:root {
  --blue: #23527C;
  --blue-light: #337AB7;
  --blue-dark: #1A3E5E;
  --gold: #D8B339;
  --gold-light: #E5C158;
  --gold-pale: #FEFAF0;
  --navy: #0F172A;
  --navy-mid: #1E293B;
  --cream: #F8FAFC;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --gray-100: #F1F5F9;
  --gray-200: #E2E8F0;
  --gray-400: #94A3B8;
  --gray-600: #475569;
  --gray-800: #1E293B;
  --font-display: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body: 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'DM Mono', monospace;
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--navy);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* -- SCROLLBAR -- */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--navy); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--blue); border-radius: 3px; }

/* -- NAV -- */
nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-out);
  padding: 0 40px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.nav-inner {
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 80px; /* enlarged from 72px for larger logo */
}
.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.nav-logo-img {
  width: 60px; /* enlarged from 44px for a premium larger look */
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-light);
  background: white;
  padding: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}
.nav-logo-img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.nav-logo-mark {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: var(--blue);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-logo-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.nav-logo-text strong {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 21px; /* scaled up proportionally with the logo */
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.nav-logo-text span {
  font-size: 10px; /* scaled up proportionally */
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.nav-flags {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.8);
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}
.nav-flag-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 16px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease-out);
}
.nav-flag-icon:hover {
  transform: scale(1.25) translateY(-1px);
  z-index: 10;
}
.nav-flag-icon svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  list-style: none;
}
.nav-links a {
  display: block;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-mid);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--blue); background: rgba(35,82,124,0.06); }
.nav-cta {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--white) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  padding: 9px 20px !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
}
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--blue-light) !important; color: var(--white) !important; }

/* -- DROPDOWN MENUS (What We Do) -- */
.nav-item-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}
.dropdown-trigger {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.dropdown-trigger .chevron {
  font-size: 10px;
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.nav-item-dropdown:hover .dropdown-trigger .chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}
.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(12px);
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 10px 0;
  min-width: 240px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s var(--ease-out), visibility 0.3s;
  z-index: 1050;
}
.dropdown-menu::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -6px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(45deg);
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}
.nav-item-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(4px);
}
.dropdown-menu a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--navy-mid);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  border-radius: 0;
}
.dropdown-menu a:hover {
  background: rgba(35, 82, 124, 0.05);
  color: var(--blue) !important;
  padding-left: 24px;
}
.dropdown-menu a.active {
  background: rgba(35, 82, 124, 0.08);
  color: var(--blue) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
}

@media (max-width: 1150px) {
  .nav-flags {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* -- HERO -- */
#hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: var(--cream);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 70% 40%, rgba(35,82,124,0.35) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 80% at 20% 80%, rgba(184,134,11,0.12) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #0F1F2E 0%, #0a1825 50%, #081520 100%);
}
.hero-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(35,82,124,0.07) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(35,82,124,0.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 80px 80px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 70% at 50% 50%, black 0%, transparent 100%);
}
.hero-orb {
  position: absolute;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(51,122,183,0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  animation: pulse-orb 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-orb-2 {
  position: absolute;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(184,134,11,0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: -80px;
  left: 10%;
  animation: pulse-orb 12s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}
@keyframes pulse-orb {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1) translate(0,0); opacity: 0.8; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.15) translate(20px,-20px); opacity: 1; }
}
.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 120px 40px 80px;
  width: 100%;
}
.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(184,134,11,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(184,134,11,0.3);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 6px 16px 6px 8px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  animation: fade-up 0.8s var(--ease-out) 0.1s both;
}
.hero-eyebrow-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--gold-light);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: blink 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes blink { 0%,100% { opacity:1; } 50% { opacity:0.3; } }
.hero-eyebrow span {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(44px, 7vw, 88px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  animation: fade-up 0.8s var(--ease-out) 0.2s both;
}
.hero-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  animation: fade-up 0.8s var(--ease-out) 0.3s both;
  font-style: italic;
}
.hero-desc {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  max-width: 580px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  font-weight: 300;
  animation: fade-up 0.8s var(--ease-out) 0.4s both;
}
.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  animation: fade-up 0.8s var(--ease-out) 0.5s both;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease-out);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--gold-light); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(184,134,11,0.4); }
.btn-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--navy-mid);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 14px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-400);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease-out);
}
.btn-secondary:hover { border-color: var(--navy); color: var(--navy); background: rgba(15,23,42,0.04); }
.hero-trust {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  animation: fade-up 0.8s var(--ease-out) 0.6s both;
}
.hero-trust-line {
  width: 32px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.hero-trust p {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.hero-trust strong { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }

/* -- STATS BAR -- */
.stats-bar {
  background: var(--blue-dark);
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.stats-inner {
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 40px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}
.stat-item {
  padding: 40px 32px;
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 52px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: block;
}
.stat-number .accent { color: var(--gold-light); }
.stat-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* -- SECTIONS -- */
.section { padding: 100px 40px; }
.section-inner { max-width: 1320px; margin: 0 auto; }
.section-alt { background: var(--white); }
.section-dark { background: var(--navy); }
.section-cream { background: var(--cream); }

