/* ══════════════════════════════════════
     ROOT / VARIABLES
  ══════════════════════════════════════ */
  /* :root{
    --bg:       #030D02;
    --bg2:      #060F04;
    --bg3:      #0A1608;
    --green:    #179306;
    --green2:   #22C70D;
    --green3:   rgba(23,147,6,.18);
    --gold:     #C9A84C;
    --gold2:    #F0D080;
    --gold3:    #9C7A2E;
    --gold4:    rgba(201,168,76,.18);
    --white:    #F5F5F0;
    --muted:    rgba(245,245,240,.5);
    --muted2:   rgba(245,245,240,.25);
    --card:     rgba(255,255,255,.04);
    --br:       14px;
    --gold-grad: linear-gradient(135deg,#F0D080 0%,#C9A84C 50%,#9C7A2E 100%);
    --green-grad: linear-gradient(135deg,#22C70D 0%,#179306 60%,#0D5C04 100%);
  } */
:root{

  /* MAIN BACKGROUND COLORS */
  --bg:       #050505;
  --bg2:      #0E1416;
  --bg3:      #182124;

  /* DEEP GREEN */
  --green:    #123B32;
  --green2:   #1F5C4D;
  --green3:   rgba(31,92,77,.18);

  /* WHITE / TEXT */
  --white:    #F5F7F8;
  --muted:    rgba(245,247,248,.60);
  --muted2:   rgba(245,247,248,.30);

  /* GOLD (PRIMARY ACCENT FOR BUTTONS + HEADINGS) */
  --gold:     #C9A84C;
  --gold2:    #F0D080;
  --gold3:    #9C7A2E;
  --gold4:    rgba(201,168,76,.18);

  /* CARD */
  --card:     rgba(255,255,255,.05);

  /* BORDER RADIUS */
  --br:       14px;

  /* GRADIENTS */
  --gold-grad:
  linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    #F0D080 0%,
    #C9A84C 50%,
    #9C7A2E 100%
  );

  --green-grad:
  linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    #2C6E5D 0%,
    #1F5C4D 60%,
    #123B32 100%
  );

  /* OPTIONAL: GLOBAL ACCENT POINTER */
  --accent: var(--gold);
}
  *,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0;}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
  body{
    background:var(--bg);
    font-family:'Jost',sans-serif;
    color:var(--white);
    overflow-x:hidden;
  }

  /* ══════════════════════════════════════
     SCROLLBAR
  ══════════════════════════════════════ */
  ::-webkit-scrollbar{width:6px;}
  ::-webkit-scrollbar-track{background:#030D02;}
  ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:var(--gold3);border-radius:3px;}

  /* ══════════════════════════════════════
     NAVBAR
  ══════════════════════════════════════ */
  .navbar{
    position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:999;
    padding:12px 48px;
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
    transition:background .4s ease,box-shadow .4s ease;
  }
  .navbar.scrolled{
    background:rgba(3,13,2,.95);
    backdrop-filter:blur(20px);
    box-shadow:0 2px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.12);
  }
  .nav-brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;text-decoration:none;}
  .nav-logo-img{
    width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:50%;
    border:2px solid var(--gold);
    object-fit:cover;
    box-shadow:0 0 18px rgba(201,168,76,.45);
  }
  .nav-brand-text{
    font-family:'Cinzel',serif;
    font-size:.78rem;font-weight:600;
    letter-spacing:.25em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    background:var(--gold-grad);
    -webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
    background-clip:text;
    line-height:1.35;
  }
  .nav-brand-text span{
    display:block;font-size:.6rem;
    font-family:'Jost',sans-serif;
    font-weight:300;letter-spacing:.18em;
    color:var(--muted);
    -webkit-text-fill-color:var(--muted);
  }
  .nav-links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:32px;list-style:none;}
  .nav-links a{
    font-family:'Jost',sans-serif;font-size:.8rem;
    font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--muted);text-decoration:none;
    transition:color .2s;
  }
  .nav-links a:hover{color:var(--gold2);}
  .btn-nav{
    padding:9px 26px;
    background:var(--gold-grad);
    color:var(--bg);
    font-family:'Jost',sans-serif;font-size:.78rem;
    font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
    border:none;border-radius:50px;cursor:pointer;
    text-decoration:none;
    transition:all .25s ease;
    box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(201,168,76,.4);
  }
  .btn-nav:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(201,168,76,.55);color:var(--bg);}

  /* Mobile hamburger */
  .nav-toggle{
    display:none;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;
    color:var(--gold);font-size:1.5rem;
  }

  /* ==================================================
   HERO SECTION
================================================== */
/* DESKTOP IMAGE */
/* .desktop-banner{
  display:block;
} */
 /* DEFAULT */
.desktop-banner{
  display:block;
}

