: none !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
    opacity: 0 !important;
    height: 0 !important;
    width: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
}

.section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 2.85rem);
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    text-transform: none;
    padding-top: 0.15rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* Premium Light Glassmorphism Card */
.glass-card {
    background: var(--bg-glass-card);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    padding: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.glass-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12), var(--glow-cyan);
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 50px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e1b4b 0%, #3b0764 50%, #581c87 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(30, 27, 75, 0.25), 0 0 15px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.15);
    text-shadow: none;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d97706 0%, #b45309 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.4);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.9);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(203, 213, 225, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--secondary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-icon {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn:hover .btn-icon {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. FULLSCREEN 3D ENDOSCOPE CAMERA TUNNEL LOADER
   Stage 1 (0-30%):   Camera Power On (Dark Iris opening, LED light ring glowing)
   Stage 2 (30-60%):  Tunnel Traversal (3D Concentric medical rings zooming)
   Stage 3 (60-90%):  Light Increasing (Bright radial illumination field expanding)
   Stage 4 (100%):    Bright Screen Transition & Page Reveal (Full white flash burst)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
#endoscope-loader,
#ecg-loader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 999999;
    background-color: #030712;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.35s ease, background-color 0.25s ease;
}

#endoscope-loader.flash-burst,
#ecg-loader.flash-burst {
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
}

#endoscope-loader.fade-out,
#ecg-loader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* 3D Medical Tunnel Perspective Layer */
.loader-bg-tunnel {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    perspective: 800px;
    -webkit-perspective: 800px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* 3D Concentric Tunnel Rings */
.tunnel-ring {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px dashed rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.45);
    box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.3), inset 0 0 25px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.2);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
}

.ring-1 {
    width: 1200px;
    height: 1200px;
}

.ring-2 {
    width: 900px;
    height: 900px;
}

.ring-3 {
    width: 650px;
    height: 650px;
}

.ring-4 {
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
}

.ring-5 {
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
}

/* Dynamic 3D Camera Light Ring Beam */
.endoscope-camera-light {
    position: absolute;
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 0%, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.45) 40%, rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.2) 70%, transparent 100%);
    filter: blur(8px);
    transform: scale(0.3);
    opacity: 0.2;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), opacity 0.8s ease, background 0.8s ease;
}

/* Lens Aperture Iris Ring */
.endoscope-lens-flare {
    position: absolute;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 4px solid #d97706;
    box-shadow: 0 0 40px #d97706, inset 0 0 30px #7e22ce;
    transform: scale(0.2) rotate(0deg);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.6s ease;
}

/* Flash Burst Shield for 100% Transition */
.tunnel-burst-flash {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: #ffffff;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

/* ==========================================
   STAGE STYLES (0-30%, 30-60%, 60-90%, 100%)
   ========================================== */

/* STAGE 1: 0 - 30% -> Endoscope Camera Powers On */
#endoscope-loader[data-stage="power-on"] .endoscope-camera-light,
#ecg-loader[data-stage="power-on"] .endoscope-camera-light {
    transform: scale(0.8);
    opacity: 0.5;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 1) 0%, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.6) 50%, transparent 100%);
}

#endoscope-loader[data-stage="power-on"] .endoscope-lens-flare,
#ecg-loader[data-stage="power-on"] .endoscope-lens-flare {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1) rotate(45deg);
}

#endoscope-loader[data-stage="power-on"] .ring-5,
#endoscope-loader[data-stage="power-on"] .ring-4,
#ecg-loader[data-stage="power-on"] .ring-5,
#ecg-loader[data-stage="power-on"] .ring-4 {
    opacity: 0.6;
}

/* STAGE 2: 30 - 60% -> Camera moves through dark medical tunnel */
#endoscope-loader[data-stage="tunnel-travel"] .tunnel-ring,
#ecg-loader[data-stage="tunnel-travel"] .tunnel-ring {
    opacity: 0.85;
    animation: tunnelZoomFast 1.2s infinite linear;
}

#endoscope-loader[data-stage="tunnel-travel"] .ring-1,
#ecg-loader[data-stage="tunnel-travel"] .ring-1 {
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

#endoscope-loader[data-stage="tunnel-travel"] .ring-2,
#ecg-loader[data-stage="tunnel-travel"] .ring-2 {
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

#endoscope-loader[data-stage="tunnel-travel"] .ring-3,
#ecg-loader[data-stage="tunnel-travel"] .ring-3 {
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

#endoscope-loader[data-stage="tunnel-travel"] .ring-4,
#ecg-loader[data-stage="tunnel-travel"] .ring-4 {
    animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

#endoscope-loader[data-stage="tunnel-travel"] .ring-5,
#ecg-loader[data-stage="tunnel-travel"] .ring-5 {
    animation-delay: 0.8s;
}

#endoscope-loader[data-stage="tunnel-travel"] .endoscope-camera-light,
#ecg-loader[data-stage="tunnel-travel"] .endoscope-camera-light {
    transform: scale(1.8);
    opacity: 0.8;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 1) 0%, rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.7) 45%, rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.35) 80%, transparent 100%);
}

#endoscope-loader[data-stage="tunnel-travel"] .endoscope-lens-flare,
#ecg-loader[data-stage="tunnel-travel"] .endoscope-lens-flare {
    transform: scale(1.8) rotate(180deg);
    border-color: #00d2ff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 50px #00d2ff;
}

@keyframes tunnelZoomFast {
    0% {
        transform: translateZ(-500px) scale(0.3);
        opacity: 0.1;
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 1;
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateZ(400px) scale(2.2);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

/* STAGE 3: 60 - 90% -> Light gradually increases */
#endoscope-loader[data-stage="light-increase"],
#ecg-loader[data-stage="light-increase"] {
    background-color: #0d061a;
}

#endoscope-loader[data-stage="light-increase"] .endoscope-camera-light,
#ecg-loader[data-stage="light-increase"] .endoscope-camera-light {
    transform: scale(4.5);
    opacity: 0.95;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 1) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) 30%, rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.8) 60%, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.5) 85%, transparent 100%);
    filter: blur(2px);
}

#endoscope-loader[data-stage="light-increase"] .tunnel-ring,
#ecg-loader[data-stage="light-increase"] .tunnel-ring {
    opacity: 0.9;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

#endoscope-loader[data-stage="light-increase"] .loader-content-hud,
#ecg-loader[data-stage="light-increase"] .loader-content-hud {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

/* STAGE 4: 90 - 100% -> Camera reaches bright screen -> page appears */
#endoscope-loader[data-stage="bright-screen"],
#ecg-loader[data-stage="bright-screen"] {
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
}

#endoscope-loader[data-stage="bright-screen"] .tunnel-burst-flash,
#ecg-loader[data-stage="bright-screen"] .tunnel-burst-flash {
    opacity: 1;
}

#endoscope-loader[data-stage="bright-screen"] .endoscope-camera-light,
#ecg-loader[data-stage="bright-screen"] .endoscope-camera-light {
    transform: scale(8);
    opacity: 1;
    background: #ffffff;
}

/* HUD Overlay Content */
.loader-content-hud {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    transition: color 0.4s ease, text-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.endoscope-camera-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
    border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.3);
}

.cam-live-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ef4444;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ef4444;
    animation: livePulse 1s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes livePulse {
    from {
        opacity: 0.4;
        transform: scale(0.8);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1.2);
    }
}

.cam-text {
    font-family: var(--font-badge);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: #f8fafc;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.loader-logo {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f5f0ff 45%, #fffbeb 100%) !important;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.4rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.35), 0 8px 30px rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.22) !important;
}

.loader-logo-img {
    height: 84px !important;
    max-height: 84px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    aspect-ratio: 1600 / 672;
    object-fit: contain;
    mix-blend-mode: multiply;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08));
}

.loader-milestone-text {
    font-family: var(--font-badge);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--secondary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    min-height: 24px;
}

.hud-percentage-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.loader-percentage {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    text-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6), 0 0 45px rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.5);
}

.loader-sub-text {
    font-family: var(--font-badge);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. HEADER & NAVIGATION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: var(--header-height);
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-normal), backdrop-filter var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.header-container {
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.brand-logo {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-logo-badge {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f5f0ff 45%, #fffbeb 100%) !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.14), 0 0 15px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.18) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-logo-badge:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.03);
    border: none !important;
    border-color: transparent !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.22), 0 0 25px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.3) !important;
}

.brand-logo-img {
    height: 70px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    max-height: 70px !important;
    aspect-ratio: 1600 / 672;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 4px;
    display: block;
    mix-blend-mode: multiply;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-logo:hover .brand-logo-img {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .brand-logo-img {
        height: 60px !important;
        max-height: 60px !important;
    }

    .brand-logo-badge {
        padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .brand-logo-img {
        height: 52px !important;
        max-height: 52px !important;
    }

    .brand-logo-badge {
        padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
        border-radius: 12px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .brand-logo-img {
        height: 46px !important;
        max-height: 46px !important;
    }

    .brand-logo-badge {
        padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
        border-radius: 10px;
    }

    .hero-section {
        min-height: 60vh !important;
        max-height: 75vh !important;
        padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 0.85rem) !important;
        padding-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
    }

    .hero-tagline-accent {
        font-size: 0.7rem !important;
        letter-spacing: 1.1px !important;
        line-height: 1.35 !important;
        max-width: 300px !important;
        margin: 0 auto 0.45rem auto !important;
        text-shadow: 0 1px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) !important;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 1.75rem !important;
        line-height: 1.15 !important;
        margin-bottom: 0.65rem !important;
        text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) !important;
    }

    .hero-buttons {
        gap: 0.55rem !important;
    }

    .hero-buttons .btn {
        font-size: 0.76rem !important;
        padding: 0.52rem 1rem !important;
    }

    .schedule-slider-viewport {
        height: 335px !important;
        border-radius: 18px !important;
    }

    .timeline-card {
        padding: 1.2rem 1rem !important;
        border-radius: 18px !important;
    }

    .timeline-time {
        font-size: 0.78rem !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.2px !important;
    }

    .sched-pill {
        font-size: 0.62rem !important;
        padding: 0.18rem 0.5rem !important;
    }

    .timeline-title {
        font-size: 1.02rem !important;
        line-height: 1.3 !important;
        margin-bottom: 0.4rem !important;
    }

    .timeline-desc {
        font-size: 0.80rem !important;
        line-height: 1.45 !important;
        margin-bottom: 0.65rem !important;
    }

    .sched-location,
    .sched-status {
        font-size: 0.65rem !important;
    }
}

.brand-logo-year-chip {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7e22ce, #d97706);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Nav Menu */
.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3.25rem;
}

.nav-link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
    position: relative;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast), text-shadow var(--transition-fast);
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
    color: #ffb300;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(255, 179, 0, 0.6);
}

.site-header.scrolled .nav-link {
    color: #0f172a;
    text-shadow: none;
}

.site-header.scrolled .nav-link:hover,
.site-header.scrolled .nav-link.active {
    color: #7e22ce;
    text-shadow: none;
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0%;
    height: 2.5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7e22ce, #ffb300);
    transition: width var(--transition-normal);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

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

.nav-register-btn {
    display: none !important;
}

.header-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

/* Mobile Toggle */
.mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    padding: 0.5rem;
    z-index: 1001;
}

.mobile-nav-toggle span {
    width: 26px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--text-primary);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. HERO SECTION & BACKGROUND VIDEO / OVERLAYS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 2rem);
    padding-bottom: 4rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
}

.hero-video-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none !important;
}

.hero-bg-video,
.hero-bg-img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transform: translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0) scale(1.05);
    will-change: transform;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
    border: none;
    pointer-events: none !important;
}

/* Original Background Video Shield - Clear & Vibrant (No White Overlay) */
.hero-video-overlay {
    position: absolute !important;
    inset: 0 !important;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg,
            rgba(3, 10, 20, 0.35) 0%,
            rgba(5, 13, 24, 0.10) 40%,
            rgba(5, 13, 24, 0.65) 100%) !important;
    z-index: 5 !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
}

