/* ============================================================
       ROOT TOKENS
    ============================================================ */
    :root {
      --gold:        #C9A84C;
      --gold-light:  #E8C87A;
      --gold-dim:    #9A6F2E;
      --rose:        #8B1A4A;
      --rose-deep:   #5E0E31;
      --cream:       #FAF6EF;
      --ink:         #1A1014;
      --ink-soft:    #3D2B35;
      --white:       #FFFFFF;
      --grey:        #B8A8B2;
      --radius:      12px;
      --transition:  .35s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
    }

    /* ============================================================
       RESET & BASE
    ============================================================ */
    *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
    html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
    body {
      font-family: 'Josefin Sans', sans-serif;
      background: var(--cream);
      color: var(--ink);
      overflow-x: hidden;
      line-height: 1.7;
    }
    img { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
    a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
    ul { list-style: none; }

    /* ============================================================
       TYPOGRAPHY HELPERS
    ============================================================ */
    .serif { font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; }
    .section-label {
      font-family: 'Josefin Sans', sans-serif;
      font-size: .7rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: .3em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
      display: block;
      margin-bottom: .75rem;
    }
    .section-title {
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
      font-weight: 600;
      line-height: 1.15;
      color: var(--ink);
    }
    .section-title span { color: var(--rose); }
    .section-sub {
      font-family: 'Josefin Sans', sans-serif;
      font-size: .9rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--ink-soft);
      max-width: 600px;
      margin: 1rem auto 0;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       LAYOUT HELPERS
    ============================================================ */
    .container {
      width: 92%;
      max-width: 1200px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .section {
      padding: 90px 0;
    }
    .text-center { text-align: center; }
    .divider {
      width: 60px;
      height: 2px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--rose), var(--gold));
      margin: 1.2rem auto;
      border: none;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       NAVIGATION
    ============================================================ */
    #navbar {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      z-index: 999;
      padding: 0;
      transition: background var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
    }
    #navbar.scrolled {
      background: rgba(26, 16, 20, .97);
      backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
    }
    .nav-inner {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      padding: 18px 5%;
    }
    .nav-logo img {
      height: 100px;
      filter: brightness(1.05);
    }
    .nav-links {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 2rem;
    }
    .nav-links a {
      font-size: .75rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: .12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
      position: relative;
      transition: color var(--transition);
    }
    .nav-links a::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -4px; left: 0;
      width: 0; height: 1px;
      background: var(--gold);
      transition: width var(--transition);
    }
    .nav-links a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
    .nav-links a:hover::after { width: 100%; }
    .btn-register-nav {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-dim));
      color: var(--ink) !important;
      padding: .55rem 1.4rem;
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-weight: 700 !important;
      letter-spacing: .08em !important;
      font-size: .72rem !important;
      transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition) !important;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .btn-register-nav::after { display: none !important; }
    .btn-register-nav:hover {
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(201,168,76,.45);
    }
    .hamburger {
      display: none;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 5px;
      cursor: pointer;
      padding: 4px;
    }
    .hamburger span {
      display: block;
      width: 26px; height: 2px;
      background: var(--gold);
      border-radius: 2px;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }
    .hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px); }
    .hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
    .hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px); }

