/* ==========================================================================
   AI Hackathon Portal - AI in India – AI for India
   Design System & Styling
   Built for Artificial Intelligence Learning Labs – Centre of Excellence
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Core Brand Palette */
  --primary: #4F46E5;         /* Electric Indigo: Buttons, links, active steps */
  --primary-hover: #4338CA;
  --primary-light: #EEF2FF;
  --accent-cyan: #06B6D4;     /* Spark Cyan: Gradient end, highlights, circuit lines */
  --accent-cyan-light: #ECFEFF;
  --accent-mint: #10B981;     /* Mint Go: Completed steps, success */
  --accent-mint-light: #D1FAE5;
  --accent-yellow: #FBBF24;   /* Sunrise Yellow: Register Now CTA, alert badges */
  --accent-yellow-hover: #F59E0B;
  --accent-violet: #A78BFA;   /* Playful Violet: Chips, cards, accents */
  --accent-violet-light: #F5F3FF;
  
  --ink: #1E1B4B;             /* Deep Navy: All body text, headings */
  --ink-muted: #4B5563;       /* Secondary text */
  --ink-light: #6B7280;       /* Form hints, labels */
  --bg-cloud: #F5F7FF;        /* Cloud: Page background */
  --card-bg: #FFFFFF;         /* Crisp card background */
  --border-color: #E2E8F0;    /* Card and field borders */
  --error-rose: #E11D48;      /* Rose: Error messages, markers */
  --error-bg: #FFE4E6;
  
  /* Thematic Track Tints */
  --track-social-bg: #F5F3FF;
  --track-social-border: #DDD6FE;
  --track-social-text: #6D28D9;
  --track-social-badge: #8B5CF6;

  --track-health-bg: #FFF1F2;
  --track-health-border: #FECDD3;
  --track-health-text: #BE123C;
  --track-health-badge: #F43F5E;

  --track-agri-bg: #ECFDF5;
  --track-agri-border: #A7F3D0;
  --track-agri-text: #047857;
  --track-agri-badge: #10B981;

  --track-cyber-bg: #EEF2FF;
  --track-cyber-border: #C7D2FE;
  --track-cyber-text: #4338CA;
  --track-cyber-badge: #6366F1;

  --track-other-bg: #FFFBEB;
  --track-other-border: #FDE68A;
  --track-other-text: #B45309;
  --track-other-badge: #F59E0B;

  /* Typography & Sizing */
  --font-system: ui-rounded, system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(30, 27, 75, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(30, 27, 75, 0.07), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(30, 27, 75, 0.05);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(30, 27, 75, 0.08), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(30, 27, 75, 0.04);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 20px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.35);

  /* Touch & Layout */
  --tap-min: 48px;
  --container-max: 1120px;
  --form-max: 680px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CSS Reset & Base Styles
   ========================================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-family: var(--font-system);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--ink);
  background-color: var(--bg-cloud);
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  background-color: var(--bg-cloud);
}

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

a {
  color: var(--primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

button, input, select, textarea {
  font: inherit;
  color: inherit;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
}

/* Accessible Focus Rings */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--primary);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Circuit Background Details
   ========================================================================== */
.circuit-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.08) 2px, transparent 2px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.08) 2px, transparent 2px),
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 80px 80px, 90px 90px, 40px 40px, 40px 40px;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header & Navigation
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.header-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.brand-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.brand-logo-img {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  object-fit: contain;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.2);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.25);
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.brand-link:hover .brand-logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.35);
}

.brand-logo-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--accent-cyan));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: white;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.3);
}

.brand-text-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.brand-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--ink-light);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: var(--tap-min);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-link:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: var(--tap-min);
  padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  background-color: var(--accent-yellow);
  color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-yellow-hover);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.5);
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* Mobile Nav Toggle */
.nav-mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  min-width: var(--tap-min);
  min-height: var(--tap-min);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--ink);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Buttons & Core Interactive Elements (Min 48px tap targets)
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  min-height: var(--tap-min);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn:disabled {
  opacity: 0.55;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.35);
}

.btn-primary:hover:not(:disabled) {
  background-color: var(--primary-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.45);
}

.btn-cta {
  background-color: var(--accent-yellow);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.45);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
}

.btn-cta:hover:not(:disabled) {
  background-color: var(--accent-yellow-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.6);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--ink);
  border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
}

.btn-secondary:hover:not(:disabled) {
  background-color: var(--bg-cloud);
  border-color: var(--ink-light);
}

.btn-mint {
  background-color: var(--accent-mint);
  color: #064E3B;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.btn-mint:hover:not(:disabled) {
  background-color: #059669;
  color: white;
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 2px solid var(--primary);
}