#webgl-canvas {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 6;
    max-width: 850px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.hero-tagline-accent {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    color: #ffb300;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

.hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 35px rgba(255, 179, 0, 0.4);
}

.hero-title-divider {
    width: 90px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7e22ce, #ffb300);
    margin: 1rem auto 1.5rem auto;
    border-radius: 2px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 179, 0, 0.6);
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
}

/* Event Meta Strip Section */
.event-meta-strip-section {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    padding: 2rem 0;
    background: var(--bg-dark-surface);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.event-meta-card {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 1100px;
}

.meta-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    text-align: left;
}

.meta-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #7e22ce;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

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

.meta-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.meta-value {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.event-meta-card,
.meta-item,
.meta-icon,
.meta-value,
.meta-label {
    cursor: default !important;
}

.meta-item:hover,
.meta-item:hover .meta-value,
.meta-item:hover .meta-icon,
.event-meta-card:hover {
    transform: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06) !important;
    border-color: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Scroll indicator */
.scroll-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.scroll-mouse {
    width: 24px;
    height: 38px;
    border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-top: 6px;
}

.scroll-wheel {
    width: 4px;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: var(--secondary);
    border-radius: 2px;
    animation: scrollWheel 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes scrollWheel {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0);
        opacity: 1;
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateY(12px);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. 3D MEDICAL SURGICAL & DIAGNOSTIC MATRIX
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.highlights-stetho-bg-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.highlights-stetho-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0.15;
    filter: saturate(1.1) contrast(1.05);
    transform: scale(1.08);
    animation: stetho3DFloat 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    transform-origin: center center;
    will-change: transform;
}

@keyframes stetho3DFloat {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1.06) translate(0px, 0px) rotate(0deg);
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.15) translate(-15px, -18px) rotate(1.5deg);
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(1.10) translate(18px, -10px) rotate(-1.2deg);
    }
}

.highlights-stetho-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) 0%, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.95) 100%);
    z-index: 2;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7.5 3D ANTI-GRAVITY & UPSIDE DOWN FLIP SECTION STYLES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.intro-section-upside-down {
    transition: background 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.intro-section-upside-down.gravity-inverted {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #090d16 0%, #0f172a 50%, #1e1b4b 100%) !important;
}

/* Background Ambient Zero-Gravity Orbs & Grid */
.intro-bg-ambient {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.intro-grid-lines {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(to right, rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 40px 40px;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.zero-gravity-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(50px);
    opacity: 0.25;
    animation: upsideDownFloat 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.orb-1 {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #7e22ce, transparent);
    top: -50px;
    left: -50px;
}

.orb-2 {
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #00d2ff, transparent);
    bottom: -40px;
    right: -40px;
    animation-delay: -4s;
}

.orb-3 {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #ffb300, transparent);
    top: 40%;
    left: 45%;
    animation-delay: -8s;
}

@keyframes upsideDownFloat {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg) scale(1);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-40px) rotate(180deg) scale(1.1);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateY(30px) rotate(360deg) scale(0.95);
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7.5 3D UPSIDE DOWN FLIP CARD STYLES (EXACT ORIGINAL CARD DIMENSIONS)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.intro-vision-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    align-items: stretch;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .intro-vision-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
}

.intro-card-3d-scene {
    perspective: 1200px;
    height: 100%;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.intro-card-3d-inner {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    transition: transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    min-height: 480px;
}

/* 180 DEGREE UPSIDE DOWN FLIP ANIMATION (ON HOVER & ON CLICK) */
.intro-card-3d-scene:hover .intro-card-3d-inner,
.intro-card-3d-inner.flipped-upside-down {
    transform: rotateX(180deg);
}

.card-face {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Front Face */
.card-face-front {
    z-index: 2;
    transform: rotateX(0deg);
}

/* Back Face (Transformed 180deg Upside-Down so when rotated it appears correctly) */
.card-face-back {
    transform: rotateX(180deg);
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Backface Inverted Holographic Telemetry HUD Theme */
.intro-holo-card.upside-down-face,
.intro-console-card.upside-down-face {
    background: #090d16 !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.4) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 30px rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.25) !important;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-inverted {
    background: rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.15) !important;
    border-color: rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.4) !important;
    color: #00d2ff !important;
}

.btn-inverted:hover {
    background: #00d2ff !important;
    color: #090d16 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.6) !important;
}

.badge-inverted {
    background: rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.12) !important;
    border-color: rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.3) !important;
    color: #00d2ff !important;
}

.pulse-dot-cyan {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #00d2ff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px #00d2ff;
    animation: pulseCyan 1.5s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes pulseCyan {
    0% {
        opacity: 0.4;
        transform: scale(0.8);
    }

    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1.2);
    }
}

.upside-down-hud-header {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.hud-tag {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #00d2ff;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.hud-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.9rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.4);
}

.desc-inverted {
    color: #94a3b8 !important;
}

.title-inverted {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.4);
}

/* Inverted Telemetry Grid */
.hud-telemetry-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.hud-telemetry-item {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.25);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 15px rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.05);
}

.hud-value {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #00d2ff;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.5);
}

.hud-label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #94a3b8;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.badge-purple {
    background: rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.15) !important;
    border-color: rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.4) !important;
    color: #c084fc !important;
}

.stats-inverted .node-inverted {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7) !important;
    border-color: rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.25) !important;
}

.num-purple {
    color: #c084fc !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.5);
}

.ecg-inverted {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7) !important;
    border-color: rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.25) !important;
}

.txt-cyan {
    color: #00d2ff !important;
}

.path-purple {
    stroke: #c084fc !important;
}

.intro-holo-card {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg) !important;
    padding: 2.5rem 2.25rem !important;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07) !important;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.intro-holo-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
    border-color: var(--secondary) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12), var(--glow-cyan) !important;
}

.intro-card-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    background: rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.25);
    color: #7e22ce;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    align-self: flex-start;
}

.intro-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.intro-card-desc {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.intro-chips-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
}

.intro-chip-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    background: #f8fafc;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    padding: 0.9rem 1.1rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.intro-chip-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    background: #ffffff;
}

.chip-icon {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
}

/* Console Card */
.intro-console-card {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg) !important;
    padding: 2.5rem 2.25rem !important;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07) !important;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.intro-console-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
    border-color: #059669 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12) !important;
}

.console-header-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.console-live-chip {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #059669;
    background: rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.3);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.console-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.console-desc {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.console-stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    text-align: center;
}

.console-stat-node {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    padding: 0.85rem 0.5rem;
}

.node-num {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #7e22ce;
    line-height: 1;
}

.node-lbl {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-top: 0.35rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.console-ecg-bar {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
}

.ecg-bar-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.ecg-live-txt {
    color: #7e22ce;
}

.ecg-line-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    height: 35px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.console-ecg-svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.console-ecg-path {
    fill: none;
    stroke: #d97706;
    stroke-width: 2.5;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    animation: ecgDash 3s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes ecgDash {
    0% {
        stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    }

    100% {
        stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
}

/* Medical Matrix Section & Grid Alignment */
.highlights-section {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 5.5rem 0 !important;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.highlights-section .section-header {
    text-align: center !important;
    max-width: 750px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem auto !important;
}

.highlights-section .badge {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    margin: 0 auto 0.75rem auto !important;
}

.highlights-section .section-title {
    text-align: center !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem !important;
}

.highlights-section .section-subtitle {
    text-align: center !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. SINGLE RECTANGLE CARD VERTICAL CONTENT TICKER (CLEAN MONOCHROME DESIGN)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.single-rectangle-card {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 2.5rem auto 0 auto;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 2.5rem 2.5rem 1.75rem 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Ticker Viewport & Items */
.ticker-viewport {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 230px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .single-rectangle-card {
        padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .ticker-viewport {
        height: 290px;
    }
}

.ticker-item {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(100%);
    transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), opacity 0.5s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Downside-Up Active State */
.ticker-item.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0%);
    pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Outgoing item moves UP */
.ticker-item.exit-up {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ticker-item-body {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.75rem;
    margin: 0.75rem 0;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .ticker-item-body {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
}

/* Navigation Pills at Bottom of Card */
.ticker-nav-pills {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ticker-pill {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    color: #64748b;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.ticker-pill:hover {
    color: #0f172a;
    border-color: #0f172a;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.ticker-pill.active {
    background: #0f172a !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: #0f172a !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2) !important;
}

.med-matrix-grid {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 2rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 1200px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .med-matrix-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 1.5rem !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .med-matrix-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 1.25rem !important;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. DEDICATED STATIC MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY BACKGROUND FOR "THE FUTURE OF ENDOSCOPY" SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.future-endoscopy-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 6.5rem 0;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 15% 20%, rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.08) 0%, transparent 55%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 85% 75%, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.09) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) 100%),
        url('../images/future-endoscopy-bg.jpg');
    background-position: center center;
    background-size: cover;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    border: none !important;
    border-top: none !important;
    border-bottom: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

.future-endoscopy-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: 
        linear-gradient(rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 44px 44px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.future-endoscopy-section::after {
    display: none !important;
}

.future-endoscopy-content {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.future-tech-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    text-align: left;
}

@media (max-width: 868px) {
    .future-tech-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
}

.future-tech-card {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff 0%, #fbfbfe 100%) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.16) !important;
    border-radius: 24px !important;
    padding: 2.25rem 2.25rem !important;
    position: relative !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 1.4rem !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05), 0 2px 6px rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.04) !important;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.4s ease !important;
}

.future-tech-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7e22ce, #d97706);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.future-tech-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
    border-color: rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.4) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.12), 0 4px 12px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.08) !important;
}

.future-tech-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Ambient glow orbs behind card */
.tech-card-glow-orb {
    position: absolute;
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(60px);
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.12;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}

.glow-purple {
    top: -60px;
    right: -60px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #7e22ce 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.glow-amber {
    top: -60px;
    right: -60px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #d97706 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.future-tech-card:hover .tech-card-glow-orb {
    opacity: 0.25;
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

/* Header Row: Icon + Status Pill */
.tech-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.tech-card-icon-badge {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.tech-badge-purple {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.10) 0%, rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.03) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.08);
}

.tech-badge-amber {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.10) 0%, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.03) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.08);
}

.future-tech-card:hover .tech-card-icon-badge {
    transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.18);
}

.tech-card-icon-badge img {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.tech-card-pill {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    height: auto !important;
    width: auto !important;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
}

.tech-pill-purple {
    background: rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.08);
    color: #7e22ce;
    border: 1px solid rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.22);
}

.tech-pill-amber {
    background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.08);
    color: #d97706;
    border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.25);
}

/* Card Body */
.tech-card-body {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    flex: 1;
}

.tech-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: #0f172a !important;
    font-size: 1.35rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem !important;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.future-tech-card:hover .tech-card-title {
    color: #7e22ce !important;
}

.tech-card-desc {
    color: #475569 !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    line-height: 1.65 !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem !important;
}

/* Feature Chips */
.tech-card-chips {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.tech-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid rgba(203, 213, 225, 0.8);
    color: #334155;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.tech-chip i {
    color: #059669;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.future-tech-card:hover .tech-chip {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-color: rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.25);
    color: #1e1b4b;
}

/* Footer / Action row */
.tech-card-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.tech-metric {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.tech-metric-value {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #7e22ce;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.tech-metric-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #64748b;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.tech-card-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #d97706;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.tech-card-btn i {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.future-tech-card:hover .tech-card-btn {
    color: #b45309;
}

.future-tech-card:hover .tech-card-btn i {
    transform: translate(3px, -3px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. EVENT SCHEDULE RIGHT-TO-LEFT CAROUSEL SHOWCASE (HOVER PAUSE)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.schedule-slider-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 2rem auto 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.schedule-slider-viewport {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 250px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 24px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .schedule-slider-viewport {
        height: 315px;
    }
}

.schedule-slide-card {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(120%);
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), opacity 0.4s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Active card centered */
.schedule-slide-card.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0%);
    pointer-events: auto;
    z-index: 10;
}