.mobile-banner{
  display:none;
}

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

  .desktop-banner{
    display:none !important;
  }

  .mobile-banner{
    display:block !important;
  }

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

}
@media(max-width:768px){

  .hero{
    min-height:100vh;
    padding:110px 15px 70px;
  }

  /* SWITCH IMAGE FOR MOBILE */
  .desktop-banner{
    display:none;
  }

  .mobile-banner{
    display:block;
  }

  .hero-banner img{
    object-fit:cover;
    object-position:center top;
    transform:scale(1);
    animation:none;
  }

  .hero-overlay{
    background:
    linear-gradient(
      to bottom,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.25),
      rgba(0,0,0,0.45),
      rgba(0,0,0,0.82)
    );
  }

  .hero-inner{
    padding-top:40px;
  }

  .hero-title{
    font-size:42px;
    line-height:1.05;
    margin-bottom:14px;
    letter-spacing:1px;
  }

  .hero-subtitle{
    font-size:13px;
    letter-spacing:2px;
    margin-bottom:32px;
  }

  .hero-badge{
    font-size:10px;
    padding:10px 18px;
    margin-bottom:22px;
    letter-spacing:1px;
  }

  .hero-buttons{
    width:100%;
    gap:14px;
  }

  .hero-btn{
    width:100%;
    max-width:280px;
    padding:15px 20px;
    font-size:12px;
    text-align:center;
  }

}

/* MOBILE IMAGE */
/* .mobile-banner{
  display:none;
} */
.hero{
  position:relative;
  width:100%;
  min-height:100vh;
  overflow:hidden;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  padding:120px 20px 80px;
  background:#000;
}

/* FULL IMAGE */
.hero-banner{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  z-index:1;
}

.hero-banner img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:center;
  transform:scale(1.05);
  animation:heroZoom 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* IMAGE ANIMATION */
@keyframes heroZoom{
  from{
    transform:scale(1.05);
  }
  to{
    transform:scale(1.15);
  }
}

/* OVERLAY */
.hero-overlay{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:
  linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.45),
    rgba(0,0,0,0.55),
    rgba(0,0,0,0.7)
  );
  z-index:2;
}

/* CONTENT */
.hero-inner{
  position:relative;
  z-index:5;
  width:100%;
  max-width:1200px;
  text-align:center;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
}

/* BADGE */
.hero-badge{
  display:inline-block;
  padding:12px 26px;
  border-radius:50px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  color:#fff;
  font-size:13px;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:2px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  margin-bottom:28px;
}

/* TITLE */
.hero-title{
  font-size:clamp(3rem,9vw,5rem);
  line-height:0.95;
  font-weight:800;
  color:#fff;
  margin-bottom:20px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:2px;
  text-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

/* SUBTITLE */
.hero-subtitle{
  font-size:clamp(1.1rem,2vw,1.7rem);
  color:#f1f1f1;
  margin-bottom:50px;
  font-weight:400;
  letter-spacing:4px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}

/* STATS */
.hero-stats{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:22px;
  margin-bottom:50px;
}

.stat-box{
  min-width:160px;
  padding:24px 28px;
  border-radius:24px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  transition:0.4s ease;
}

.stat-box:hover{
  transform:translateY(-8px);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}

.stat-box h3{
  font-size:42px;
  font-weight:800;
  color:#fff;
  margin-bottom:8px;
}

.stat-box p{
  font-size:13px;
  color:#ddd;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:2px;
  margin:0;
}

/* BUTTONS */
/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   HERO BUTTONS (GOLD LUXURY SYSTEM)
══════════════════════════════════════ */

/* COMMON BUTTON */
.hero-btn{
  padding:16px 42px;
  border-radius:60px;
  text-decoration:none;
  font-size:14px;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:2px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  transition:all .4s ease;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}

/* PRIMARY BUTTON (GOLD MAIN CTA) */
.primary-btn{
  background: var(--gold-grad);
  color: var(--bg);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(201,168,76,.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.4);
}

.primary-btn:hover{
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 55px rgba(201,168,76,.55);
  filter: brightness(1.05);
}

/* shimmer effect */
.primary-btn::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  top:-50%;
  left:-120%;
  width:60%;
  height:200%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  transform:skewX(-20deg);
  transition:.6s ease;
}

.primary-btn:hover::before{
  left:140%;
}

/* SECONDARY BUTTON (GLASS + GOLD BORDER) */
.secondary-btn{
  background: rgba(3,13,2,.35);
  border:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.35);
  color: var(--gold2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.secondary-btn:hover{
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--bg);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(201,168,76,.35);
}
/* ==================================================
   RESPONSIVE
================================================== */
/* MOBILE ONLY */
@media(max-width:768px){