.section-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.section-label::before {
  content: '';
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--blue);
  display: block;
}
.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(36px, 4.5vw, 56px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.section-title-white { color: var(--white); }
.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  max-width: 560px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-weight: 300;
}
.section-subtitle-light { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }

/* -- VALUE PROPS -- */
.value-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2px;
  margin-top: 60px;
  background: var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.value-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 48px 40px;
  position: relative;
  transition: background 0.3s;
}
.value-card:hover { background: var(--gold-pale); }
.value-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: var(--blue);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-size: 24px;
}
.value-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.value-text {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-weight: 300;
}
.value-number {
  position: absolute;
  top: 40px;
  right: 40px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 64px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue);
  opacity: 0.06;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* -- SECTORS -- */
.sectors-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}
.sectors-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.sector-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
}
.sector-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(35,82,124,0.12); border-color: var(--blue); }
.sector-card-header {
  padding: 32px 32px 24px;
  position: relative;
}
.sector-emoji {
  font-size: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: block;
}
.sector-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.sector-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.sector-tag-row {
  padding: 16px 32px 24px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}
.tag {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.tag-gold { background: var(--gold-pale); color: var(--gold); border: 1px solid rgba(184,134,11,0.2); }

/* -- PATRONAGE / LEADERSHIP -- */
.patron-section {
  background: var(--navy);
}
.leader-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #122130 0%, #0a1622 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}
.leader-card:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.leader-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.35); /* gold-light border highlight */
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 0 30px rgba(51,122,183, 0.2);
}
.leader-info {
  padding: 56px 48px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.leader-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4.5vw, 36px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.leader-role {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.leader-subrole {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.leader-divider {
  width: 48px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  border-radius: 1px;
}
.leader-bio {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  font-weight: 300;
}
.leader-bio-quote {
  font-style: italic;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--blue-light);
  padding-left: 16px;
}
.leader-contact {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.contact-line {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}
.contact-line span {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  margin-right: 6px;
}
.contact-line a {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.contact-line a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
}
.leader-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}
.leader-social-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.leader-social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--blue);
  border-color: var(--blue);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.leader-photo-container {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 380px;
}
.leader-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out);
}
.leader-card:hover .leader-photo {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .leader-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .leader-photo-container {
    order: -1;
    height: 400px;
  }
  .leader-info {
    padding: 40px 24px;
  }
}

/* Secondary hierarchy for President card */
.leader-card.leader-secondary {
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.leader-card.leader-secondary .leader-info {
  padding: 44px 40px;
}
.leader-card.leader-secondary .leader-name {
  font-size: clamp(24px, 3.8vw, 30px);
}
.leader-card.leader-secondary .leader-photo-container {
  min-height: 320px;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .leader-card.leader-secondary {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .leader-card.leader-secondary .leader-photo-container {
    height: 340px;
    min-height: auto;
  }
}

/* -- MEMBERSHIP -- */
.membership-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 60px;
}
.membership-card {
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  background: var(--white);
  transition: all 0.3s;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.membership-card.featured {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--gold);
}
.membership-card-header {
  padding: 28px 24px;
}
.membership-tier-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.badge-gold { background: var(--gold-pale); color: var(--gold); }
.badge-brand { background: rgba(35,82,124,0.1); color: var(--blue); }
.badge-blue { background: rgba(26,75,140,0.1); color: #1A4B8C; }
.badge-gray { background: var(--gray-100); color: var(--gray-600); }
.membership-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.membership-subtitle {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--gray-400);
}
.membership-features {
  padding: 0 24px 24px;
  flex: 1;
}
.membership-feature {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--gray-600);
}
.membership-feature:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.check { color: var(--blue); font-weight: 700; flex-shrink: 0; }
.membership-cta {
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}
.btn-brand {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 12px;
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.btn-brand:hover { background: var(--blue-light); }
.btn-outline-gold {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 12px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gold);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.btn-outline-gold:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }
.featured-label {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 6px;
}

/* -- EVENTS -- */
.events-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 52px;
}
.event-card {
  background: var(--navy-mid);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  transition: all 0.3s;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.event-card:hover { border-color: var(--blue); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.event-card-body { padding: 32px; }
.event-card.featured .event-card-body { padding: 40px; }
.event-type {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.event-date-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(35,82,124,0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(35,82,124,0.35);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.event-date-badge span {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}
.event-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.event-card:not(.featured) .event-title { font-size: 18px; }
.event-location {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.event-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.btn-event {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(184,134,11,0.3);
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.btn-event:hover { color: var(--gold); border-bottom-color: var(--gold); }
.event-divider { height: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); margin: 20px 0; }

/* -- NEWS -- */
.news-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 52px;
}
.news-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.news-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.news-img {
  height: 180px;
  background: var(--blue);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.news-img-inner {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 48px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-dark), var(--blue));
}
.news-category {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.news-body { padding: 24px; }
.news-date {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.news-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.news-excerpt {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.link-brand {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--blue);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.link-brand:hover { color: var(--blue-light); }