.btn-outline:hover:not(:disabled) {
  background: var(--primary-light);
}

.btn-sm {
  min-height: 40px;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section with Indigo-Cyan Gradient & Neural Network
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #312E81 0%, #4F46E5 45%, #06B6D4 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 3.5rem 1.25rem 4rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: inset 0 -10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.hero-canvas-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

#neural-network-canvas {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #F8FAFC;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.hero-badge-pulse {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-yellow);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent-yellow);
  animation: pulse-dot 1.8s infinite;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.hero-title .highlight {
  color: var(--accent-yellow);
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.hero-meta-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.hero-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.hero-meta-item svg {
  color: var(--accent-yellow);
}

/* Hero Mascot / Visual card */
.hero-mascot-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.mascot-container {
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.mascot-speech-bubble {
  position: relative;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--ink);
  padding: 0.9rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  max-width: 280px;
  animation: float-slight 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.mascot-speech-bubble::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border-width: 10px 10px 0;
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: #FFFFFF transparent transparent;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section Layouts & Cards
   ========================================================================== */
.section {
  padding: 4rem 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
}

.container {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  background-color: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Circuit divider */
.circuit-divider {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin: 2rem auto;
  max-width: 240px;
}

.circuit-line {
  flex: 1;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent-cyan), transparent);
}

.circuit-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Process Steps (Share Idea -> We Review -> Final Round)
   ========================================================================== */
.steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.step-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.step-number {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.12);
  line-height: 1;
}

.step-icon-wrap {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.step-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.step-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Thematic Track Cards with Individual Tints
   ========================================================================== */
.tracks-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.track-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  border: 1.5px solid;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.track-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.track-card.track-social {
  background-color: var(--track-social-bg);
  border-color: var(--track-social-border);
}
.track-card.track-social .track-icon {
  background: #DDD6FE;
  color: var(--track-social-text);
}
.track-card.track-social .track-badge {
  background: var(--track-social-text);
  color: white;
}

.track-card.track-health {
  background-color: var(--track-health-bg);
  border-color: var(--track-health-border);
}
.track-card.track-health .track-icon {
  background: #FECDD3;
  color: var(--track-health-text);
}
.track-card.track-health .track-badge {
  background: var(--track-health-text);
  color: white;
}

.track-card.track-agri {
  background-color: var(--track-agri-bg);
  border-color: var(--track-agri-border);
}
.track-card.track-agri .track-icon {
  background: #A7F3D0;
  color: var(--track-agri-text);
}
.track-card.track-agri .track-badge {
  background: var(--track-agri-text);
  color: white;
}

.track-card.track-cyber {
  background-color: var(--track-cyber-bg);
  border-color: var(--track-cyber-border);
}
.track-card.track-cyber .track-icon {
  background: #C7D2FE;
  color: var(--track-cyber-text);
}
.track-card.track-cyber .track-badge {
  background: var(--track-cyber-text);
  color: white;
}

.track-card.track-other {
  background-color: var(--track-other-bg);
  border-color: var(--track-other-border);
}
.track-card.track-other .track-icon {
  background: #FDE68A;
  color: var(--track-other-text);
}
.track-card.track-other .track-badge {
  background: var(--track-other-text);
  color: white;
}

.track-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.track-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.track-badge {
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.track-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.track-desc {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.track-example {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.track-example strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--ink-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Eligibility Guarantee Banner
   ========================================================================== */
.eligibility-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid #E0E7FF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.eligibility-mascot-icon {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
}

.eligibility-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.eligibility-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  list-style: none;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

.eligibility-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.eligibility-item svg {
  color: var(--accent-mint);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Timeline / Operational Banner
   ========================================================================== */
.timeline-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E1B4B 0%, #312E81 100%);
  color: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.timeline-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-step {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.timeline-node {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary);
  border: 3px solid #6366F1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.timeline-step.active .timeline-node {
  background: var(--accent-yellow);
  border-color: #FDE68A;
  color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--accent-yellow);
}

.timeline-step-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.timeline-step-date {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.timeline-step-note {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #A5B4FC;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CIRCUIT PROGRESS BAR (Registration Form Top)
   ========================================================================== */
.form-header-wrap {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  position: sticky;
  top: 61px;
  z-index: 90;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.progress-circuit-wrap {
  max-width: var(--form-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.progress-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.progress-step-text {
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.progress-time-estimate {
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.circuit-progress-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
}

.circuit-track-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background-color: #E2E8F0;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.circuit-track-filled {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-mint) 0%, var(--primary) 100%);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 2;
  transition: width 0.35s ease;
}

.circuit-node {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid #CBD5E1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ink-light);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.circuit-node.completed {
  background-color: var(--accent-mint);
  border-color: var(--accent-mint);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.circuit-node.active {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  border-color: #818CF8;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.2), var(--shadow-glow);
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