/* Outgoing card exits LEFT */
.schedule-slide-card.exit-left {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-120%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Incoming card enters from RIGHT */
.schedule-slide-card.enter-right {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(120%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.timeline-card {
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    padding: 2rem 2.25rem !important;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06) !important;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1), border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease !important;
}

.timeline-card:hover {
    border-color: #d97706 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12) !important;
}

.timeline-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.timeline-time {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #7e22ce;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.sched-pill {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0284c7;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    background: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.3);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.timeline-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.timeline-desc {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.timeline-card-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding-top: 0.85rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    margin-top: auto;
}

.sched-location {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #64748b;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.sched-status {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #7e22ce;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Schedule Dots Bar */
.schedule-dots-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    margin-top: 1.75rem;
}

.sched-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.sched-dot:hover {
    background: #c084fc;
    transform: scale(1.25);
}

.sched-dot.active {
    width: 30px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7e22ce, #00d2ff);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.5);
}

.med-matrix-card {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    padding: 1.85rem 1.6rem !important;
    position: relative !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    min-height: 290px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    text-align: left !important;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1), border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease !important;
}

.med-matrix-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02) !important;
    border-color: #d97706 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12), 0 0 25px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.15) !important;
}

.med-card-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.med-spec-pill {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #7e22ce;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    background: rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.2);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.med-status-dot {
    position: relative;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.dot-ping {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #7e22ce;
    opacity: 0.75;
    animation: ping 1.5s cubic-bezier(0, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite;
}

.dot-core {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #7e22ce;
}

.med-icon-wrapper {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #d97706;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal), background-color var(--transition-normal);
}

.med-icon-wrapper svg {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    fill: #d97706;
}

.med-matrix-card:hover .med-icon-wrapper {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(4deg);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7e22ce, #d97706);
}

.med-matrix-card:hover .med-icon-wrapper svg {
    fill: #ffffff;
}

.med-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.med-card-desc {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.med-card-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.med-foot-label {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.med-foot-val {
    color: #7e22ce;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. 3D MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.tech-section-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.tech-3d-wrapper {
    height: 480px;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
}

#tech-webgl-canvas {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.tech-badge-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1.5rem;
    left: 1.5rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #7e22ce;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. FACULTY / SPEAKERS SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.faculty-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(270px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.faculty-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.faculty-avatar-box {
    width: 130px;
    height: 130px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    padding: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7e22ce, #d97706);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    position: relative;
}

.faculty-avatar-inner {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.faculty-avatar-inner svg {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    fill: var(--text-secondary);
}

.faculty-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.faculty-role {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #7e22ce;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.faculty-hospital {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. EVENT SCHEDULE TIMELINE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.schedule-section-3d {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--bg-dark-surface);
}

.schedule-3d-bg-grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
    transform: perspective(600px) rotateX(45deg) scale(2);
    transform-origin: center top;
    opacity: 0.5;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: grid3dMove 18s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes grid3dMove {
    0% {
        background-position: 0 0;
    }

    100% {
        background-position: 0 60px;
    }
}

.schedule-orb-1,
.schedule-orb-2 {
    display: none;
}

.schedule-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

.timeline {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 2rem;
}

.timeline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 7px;
    width: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #7e22ce 0%, #d97706 50%, #e11d48 100%);
}

.timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.timeline-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.25rem;
    left: -2.05rem;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 3px solid #7e22ce;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.4);
    z-index: 2;
}

/* 11. TIMELINE CARD STYLES CONSOLIDATED ABOVE */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. MANAGEMENT & ORGANIZING LEADERSHIP SECTION (EXECUTIVE PROFESSIONAL DESIGN)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
#our-doctors,
.endoscopists-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 3.25rem 0 2rem 0 !important;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #f8fafc !important;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

/* Pristine Architectural Hairline Grid + Central Executive Vignette */
#our-doctors::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 0%, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.5) 100%),
        linear-gradient(to right, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 100% 100%, 36px 36px, 36px 36px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Prestigious Dual-Tone Executive Hairline Ribbon at Top */
#our-doctors::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
        transparent 0%, 
        rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.2) 15%, 
        #7e22ce 35%, 
        #d97706 65%, 
        rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.2) 85%, 
        transparent 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   AIG LIVE 2026 STYLE FACULTY MARQUEE SCROLLER FOR ORGANIZING CHAIRS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.facsec-marquee-section {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.fac-marquee-wrapper {
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    padding: 0.5rem 0 1rem 0;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 5%, #000 95%, transparent 100%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 5%, #000 95%, transparent 100%);
}

.fac-marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    width: max-content;
    animation: facMarqueeSlide 35s linear infinite;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.fac-marquee-wrapper:hover .fac-marquee-track,
.fac-marquee-wrapper:focus-within .fac-marquee-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

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

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

.fac-card-item {
    background: none;
    border: 0;
    padding: 10px;
    width: 230px;
    flex: none;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    outline: none;
}

.fac-card-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.fac-photo-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 165px;
    height: 165px;
    flex: none;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.fac-photo-img {
    width: 165px;
    height: 165px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    border: 3.5px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.45) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    background: #ffffff !important;
}

.fac-card-item:hover .fac-photo-img {
    border-color: #d97706 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.25) !important;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.fac-role-badge {
    position: absolute;
    right: 4px;
    bottom: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7e22ce, #d97706);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
    border: 2px solid #ffffff;
}

.fac-item-name {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.18rem;
    color: #1e1b4b !important;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    text-shadow: none !important;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.fac-card-item:hover .fac-item-name {
    color: var(--primary) !important;
}

.fac-item-degrees {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--secondary) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    text-shadow: none !important;
}

.fac-item-designation {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary) !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    line-height: 1.35;
    text-shadow: none !important;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.fac-card-item:hover .fac-item-designation {
    color: var(--primary) !important;
}

.doctor-scroll-section {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.doctor-scroll-pinned-viewport {
    height: 100vh;
    min-height: 680px;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 3rem 0;
}

.doctor-scroll-header-container {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.doctor-scroll-track-container {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 2rem 0 3rem 0;
}

.doctor-scroll-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 3rem;
    width: max-content;
    padding-left: 35vw;
    padding-right: 35vw;
    will-change: transform;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Individual Doctor Scroll Card */
.doctor-scroll-card {
    flex: 0 0 380px;
    width: 380px;
    cursor: pointer;
    perspective: 1000px;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), opacity 0.4s ease, filter 0.4s ease;
    user-select: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .doctor-scroll-card {
        flex: 0 0 300px;
        width: 300px;
    }

    .doctor-scroll-track {
        padding-left: 15vw;
        padding-right: 15vw;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
}

.doctor-card-glass {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.88);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.25);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 30px rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.doctor-card-glass::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), transparent);
    transition: left 0.6s ease;
}

.doctor-scroll-card:hover .doctor-card-glass::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.doctor-scroll-card:hover .doctor-card-glass {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.03);
    border-color: #00d2ff;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.3), 0 0 40px rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.3);
}

.doc-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 260px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.doc-image-halo {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

.doctor-card-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    border-radius: 18px;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.doctor-scroll-card:hover .doctor-card-img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.doc-card-badge-top {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    background: rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    z-index: 3;
}

.doc-card-body {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.doctor-card-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0;
}

.doctor-card-degrees {
    color: #00d2ff;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.doctor-card-designation {
    color: #e2e8f0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.doctor-card-specialty {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.doctor-card-action {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    color: #00d2ff;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-top: 0.8rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.doctor-scroll-card:hover .doctor-card-action {
    transform: translateX(4px);
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Focused / Active Center Card State */
.doctor-scroll-card.is-active {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    filter: blur(0px) !important;
}

.doctor-scroll-card.is-active .doctor-card-glass {
    border-color: rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.8);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 65px rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.25), 0 0 35px rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.25);
}

.doctor-scroll-card.is-side {
    opacity: 0.65;
    transform: scale(0.92);
}

/* DOCTOR POPUP MODAL STYLES */
.doctor-modal-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    z-index: 99999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), visibility 0.4s ease;
}

.doctor-modal-overlay.is-open {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.doctor-modal-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(5, 8, 18, 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
}

.doctor-modal-box {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 860px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #090d16 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.35);
    border-radius: 28px;
    box-shadow: 0 35px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 60px rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.15);
    z-index: 2;
    overflow: hidden;
    transform: scale(0.85) translateY(30px);
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.doctor-modal-overlay.is-open .doctor-modal-box {
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.doctor-modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 18px;
    right: 22px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    line-height: 1;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.doctor-modal-close:hover {
    background: #00d2ff;
    color: #090d16;
    transform: rotate(90deg) scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.6);
}

.doctor-modal-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    padding: 2.8rem;
    align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .doctor-modal-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
        gap: 1.5rem;
        max-height: 85vh;
        overflow-y: auto;
    }
}

.doctor-modal-media {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 380px;
    border-radius: 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.3);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .doctor-modal-media {
        height: 280px;
    }
}

.doctor-modal-image-halo {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 60%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9) 100%);
    z-index: 2;
}

.doctor-modal-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
}

.doctor-modal-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.8rem;
}

.modal-badge-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    align-self: flex-start;
    background: rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.25);
    border: 1px solid rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.5);
    color: #d8b4fe;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
}

.modal-doctor-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.modal-doctor-degrees {
    color: #00d2ff;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.modal-divider {
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.4), transparent);
    margin: 0.5rem 0;
}

.modal-info-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}

.modal-info-label {
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
}

.modal-info-value {
    color: #f8fafc;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.modal-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.doc-popout-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin-top: 5.5rem;
    align-items: stretch;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .doc-popout-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 5rem 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .doc-popout-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 5.5rem;
    }
}

/* Outer Card Relative Wrapper */
.doc-popout-card-wrapper {
    position: relative !important;
    padding-top: 180px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

/* Master Solid White Card (z-index: 5, sits IN FRONT of doctor image when hidden) */
.doc-popout-card {
    position: relative !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
    border-radius: 0 0 24px 24px !important;
    padding: 2.5rem 1.8rem 2.2rem 1.8rem !important;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    z-index: 5 !important;
    height: 100%;
}

.doc-popout-card-wrapper:hover .doc-popout-card {
    transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
    border-color: #7e22ce !important;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 55px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.14), 0 0 30px rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.12) !important;
}

/* Full-Width Doctor Image Container (Pop-Up Animation) */
.doc-image-popout-wrapper {
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 0px !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 220px !important;
    z-index: 1 !important;
    border-radius: 24px 24px 0 0 !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15) !important;
    transform: translateY(180px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), opacity 0.6s ease;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* When Scrolled Into View: Pops UP above white card */
.doc-popout-card-wrapper.is-visible .doc-image-popout-wrapper {
    transform: translateY(0px);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Stagger delays for 3 cards */
.doc-popout-card-wrapper:nth-child(1) .doc-image-popout-wrapper {
    transition-delay: 0.05s;
}

.doc-popout-card-wrapper:nth-child(2) .doc-image-popout-wrapper {
    transition-delay: 0.20s;
}

.doc-popout-card-wrapper:nth-child(3) .doc-image-popout-wrapper {
    transition-delay: 0.35s;
}

.doc-image-halo {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 24px 24px 0 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.15) 0%, rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.15) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

.doc-popout-img {
    position: relative;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    object-position: top center !important;
    border-radius: 24px 24px 0 0 !important;
    border: none !important;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.doc-popout-card-wrapper:hover .doc-popout-img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.doc-popout-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.doc-popout-details .doctor-badge-tag {
    background: rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.08) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.25) !important;
    color: #7e22ce !important;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
}

.doc-popout-details .doctor-name {
    color: #0f172a !important;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0.6rem 0 0.25rem 0;
}

.doc-popout-details .doctor-role {
    color: #d97706 !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.doc-popout-details .doctor-institution {
    color: #64748b !important;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.doc-popout-details .doctor-session-chip {
    background: #f8fafc !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    color: #334155 !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. GUEST DOCTORS 3D CARD FLIP SHOWCASE (BLANK WHITE BACKSIDE -> FRONT REVEAL)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.guest-3d-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.75rem;
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .guest-3d-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .guest-3d-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.75rem;
    }
}