/* -- PARTNERS -- */
.partners-section { padding: 60px 40px; background: var(--white); border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100); }
.partners-inner { max-width: 1320px; margin: 0 auto; }
.partners-label {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.partners-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 48px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.partner-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-200);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: color 0.3s;
  cursor: default;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.partner-logo:hover { color: var(--blue); }

/* -- CONTACT -- */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  margin-top: 60px;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-info-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
.contact-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 20px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.contact-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--blue);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-label { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.contact-value { font-size: 15px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); font-weight: 500; }
.contact-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.form-group label { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.form-group input, .form-group select, .form-group textarea {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
  width: 100%;
}
.form-group input:focus, .form-group select:focus, .form-group textarea:focus { border-color: var(--blue-light); }
.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }
.form-group select option { background: var(--navy); }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }

/* -- FOOTER -- */
footer {
  background: #08131C;
  padding: 72px 40px 0;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}
.footer-inner { max-width: 1320px; margin: 0 auto; }
.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 60px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}
.footer-brand .nav-logo-text strong { font-size: 20px; }
.footer-brand-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-top: 16px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  max-width: 280px;
}
.footer-col-title {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.footer-links { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.footer-links a {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
.footer-newsletter-form { display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-top: 16px; }
.footer-newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  outline: none;
}
.footer-newsletter-form button {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 11px 18px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.footer-newsletter-form button:hover { background: var(--blue-light); }
.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.social-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.social-btn:hover { background: var(--blue); border-color: var(--blue); color: var(--white); }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  padding: 24px 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}
.footer-legal { display: flex; gap: 24px; }
.footer-legal a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s; }
.footer-legal a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }

/* -- ANIMATIONS -- */
@keyframes fade-up {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(32px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease-out), transform 0.7s var(--ease-out);
}
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* -- MOBILE -- */
/* CSS-drawn hamburger icon: uses box-shadow so NO font/encoding dependency */
.mobile-menu-btn {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 0; /* hide any text content inside button */
  line-height: 0;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  position: relative;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
/* Draw the three hamburger bars using ::before + box-shadow */
.mobile-menu-btn::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 2px;
  /* Top bar (via element itself) + middle bar + bottom bar (via box-shadow) */
  box-shadow:
    0 7px 0 var(--navy),
    0 14px 0 var(--navy);
  margin: auto;
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -8px);
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .mobile-menu-btn { display: flex; } /* flex needed to activate ::before centering */
  .stats-inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .value-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .sectors-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .membership-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .events-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .news-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .hero-title { font-size: 44px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  nav { padding: 0 20px; }
  .section { padding: 72px 20px; }
  .stats-inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); padding: 0 20px; }
  .sectors-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .membership-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; text-align: center; }
}

/* -- MOBILE NAV -- */
.mobile-nav {
  display: flex;
  position: fixed;
  top: 80px; /* updated to align with new 80px navbar height */
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  z-index: 999;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 40px;
  gap: 12px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  transform: translateY(-100%);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.4s ease, visibility 0.4s;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  overflow-y: auto; /* scrollable mobile menu if content overflows */
}
.mobile-nav.open {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}
.mobile-nav a {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.mobile-nav a:hover, .mobile-nav a.active {
  color: var(--blue);
  padding-left: 8px;
}
.mobile-nav-group-title {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  padding-top: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 6px;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--gray-200);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

/* - Divider Line -- */
.gold-line {
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* -- WELCOME EXPERIENCE OVERLAY -- */
#welcome-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, var(--cream) 0%, var(--gray-100) 100%);
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--navy);
  transition: opacity 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 40px 24px;
}

#welcome-overlay::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(35,82,124, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(35,82,124, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 80px 80px;
  background-position: center;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 65% 65% at 50% 50%, black 30%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

#welcome-overlay.welcome-exit {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Large animated background glow elements */
.welcome-glow-1 {
  position: absolute;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(35, 82, 124, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -150px;
  left: -150px;
  animation: welcome-float-glow 25s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.welcome-glow-2 {
  position: absolute;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(216, 179, 57, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  animation: welcome-float-glow 30s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes welcome-float-glow {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  100% { transform: translate(60px, 40px) scale(1.15); }
}

/* Inner layout container with premium glassmorphic dashboard panel */
.welcome-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  max-width: 840px;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  margin: auto;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.74);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  border-radius: 32px;
  padding: 48px 60px;
  box-shadow: 
    0 35px 75px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 
    0 0 100px rgba(35, 82, 124, 0.04), 
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  animation: welcome-fade-scale 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

/* Emblem/Shield design */
.welcome-emblem {
  width: 96px;
  height: 96px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-dark) 0%, var(--blue) 100%);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 48px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(35, 82, 124, 0.18), inset 0 0 20px rgba(216, 179, 57, 0.15);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  animation: welcome-fade-down 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.welcome-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 42px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: welcome-fade-up 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.2s forwards;
}

.welcome-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.welcome-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(14px, 2vw, 18px);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  max-width: 680px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: welcome-fade-up 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.4s forwards;
}