  /* HIDE EXPLORE BUTTON */
  .secondary-btn{
    display:none;
  }

  /* REGISTER BUTTON FULL WIDTH */
  .hero-buttons{
    width:100%;
  }

  .primary-btn{
    width:100%;
    max-width:300px;
  }

}
@media(max-width:992px){

  .hero{
    padding-top:140px;
  }

  .stat-box{
    min-width:140px;
    padding:20px;
  }

  .stat-box h3{
    font-size:34px;
  }

}

@media(max-width:768px){

  .hero{
    min-height:90vh;
    padding:120px 15px 70px;
  }

  .hero-title{
    font-size:52px;
  }

  .hero-subtitle{
    font-size:14px;
    letter-spacing:3px;
    margin-bottom:35px;
  }

  .hero-stats{
    gap:14px;
  }

  .stat-box{
    width:calc(50% - 10px);
    min-width:auto;
    padding:18px 14px;
    border-radius:18px;
  }

  .stat-box h3{
    font-size:28px;
  }

  .stat-box p{
    font-size:11px;
  }

  .hero-btn{
    width:100%;
    max-width:300px;
    text-align:center;
  }

}

@media(max-width:480px){

  .hero-title{
    font-size:42px;
  }

  .hero-badge{
    font-size:10px;
    letter-spacing:1px;
    padding:10px 18px;
  }

  .stat-box{
    width:100%;
  }

}
  /* ══════════════════════════════════════
     MARQUEE STRIP
  ══════════════════════════════════════ */
  .marquee-strip{
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--green),#0D5C04,var(--green));
    border-top:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.2);
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.2);
    padding:12px 0;overflow:hidden;white-space:nowrap;
    position:relative;z-index:2;
  }
  .marquee-track{
    display:inline-block;
    animation:marqueeScroll 30s linear infinite;
  }
  .marquee-track span{
    font-family:'Cinzel',serif;
    font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.35em;color:var(--gold2);
    padding:0 32px;
  }
  .marquee-track span::after{content:'✦';color:rgba(255,255,255,.4);margin-left:32px;}
  @keyframes marqueeScroll{0%{transform:translateX(0);}100%{transform:translateX(-50%);}}

  /* ══════════════════════════════════════
     SECTION UTILITY
  ══════════════════════════════════════ */
  section{padding:100px 0;}
  .section-tag{
    font-family:'Jost',sans-serif;font-size:.65rem;
    font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.4em;text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--green2);margin-bottom:14px;
  }
  .section-title{
    font-family:'Cinzel',serif;
    font-size:clamp(1.8rem,4vw,3.2rem);
    font-weight:700;line-height:1.1;
    background:var(--gold-grad);
    -webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
    background-clip:text;margin-bottom:14px;
  }
  .section-sub{
    font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;
    font-style:italic;font-size:1.2rem;
    color:var(--muted);
  }

  /* ══════════════════════════════════════
     ABOUT
  ══════════════════════════════════════ */
  .about-section{background:var(--bg2);}
  .about-visual{
    position:relative;
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    padding:40px;
  }
  .about-logo-wrap{
    position:relative;
    width:320px;height:320px;
  }
  .about-logo-wrap::before{
    content:'';position:absolute;
    inset:-30px;border-radius:50%;
    border:1px solid rgba(23,147,6,.25);
    animation:ringPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  .about-logo-wrap::after{
    content:'';position:absolute;
    inset:-60px;border-radius:50%;
    border:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.12);
    animation:ringPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite 1.5s;
  }
  .about-logo-wrap img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  border-radius:18px; /* changed from 50% to rectangle */
  object-fit:cover;
  border:3px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow:0 0 60px rgba(23,147,6,.35),0 0 120px rgba(201,168,76,.1);
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
}


  /* Orbit dots */
  .orbit-dot{
    position:absolute;width:14px;height:14px;border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--gold);box-shadow:0 0 12px var(--gold);
    animation:orbitSpin 8s linear infinite;
  }
  .orbit-dot:nth-child(2){animation-delay:-2s;background:var(--green);box-shadow:0 0 12px var(--green);}
  .orbit-dot:nth-child(3){animation-delay:-4s;}
  .orbit-dot:nth-child(4){animation-delay:-6s;background:var(--green);box-shadow:0 0 12px var(--green);}
  @keyframes orbitSpin{
    0%{transform:rotate(0deg) translateX(175px) rotate(0deg);}
    100%{transform:rotate(360deg) translateX(175px) rotate(-360deg);}
  }

  .about-text p{
    font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;
    font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.85;color:var(--muted);
    margin-bottom:20px;
  }
  .about-text strong{color:var(--gold2);}

  .about-points{list-style:none;margin-top:28px;}
  .about-points li{
    display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;
    padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);
    font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted);
  }
  .about-points li:last-child{border:none;}
  .about-points li i{color:var(--green2);margin-top:3px;flex-shrink:0;}
.about-img-frame{
  position:relative;
  width:100%;
  max-width:560px;
  height:680px;
  border-radius:22px;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:#0A1608;
  box-shadow:0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,.7),
             0 0 50px rgba(23,147,6,.15);
  border:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.25);
}