.guest-3d-card-scene {
    perspective: 1200px;
    -webkit-perspective: 1200px;
    height: 340px;
}

.guest-flip-card-inner {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    -webkit-transform-style: preserve-3d;
    transform: rotateY(180deg);
    -webkit-transform: rotateY(180deg);
    transition: transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    will-change: transform;
}

/* When Scrolled Into View: Flips 180° -> 0° to show Doctor Photo & Details! */
.guest-3d-card-scene.is-visible .guest-flip-card-inner {
    transform: rotateY(0deg);
    -webkit-transform: rotateY(0deg);
}

/* Stagger delays for 8 cards one by one */
.guest-3d-card-scene:nth-child(1) .guest-flip-card-inner {
    transition-delay: 0.05s;
}

.guest-3d-card-scene:nth-child(2) .guest-flip-card-inner {
    transition-delay: 0.15s;
}

.guest-3d-card-scene:nth-child(3) .guest-flip-card-inner {
    transition-delay: 0.25s;
}

.guest-3d-card-scene:nth-child(4) .guest-flip-card-inner {
    transition-delay: 0.35s;
}

.guest-3d-card-scene:nth-child(5) .guest-flip-card-inner {
    transition-delay: 0.45s;
}

.guest-3d-card-scene:nth-child(6) .guest-flip-card-inner {
    transition-delay: 0.55s;
}

.guest-3d-card-scene:nth-child(7) .guest-flip-card-inner {
    transition-delay: 0.65s;
}

.guest-3d-card-scene:nth-child(8) .guest-flip-card-inner {
    transition-delay: 0.75s;
}

.guest-avatar-box {
    width: 65px;
    height: 65px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 2px solid #7e22ce;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.2);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.guest-doctor-photo {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
}

.guest-card-front,
.guest-card-back {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    backface-visibility: hidden !important;
    -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden !important;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 1.75rem;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

/* FRONT SIDE (Doctor Details - PURE WHITE THEME) */
.guest-card-front {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
    transform: rotateY(0deg) translateZ(1px);
    -webkit-transform: rotateY(0deg) translateZ(1px);
    color: #0f172a !important;
}

.guest-card-front .guest-flag-badge {
    background: rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.08) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.25) !important;
    color: #7e22ce !important;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
}

.guest-card-front .guest-name {
    color: #0f172a !important;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0.4rem 0 0.2rem 0;
}

.guest-card-front .guest-title {
    color: #d97706 !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.guest-card-front .guest-hospital {
    color: #64748b !important;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.guest-card-front .guest-keynote-box {
    background: #f8fafc !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem !important;
}

.guest-card-front .guest-keynote-label {
    color: #7e22ce !important;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.guest-card-front .guest-keynote-topic {
    color: #1e293b !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* BACK SIDE (Blank Pure White Side) */
.guest-card-back {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
    transform: rotateY(180deg) translateZ(1px);
    -webkit-transform: rotateY(180deg) translateZ(1px);
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.blank-white-logo-watermark {
    width: 85px;
    height: 85px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}

.blank-logo-img {
    max-height: 44px;
    width: auto;
}

.blank-card-chip {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #7e22ce;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    background: rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.2);
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. REGISTER NOW MODAL / POPUP
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.modal-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 9999999;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: calc(var(--header-height, 80px) + 1rem) 1.25rem 2rem 1.25rem;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    overflow-y: auto;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-normal), visibility var(--transition-normal);
}

.modal-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.modal-box {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 680px;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 120px);
    overflow-y: auto;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    background: var(--bg-glass-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 2.5rem 2.25rem;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.35);
    transform: scale(0.95) translateY(20px);
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
    margin: auto;
}

.modal-box::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none !important;
    width: 0 !important;
    height: 0 !important;
}

.modal-overlay.active .modal-box {
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.modal-close-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.25rem;
    right: 1.25rem;
    z-index: 25;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--bg-dark-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
    background: var(--bg-light);
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--secondary);
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.modal-header {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.modal-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.modal-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.registration-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

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

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.form-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.form-label span {
    color: #e11d48;
}

.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid rgba(203, 213, 225, 0.8);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-select option {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
    border-color: #7e22ce;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.2);
}

.form-input.error,
.form-select.error {
    border-color: #e11d48;
}

.error-text {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #e11d48;
    display: none;
}

.error-text.visible {
    display: block;
}

/* Success State */
.modal-success-state {
    display: none;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem 1rem;
}

.success-icon-box {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669, #0284c7);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem auto;
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.3);
}

.success-icon-box svg {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
}

.ticket-badge {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1rem;
    background: rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.06);
    border: 1px dashed #7e22ce;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #7e22ce;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. GALLERY & LIGHTBOX (gallery.html)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.gallery-filter-bar {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    padding: 12px 1rem;
}

.filter-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.7rem 1.6rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.35);
    color: var(--primary) !important;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    white-space: nowrap;
    user-select: none;
    line-height: 1.2;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.filter-btn:hover {
    border-color: #d97706 !important;
    color: #7e22ce !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.22) !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
}

.filter-btn.active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7e22ce 0%, #9333ea 50%, #7e22ce 100%) !important;
    border-color: #d97706 !important;
    border-width: 2px !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.35), 0 0 15px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.2) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .gallery-filter-bar {
        gap: 0.6rem;
        padding: 8px 0.5rem;
        margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    }

    .filter-btn {
        padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
        font-size: 0.84rem;
    }
}

.gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(340px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

.gallery-card {
    height: 270px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    background-color: #0f172a;
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.gallery-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.16);
}

.gallery-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

.gallery-overlay {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Lightbox Modal */
.lightbox-modal {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 150000;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 2rem;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-normal), visibility var(--transition-normal);
}

.lightbox-modal.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.lightbox-close-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.5rem;
    right: 2rem;
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: #ffffff;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
    z-index: 100;
}

.lightbox-close-btn:hover {
    color: #fbbf24;
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

.lightbox-content {
    max-width: 1000px;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    position: relative;
}

.lightbox-img-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 75vh;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: #0f172a;
}

.lightbox-img {
    max-width: 90vw;
    max-height: 75vh;
    border-radius: 12px;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 179, 0, 0.35);
}

.lightbox-caption {
    display: none !important;
}

.lightbox-nav-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.lightbox-nav-btn:hover {
    background: #d97706;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.lightbox-prev {
    left: -70px;
}

.lightbox-next {
    right: -70px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .lightbox-prev {
        left: 12px;
        z-index: 10;
        background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
    }
    .lightbox-next {
        right: 12px;
        z-index: 10;
        background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
    }
    .lightbox-close-btn {
        top: 1rem;
        right: 1.25rem;
    }
    .gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }
    .gallery-card {
        height: 240px;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. CONTACT PAGE STYLING & RESPONSIVE LAYOUT
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-main-section {
    padding: 4.5rem 0;
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--bg-dark-surface);
}

.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    align-items: start;
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
}

.contact-info-col,
.contact-form-card {
    min-width: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.contact-section-title {
    font-size: 2.35rem;
    color: #0f172a;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    text-align: left;
}

.contact-section-desc {
    color: #475569;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.contact-cards-stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.contact-info-card {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06) !important;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    width: 100%;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-info-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1) !important;
}

.contact-meta-icon {
    margin: 0 !important;
    background: rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.08);
    color: #7e22ce;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-card-text {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.contact-card-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: #0f172a;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem 0;
}

.contact-card-body {
    color: #475569;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
    word-break: break-word;
}

.contact-card-accent {
    color: #d97706;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

.contact-card-link {
    color: #7e22ce;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: block;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    word-break: break-word;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.contact-card-link:hover {
    color: #d97706;
}

.contact-card-sub {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
    display: block;
}

.contact-action-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.contact-action-btn {
    flex: 1;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1 !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.9rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    text-align: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-action-btn:hover {
    border-color: #d97706 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.18);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.contact-form-card {
    padding: 2.5rem;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    width: 100%;
}

.contact-form-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    color: #0f172a;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.contact-form-subtitle {
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.contact-submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b0764 0%, #6b21a8 50%, #581c87 100%) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 0.95rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(107, 33, 168, 0.35);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-submit-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(107, 33, 168, 0.45);
}

.contact-map-section {
    margin-top: 4rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.contact-map-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-map-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: #0f172a;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0;
}

.contact-map-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b0764 0%, #6b21a8 50%, #581c87 100%) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.4rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(107, 33, 168, 0.25);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-map-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(107, 33, 168, 0.35);
}

.map-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 420px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.contact-map-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    max-width: 340px;
    z-index: 2;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.contact-map-badge-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #6b21a8;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.contact-map-badge-addr {
    color: #475569;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.contact-map-badge-link {
    color: #6b21a8;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.contact-map-badge-link:hover {
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Contact Page Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
    .contact-form-card {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .contact-main-section {
        padding: 2.5rem 0 !important;
    }
    .contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 2rem !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }
    .contact-info-col {
        width: 100% !important;
    }
    .contact-section-title {
        font-size: 1.75rem !important;
        text-align: center !important;
    }
    .contact-section-desc {
        text-align: center !important;
        font-size: 0.92rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
    }
    .contact-cards-stack {
        gap: 1rem !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }
    .contact-info-card {
        padding: 1.15rem 1rem !important;
        gap: 0.85rem !important;
        border-radius: 14px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
    }
    .contact-action-btns {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        gap: 0.75rem !important;
        margin-top: 1.25rem !important;
    }
    .contact-action-btn {
        width: 100% !important;
        flex: none !important;
        padding: 0.85rem 1rem !important;
        font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    }
    .contact-form-card {
        padding: 1.5rem 1.1rem !important;
        border-radius: 16px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
    }
    .contact-form-title {
        font-size: 1.4rem !important;
    }
    .contact-form-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.85rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 1.25rem !important;
    }
    .form-grid-2col {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 1rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }
    .form-group {
        margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }
    .contact-map-section {
        margin-top: 2.5rem !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }
    .contact-map-header {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: stretch !important;
        gap: 0.75rem !important;
    }
    .contact-map-title {
        font-size: 1.35rem !important;
        text-align: center !important;
    }
    .contact-map-btn {
        width: 100% !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
    }
    .map-placeholder {
        height: 380px !important;
        border-radius: 16px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }
    .contact-map-badge {
        bottom: 12px !important;
        left: 12px !important;
        right: 12px !important;
        max-width: calc(100% - 24px) !important;
        width: calc(100% - 24px) !important;
        padding: 0.85rem 1rem !important;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .contact-info-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }
    .contact-meta-icon {
        width: 46px;
        height: 46px;
    }
    .contact-form-card {
        padding: 1.25rem 0.85rem !important;
    }
    .contact-submit-btn {
        font-size: 0.9rem !important;
        padding: 0.85rem 1rem !important;
    }
}

/* Floating Action Buttons */
.floating-actions {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 2rem;
    right: 2rem;
    z-index: 999;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.float-btn {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2);
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
    cursor: pointer;
}

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

.float-whatsapp {
    background-color: #25d366;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
}

.float-call {
    background-color: #7e22ce;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.35);
}

.float-call i {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.float-btn svg {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    display: block;
}

.whatsapp-two-tone-icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    display: block;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1));
}

.whatsapp-two-tone-icon .wa-bubble {
    fill: #ffffff !important;
}

.whatsapp-two-tone-icon .wa-phone {
    fill: #25d366 !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. FOOTER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
    background-color: var(--bg-dark-surface);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    padding: 5rem 0 2rem 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-desc {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
    max-width: 340px;
}

.footer-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.8rem;
}

.footer-link {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-link:hover {
    color: #7e22ce;
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.social-icons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.social-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-icon:hover {
    background: #7e22ce;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: #7e22ce;
}

.footer-bottom {
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. ABOUT PAGE 3D CAROUSELS & GUEST SECTIONS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.quantum-hero-card {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07);
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal);
}