.welcome-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(10px, 1.3vw, 13px);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: var(--gold);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(216, 179, 57, 0.25);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(216, 179, 57, 0.25);
  padding: 14px 28px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: welcome-fade-up 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.5s forwards;
}

/* Flag Showcase Grid */
.welcome-flags-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  max-width: 840px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: welcome-fade-up 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.7s forwards;
}

.welcome-flag-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out), filter 0.3s;
}

.welcome-flag-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.welcome-flag-img {
  width: 56px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12), 0 0 0 1px var(--gray-200);
  background: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.welcome-flag-img svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.welcome-flag-label {
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--navy-mid);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Button & Enter Flow */
.welcome-cta {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: welcome-fade-up 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.9s forwards;
}

.welcome-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--navy);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 14px 38px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  border-radius: 30px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(216, 179, 57, 0.08);
}

.welcome-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(216, 179, 57, 0.35);
  transform: scale(1.02) translateY(-1px);
}

.welcome-btn span.arrow {
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.welcome-btn:hover span.arrow {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Page lock state during welcome */
body.welcome-active {
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

/* Entrance Animations */
@keyframes welcome-fade-down {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-24px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes welcome-fade-up {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  #welcome-overlay {
    padding: 30px 16px;
  }
  .welcome-flags-track {
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }
  .welcome-flag-img {
    width: 48px;
    height: 32px;
  }
  .welcome-tagline {
    margin-bottom: 36px;
  }
}
.nav-links a.active:not(.nav-cta) {
  color: var(--blue);
  background: rgba(35, 82, 124, 0.08);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nav-links a.nav-cta.active {
  background: var(--blue-dark) !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
}

.first-section {
  padding-top: 140px !important;
}

/* ── CINEMATIC BACKGROUND SLIDER ── */
.hero-slider {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 2s ease-in-out;
}
.hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
}
.hero-slide-blur {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  filter: blur(25px) brightness(0.95);
  transform: scale(1.15);
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.65;
}
.hero-slide-blur::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}
.hero-slide-fg {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-size: contain;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center;
  z-index: 2;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 15px 40px rgba(15,23,42,0.18));
}


/* SAARC-style Moving Banner Overlay Control Bar */
.hero-slider-bar {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 56px;
  background: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 10;
  border-top: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
}
.hero-slider-desc {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 40px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 94% 0, 100% 100%, 0% 100%);
  min-width: 480px;
  box-shadow: 4px 0 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
.hero-slider-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  padding-right: 40px;
  height: 100%;
}
.hero-slider-indicators {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}
.hero-slider-indicators .indicator {
  width: 20px;
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border-radius: 2px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.hero-slider-indicators .indicator.active {
  background: var(--gold);
  width: 32px;
}
.hero-slider-arrows {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}
.hero-slider-arrows .arrow-btn {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  color: var(--white);
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}
.hero-slider-arrows .arrow-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-slider-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    height: auto;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .hero-slider-desc {
    clip-path: none;
    min-width: 0;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .hero-slider-nav {
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

/* Redesigned Hero Layout */
.hero-grid-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
  gap: 90px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.hero-info-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
}
.hero-vprop-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  list-style: none;
  animation: fade-up 0.8s var(--ease-out) 0.4s both;
}
.hero-vprop-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
}
.hero-vprop-icon {
  font-size: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hero-vprop-content h3 {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.hero-vprop-content p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.hero-flag-scroll-wrapper {
  margin-top: 40px;
  animation: fade-up 0.8s var(--ease-out) 0.6s both;
}
.hero-flag-scroll-title {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.hero-flag-scroll-inner {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-flag-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(15,23,42,0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 4px 10px 4px 6px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.hero-flag-item:hover {
  background: rgba(15,23,42,0.06);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.hero-flag-mini-img {
  width: 24px;
  height: 16px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.hero-flag-mini-img svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.hero-flag-name {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-mid);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* ── ANIMATED HERO MAP WIDGET ── */
.hero-map-widget {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: fade-up 0.8s var(--ease-out) 0.2s both;
  position: relative;
}
.hero-map-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.hero-map-svg-container {
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
}
.hero-map-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* Map route line flows */
.trade-route-line {
  stroke-dasharray: 8 4;
  animation: route-flow 6s linear infinite;
}
.route-delay-1 { animation-delay: 1s; }
.route-delay-2 { animation-delay: 2s; }
.route-delay-3 { animation-delay: 3s; }
.route-delay-4 { animation-delay: 4s; }
.route-delay-5 { animation-delay: 5s; }

@keyframes route-flow {
  to {
    stroke-dashoffset: -36px;
  }
}

/* Pulsating node rings */
.pulse-ring {
  transform-origin: center;
  animation: ring-pulse 3s ease-out infinite;
}
.ring-delay-1 { animation-delay: 0.7s; }
.ring-delay-2 { animation-delay: 1.4s; }
.ring-delay-3 { animation-delay: 2.1s; }