.circuit-node-label {
  display: none; /* Mobile first hidden */
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .circuit-node-label {
    display: block;
    position: absolute;
    top: 42px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ink-light);
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .circuit-node.active .circuit-node-label {
    color: var(--primary);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5-STEP FORM SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
.form-page-container {
  max-width: var(--form-max);
  margin: 1.5rem auto 7rem; /* Extra bottom margin for sticky nav */
  padding: 0 1.25rem;
}

.form-step-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  display: none; /* Managed by JS */
}

.form-step-card.active-step {
  display: block;
  animation: fade-in-slide 0.3s ease-out;
}

.step-card-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.step-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.step-heading {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.step-subheading {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
}

/* Mascot tip widget inside form */
.sahay-form-tip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: #F0FDF4;
  border: 1px solid #BBF7D0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.sahay-tip-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sahay-tip-text {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #14532D;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.sahay-tip-text strong {
  display: block;
  color: #166534;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Form Controls (Min 48px touch targets, Clear labels & examples)
   ========================================================================== */
.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

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

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.required-star {
  color: var(--error-rose);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-left: 0.2rem;
}

.optional-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-light);
  margin-left: 0.35rem;
}

.form-example {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--ink-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: var(--tap-min);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.15);
  outline: none;
}

.form-textarea {
  min-height: 105px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.form-input.is-invalid, .form-select.is-invalid, .form-textarea.is-invalid {
  border-color: var(--error-rose);
  background-color: #FFF5F5;
}

.field-error-msg {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--error-rose);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
}

.field-error-msg.visible {
  display: flex;
}

/* Radio Group / Pill Selector */
.pill-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.pill-option {
  position: relative;
}

.pill-option input[type="radio"] {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
}

.pill-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: var(--tap-min);
  padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  user-select: none;
}

.pill-option input[type="radio"]:checked + .pill-label {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.3);
}

.pill-option input[type="radio"]:focus-visible + .pill-label {
  outline: 3px solid var(--primary);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Card Selection Grid (e.g. Tracks in Form) */
.track-selection-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.track-radio-item {
  position: relative;
}

.track-radio-item input[type="radio"] {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
}

.track-radio-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.track-radio-item input[type="radio"]:checked + .track-radio-label {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  background-color: var(--primary-light);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.15);
}

.track-radio-dot {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #CBD5E1;
  background: white;
  margin-top: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.track-radio-item input[type="radio"]:checked + .track-radio-label .track-radio-dot {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  background: var(--primary);
}

.track-radio-dot::after {
  content: "";
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: white;
  display: none;
}

.track-radio-item input[type="radio"]:checked + .track-radio-label .track-radio-dot::after {
  display: block;
}

/* Searchable College Dropdown */
.autocomplete-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

.autocomplete-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  max-height: 220px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  z-index: 50;
  display: none;
}

.autocomplete-item {
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  min-height: var(--tap-min);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}

.autocomplete-item:hover, .autocomplete-item.highlighted {
  background-color: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* Word Counter */
.word-count-wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--ink-light);
}

.word-count-badge.limit-reached {
  color: var(--error-rose);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Dynamic Teammate Card */
.teammate-card {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1.5px dashed #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  position: relative;
}

.teammate-card-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.teammate-card-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.btn-remove-teammate {
  color: var(--error-rose);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  min-height: 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.btn-add-teammate {
  width: 100%;
  border: 2px dashed var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
  background: var(--primary-light);
  min-height: var(--tap-min);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.btn-add-teammate:hover {
  background: #E0E7FF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Step 5: Review Summary Cards with Jump Edit Links
   ========================================================================== */
.review-section-box {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.review-section-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.review-section-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.btn-edit-step {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #C7D2FE;
}

.btn-edit-step:hover {
  background: var(--primary-light);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.review-data-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.review-data-item.full-width {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.review-data-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--ink-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.review-data-value {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  word-break: break-word;
}

/* Checkbox Declarations */
.checkbox-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.checkbox-card input[type="checkbox"] {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  min-width: 22px;
  margin-top: 2px;
  accent-color: var(--primary);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.checkbox-text {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--ink);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Sticky Bottom Navigation Bar with Autosave Status
   ========================================================================== */
.form-sticky-footer {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  z-index: 100;
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.sticky-footer-inner {
  max-width: var(--form-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.autosave-indicator {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #059669;
}

.autosave-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-mint);
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   Confirmation / Ticket Page
   ========================================================================== */
.ticket-wrapper {
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 2rem auto;
  padding: 0 1.25rem;
}