.quantum-hero-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
}

.quantum-card-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    background: rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.25);
    color: #7e22ce;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.pulse-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #059669;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #059669;
    animation: pulse 1.5s infinite;
}

.quantum-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.15rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.quantum-hero-desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.quantum-impact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    padding-top: 1.75rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
}

.quantum-impact-node {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    padding: 1rem 0.75rem;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.quantum-impact-node:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--secondary);
}

.impact-num {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #7e22ce;
    line-height: 1;
}

.impact-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Doctors Spinning Wheel Carousel */
.doctors-wheel-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 1rem 0 2rem 0;
}

.wheel-3d-stage {
    width: 100%;
    height: 420px;
    perspective: 1000px;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: visible;
}

.wheel-3d-ring {
    width: 280px;
    height: 350px;
    position: relative;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.doctor-wheel-card {
    position: absolute;
    width: 280px;
    height: 350px;
    background: #ffffff;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), opacity 0.75s ease, filter 0.75s ease, border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    overflow: hidden;
    transform-origin: center center;
}

.doctor-wheel-card.active {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    filter: none !important;
    border-color: #7e22ce !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15) !important;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.doctor-wheel-card.is-left,
.doctor-wheel-card.is-right {
    opacity: 0.5 !important;
    filter: blur(1px) !important;
    border-color: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.doctor-wheel-card.is-hidden {
    opacity: 0 !important;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.wheel-indicators {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 20;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.wheel-dot {
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    border: 1px solid rgba(203, 213, 225, 0.8);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.wheel-dot:hover,
.wheel-dot.active {
    background: #7e22ce;
    border-color: #7e22ce;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.3);
}

.doctor-avatar-3d {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    margin: 0 auto 0.25rem auto;
    border-radius: 50%;
    padding: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7e22ce, #d97706);
    position: relative;
    transform: translateZ(25px);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.doctor-avatar-inner {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.doctor-avatar-inner svg {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    fill: var(--text-secondary);
}

.doctor-badge-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.2);
    color: #7e22ce;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
    transform: translateZ(20px);
}

.doctor-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
    transform: translateZ(25px);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.doctor-role {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #d97706;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
    transform: translateZ(20px);
}

.doctor-institution {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    transform: translateZ(15px);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.doctor-session-chip {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transform: translateZ(10px);
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Guest Doctors Section Container */
.guest-cards-video-container {
    position: relative;
    padding: 3.5rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    background: #f8fafc;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.guest-3d-cards-grid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.75rem;
    perspective: 1200px;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.guest-3d-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1), border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.guest-3d-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) translateZ(15px) !important;
    border-color: #d97706 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12) !important;
}

.guest-card-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.guest-flag-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.2);
    color: #7e22ce;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.guest-avatar-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.guest-avatar-box {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7e22ce, #00d2ff);
    padding: 3px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.guest-flip-scene:hover .guest-avatar-box,
.guest-flip-card-inner:hover .guest-avatar-box,
.guest-avatar-box:hover {
    transform: scale(1.18) translateZ(40px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.45), 0 0 25px rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.4);
}

.guest-doctor-photo {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    border-radius: 15px;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.guest-flip-scene:hover .guest-doctor-photo,
.guest-flip-card-inner:hover .guest-doctor-photo,
.guest-avatar-box:hover .guest-doctor-photo {
    transform: scale(1.12);
}

.guest-avatar-inner {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 15px;
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.guest-avatar-inner svg {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    fill: #7e22ce;
}

.guest-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.guest-title {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #d97706;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.guest-hospital {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.guest-keynote-box {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-left: 3px solid #7e22ce;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.guest-keynote-label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: #7e22ce;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.guest-keynote-topic {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   INTERACTIVE 3D FLIP CARDS FOR GUEST DOCTORS SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   HOLOGRAPHIC MEDICAL SHOWCASE CARDS FOR PATRONS SECTION (NO FLIP)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* Patrons Section Wrapper & Layout */
#guest-doctors,
.patrons-section-block {
    position: relative;
    padding: 3rem 0 3.75rem 0;
    background: var(--bg-dark-surface);
}

.patron-showcase-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    max-width: 1260px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 1120px) {
    .patron-showcase-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        max-width: 860px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .patron-showcase-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 440px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
}

.patron-showcase-card {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, #0b1120 0%, #111a33 50%, #191838 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.32);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 0 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Ambient Radial Light Glow on Hover */
.patron-card-light-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: -30%;
    right: -30%;
    width: 240px;
    height: 240px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.28) 0%, rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.18) 50%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease, opacity 0.6s ease;
    opacity: 0.55;
    z-index: 0;
}

.patron-showcase-card:hover .patron-card-light-glow {
    transform: scale(2);
    opacity: 0.95;
}

.patron-showcase-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
    border-color: #d97706;
    box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 35px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.35) !important;
}

.patron-ekg-wrapper {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Horizontal Card Body (Full-Bleed Left Image, Right Details) */
.patron-card-body {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: stretch;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 200px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Left Side: Fully Covered Doctor Image Frame (NO BORDER) */
.patron-profile-frame {
    position: relative;
    width: 160px;
    min-height: 100%;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #070c18;
    border: none !important;
    outline: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.patron-profile-frame::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 72%, rgba(11, 17, 32, 0.85) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.patron-showcase-card:hover .patron-profile-frame {
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

.patron-radar-ring {
    display: none !important;
}

.patron-photo {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.patron-showcase-card:hover .patron-photo {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Right Side: Details Box with Generous Padding */
.patron-details-box {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
    padding: 1.4rem 1.4rem 1.4rem 1.25rem;
    min-width: 0;
}

/* Badge Header inside Details Box */
.patron-card-header {
    position: static !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.patron-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.64rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    color: #fbbf24;
    background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.14);
    border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.45);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.patron-live-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #10b981;
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px #10b981;
    animation: patronBeaconPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Doctor Name */
.patron-doc-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.18rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0 0 0.45rem 0;
    line-height: 1.25;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    word-break: break-word;
}

/* Qualifications Pill */
.patron-doc-role {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fbbf24;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.35);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.patron-showcase-card:hover .patron-doc-role {
    background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.18);
    border-color: #fbbf24;
}

/* Luxurious Gold Accent Line on Right Side */
.patron-details-box::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 36px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #d97706, #fbbf24);
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.5);
    transition: width 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.patron-showcase-card:hover .patron-details-box::after {
    width: 60px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.8);
}

/* Keynote Topic Capsule (Hidden if unused) */
.patron-topic-capsule {
    display: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .patron-showcase-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 440px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .patron-showcase-card {
        height: auto !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
        border-radius: 20px !important;
    }

    .patron-card-body {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: stretch !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        height: auto !important;
        min-height: unset !important;
    }

    .patron-profile-frame {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 250px !important;
        min-height: unset !important;
        max-height: 260px !important;
        flex: none !important;
        position: relative !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
        background: #070c18 !important;
    }

    .patron-profile-frame::after {
        background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(11, 17, 32, 0.92) 0%, rgba(11, 17, 32, 0.2) 35%, transparent 60%) !important;
    }

    .patron-photo {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 100% !important;
        object-fit: cover !important;
        object-position: top center !important;
        display: block !important;
    }

    .patron-details-box {
        flex: none !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.45rem 1.25rem !important;
        background: #0b1120 !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
        position: relative !important;
        z-index: 5 !important;
    }

    .patron-card-header {
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
        display: flex !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .patron-badge {
        font-size: 0.68rem !important;
        padding: 0.28rem 0.75rem !important;
    }

    .patron-doc-name {
        font-size: 1.22rem !important;
        color: #ffffff !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        margin: 0.2rem 0 0.45rem 0 !important;
        font-weight: 800 !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
    }

    .patron-doc-role {
        font-size: 0.8rem !important;
        color: #fbbf24 !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        margin-bottom: 0.75rem !important;
        display: inline-flex !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
    }

    .patron-details-box::after {
        margin: 0 auto !important;
    }
}

/* Card Footer Specialty Pills */
.patron-card-footer {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    justify-content: center;
}

.patron-spec-pill {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #f8fafc;
    background: rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.35);
    padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.patron-spec-pill:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.05);
    background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.25);
    border-color: #d97706;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.guest-back-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.5rem;
}

.guest-back-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.4);
    color: #00d2ff;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.guest-back-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0 0 0.4rem 0;
}

.guest-back-desc {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin: 0 0 0.8rem 0;
}

.guest-back-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7e22ce, #00d2ff);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.3);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.guest-back-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.5);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.75rem !important;
    }

    .intro-vision-layout,
    .quantum-stage-layout,
    .contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    :root {
        --header-height: 70px;
    }

    html,
    body {
        overflow-x: hidden !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .container {
        padding-left: 1.1rem !important;
        padding-right: 1.1rem !important;
    }

    .nav-menu {
        position: fixed;
        top: var(--header-height);
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height));
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
        backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 2rem;
        transform: translateY(-100%);
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        transition: all 0.4s ease;
        z-index: 9999;
    }

    .nav-menu.active,
    .nav-menu.mobile-active {
        transform: translateY(0) !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
    }

    .nav-menu .nav-link {
        color: #0f172a !important;
        text-shadow: none !important;
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    }

    .nav-menu .nav-link:hover,
    .nav-menu .nav-link.active {
        color: #7e22ce !important;
    }

    .mobile-nav-toggle {
        display: flex !important;
        z-index: 10000;
    }

    .header-actions .btn-primary {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .nav-register-btn {
        display: inline-flex !important;
        margin-top: 1rem !important;
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
        padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem !important;
        border-radius: 50px !important;
        box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.4) !important;
    }

    .hero-section {
        min-height: 65vh !important;
        max-height: 80vh !important;
        padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 1.25rem) !important;
        padding-bottom: 2rem !important;
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
    }

    .hero-video-overlay {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg,
            rgba(3, 10, 20, 0.28) 0%,
            rgba(5, 13, 24, 0.06) 45%,
            rgba(5, 13, 24, 0.45) 100%) !important;
    }

    .hero-content {
        max-width: 92% !important;
        padding: 0 0.5rem !important;
    }

    .hero-tagline-accent {
        font-size: 0.76rem !important;
        letter-spacing: 1.4px !important;
        line-height: 1.4 !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
        max-width: 360px !important;
        margin: 0 auto 0.55rem auto !important;
        color: #ffb300 !important;
        text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) !important;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2rem !important;
        line-height: 1.18 !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
        margin-bottom: 0.75rem !important;
        letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
        text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) !important;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
        line-height: 1.4 !important;
        margin-bottom: 1.25rem !important;
        text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) !important;
    }

    .hero-buttons {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
        flex-wrap: wrap !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        gap: 0.75rem !important;
        margin-top: 0.75rem !important;
    }

    .hero-buttons .btn {
        font-size: 0.82rem !important;
        padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem !important;
        border-radius: 50px !important;
    }

    .event-meta-card {
        display: flex !important;
        overflow-x: auto !important;
        gap: 1rem !important;
    }

    .event-meta-card .meta-item {
        flex: 0 0 auto !important;
        min-width: 220px !important;
    }

    /* Event Schedule Mobile Carousel & Card Alignment */
    #schedule-section {
        padding: 3.5rem 0 !important;
    }

    .schedule-slider-wrapper {
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        margin: 1.5rem auto 0 auto !important;
    }

    .schedule-slider-viewport {
        height: 315px !important;
        border-radius: 20px !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
    }

    .timeline-card {
        height: 100% !important;
        padding: 1.35rem 1.25rem !important;
        border-radius: 20px !important;
        transform: none !important;
        justify-content: flex-start !important;
        gap: 0 !important;
        box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
    }

    .timeline-card:hover {
        transform: none !important;
    }

    .timeline-card-header {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
        gap: 0.5rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 0.65rem !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .timeline-time {
        font-size: 0.84rem !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
        color: #7e22ce !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.3px !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
        flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    }

    .sched-pill {
        font-size: 0.65rem !important;
        font-weight: 800 !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
        padding: 0.22rem 0.6rem !important;
        border-radius: 50px !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
        flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    }