@keyframes ring-pulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.6);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  30% {
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1.8);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* Glassmorphism Dashboard */
.hero-dashboard {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  animation: fade-up 0.8s var(--ease-out) 0.3s both;
}
.hero-dashboard-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.hero-metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero-metric-card {
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 16px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.hero-metric-card:hover {
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  border-color: rgba(216, 179, 57, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.hero-metric-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: block;
}
.hero-metric-value .accent {
  color: var(--gold);
}
.hero-metric-label {
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.hero-patron-badge {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(216, 179, 57, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(216, 179, 57, 0.25);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 18px;
}
.hero-patron-avatar {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-light);
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.hero-patron-text p {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gray-800);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.hero-patron-text span {
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: block;
}

/* ── INTERACTIVE ECONOMIC REGION MAP ── */
.map-layout-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  background: var(--navy-mid);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  align-items: center;
}
.map-svg-panel {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(15,31,46,0.3);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.economic-map-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  opacity: 0.9;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.map-svg-panel:hover .economic-map-image {
  opacity: 0.95;
}

/* Interactive Pins */
.map-pin {
  position: absolute;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(216, 179, 57, 0.25);
}
/* Touch target expansion for mobile */
.map-pin::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -15px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: transparent;
}
.map-pin::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -8px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pin-pulse 2s infinite alternate;
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.map-pin.pakistan-hub {
  background: var(--blue-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(51, 122, 183, 0.3);
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}
.map-pin.pakistan-hub::before {
  inset: -13px;
}
.map-pin.pakistan-hub::after {
  border-color: var(--blue-light);
  inset: -10px;
}
.map-pin:hover {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.35);
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px var(--gold);
}
.map-pin.pakistan-hub:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px var(--blue-light);
}

.map-pin-label {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(4px);
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.2s var(--ease-out);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.map-pin:hover .map-pin-label {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

@keyframes pin-pulse {
  0% { transform: scale(0.85); opacity: 0.4; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.25); opacity: 0.95; }
}

.map-info-panel {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px;
  min-height: 380px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.map-info-default {
  text-align: center;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}
.map-info-default h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.map-info-default p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.map-info-header {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.map-info-flag {
  font-size: 36px;
}
.map-info-header h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 26px;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.map-info-status {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  background: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.15);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.3);
}
.map-info-stats {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}
.map-info-stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.map-info-stat-item .label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
.map-info-stat-item strong {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.4;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ── LUXURY WELCOME OVERLAY UPGRADES ── */
#welcome-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, var(--cream) 0%, var(--gray-100) 100%) !important;
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--navy);
  transition: opacity 1.8s cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1), 
              transform 1.8s cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1), 
              filter 1.8s cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1) !important;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 40px 24px;
}
#welcome-overlay.welcome-exit {
  opacity: 0 !important;
  transform: scale(1.12) !important;
  filter: blur(20px) !important;
  pointer-events: none;
}
#welcome-particles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* SVG Globe Container removed in favor of 3D Canvas globe */

/* Floating flags animation overlay */
.welcome-flag-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}
.welcome-flag-card:focus, .welcome-flag-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.05);
}
.welcome-flag-card:nth-child(3n+1) {
  animation: flag-float-1 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.welcome-flag-card:nth-child(3n+2) {
  animation: flag-float-2 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.welcome-flag-card:nth-child(3n+3) {
  animation: flag-float-3 9s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes flag-float-1 {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: translate(6px, -14px) rotate(2deg); }
}
@keyframes flag-float-2 {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0.8deg); }
  100% { transform: translate(-8px, -11px) rotate(-2deg); }
}
@keyframes flag-float-3 {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(-0.8deg); }
  100% { transform: translate(7px, -9px) rotate(1.2deg); }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .hero-info-card {
    padding: 32px 24px;
  }
  .map-layout-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 24px;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .map-info-panel {
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .welcome-globe-container {
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
  }
}

/* ── LEADERSHIP INTRO SECTION (SAARC STYLE) ── */
.intro-grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}
.intro-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.intro-title-alt {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.intro-gold-line {
  width: 50px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
  margin-top: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.intro-text {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-weight: 300;
  text-align: justify;
}
.intro-btn-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.intro-btn-gold {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease-out);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.intro-btn-gold:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(216, 179, 57, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.leader-photo-frame {
  max-width: 100%;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 6px;
}
.leader-photo-img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  max-height: 280px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .intro-grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .intro-gold-line {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .intro-btn-group {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .intro-text {
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ── 2-Column Grid and Leader Profile Box ── */
.intro-grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.35fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.leader-profile-box {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
}

.leader-profile-details {
  flex: 1;
}

.leader-profile-photo {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 200px;
}

.leader-profile-photo .leader-photo-frame {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 6px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}

.leader-profile-photo:hover .leader-photo-frame {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(35, 82, 124, 0.12);
}