.ticket-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 2px solid #E2E8F0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.ticket-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--accent-cyan));
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.ticket-id-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  padding: 0.4rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: monospace;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.ticket-cutout-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  height: 32px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.ticket-cutout-left, .ticket-cutout-right {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  background-color: var(--bg-cloud);
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: absolute;
  top: 2px;
}

.ticket-cutout-left { left: -14px; }
.ticket-cutout-right { right: -14px; }

.ticket-dashed-line {
  flex: 1;
  border-top: 2px dashed #CBD5E1;
  margin: 0 20px;
}

.ticket-body {
  padding: 1.75rem;
}

.ticket-info-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.ticket-info-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.ticket-disclaimer-box {
  background: #FFFBEB;
  border: 1px solid #FDE68A;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #92400E;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.ticket-actions-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Admin Dashboard & Tables
   ========================================================================== */
.admin-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 2rem auto;
  padding: 0 1.25rem;
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.stat-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.stat-val {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1;
}

.stat-sub {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #059669;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

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

.table-responsive {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow-x: auto;
}

.data-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
}

.data-table th {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.data-table td {
  padding: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.data-table tr:hover {
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
}

/* Status Chips */
.status-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.status-chip.submitted {
  background: #EEF2FF;
  color: #4338CA;
}

.status-chip.under_review {
  background: #FEF3C7;
  color: #92400E;
}

.status-chip.shortlisted {
  background: #D1FAE5;
  color: #065F46;
}

.status-chip.not_shortlisted {
  background: #F3F4F6;
  color: #4B5563;
}

.status-chip.finalist {
  background: #EDE9FE;
  color: #5B21B6;
}

/* Drawer / Modal */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(30, 27, 75, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 1000;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1rem;
}

.modal-overlay.open {
  display: flex;
}

.modal-content {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  max-width: 800px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  position: relative;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 3rem 1.25rem 2rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.footer-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.footer-brand-desc {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  max-width: 360px;
}

.footer-column h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
}

.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ink-light);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Animations & Keyframes
   ========================================================================== */
@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.4); opacity: 0.6; }
}

@keyframes float-slight {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-6px); }
}

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

/* Reduced Motion Override */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints (Mobile First & Mobile Optimized)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .hero-section {
    padding: 2.25rem 1rem 3rem;
  }
  .hero-content {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  .hero-description {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  .hero-actions {
    justify-content: center;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .hero-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .hero-meta-strip {
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.825rem;
  }
  .shortlist-header-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    text-align: left;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .shortlist-actions-wrap {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .shortlist-actions-wrap .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .timeline-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .footer-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .eligibility-box {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .eligibility-mascot-icon {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .partners-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .partners-logos-grid {
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(130px, 1fr));
  }
  .partner-logo-item {
    padding: 0.35rem 0.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .header-inner {
    padding: 0.6rem 0.85rem;
  }
  .brand-logo-img {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    padding: 1px;
  }
  .brand-title {
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
  }
  .brand-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }
  .nav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding-bottom: 2px;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }
  .nav-links li {
    display: none;
  }
  .nav-links li:has(.nav-btn-primary),
  .nav-links li:last-child {
    display: block;
  }
  .nav-btn-primary {
    padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    min-height: 36px;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }
  .hero-badge {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  }
  .hero-meta-item {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
  .shortlist-result-card {
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }
  .shortlist-result-card h2 {
    font-size: 1.25rem !important;
  }
  .section {
    padding: 2.5rem 1rem;
  }
  .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  }
  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
  .tracks-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .track-card {
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  }
  .step-card {
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  }
  .form-step-card {
    padding: 1.25rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .review-data-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .timeline-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .ticket-wrapper {
    padding: 0;
  }
  .ticket-header {
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  }
  .ticket-body {
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  }
  .ticket-actions-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  .ticket-actions-row .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .site-footer {
    padding: 2rem 1rem 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Partner Logos Section & Badges
   ========================================================================== */
.partners-banner-section {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.partners-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.partners-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.partners-logos-grid {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.partner-logo-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.partner-logo-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.partner-logo-img {
  height: 38px;
  max-width: 140px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

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

.partner-logo-name {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.partner-logo-role {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--ink-light);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Shortlist Result Announcement Banner & Modal
   ========================================================================== */
#shortlist-section {
  padding-top: 2rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.shortlist-result-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E1B4B 0%, #312E81 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2rem;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 2px solid rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.4);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.shortlist-result-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.shortlist-header-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.shortlist-badge-declared {
  background: var(--accent-mint);
  color: #064E3B;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.shortlist-badge-pending {
  background: rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid #FBBF24;
  color: #FDE68A;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.shortlist-actions-wrap {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Pending Result Status Card in Modal */
.pending-result-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #EEF2FF 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px dashed var(--primary-light);
}

.pending-result-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.1);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
}

.pending-result-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.pending-result-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}