    .timeline-title {
        font-size: 1.08rem !important;
        line-height: 1.32 !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
        color: #0f172a !important;
        margin-bottom: 0.45rem !important;
    }

    .timeline-desc {
        font-size: 0.84rem !important;
        line-height: 1.48 !important;
        color: #475569 !important;
        margin-bottom: 0.75rem !important;
    }

    .timeline-card-footer {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
        gap: 0.5rem !important;
        margin-top: auto !important;
        padding-top: 0.65rem !important;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .sched-location {
        font-size: 0.68rem !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
        color: #64748b !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.3px !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
        text-overflow: ellipsis !important;
    }

    .sched-status {
        font-size: 0.68rem !important;
        font-weight: 800 !important;
        color: #7e22ce !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.3px !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
        flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    }

    .schedule-dots-bar {
        margin-top: 1.25rem !important;
        gap: 0.5rem !important;
    }

    .tech-section-grid,
    .med-matrix-grid,
    .faculty-grid,
    .gallery-grid,
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }

    /* Mobile Modal & Form Alignment Fixes */
    .modal-overlay {
        padding: calc(var(--header-height, 80px) + 0.5rem) 0.75rem 1.5rem 0.75rem !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
    }

    .modal-box {
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 520px !important;
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.5rem !important;
        border-radius: 20px !important;
        max-height: calc(100vh - 100px) !important;
        overflow-y: auto !important;
        overflow-x: hidden !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
    }

    .modal-close-btn {
        top: 1rem !important;
        right: 1rem !important;
        width: 32px !important;
        height: 32px !important;
        font-size: 1.2rem !important;
    }

    .modal-header {
        margin-bottom: 1.25rem !important;
        padding-right: 1.5rem !important;
    }

    .modal-title {
        font-size: 1.45rem !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
    }

    .modal-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.85rem !important;
        line-height: 1.4 !important;
    }

    .registration-form {
        gap: 1rem !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 1rem !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .form-group {
        width: 100% !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
    }

    .form-label {
        font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    }

    .form-input,
    .form-select,
    .form-textarea {
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
        font-size: 0.9rem !important;
        padding: 0.75rem 0.85rem !important;
    }

    .floating-actions {
        bottom: 1.25rem !important;
        right: 1.1rem !important;
    }

    .float-btn {
        width: 48px !important;
        height: 48px !important;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   INNOVATIVE 3D TILT & LIGHT SPOTLIGHT CARDS FOR GUEST DOCTORS SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.guest-innovative-section {
    position: relative;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 20%, #0d1527 0%, #050814 100%) !important;
}

.guest-section-glow-ambient {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.12) 0%, rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.1) 50%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.guest-tilt-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    perspective: 1200px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .guest-tilt-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .guest-tilt-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.guest-tilt-card {
    position: relative;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.25);
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: 2.2rem 1.8rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 30px rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.08);
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    transition: border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, transform 0.15s ease-out;
    cursor: pointer;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.guest-card-light-glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 28px;
    background: radial-gradient(600px circle at var(--mouse-x, 50%) var(--mouse-y, 50%), rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.25), transparent 40%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

.guest-tilt-card:hover .guest-card-light-glow {
    opacity: 1;
}

.guest-tilt-card:hover {
    border-color: #00d2ff;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.35), 0 0 45px rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.3);
}

.guest-card-inner-3d {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.guest-card-top {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    transform: translateZ(20px);
}

.guest-keynote-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    background: rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.2);
    border: 1px solid rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.5);
    color: #d8b4fe;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.2);
}

.badge-dot-pulse {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #00d2ff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #00d2ff;
    animation: badgePulse 1.8s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes badgePulse {

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

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.6);
        opacity: 0.4;
    }
}

.guest-avatar-3d-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    transform: translateZ(35px);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.guest-tilt-card:hover .guest-avatar-3d-wrapper {
    transform: translateZ(50px) scale(1.06);
}

.guest-avatar-ring {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    padding: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00d2ff 0%, #7e22ce 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.3);
    transition: box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.guest-tilt-card:hover .guest-avatar-ring {
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.6), 0 0 30px rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.5);
}

.guest-avatar-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 3px solid #0f172a;
}

.guest-card-content {
    transform: translateZ(25px);
}

.guest-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.guest-tilt-card:hover .guest-card-title {
    color: #00d2ff;
}

.guest-card-tag {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #94a3b8;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   ULTIMATE MOBILE RESPONSIVE OPTIMIZATIONS (< 640px & < 480px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 640px) {

    /* Prevent unwanted horizontal body scrolling */
    html,
    body {
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100vw !important;
        overflow-x: hidden !important;
        touch-action: manipulation;
    }

    /* Section padding adjustments */
    .section {
        padding: 3.5rem 0 !important;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.85rem !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
        -webkit-text-stroke: 0 !important;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.92rem !important;
    }

    /* Hero section font and button stacking */
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 1.85rem !important;
        line-height: 1.15 !important;
    }

    .hero-actions,
    .contact-action-btns {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        gap: 0.85rem !important;
    }

    .hero-actions .btn,
    .contact-action-btns .btn {
        width: 100% !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
    }

    /* Section 2: Organizing Chairs Marquee Scroller Mobile Tuning */
    #our-doctors,
    .endoscopists-section {
        padding: 2rem 0 1.25rem 0 !important;
    }

    #our-doctors .fac-marquee-wrapper {
        padding: 0.25rem 0 0.5rem 0 !important;
    }

    .fac-card-item {
        width: 180px !important;
        padding: 6px !important;
    }

    .fac-photo-wrapper,
    .fac-photo-img {
        width: 135px !important;
        height: 135px !important;
    }

    .fac-item-name {
        font-size: 1.02rem !important;
    }

    .fac-item-degrees {
        font-size: 0.76rem !important;
    }

    .fac-item-designation {
        font-size: 0.78rem !important;
        color: #475569 !important;
    }

    /* Section 3: Patrons Section Mobile Gap Tuning */
    #guest-doctors,
    .patrons-section-block {
        padding: 1.25rem 0 2.5rem 0 !important;
    }

    #guest-doctors .section-header {
        margin-bottom: 1.25rem !important;
    }

    #guest-doctors .section-header .section-subtitle {
        margin-bottom: 0.25rem !important;
    }

    /* Doctor Profile Modal Mobile Layout */
    .doctor-modal-box {
        width: 94vw !important;
        max-width: 94vw !important;
        padding: 1.25rem !important;
        max-height: 90vh !important;
        overflow-y: auto !important;
        border-radius: 20px !important;
    }

    .doctor-modal-content {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        gap: 1.25rem !important;
    }

    .doctor-modal-media {
        flex: 0 0 auto !important;
        width: 130px !important;
        height: 130px !important;
        margin: 0 auto !important;
    }

    .doctor-modal-img {
        width: 130px !important;
        height: 130px !important;
        border-radius: 50% !important;
    }

    .modal-doctor-name {
        font-size: 1.4rem !important;
    }

    .modal-doctor-degrees {
        font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    }

    /* Input fields font size 16px to prevent iOS Auto-Zoom */
    .form-input,
    .form-select,
    .form-textarea {
        font-size: 16px !important;
    }

    /* Floating Action Buttons positioning */
    .floating-actions {
        bottom: 1rem !important;
        right: 1rem !important;
        gap: 0.6rem !important;
    }

    .float-btn {
        width: 46px !important;
        height: 46px !important;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   ANIMATIVE KNOWLEDGE MEETS ENDOSCOPE SECTION (CREAMY GOLD PALETTE)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.welcome-chairman-creamy-section {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--bg-dark-surface) !important;
}

.chairman-creamy-card {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    align-items: center;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06), 0 2px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
    transition: box-shadow 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
}

.chairman-creamy-card:hover {
    border: none !important;
    border-color: transparent !important;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.chairman-photo-column,
.chairman-message-column {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
}

.chairman-photo-column {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.medical-scope-frame {
    position: relative;
    width: 210px;
    height: 210px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.medical-pulse-ring {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -14px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.6);
    animation: medPulseExpand 3s ease-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes medPulseExpand {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0.96);
        opacity: 0.6;
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(1.12);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

.medical-optics-ring {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px dashed rgba(203, 213, 225, 0.85);
    animation: endoRingSpin 24s linear infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.medical-ecg-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -12px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 10;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.85rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.ecg-wave-svg {
    width: 32px;
    height: 14px;
}

.ecg-path {
    stroke-dasharray: 100;
    stroke-dashoffset: 100;
    animation: ecgDash 2.5s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes ecgDash {
    0% {
        stroke-dashoffset: 100;
    }

    100% {
        stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
}

.ecg-text {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--secondary);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.chairman-img-holder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 4px solid #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
    background: #ffffff;
}

.chairman-portrait-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.chairman-creamy-card:hover .chairman-portrait-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.chairman-name {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.chairman-role {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.chairman-tag {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.message-badge-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    background: rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.08);
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.2);
}

.med-spark-icon {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.message-headline {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* ── Typewriter cursor for the chairman headline ─────────────────────── */
@keyframes typing-blink {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

.typing-cursor {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 3px;
    height: 1em;
    background: var(--secondary);
    /* Warm amber-gold */
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin-left: 3px;
    vertical-align: middle;
    animation: typing-blink 1s step-start infinite;
    position: relative;
    top: -1px;
}

.message-body-paragraphs p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.message-signoff-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.signoff-salutation {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.signoff-name {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.signoff-title {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 600;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .chairman-creamy-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 2.5rem 1.75rem;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   SECURE YOUR PLACE AT SCOPE 2027 (UNIQUE AUTOMATIC DESIGN)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.secure-scope-section {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-dark-surface) 0%, var(--bg-dark) 100%) !important;
}

.secure-bg-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(90px);
    opacity: 0.22;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.orb-gold {
    top: 10%;
    left: 5%;
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    background: #d97706;
}

.orb-purple {
    bottom: 10%;
    right: 5%;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: #7e22ce;
}

.secure-live-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.3);
    color: #d97706;
    padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.pulse-beacon {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #d97706;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #d97706;
    animation: beaconPulse 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes beaconPulse {

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

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.6);
        opacity: 0.4;
    }
}

/* Automatic Live Countdown Clock Widget */
.scope-countdown-widget {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin: 2rem auto 0 auto;
    background: var(--bg-glass-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 1.25rem 2.25rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    max-width: max-content;
}

.countdown-unit {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.cd-num {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1;
    font-family: monospace;
}

.cd-lbl {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--secondary);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.cd-sep {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-top: -0.5rem;
}

/* Category Pills Strip */
.category-pills-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    padding: 16px 1rem;
    overflow: visible;
}

.cat-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
    background: var(--bg-glass-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--secondary);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.cat-icon {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.cat-pill:hover,
.cat-pill.active {
    background: var(--bg-dark-surface);
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--secondary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.15);
}

/* Pricing Tiers Grid (Early Bird Center Layout) */
.pricing-tiers-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    align-items: stretch;
}

@media (min-width: 993px) {
    .pricing-tiers-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.05fr 1fr;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .featured-tier {
        transform: translateY(-8px);
        box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.22);
    }

    .featured-tier:hover {
        transform: translateY(-14px);
    }
}

.tier-card {
    background: var(--bg-glass-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 2.75rem 2rem 2.25rem 2rem;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
}

.tier-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
    border-color: var(--secondary);
}

.featured-tier {
    border: 2px solid var(--secondary);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-glass-card) 0%, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.04) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.18);
}

/* Tier Badges / Labels Mounted on Top Margin Border */
.tier-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    z-index: 10;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.45rem 1.4rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.tier-card:hover .tier-tag {
    transform: translate(-50%, -62%);
}

.tag-regular {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a855f7 0%, #7e22ce 100%) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border: 2px solid #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.45), 0 0 12px rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.3) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.tag-earlybird {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #d97706 50%, #ea580c 100%) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border: 2px solid #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.55), 0 0 14px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.4) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.tag-onsite {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0284c7 0%, #0369a1 100%) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border: 2px solid #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.45), 0 0 12px rgba(3, 105, 161, 0.3) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.tier-title {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.tier-validity {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.tier-features-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.tf-item {
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #334155;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.tf-item .tf-check {
    color: #059669;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.tier-action-btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
}