.leader-profile-photo .leader-photo-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .intro-grid-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .leader-profile-box {
    flex-direction: column-reverse;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .leader-profile-photo {
    width: 180px;
  }
  .leader-profile-box .intro-btn-group {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .leader-profile-box .intro-gold-line {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .leader-profile-box .intro-text {
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ── Welcome Overlay Blurred Background Flags Layer ── */
.welcome-bg-flags-layer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.floating-bg-flag {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.floating-bg-flag svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* Layer 1: Large, Deeply Blurred Foreground Flags */
.floating-bg-flag.flag-pk {
  width: 320px;
  height: 213px;
  filter: blur(14px);
  animation: float-drift-1 32s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.floating-bg-flag.flag-ru {
  width: 280px;
  height: 187px;
  filter: blur(12px);
  animation: float-drift-2 38s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* Layer 2: Medium, Moderately Blurred Midground Flags */
.floating-bg-flag.flag-kz {
  width: 210px;
  height: 140px;
  filter: blur(7px);
  animation: float-drift-3 28s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.floating-bg-flag.flag-uz {
  width: 190px;
  height: 127px;
  filter: blur(6px);
  animation: float-drift-4 34s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.floating-bg-flag.flag-az {
  width: 200px;
  height: 133px;
  filter: blur(8px);
  animation: float-drift-5 30s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* Layer 3: Small, Sharper Background Flags */
.floating-bg-flag.flag-by {
  width: 130px;
  height: 87px;
  filter: blur(3px);
  animation: float-drift-6 24s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.floating-bg-flag.flag-tj {
  width: 120px;
  height: 80px;
  filter: blur(2.5px);
  animation: float-drift-1 26s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}
.floating-bg-flag.flag-kg {
  width: 125px;
  height: 83px;
  filter: blur(3.5px);
  animation: float-drift-3 31s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}
.floating-bg-flag.flag-am {
  width: 110px;
  height: 73px;
  filter: blur(2px);
  animation: float-drift-5 29s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}

/* Floating & Drifting Keyframes */
@keyframes float-drift-1 {
  0% { transform: translate(5vw, 15vh) rotate(0deg) scale(1); opacity: 0.04; }
  50% { transform: translate(18vw, 5vh) rotate(8deg) scale(1.08); opacity: 0.12; }
  100% { transform: translate(5vw, 15vh) rotate(0deg) scale(1); opacity: 0.04; }
}

@keyframes float-drift-2 {
  0% { transform: translate(75vw, 10vh) rotate(-3deg) scale(1); opacity: 0.03; }
  50% { transform: translate(62vw, 28vh) rotate(5deg) scale(0.92); opacity: 0.1; }
  100% { transform: translate(75vw, 10vh) rotate(-3deg) scale(1); opacity: 0.03; }
}

@keyframes float-drift-3 {
  0% { transform: translate(8vw, 65vh) rotate(4deg) scale(1.03); opacity: 0.08; }
  50% { transform: translate(22vw, 52vh) rotate(-5deg) scale(0.97); opacity: 0.14; }
  100% { transform: translate(8vw, 65vh) rotate(4deg) scale(1.03); opacity: 0.08; }
}

@keyframes float-drift-4 {
  0% { transform: translate(72vw, 60vh) rotate(5deg) scale(0.96); opacity: 0.09; }
  50% { transform: translate(82vw, 72vh) rotate(-3deg) scale(1.04); opacity: 0.15; }
  100% { transform: translate(72vw, 60vh) rotate(5deg) scale(0.96); opacity: 0.09; }
}

@keyframes float-drift-5 {
  0% { transform: translate(45vw, 72vh) rotate(-6deg) scale(1); opacity: 0.05; }
  50% { transform: translate(32vw, 82vh) rotate(6deg) scale(1.05); opacity: 0.13; }
  100% { transform: translate(45vw, 72vh) rotate(-6deg) scale(1); opacity: 0.05; }
}

@keyframes float-drift-6 {
  0% { transform: translate(38vw, 3vh) rotate(7deg) scale(1.06); opacity: 0.06; }
  50% { transform: translate(52vw, 12vh) rotate(-4deg) scale(0.94); opacity: 0.12; }
  100% { transform: translate(38vw, 3vh) rotate(7deg) scale(1.06); opacity: 0.06; }
}

@keyframes welcome-fade-scale {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.95) translateY(12px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1) translateY(0); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .welcome-content {
    padding: 32px 24px !important;
    border-radius: 24px !important;
    margin: 16px !important;
    width: calc(100% - 32px) !important;
  }
}

/* ── Reusable Responsive Grid Utilities ── */
.grid-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

.grid-compact {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* ── Newsletter Promo Banner Utility ── */
.newsletter-promo-banner {
  margin-top: 48px;
  background: var(--blue-dark);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 40px 48px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.newsletter-promo-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.newsletter-promo-form input {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  outline: none;
  min-width: 240px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .grid-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .newsletter-promo-banner {
    padding: 30px 24px;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .newsletter-promo-form {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .newsletter-promo-form input {
    min-width: 0;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .newsletter-promo-form .btn-primary {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .grid-compact {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }
}