.about-img-frame img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
}

/* corners */
.img-corner{
  position:absolute;
  width:28px;
  height:28px;
  border:2px solid var(--gold);
  z-index:3;
}
.img-corner.tl{top:14px;left:14px;border-right:none;border-bottom:none;}
.img-corner.tr{top:14px;right:14px;border-left:none;border-bottom:none;}
.img-corner.bl{bottom:14px;left:14px;border-right:none;border-top:none;}
.img-corner.br{bottom:14px;right:14px;border-left:none;border-top:none;}

/* name tag */
.img-nametag{
  position:absolute;
  bottom:0;
  left:0;
  right:0;
  padding:18px;
  background:linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,.85), transparent);
}

.img-nametag-inner{
  padding:14px 16px;
  border-radius:14px;
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  background:rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  border:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.2);
}

.img-nametag-name{
  font-family:'Cinzel',serif;
  font-size:1.2rem;
  color:var(--gold2);
  font-weight:700;
}

.img-nametag-role{
  font-size:.75rem;
  letter-spacing:.25em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--muted);
  margin-top:4px;
}
  /* ══════════════════════════════════════
     CATEGORIES
  ══════════════════════════════════════ */
  .cats-section{background:var(--bg);}
  .cat-card{
    background:var(--card);
    border:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.18);
    border-radius:20px;
    padding:36px 28px;
    text-align:center;
    position:relative;overflow:hidden;
    transition:all .35s ease;
    height:100%;
  }
  .cat-card::before{
    content:'';position:absolute;
    inset:0;opacity:0;
    background:radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%,rgba(23,147,6,.12),transparent);
    transition:opacity .35s ease;
  }
  .cat-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-10px);
    border-color:var(--gold);
    box-shadow:0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.6),0 0 30px rgba(201,168,76,.2);
  }
  .cat-card:hover::before{opacity:1;}
  .cat-icon{
    font-size:2.8rem;margin-bottom:18px;
    display:block;
    filter:drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(201,168,76,.4));
  }
  .cat-title{
    font-family:'Cinzel',serif;font-size:1.2rem;font-weight:700;
    background:var(--gold-grad);
    -webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
    background-clip:text;margin-bottom:8px;
  }
  .cat-age{
    font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--green2);margin-bottom:14px;
  }
  .cat-desc{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.7;}
  .cat-badge{
    position:absolute;top:16px;right:16px;
    padding:4px 12px;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--green),#0A5202);
    border-radius:20px;
    font-size:.6rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.15em;color:#fff;
    text-transform:uppercase;
  }

  /* ══════════════════════════════════════
     WINNERS CAROUSEL
  ══════════════════════════════════════ */
  .winners-section{
    background:var(--bg2);
    overflow:hidden;
    padding-bottom:80px;
  }
  .winners-track-outer{
    position:relative;overflow:hidden;
    margin:0 -20px;padding:10px 0 20px;
  }
  .winners-track-outer::before,
  .winners-track-outer::after{
    content:'';position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;
    width:120px;z-index:2;pointer-events:none;
  }
  .winners-track-outer::before{left:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--bg2),transparent);}
  .winners-track-outer::after{right:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--bg2));}
  .winners-track{
    display:flex;gap:20px;
    padding:10px 80px;
    animation:wScroll 45s linear infinite;
    width:max-content;
  }
  .winners-track:hover{animation-play-state:paused;}
  @keyframes wScroll{0%{transform:translateX(0);}100%{transform:translateX(-50%);}}
  .wcard{
    flex-shrink:0;width:200px;
    background:var(--card);
    border:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.18);
    border-radius:16px;
    padding:22px 16px 18px;
    text-align:center;
    transition:all .3s ease;cursor:default;
  }
  .wcard:hover{
    transform:translateY(-8px);
    border-color:var(--gold);
    box-shadow:0 14px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.5),0 0 24px rgba(201,168,76,.2);
  }
  .wcard-top{
    width:76px;height:76px;border-radius:50%;
    margin:0 auto 12px;
    border:2.5px solid var(--gold);
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    font-size:1.9rem;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0A1A07,#152B10);
    box-shadow:0 0 20px rgba(201,168,76,.3);
  }
  .wcard.champion .wcard-top{
    width:90px;height:90px;font-size:2.2rem;
    border-color:var(--gold2);
    box-shadow:0 0 30px rgba(201,168,76,.5);
  }
  .wcard.champion{
    width:220px;
    border-color:var(--gold);
    background:rgba(201,168,76,.06);
    box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(201,168,76,.12);
  }
  .wcard-badge{
    display:inline-block;
    padding:2px 10px;border-radius:20px;
    font-size:.56rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;
    background:var(--gold-grad);color:var(--bg);
    margin-bottom:8px;
  }
  .wcard-name{
    font-family:'Cinzel',serif;font-size:.88rem;font-weight:600;
    color:var(--gold2);margin-bottom:4px;
  }
  .wcard-country{
    font-size:.72rem;color:var(--muted);
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:4px;
    margin-bottom:6px;
  }
  .wcard-title{
    font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-style:italic;
    font-size:.78rem;color:var(--gold);
  }