/* Timeline Dates Card */
.timeline-dates-card {
    background: var(--bg-glass-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
}

.timeline-card-heading {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.timeline-track-flex {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.timeline-step {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    min-width: 130px;
}

.timeline-node {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--bg-dark-surface);
    border: 3px solid var(--border-color);
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.pulse-node {
    background: #d97706;
    border-color: #fef3c7;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px #d97706;
    animation: beaconPulse 1.6s infinite;
}

.pulse-node-gold {
    background: #7e22ce;
    border-color: #f3e8ff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px #7e22ce;
    animation: beaconPulse 1.6s infinite;
}

.timeline-connector {
    flex: 1;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--border-color);
    min-width: 30px;
    margin-top: -1.8rem;
}

.timeline-step-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--secondary);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.timeline-step-val {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .scope-countdown-widget {
        padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
        gap: 0.6rem;
    }

    .cd-num {
        font-size: 1.35rem;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   DIRECT ELEMENT ANIMATION EFFECTS (PILLS & EXPERIENCE CARDS)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.category-pills-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto 3.5rem auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.category-pills-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    max-width: 1280px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 6px 1rem;
    overflow: visible;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .category-pills-wrapper {
        margin: 0 auto 2.5rem auto !important;
        padding: 0 0.15rem 1.75rem 0.15rem !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
    }

    .category-pills-row {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-wrap: wrap !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        gap: 0.35rem !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        margin: 0 auto !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        overflow: visible !important;
    }

    .category-pills-row .cat-pill {
        display: inline-flex !important;
        font-size: 0.72rem !important;
        padding: 0.35rem 0.55rem !important;
        margin: 1px !important;
        gap: 0.25rem !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
    }

    .cat-pill .cat-icon-img,
    .cat-pill img.cat-icon-img {
        width: 16px !important;
        height: 16px !important;
        min-width: 16px !important;
        min-height: 16px !important;
    }

    .pricing-tiers-grid {
        margin-top: 2rem !important;
        padding-top: 1rem !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
    .category-pills-wrapper {
        margin: 0 auto 2.25rem auto !important;
        padding: 0 0.1rem 1.5rem 0.1rem !important;
    }

    .category-pills-row {
        gap: 0.25rem !important;
    }

    .category-pills-row .cat-pill {
        font-size: 0.67rem !important;
        padding: 0.3rem 0.45rem !important;
        gap: 0.2rem !important;
    }

    .cat-pill .cat-icon-img,
    .cat-pill img.cat-icon-img {
        width: 14px !important;
        height: 14px !important;
        min-width: 14px !important;
        min-height: 14px !important;
    }
}

/* Floating Pill Category Selector Buttons */
.cat-pill {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 2px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.4);
    color: #d97706 !important;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    white-space: nowrap;
    user-select: none;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin: 3px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.cat-pill .cat-icon-img,
.cat-pill img.cat-icon-img {
    width: 24px !important;
    height: 24px !important;
    min-width: 24px !important;
    min-height: 24px !important;
    max-width: 24px !important;
    max-height: 24px !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: inline-block;
    vertical-align: middle;
    filter: none !important;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.cat-pill:hover {
    border-color: #d97706 !important;
    color: #d97706 !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.25) !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
}

.cat-pill.active {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: #d97706 !important;
    border-width: 2px !important;
    color: #d97706 !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.3), 0 0 15px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.15) !important;
}

.cat-pill.active .cat-icon-img,
.cat-pill:hover .cat-icon-img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

@keyframes iconSpinPulse {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg);
        color: #d97706;
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.25) rotate(180deg);
        color: #7e22ce;
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(1) rotate(360deg);
        color: #d97706;
    }
}

.cat-pill::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.25), transparent);
    transition: left 0.6s ease;
}

.cat-pill:hover::before,
.cat-pill.active::before {
    left: 100%;
    animation: sweepShimmer 2.2s infinite;
}

@keyframes sweepShimmer {
    0% {
        left: -100%;
    }

    100% {
        left: 200%;
    }
}

/* 2. Direct Anim Cards (Live Endoscopy & Hands-On Workshops) */
.direct-anim-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--bg-glass-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 2.5rem 2.25rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.direct-anim-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.01);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15), 0 0 40px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.15);
    border-color: var(--secondary);
}

.direct-card-glow-border {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #d97706 0%, #7e22ce 50%, #00d2ff 100%);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: borderGradientSweep 3s linear infinite;
}

.border-purple {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7e22ce 0%, #d97706 50%, #7e22ce 100%);
}

@keyframes borderGradientSweep {
    0% {
        background-position: 0% 0%;
    }

    100% {
        background-position: 200% 0%;
    }
}

.direct-card-header-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--secondary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.1);
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.25);
}

.badge-purple {
    color: var(--primary) !important;
    background: rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.1) !important;
    border-color: rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.25) !important;
}

.live-rec-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #059669;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #059669;
    animation: beaconPulse 1.2s infinite;
}

.sim-gear-icon {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    animation: iconSpinPulse 3s linear infinite;
}

.direct-card-title {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.direct-card-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.subtitle-gold {
    color: var(--secondary) !important;
}

.direct-card-desc {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Direct Checkmark Pulse List */
.direct-checkmark-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.65rem;
}

.direct-checkmark-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.direct-checkmark-list li:hover {
    transform: translateX(6px);
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.direct-chk-icon {
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    display: inline-block;
    animation: chkPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes chkPulse {

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

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.3);
        opacity: 0.7;
        color: #7e22ce;
    }
}

/* Direct Bullets Grid */
.direct-bullets-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
}

.direct-bullet-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.direct-bullet-item:hover {
    transform: translateX(6px);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.direct-dot {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    line-height: 1;
    display: inline-block;
    animation: dotPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes dotPulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.5);
        color: #d97706;
    }
}

.direct-card-footer-motto {
    margin-top: 1.75rem;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    border-top: 1px dashed var(--border-color);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   WHY SCOPE 2027 UNIQUE DIRECT ANIMATIVE LAYOUT & PILLARS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.why-scope-unique-section {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--bg-dark-surface) !important;
}

.why-tagline-anim-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.35);
    color: #d97706;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.35rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.15);
    animation: floatBadge 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes floatBadge {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateY(-4px);
    }
}

.tagline-pulse-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #d97706;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #d97706;
    animation: beaconPulse 1.4s infinite;
}

/* 5 Real-World Questions Interactive Auto-Ticker Strip */
.questions-ticker-wrapper {
    background: var(--bg-glass-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 2rem 2.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
}

.questions-ticker-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--secondary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.q-spark-icon {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.questions-pills-flex {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.q-item-pill {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0.7rem 1.25rem;
    background: var(--bg-dark-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.q-num {
    display: none !important;
}

.q-item-pill:hover,
.q-item-pill.active {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: var(--secondary) !important;
    color: var(--secondary) !important;
    transform: scale(1.06) translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.2);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5 CORE PILLARS: HOLOGRAPHIC GLASS SHIMMER & FLOATING ORB LEVITATION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.pillars-direct-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(210px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

/* Glass Card Shell */
.pillar-direct-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 2.35rem 1.6rem 2rem 1.6rem;
    text-align: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: default;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
        box-shadow 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
        border-color 0.4s ease,
        background 0.4s ease,
        opacity 0.4s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) inset;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Gold & Purple Card Border Themes */
.pillar-direct-card.pillar-gold {
    border-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.22);
}

.pillar-direct-card.pillar-purple {
    border-color: rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.22);
}

/* Card Hover Levitation & Ambient Deep Glow */
.pillar-direct-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.02);
    background: #ffffff;
}

.pillar-direct-card.pillar-gold:hover {
    border-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.55);
    box-shadow: 0 26px 52px -10px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.26),
        0 10px 22px -6px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.18),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.15) inset;
}

.pillar-direct-card.pillar-purple:hover {
    border-color: rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.55);
    box-shadow: 0 26px 52px -10px rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.26),
        0 10px 22px -6px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.18),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.15) inset;
}

/* Subtle Dimming on non-hovered sibling cards for gallery focus */
.pillars-direct-grid:hover .pillar-direct-card:not(:hover) {
    opacity: 0.78;
    transform: scale(0.985);
}

/* 1. Diagonal Holographic Iridescent Light Sheen Sweep */
.pillar-shimmer-sheen {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: inherit;
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

.pillar-shimmer-sheen::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -100%;
    left: -100%;
    width: 300%;
    height: 300%;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: rotate(38deg) translateY(-80%);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.pillar-direct-card.pillar-gold .pillar-shimmer-sheen::after {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
            transparent 0%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 20%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) 46%,
            rgba(253, 230, 138, 0.95) 50%,
            rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.65) 54%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75) 58%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 80%,
            transparent 100%);
}

.pillar-direct-card.pillar-purple .pillar-shimmer-sheen::after {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
            transparent 0%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 20%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) 46%,
            rgba(233, 213, 255, 0.95) 50%,
            rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.65) 54%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75) 58%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 80%,
            transparent 100%);
}

.pillar-direct-card:hover .pillar-shimmer-sheen::after {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: rotate(38deg) translateY(60%);
}

/* 2. Top Jewel Accent Strip with Glow */
.pillar-top-strip {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    transition: height 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
    z-index: 3;
}

.gold-strip {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #d97706, #fbbf24, #fef3c7);
}

.purple-strip {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7e22ce, #c084fc, #f3e8ff);
}

.pillar-direct-card:hover .pillar-top-strip {
    height: 5px;
}

.pillar-direct-card.pillar-gold:hover .gold-strip {
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.85);
}

.pillar-direct-card.pillar-purple:hover .purple-strip {
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.85);
}

/* 3. Number Badge Watermark */
.pillar-num-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    right: 1.25rem;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.28);
    transition: all 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    z-index: 3;
}

.badge-purple-num {
    color: rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.28) !important;
}

.pillar-direct-card.pillar-gold:hover .pillar-num-badge {
    color: #d97706;
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.15);
    text-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.45);
}

.pillar-direct-card.pillar-purple:hover .pillar-num-badge {
    color: #7e22ce;
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.15);
    text-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.45);
}

/* 4. Floating Orb Pod Architecture */
.pillar-orb-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
    margin: 0.2rem auto 1.35rem auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    animation: orbFloatLevitate 4.8s ease-in-out infinite;
    z-index: 3;
}

/* Staggered Floating Delays across the 5 pillars so they create an undulating organic wave */
.pillar-direct-card:nth-child(1) .pillar-orb-container {
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.pillar-direct-card:nth-child(2) .pillar-orb-container {
    animation-delay: -1.0s;
}

.pillar-direct-card:nth-child(3) .pillar-orb-container {
    animation-delay: -2.0s;
}

.pillar-direct-card:nth-child(4) .pillar-orb-container {
    animation-delay: -3.0s;
}

.pillar-direct-card:nth-child(5) .pillar-orb-container {
    animation-delay: -4.0s;
}

@keyframes orbFloatLevitate {

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

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-7px);
    }
}

/* Breathing Aura Glow Behind Orb */
.pillar-orb-aura {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.4;
    transition: opacity 0.45s ease, transform 0.45s ease;
    animation: orbAuraPulse 3.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.pillar-direct-card.pillar-gold .pillar-orb-aura {
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.45) 0%, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.15) 50%, transparent 75%);
}

.pillar-direct-card.pillar-purple .pillar-orb-aura {
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.45) 0%, rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.15) 50%, transparent 75%);
}

@keyframes orbAuraPulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: scale(0.92);
        opacity: 0.35;
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.18);
        opacity: 0.7;
    }
}

/* Glass Orb Sphere Body */
.pillar-icon-orb {
    position: relative;
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
        background 0.4s ease,
        box-shadow 0.4s ease,
        border-color 0.4s ease;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.pillar-direct-card.pillar-gold .pillar-icon-orb {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fffbeb 0%, #fef3c7 50%, #fde68a 100%);
    color: #d97706;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -4px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.25),
        inset 0 2px 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95),
        inset 0 -2px 4px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.12);
}