/* -- PURPOSES & PRINCIPLES PAGES -- */
/* -- PURPOSES & PRINCIPLES PAGES -- */
.purposes-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.purpose-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 32px;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease, opacity 0.4s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  animation: cardFadeIn 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}
@keyframes cardFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px) scale(0.98); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}
.purpose-card.filtered-out {
  display: none !important;
}
.purpose-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.purpose-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(216, 179, 57, 0.07);
  border-color: rgba(216, 179, 57, 0.45);
}
.purpose-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}
.purpose-card-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.purpose-number {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0; /* aligned inside header flexbox */
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.purpose-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--gold);
  stroke-width: 1.75;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.purpose-card:hover .purpose-icon {
  transform: rotate(8deg) scale(1.15);
}
.purpose-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.purpose-text {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* Purposes 3D Canvas Background & Tabs */
#hero-canvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.55;
}
#purposes-hero .section-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.pillar-tabs {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: -10px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}
.pillar-tab-btn {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  color: var(--navy-mid);
  padding: 10px 22px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 30px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}
.pillar-tab-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.pillar-tab-btn.active {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
}

/* Principles styling */
.principles-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.principle-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 40px;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--blue);
}
.principle-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(35, 82, 124, 0.3);
  border-left-color: var(--blue-light);
}
.principle-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.principle-icon {
  font-size: 28px;
}
.principle-text {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* ── MEMBERSHIP STREAMLINED MODAL ── */
.membership-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(12, 25, 38, 0.85);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 2000;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 20px;
}
.membership-modal-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.membership-modal-content {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #122130 0%, #0a1622 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 40px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 760px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  position: relative;
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.95);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.35s ease;
  opacity: 0;
}
.membership-modal-overlay.open .membership-modal-content {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  opacity: 1;
}
.membership-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  z-index: 10;
}
.membership-modal-close:hover {
  background: var(--blue);
  border-color: var(--blue);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}
.membership-modal-header {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding-bottom: 20px;
}
.membership-modal-header h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 0 6px 0;
}
.membership-modal-header p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 300;
}
.membership-modal-overlay .form-group label {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}
.membership-modal-overlay .form-group input,
.membership-modal-overlay .form-group select,
.membership-modal-overlay .form-group textarea {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: var(--white);
}
.membership-modal-overlay .form-group input::placeholder,
.membership-modal-overlay .form-group textarea::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}
.membership-modal-overlay .form-group input:focus,
.membership-modal-overlay .form-group select:focus,
.membership-modal-overlay .form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--blue-light);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}
.membership-modal-overlay .form-group select option {
  background: #0f1c29;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .membership-modal-close {
    top: 15px;
    right: 15px;
  }
}

/* ── FINANCIAL TERMINAL & TRADE DASHBOARD STYLES ── */

/* Scrolling Tickers */
.trade-ticker-container {
  background: #091724;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 12px 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  margin-top: 80px; /* offset for fixed nav height */
}
.trade-ticker-wrapper {
  display: inline-flex;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: ticker-scroll-action 45s linear infinite;
}
.trade-ticker-wrapper:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
.trade-ticker-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-right: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.trade-ticker-label {
  color: var(--white);
  margin-right: 8px;
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.trade-ticker-value {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-right: 8px;
}
.trade-ticker-change {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  gap: 3px;
}
.trade-ticker-change.up {
  color: #4CAF50;
}
.trade-ticker-change.down {
  color: #F44336;
}
@keyframes ticker-scroll-action {
  0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0); }
}

/* Financial Grid Canvas */
#financial-grid-canvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.055;
}
#sectors {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
#sectors .section-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Trade Dashboard Stats */
.trade-stats-dashboard {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: -10px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
  width: 100%;
}
.trade-metric-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 22px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15,23,42,0.02);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.trade-metric-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(216, 179, 57, 0.08);
}
.trade-metric-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.trade-metric-label {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.trade-metric-trend {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}
.trade-metric-trend.up {
  background: rgba(76, 175, 80, 0.1);
  color: #4CAF50;
}
.trade-metric-trend.down {
  background: rgba(244, 67, 54, 0.1);
  color: #F44336;
}
.trade-metric-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 30px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.trade-metric-sparkline {
  width: 100%;
  height: 38px;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.trade-metric-sparkline svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: visible;
}

/* Upgraded Sector Cards as Trading Cards */
.sector-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}
.sector-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 16px;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: border-color 0.4s ease;
}
.sector-card:hover::after {
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.sector-card-header {
  padding: 32px 32px 14px;
}
.sector-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}
.sector-card-badge.high {
  background: rgba(76, 175, 80, 0.1);
  color: #4CAF50;
  border: 0.5px solid rgba(76, 175, 80, 0.25);
}
.sector-card-badge.active {
  background: rgba(216, 179, 57, 0.1);
  color: var(--gold);
  border: 0.5px solid rgba(216, 179, 57, 0.25);
}
.sector-card-badge.stable {
  background: rgba(35, 82, 124, 0.1);
  color: var(--blue);
  border: 0.5px solid rgba(35, 82, 124, 0.25);
}
.sector-sparkline-box {
  padding: 0 32px;
  margin-top: auto;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  height: 38px;
}
.sector-sparkline-box svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: visible;
}
.sector-metric-list {
  padding: 0 32px 24px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.sector-metric-item {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--gray-100);
  padding-bottom: 6px;
}
.sector-metric-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.sector-metric-item .label {
  color: var(--gray-400);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.sector-metric-item .val {
  color: var(--navy-mid);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Footer news ticker styling */
.news-ticker-footer {
  background: #091724;
  border-top: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 10px 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}
.news-ticker-footer-wrapper {
  display: inline-flex;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: ticker-scroll-action 50s linear infinite;
}
.news-ticker-footer-wrapper:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
.news-ticker-footer-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-right: 60px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}
.news-ticker-footer-badge {
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: rgba(216, 179, 57, 0.15);
  color: var(--gold);
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  margin-right: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .trade-stats-dashboard {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .trade-stats-dashboard {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   MOBILE LAYOUT FIX — All fixes below are mobile-only.
   Desktop (>1024px) is NOT affected.
   ============================================================ */