  /* ══════════════════════════════════════
     REGISTRATION SECTION
  ══════════════════════════════════════ */
  .reg-section{
    background:var(--bg);
    padding:80px 0 100px;
  }
  .reg-layout{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:420px 1fr;
    gap:0;
    max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px;
    align-items:start;
  }

  /* LEFT banner panel */
  /* MOBILE + TABLET */
@media(max-width:991px){

  .reg-banner{
    display:none;
  }

  .reg-layout{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    padding:0 16px;
  }

  .reg-form-panel{
    padding-left:0;
    border-left:none;
    width:100%;
  }

}
  .reg-banner{
    position:sticky;top:90px;
    padding-right:48px;
  }
  .banner-card{
    background:var(--bg2);
    border:1px solid rgba(23,147,6,.25);
    border-radius:24px;
    overflow:hidden;
    box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.6),0 0 60px rgba(23,147,6,.08);
  }
  .banner-top{
    background:linear-gradient(160deg,#0A1A06 0%,#152B10 60%,#0A1A06 100%);
    padding:40px 32px 32px;
    text-align:center;
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(23,147,6,.2);
  }
  .banner-top::before{
    content:'';position:absolute;
    top:-60px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);
    width:250px;height:250px;border-radius:50%;
    background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(23,147,6,.3) 0%,transparent 70%);
  }
  .banner-logo-wrap{
    position:relative;z-index:1;
    display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;
  }
  .banner-logo{
    width:130px;height:130px;border-radius:50%;
    object-fit:cover;border:3px solid var(--gold);
    box-shadow:0 0 40px rgba(23,147,6,.5),0 0 60px rgba(201,168,76,.2);
    margin-bottom:18px;
    animation:floatY 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  .banner-title{
    font-family:'Cinzel',serif;font-size:1.3rem;font-weight:700;
    background:var(--gold-grad);
    -webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
    background-clip:text;margin-bottom:4px;
  }
  .banner-tagline{
    font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-style:italic;
    font-size:.95rem;color:var(--muted);
    margin-bottom:0;
  }
  .banner-body{padding:28px 28px 32px;}
  .binfo-item{
    display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;
    padding:10px 0;
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);
    font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted);
  }
  .binfo-item:last-child{border:none;}
  .binfo-item i{color:var(--green2);font-size:1rem;flex-shrink:0;margin-top:2px;}
  .binfo-item strong{color:var(--white);}

  /* Fee highlight */
  .fee-pill{
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(201,168,76,.15),rgba(23,147,6,.1));
    border:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.3);
    border-radius:12px;padding:16px 20px;
    margin:20px 0;
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  }
  .fee-pill .amount{
    font-family:'Cinzel',serif;font-size:1.8rem;font-weight:700;
    background:var(--gold-grad);
    -webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
    background-clip:text;line-height:1;
  }
  .fee-pill .rzp{font-size:.7rem;color:var(--muted);text-align:right;}
  .fee-pill .rzp img{height:20px;opacity:.65;filter:brightness(2) saturate(0);}

  /* Mini winners in banner */
  .mini-win-list{margin-top:4px;}
  .mini-win{
    display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
    padding:8px 0;
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  }
  .mini-win:last-child{border:none;}
  .mini-win-avatar{
    width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;
    border:1.5px solid var(--gold);
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    font-size:1.1rem;background:var(--bg3);
    flex-shrink:0;
  }
  .mini-win-info{flex:1;min-width:0;}
  .mini-win-name{font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--white);white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;}
  .mini-win-meta{font-size:.68rem;color:var(--muted);}
  .mini-win-crown{color:var(--gold);font-size:.8rem;flex-shrink:0;}

  /* RIGHT form panel */
  .reg-form-panel{
    padding-left:48px;
    border-left:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  }
  .form-steps{
    display:flex;gap:0;margin-bottom:36px;
  }
  .fstep{
    display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;flex:1;
  }
  .fstep-c{
    width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:50%;
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0;
  }
  .fstep-c.act{background:var(--gold);color:var(--bg);}
  .fstep-c.done{background:var(--green);color:#fff;}
  .fstep-c.pend{background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);color:var(--muted);}
  .fstep-l{font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);white-space:nowrap;}
  .fstep-l.act{color:var(--gold2);font-weight:600;}
  .fstep-line{flex:1;height:1px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);margin:0 4px;}
  .fstep-line.done{background:var(--green);}