.pillar-direct-card.pillar-purple .pillar-icon-orb {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #faf5ff 0%, #f3e8ff 50%, #e9d5ff 100%);
    color: #7e22ce;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -4px rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.25),
        inset 0 2px 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95),
        inset 0 -2px 4px rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.12);
}

.pillar-icon-orb i {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

/* Orb Hover Dynamics: Elevates, blooms, and spins/bounces */
.pillar-direct-card:hover .pillar-orb-container {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.pillar-direct-card.pillar-gold:hover .pillar-orb-container {
    transform: translateY(-9px);
}

.pillar-direct-card.pillar-purple:hover .pillar-orb-container {
    transform: translateY(-9px);
}

.pillar-direct-card.pillar-gold:hover .pillar-orb-aura {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.35);
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.65) 0%, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.25) 50%, transparent 75%);
}

.pillar-direct-card.pillar-purple:hover .pillar-orb-aura {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.35);
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.65) 0%, rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.25) 50%, transparent 75%);
}

.pillar-direct-card.pillar-gold:hover .pillar-icon-orb {
    transform: scale(1.14);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d97706 0%, #f59e0b 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: #fde68a;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.45),
        inset 0 2px 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.pillar-direct-card.pillar-gold:hover .pillar-icon-orb i {
    transform: scale(1.12) rotate(8deg);
}

.pillar-direct-card.pillar-purple:hover .pillar-icon-orb {
    transform: scale(1.14);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7e22ce 0%, #a855f7 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: #f3e8ff;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.45),
        inset 0 2px 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.pillar-direct-card.pillar-purple:hover .pillar-icon-orb i {
    transform: scale(1.12) rotate(-8deg);
}

/* 5. Typography */
.pillar-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    transition: color 0.35s ease, letter-spacing 0.35s ease;
    z-index: 3;
}

.pillar-desc {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.65;
    transition: color 0.35s ease;
    z-index: 3;
}

.pillar-direct-card.pillar-gold:hover .pillar-title {
    color: #b45309;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.pillar-direct-card.pillar-purple:hover .pillar-title {
    color: #6b21a8;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.pillar-direct-card:hover .pillar-desc {
    color: #1e293b;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   SECTION 04: FACULTY INTERACTIVE MATRIX GRID & CARDS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   SECTION 04: FACULTY INTERACTIVE MATRIX GRID & CARDS (WHITE SECTION THEME)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.faculty-matrix-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Category Filter Bar */
.faculty-filter-bar {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.faculty-filter-btn {
    background: #f1f5f9;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
    color: #475569;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.35rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    cursor: pointer;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.faculty-filter-btn:hover,
.faculty-filter-btn.active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d97706, #7e22ce);
    border-color: #d97706;
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.25);
}

/* Mobile Faculty Filter Dropdown */
.faculty-filter-dropdown-wrapper {
    display: none;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.faculty-filter-select-box {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.faculty-filter-select-box:focus-within,
.faculty-filter-select-box:hover {
    border-color: #d97706;
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.22);
}

.faculty-filter-select {
    width: 100%;
    height: 48px;
    padding: 0 3rem 0 1.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    color: #0f172a;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
    cursor: pointer;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    -moz-appearance: none;
    appearance: none;
}

.faculty-filter-select option {
    font-family: var(--font-body, sans-serif);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #0f172a;
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 10px;
}

.faculty-filter-select-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    right: 12px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    pointer-events: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.15), rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.15));
    color: #d97706;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.faculty-filter-select-box:focus-within .faculty-filter-select-arrow {
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(180deg);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d97706, #7e22ce);
    color: #ffffff;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .faculty-filter-bar {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .faculty-filter-dropdown-wrapper {
        display: flex !important;
    }
}

/* Matrix Cards Grid */
.faculty-matrix-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .faculty-matrix-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .faculty-matrix-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1.2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
    .faculty-matrix-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Faculty Matrix Card (Seamless Borderless Edge-to-Edge Theme) */
.faculty-matrix-card {
    position: relative;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: none !important;
    /* NO MARGIN / BORDER LINES VISIBLE! */
    outline: none !important;
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem 1.4rem 1.25rem;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* Seamless flag edge-to-edge with NO margin lines */
    transform: none !important;
    /* Outer card stays fixed in size and place */
    transition: background 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, opacity 0.4s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
}

.faculty-matrix-card:hover {
    background: #0b1329 !important;
    border: none !important;
    /* NO MARGIN / BORDER LINES VISIBLE ON HOVER! */
    outline: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 32px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.35) !important;
}

/* Authentic Country Flag Background (100% FULL BLEED - ZERO MARGINS) */
.faculty-bg-flag {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0.95;
    mix-blend-mode: normal;
    filter: blur(0px) saturate(1.35) contrast(1.1);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: filter 0.45s ease, opacity 0.45s ease, transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Gradient Vignette Mask fading smoothly into solid white at text bottom */
.faculty-bg-flag::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 30%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) 68%,
            #ffffff 100%);
    transition: background 0.45s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ON HOVER: Backside brightness made low so text can be viewed with high-contrast clarity */
.faculty-matrix-card:hover .faculty-bg-flag {
    opacity: 0.92;
    filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.2) contrast(1.15) brightness(0.28);
    /* LOW BRIGHTNESS BACKSIDE */
    transform: scale(1.18);
}

.faculty-matrix-card:hover .faculty-bg-flag::after {
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
            rgba(11, 19, 41, 0.4) 0%,
            rgba(11, 19, 41, 0.72) 38%,
            rgba(11, 19, 41, 0.94) 75%,
            #0b1329 100%);
}

/* Country Name Label Badge (Never Collides with Avatar) */
.faculty-region-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: #0f172a;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.75);
    padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, background 0.4s ease, color 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
    z-index: 5;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.faculty-matrix-card:hover .faculty-region-tag {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1.02);
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.92);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: #d97706;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.faculty-avatar-container,
.faculty-card-info,
.faculty-card-accent-line {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.faculty-matrix-card.is-hidden {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Doctor Avatar Photo Frame & Halo (Properly Spaced - Never Touches Label) */
.faculty-avatar-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 92px;
    height: 92px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    padding: 3.5px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00d2ff, #7e22ce, #d97706);
    margin-top: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18);
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.45s ease;
    z-index: 5;
}

.faculty-matrix-card:hover .faculty-avatar-container {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1.06);
    /* In place gentle scale - does NOT move upward into the label */
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 25px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.5);
}

.faculty-halo-ring {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -5px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px dashed rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.6);
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: haloSpin 12s linear infinite;
}

.faculty-matrix-card:hover .faculty-halo-ring {
    border-color: #00d2ff;
    border-style: solid;
    animation: haloSpin 3.5s linear infinite;
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.7);
}

@keyframes haloSpin {
    0% {
        transform: rotate(0deg);
    }

    100% {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
}

.faculty-photo {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.faculty-matrix-card:hover .faculty-photo {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Doctor Info Details */
.faculty-card-info {
    width: 100%;
    flex-grow: 1;
    z-index: 5;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.faculty-matrix-card:hover .faculty-card-info {
    transform: translateY(0);
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    padding: 0;
}

.faculty-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    transition: color 0.4s ease, text-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.faculty-matrix-card:hover .faculty-name {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
}

.faculty-title-tag {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #d97706;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    transition: color 0.4s ease, text-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.faculty-matrix-card:hover .faculty-title-tag {
    color: #fbbf24 !important;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.faculty-hospital {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #334155;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    transition: color 0.4s ease, text-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.faculty-matrix-card:hover .faculty-hospital {
    color: #cbd5e1 !important;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

/* Flag Color Accent Line Base (POPS FORWARD FULLY ON HOVER) */
.faculty-card-accent-line {
    width: 60%;
    height: 4px;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), width 0.4s ease, filter 0.4s ease;
    z-index: 5;
}

.faculty-matrix-card:hover .faculty-card-accent-line {
    width: 90%;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    filter: brightness(1.2);
}

/* Flag Color Bottom Accent Bars */
.flag-line-dk {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c8102e 0%, #ffffff 50%, #c8102e 100%) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.4);
    border: 1px solid rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.3);
}

.flag-line-eg {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ce1126 0%, #ffffff 50%, #000000 100%) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(206, 17, 38, 0.4);
    border: 1px solid rgba(206, 17, 38, 0.3);
}

.flag-line-de {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #000000 0%, #dd0000 50%, #ffce00 100%) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.4);
    border: 1px solid rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.flag-line-hk {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #de2910 0%, #ffffff 50%, #de2910 100%) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(222, 41, 16, 0.4);
    border: 1px solid rgba(222, 41, 16, 0.3);
}

.flag-line-in {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff9933 0%, #ffffff 50%, #138808 100%) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 153, 51, 0.4);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 153, 51, 0.3);
}

/* Responsive 2-Column Form Grid */
.form-grid-2col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .form-grid-2col {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. HUMAN-CURATED MEDICAL ICON & BADGE STYLING (PHOSPHOR ARCHITECTURAL SYSTEM)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
i.ph,
i.ph-light,
i.ph-bold,
i.ph-fill,
i.fa-solid,
i.fa-brands,
i.fa-regular {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    line-height: 1;
    vertical-align: middle;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    font-style: normal;
    text-rendering: geometricPrecision;
}

.btn i {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn:hover i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.meta-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(107, 33, 168, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(107, 33, 168, 0.15);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.meta-icon i {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #6b21a8;
}

.med-icon-wrapper {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(107, 33, 168, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(107, 33, 168, 0.15);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.med-icon-wrapper i {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #6b21a8;
    background: none;
    -webkit-background-clip: initial;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: initial;
}

/* Designed for Endoscopic & Diagnostic Excellence icon styles (Increased Size & No hover effect) */
.single-card-ticker-section .med-icon-wrapper,
.ticker-item:hover .med-icon-wrapper,
.ticker-item .med-icon-wrapper:hover {
    width: 78px !important;
    height: 78px !important;
    min-width: 78px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    background: rgba(107, 33, 168, 0.07) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(107, 33, 168, 0.18) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(107, 33, 168, 0.08) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
}

.ticker-item:hover .med-icon-wrapper i {
    color: #6b21a8 !important;
}

.pillar-icon-wrap {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.pillar-icon-wrap i {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #d97706;
}

.pillar-icon-wrap.icon-purple {
    background: rgba(107, 33, 168, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(107, 33, 168, 0.2);
}

.pillar-icon-wrap.icon-purple i {
    color: #6b21a8;
}

.cat-pill i.cat-icon {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #6b21a8;
    transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
    margin-right: 0.5rem;
}

.cat-pill.active i.cat-icon,
.cat-pill:hover i.cat-icon {
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.social-icon i {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.social-icon:hover i {
    color: #6b21a8;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.float-btn i {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.direct-chk-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(107, 33, 168, 0.12);
    color: #6b21a8;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    margin-right: 0.6rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Custom Icons8 Image Icon Styling */
.meta-icon img,
.med-icon-wrapper img,
.pillar-icon-orb img,
.pillar-icon-wrap img,
.cat-pill img,
.cat-icon-img,
.site-custom-icon {
    display: inline-block;
    vertical-align: middle;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, filter 0.3s ease;
}

.meta-icon img {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.med-icon-wrapper img {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.pillar-icon-orb img {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
}

.cat-pill img,
.cat-pill .cat-icon-img {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    object-fit: contain;
    margin-right: 0;
}

.cat-pill.active img,
.cat-pill:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* No hover effect & increased icon size for Designed for Endoscopic & Diagnostic Excellence section */
.single-card-ticker-section .med-icon-wrapper img,
.ticker-item:hover .med-icon-wrapper img,
.ticker-item .med-icon-wrapper:hover img,
.single-card-ticker-section .med-icon-wrapper:hover img {
    transform: none !important;
    filter: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
    width: 54px !important;
    height: 54px !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
}