/* ── 1. HAMBURGER / MOBILE MENU BUTTON ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  nav {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }

  .nav-inner {
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    gap: 8px;
    overflow: visible;
    position: relative;
  }

  .nav-flags {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* Hamburger button — CSS-drawn bars, no font/encoding dependency */
  .mobile-menu-btn {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 44px;
    min-height: 44px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    font-size: 0;
    line-height: 0;
    color: var(--navy);
    background: rgba(35, 82, 124, 0.06);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(35, 82, 124, 0.15);
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    z-index: 1100;
    padding: 0;
    position: relative;
    transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
  }
  .mobile-menu-btn::before {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 20px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--navy);
    border-radius: 2px;
    box-shadow:
      0 6px 0 var(--navy),
      0 12px 0 var(--navy);
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -7px);
  }

  .mobile-menu-btn:hover,
  .mobile-menu-btn:active {
    background: rgba(35, 82, 124, 0.12);
    border-color: var(--blue);
  }

  .nav-logo {
    flex-shrink: 1;
    min-width: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .nav-logo-text {
    overflow: hidden;
    min-width: 0;
    flex-shrink: 1;
  }

  .nav-logo-text strong {
    font-size: 17px;
  }

  .nav-logo-text span {
    font-size: 8px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
  }

  .nav-logo-img {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  nav {
    padding: 0 12px;
  }

  .nav-logo-text span {
    display: none;
  }

  .mobile-menu-btn {
    font-size: 0;
    min-width: 40px;
    min-height: 40px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .mobile-menu-btn::before {
    width: 18px;
  }
}

/* ── 2. WELCOME OVERLAY FLAG CARDS (Circular Links) ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .welcome-flags-track {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px 14px;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 0 12px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }

  .welcome-flag-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .welcome-flag-img {
    width: 44px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 3px;
  }

  .welcome-flag-label {
    font-size: 8px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .welcome-flags-track {
    gap: 8px 10px;
    padding: 0 8px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .welcome-flag-img {
    width: 38px;
    height: 26px;
  }

  .welcome-flag-label {
    font-size: 7px;
  }

  .welcome-content {
    padding: 24px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    margin: 12px !important;
    width: calc(100% - 24px) !important;
  }

  .welcome-title {
    font-size: clamp(18px, 5vw, 28px) !important;
  }

  .welcome-subtitle {
    font-size: 13px !important;
  }

  .welcome-tagline {
    font-size: 11px !important;
  }
}

/* ── 3. HERO SLIDER BAR (bottom controls) on mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-slider-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .hero-slider-desc {
    font-size: 12px;
    white-space: normal;
    line-height: 1.4;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-slider-nav {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }

  .hero-slider-indicators {
    gap: 5px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .indicator {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
  }
}

/* ── 4. HERO SECTION TITLE on mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(26px, 7vw, 40px) !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
  }
}

/* ── 4b. SUBPAGE FIRST SECTION PADDING on mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .first-section {
    padding-top: 100px !important;
  }
  .trade-ticker-container + .first-section {
    padding-top: 40px !important;
  }
  .sectors-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
  }
}

/* ── 5. INTERACTIVE MAP on mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .map-layout-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 16px;
    gap: 20px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .map-info-panel {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 20px 16px;
  }

  .map-pin {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
  }

  .map-pin-label {
    font-size: 9px;
    padding: 2px 5px;
  }
}

/* ── 6. VALUE CARDS on very small screens ── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .value-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .value-card {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }
}

/* ── 7. PARTNERS ROW on mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .partners-row {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .partner-logo {
    font-size: 11px;
    padding: 6px 12px;
  }
}

/* ── 8. FOOTER on small mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 12px;
  }
}

/* ── 9. GENERAL SECTION SPACING on small mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .section {
    padding: 56px 16px;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(22px, 6vw, 32px) !important;
  }
}

/* ── 10. SECTOR CARDS SPACING on mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .sector-card-header {
    padding: 24px 20px 12px !important;
  }
  .sector-sparkline-box {
    padding: 0 20px !important;
  }
  .sector-metric-list {
    padding: 0 20px 20px 20px !important;
  }
  .sector-tag-row {
    padding: 12px 20px 20px !important;
  }
  .sector-card-badge {
    top: 16px !important;
    right: 16px !important;
  }
  .sector-emoji {
    font-size: 30px !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  }
}