  /* Form blocks */
  .fblock{
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.03);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
    border-radius:16px;
    padding:28px;
    margin-bottom:18px;
    transition:box-shadow .3s ease;
  }
  .fblock:focus-within{
    border-color:rgba(201,168,76,.25);
    box-shadow:0 8px 32px rgba(201,168,76,.08);
  }
  .fblock-title{
    font-family:'Cinzel',serif;font-size:.9rem;font-weight:600;
    color:var(--gold2);
    margin-bottom:20px;padding-bottom:12px;
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
    display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  }
  .fblock-num{
    width:24px;height:24px;border-radius:6px;
    background:var(--gold-grad);color:var(--bg);
    font-family:'Jost',sans-serif;font-size:.7rem;font-weight:800;
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    flex-shrink:0;
  }

  /* Inputs */
  .form-label{
    font-size:.68rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.12em;
    text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);
    margin-bottom:6px;display:block;
  }
  .req{color:#ff5757;margin-left:2px;}
  .form-control,
  .form-select{
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.04)!important;
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1)!important;
    border-radius:10px!important;
    color:var(--white)!important;
    font-family:'Jost',sans-serif;font-size:.88rem;
    padding:11px 16px!important;
    transition:all .25s ease;
  }
  .form-control:focus,
  .form-select:focus{
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.07)!important;
    border-color:var(--gold)!important;
    box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(201,168,76,.12)!important;
    outline:none;
  }
  .form-control::placeholder{color:rgba(245,245,240,.25)!important;}
  .form-select option{background:#0A1608;color:var(--white);}

  /* Country/state toggle */
  #stateGroup{
    transition:max-height .4s ease,opacity .4s ease;
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  #stateGroup.hidden{max-height:0;opacity:0;pointer-events:none;margin-bottom:0!important;}
  #stateGroup.visible{max-height:120px;opacity:1;}

  /* Photo upload */
  .photo-box{
    border:2px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    border-radius:12px;padding:32px 20px;
    text-align:center;cursor:pointer;
    transition:all .25s ease;
    position:relative;background:rgba(255,255,255,.02);
  }
  .photo-box:hover,.photo-box.drag{
    border-color:var(--gold);
    background:rgba(201,168,76,.04);
  }
  .photo-box input[type=file]{
    position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:0;cursor:pointer;
    width:100%;height:100%;
  }
  .photo-ic{font-size:2.5rem;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:10px;}
  .photo-hint{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.6;}
  .photo-hint strong{color:var(--white);}
  #photoPreview{
    max-width:90px;max-height:90px;border-radius:50%;
    border:2.5px solid var(--gold);
    margin-top:12px;display:none;object-fit:cover;
  }

  /* Checkboxes */
  .form-check-input{
    background:transparent!important;
    border:1.5px solid rgba(201,168,76,.4)!important;
    border-radius:4px!important;width:17px;height:17px;
  }
  .form-check-input:checked{background-color:var(--gold)!important;border-color:var(--gold)!important;}
  .form-check-label{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.6;}
  .form-check-label a{color:var(--gold);text-decoration:none;}

  /* Fee summary */
  .fee-sum{
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#091A05,#152B10);
    border:1px solid rgba(23,147,6,.25);
    border-radius:14px;padding:22px 24px;margin-bottom:22px;
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;
  }
  .fee-sum-amount{
    font-family:'Cinzel',serif;font-size:2rem;font-weight:700;
    background:var(--gold-grad);
    -webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
    background-clip:text;line-height:1;
  }
  .fee-sum-perks{font-size:.75rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:6px;}
  .fee-sum-perks div{margin-bottom:3px;}
  .fee-sum-perks i{color:var(--green2);margin-right:6px;}

  /* Submit */
  .btn-submit{
    width:100%;padding:17px;
    background:var(--gold-grad);
    border:none;border-radius:12px;cursor:pointer;
    color:var(--bg);
    font-family:'Jost',sans-serif;font-weight:800;
    font-size:.92rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:12px;
    box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(201,168,76,.4);
    transition:all .3s ease;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  }
  .btn-submit::before{
    content:'';position:absolute;top:-50%;left:-100%;
    width:60%;height:200%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.25);
    transform:skewX(-20deg);transition:left .5s ease;
  }
  .btn-submit:hover::before{left:150%;}
  .btn-submit:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 14px 44px rgba(201,168,76,.6);}
  .btn-submit:disabled{opacity:.5;cursor:not-allowed;transform:none;}

  .trust-row{
    display:flex;gap:18px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;
    margin-top:16px;
  }
  .trust-item{
    display:flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;
    font-size:.7rem;color:var(--muted);
  }
  .trust-item i{color:var(--green2);}

  /* Alert */
  .form-alert{
    background:rgba(255,87,87,.08);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,87,87,.25);
    border-left:4px solid #ff5757;
    border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;
    color:#ff9999;font-size:.82rem;margin-bottom:18px;
    display:none;
  }
  .form-alert.show{display:block;}

  /* Loader */
  .loader-overlay{
    display:none;position:fixed;inset:0;
    background:rgba(3,13,2,.9);
    z-index:9999;
    align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-direction:column;gap:20px;
    backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
  }
  .loader-overlay.on{display:flex;}
  .loader-ring{
    width:58px;height:58px;
    border:3px solid rgba(201,168,76,.2);
    border-top-color:var(--gold);
    border-radius:50%;animation:spin .8s linear infinite;
  }
  @keyframes spin{to{transform:rotate(360deg);}}
  .loader-txt{color:var(--gold2);font-family:'Jost',sans-serif;font-size:.85rem;letter-spacing:.1em;}

  /* ══════════════════════════════════════
     TESTIMONIALS
  ══════════════════════════════════════ */
  .testi-section{background:var(--bg2);}
  .tcard{
    background:var(--card);
    border:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.15);
    border-radius:18px;padding:32px 28px;
    height:100%;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
    transition:all .3s ease;
  }
  .tcard::before{
    content:'\201C';position:absolute;top:-10px;left:20px;
    font-size:8rem;line-height:1;
    color:rgba(201,168,76,.08);font-family:Georgia,serif;
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  .tcard:hover{
    border-color:var(--gold);
    box-shadow:0 14px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.4),0 0 20px rgba(201,168,76,.12);
  }
  .tcard-quote{
    font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-style:italic;
    font-size:1.05rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.75;
    margin-bottom:24px;position:relative;z-index:1;
  }
  .tcard-person{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;}
  .tcard-avatar{
    width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;
    border:2px solid var(--gold);
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    font-size:1.4rem;background:var(--bg3);flex-shrink:0;
  }
  .tcard-name{font-size:.9rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--white);}
  .tcard-title{font-size:.72rem;color:var(--green2);letter-spacing:.08em;}
  .tcard-stars{color:var(--gold);font-size:.75rem;margin-bottom:4px;}

  /* ══════════════════════════════════════
     FAQ
  ══════════════════════════════════════ */
  .faq-section{background:var(--bg);}
  .faq-item{
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    padding:20px 0;
  }
  .faq-q{
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
    cursor:pointer;gap:16px;
  }
  .faq-q span{
    font-size:.95rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--white);
    flex:1;
  }
  .faq-q i{
    color:var(--gold);font-size:1.1rem;flex-shrink:0;
    transition:transform .3s ease;
  }
  .faq-item.open .faq-q i{transform:rotate(45deg);}
  .faq-ans{
    font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-style:italic;
    font-size:1rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.7;
    max-height:0;overflow:hidden;
    transition:max-height .4s ease,padding .4s ease;
  }
  .faq-item.open .faq-ans{max-height:200px;padding-top:14px;}

  /* ══════════════════════════════════════
     FOOTER
  ══════════════════════════════════════ */
  footer{
    background:var(--bg2);
    border-top:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.15);
    padding:60px 0 32px;
  }
  .footer-brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin-bottom:16px;}
  .footer-brand img{
    width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:50%;
    border:2px solid var(--gold);object-fit:cover;
    box-shadow:0 0 20px rgba(201,168,76,.3);
  }
  .footer-brand-text{
    font-family:'Cinzel',serif;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700;
    background:var(--gold-grad);
    -webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
    background-clip:text;
  }
  .footer-brand-text span{
    display:block;font-size:.6rem;
    font-family:'Jost',sans-serif;font-weight:300;
    letter-spacing:.2em;color:var(--muted);
    -webkit-text-fill-color:var(--muted);
  }
  .footer-desc{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.7;max-width:320px;}
  .footer-heading{
    font-family:'Cinzel',serif;font-size:.75rem;letter-spacing:.25em;
    text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold2);margin-bottom:16px;
  }
  .footer-links{list-style:none;}
  .footer-links li{margin-bottom:9px;}
  .footer-links a{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted);text-decoration:none;transition:color .2s;}
  .footer-links a:hover{color:var(--gold2);}
  .footer-contact{list-style:none;}
  .footer-contact li{
    display:flex;gap:10px;font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted);
    margin-bottom:10px;
  }
  .footer-contact li i{color:var(--green2);flex-shrink:0;margin-top:2px;}
  .footer-contact li a{color:var(--gold);text-decoration:none;}
  .footer-bottom{
    border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    margin-top:40px;padding-top:24px;
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;
  }
  .footer-copy{font-size:.72rem;color:var(--muted2);}
  .footer-socials{display:flex;gap:12px;}
  .social-btn{
    width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;
    border:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.25);
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    color:var(--muted);text-decoration:none;
    transition:all .2s ease;font-size:.9rem;
  }
  .social-btn:hover{border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--gold);background:rgba(201,168,76,.08);}

  /* ══════════════════════════════════════
     RESPONSIVE
  ══════════════════════════════════════ */
  @media(max-width:1100px){
    .reg-layout{grid-template-columns:360px 1fr;}
  }
  @media(max-width:900px){
    .navbar{padding:12px 20px;}
    .nav-links,.btn-nav{display:none;}
    .nav-links.open{
      display:flex;flex-direction:column;
      position:fixed;top:64px;left:0;right:0;
      background:rgba(3,13,2,.97);
      padding:20px 24px;gap:16px;
      border-bottom:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.15);
    }
    .btn-nav.open{display:flex;margin:8px 24px;}
    .nav-toggle{display:block;}
    .reg-layout{
      grid-template-columns:1fr;
      padding:0 16px;
    }
    .reg-banner{position:static;padding-right:0;margin-bottom:32px;}
    .reg-form-panel{padding-left:0;border-left:none;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);padding-top:32px;}
    .hero-stats{gap:24px;}
    .footer-bottom{flex-direction:column;text-align:center;}
  }
  @media(max-width:576px){
    .fblock{padding:20px 16px;}
    .banner-body{padding:20px 20px 24px;}
  }
  
/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   TEAM SECTION (LUXURY REDESIGN)
══════════════════════════════════════ */
/* NAV BUTTONS */
.team-nav{
  position:absolute;
  top:50%;
  transform:translateY(-50%);
  width:48px;
  height:48px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.35);
  background:rgba(3,13,2,.6);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  color:var(--gold2);
  font-size:20px;
  cursor:pointer;
  z-index:10;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  transition:.3s ease;
}

.team-nav:hover{
  background:var(--gold);
  color:var(--bg);
  transform:translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}

.team-nav.prev{left:10px;}
.team-nav.next{right:10px;}

/* IMPORTANT: disable auto animation */
.team-track{
  animation:none !important;
  transition:transform .6s ease;
}
.team-section{
  padding:110px 0;
  background: var(--bg);
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}

/* soft luxury glow background */
.team-section::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 10%, rgba(201,168,76,.10), transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 60%, rgba(23,147,6,.10), transparent 45%);
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* SLIDER */
.team-slider{
  overflow:hidden;
  position:relative;
  width:100%;
  padding:20px 0;
}

/* TRACK */
.team-track{
  display:flex;
  gap:26px;
  width:max-content;
  animation:teamScroll 45s linear infinite;
  align-items:stretch;
}

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

@keyframes teamScroll{
  from{transform:translateX(0);}
  to{transform:translateX(-50%);}
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   CARD (LUXURY GLASS + GOLD EDGE)
══════════════════════════════════════ */

.team-card{
  width:290px;
  flex-shrink:0;
  border-radius:22px;
  overflow:hidden;

  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,.05), rgba(255,255,255,.02));
  border:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.18);

  box-shadow:
    0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.55),
    0 0 25px rgba(201,168,76,.08);

  transition:all .35s ease;
  position:relative;
}

.team-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-10px);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow:
    0 25px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.7),
    0 0 35px rgba(201,168,76,.25);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   IMAGE (RECTANGULAR - IMPORTANT FIX)
══════════════════════════════════════ */

.team-img{
  width:100%;
  height:340px;
  overflow:hidden;
  position:relative;
}

.team-img img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  transform:scale(1.02);
  transition:transform .6s ease;
}

/* golden overlay */
.team-img::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(3,13,2,.85),
    transparent 55%
  );
}

.team-card:hover .team-img img{
  transform:scale(1.10);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   CONTENT
══════════════════════════════════════ */

.team-content{
  padding:20px 18px 24px;
  text-align:center;
  background:rgba(3,13,2,.55);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
}

/* NAME → GOLD HEADLINE */
.team-content h3{
  font-size:20px;
  font-weight:700;
  font-family:'Cinzel',serif;

  background: var(--gold-grad);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;

  margin-bottom:8px;
  letter-spacing:.5px;
}

/* ROLE TAG → GOLD BUTTON STYLE */
.team-content span{
  display:inline-block;
  font-size:12px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.12em;
  text-transform:uppercase;

  padding:8px 16px;
  border-radius:50px;

  color: var(--bg);
  background: var(--gold-grad);

  box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(201,168,76,.25);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
══════════════════════════════════════ */

@media(max-width:992px){
  .team-card{width:260px;}
  .team-img{height:310px;}
}

@media(max-width:768px){
  .team-section{padding:80px 0;}

  .team-card{width:230px;}
  .team-img{height:270px;}

  .team-content h3{font-size:18px;}
  .team-content span{
    font-size:11px;
    padding:6px 12px;
  }
}

@media(max-width:480px){
  .team-card{width:200px;}
  .team-img{height:240px;}
}