    /* Mobile Nav */
    .mobile-nav {
      display: none;
      flex-direction: column;
      background: rgba(26, 16, 20, .98);
      padding: 1.5rem 5% 2rem;
      gap: 1.2rem;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.2);
    }
    .mobile-nav a {
      font-size: .8rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: .12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
      transition: color var(--transition);
    }
    .mobile-nav a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
    .mobile-nav .btn-register-nav {
      display: inline-block;
      text-align: center;
      width: fit-content;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       HERO
    ============================================================ */
    #home {
      position: relative;
      min-height: 125vh;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .hero-bg {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background:
        linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(94,14,49,.88) 0%, rgba(26,16,20,.92) 55%, rgba(26,16,20,.96) 100%),
        url('https://madhukamalmotionpictures.com/assets/images/about_us/about_us1.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
      animation: heroBgShift 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    }
    @keyframes heroBgShift {
      from { transform: scale(1); }
      to   { transform: scale(1.05); }
    }
    .hero-particles {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      overflow: hidden;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .hero-particles::before, .hero-particles::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,.18), transparent 70%);
    }
    .hero-particles::before { width: 500px; height: 500px; top: -100px; right: -100px; animation: floatOrb 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
    .hero-particles::after  { width: 400px; height: 400px; bottom: -80px; left: -80px;  animation: floatOrb 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse; }
    @keyframes floatOrb { from { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); } to { transform: translate(40px, 30px) scale(1.1); } }
    .hero-content {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
      max-width: 880px;
      padding: 0 1.5rem;
      animation: fadeUp .9s ease both;
    }
    @keyframes fadeUp {
      from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px); }
      to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    }
    .hero-badge {
      display: inline-block;
      font-size: .65rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: .35em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.4);
      padding: .4rem 1.2rem;
      border-radius: 50px;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
      animation: fadeUp .9s ease .1s both;
    }
    .hero-title {
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
      font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1.08;
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
      animation: fadeUp .9s ease .2s both;
    }
    .hero-title em {
      font-style: italic;
      color: var(--gold-light);
    }
    .hero-subtitle {
      font-size: .95rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
      letter-spacing: .05em;
      max-width: 520px;
      margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
      animation: fadeUp .9s ease .3s both;
    }
    .hero-ctas {
      display: flex;
      gap: 1rem;
      justify-content: center;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      animation: fadeUp .9s ease .4s both;
    }
    .btn-primary {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
      color: var(--ink);
      padding: .85rem 2.2rem;
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: .8rem;
      letter-spacing: .12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
      display: inline-block;
    }
    .btn-primary:hover {
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(201,168,76,.5);
    }
    .btn-outline {
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55);
      color: var(--white);
      padding: .85rem 2.2rem;
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: .8rem;
      letter-spacing: .12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      transition: border-color var(--transition), background var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
      display: inline-block;
    }
    .btn-outline:hover {
      border-color: var(--gold);
      background: rgba(201,168,76,.12);
      transform: translateY(-3px);
    }
    .hero-scroll {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 2.5rem;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      gap: .5rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
      font-size: .65rem;
      letter-spacing: .2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      animation: fadeUp .9s ease .7s both;
    }
    .hero-scroll-line {
      width: 1px;
      height: 40px;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--gold), transparent);
      animation: scrollLine 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes scrollLine { 0%,100%{ opacity:.3; transform:scaleY(1); } 50%{ opacity:1; transform:scaleY(.7); } }

    /* Stats Bar */
    .hero-stats {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      background: rgba(26,16,20,.85);
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.25);
      padding: 1.2rem 5%;
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 5rem);
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      z-index: 3;
    }
    .stat-item { text-align: center; }
    .stat-num {
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
      font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--gold-light);
      line-height: 1;
    }
    .stat-label {
      font-size: .62rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: .18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
      margin-top: .25rem;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       ABOUT
    ============================================================ */
    #about { background: var(--cream); }
    .about-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 5rem;
      align-items: center;
    }
    .about-img-wrapper {
      position: relative;
    }
    .about-img-wrapper img {
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      width: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      aspect-ratio: 3/4;
      box-shadow: 24px 24px 0 var(--gold-light);
    }
    .about-badge-float {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -1.5rem;
      right: -1.5rem;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--rose-deep), var(--rose));
      color: var(--gold-light);
      width: 120px; height: 120px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      line-height: 1.2;
      text-align: center;
      border: 3px solid var(--gold);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(139,26,74,.4);
    }
    .about-text { padding: 1rem 0; }
    .about-text p {
      font-size: .92rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--ink-soft);
      margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    }
    .criteria-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: .8rem;
      margin-top: 2rem;
    }
    .criteria-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.25);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
      transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
    }
    .criteria-card:hover {
      border-color: var(--gold);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(201,168,76,.15);
    }
    .criteria-card strong {
      display: block;
      font-size: .68rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: .14em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--rose);
      margin-bottom: .25rem;
    }
    .criteria-card span {
      font-size: .85rem;
      color: var(--ink-soft);
      font-weight: 300;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       TIMELINE
    ============================================================ */
    #timeline { background: var(--ink); }
    #timeline .section-title, #timeline .section-label { color: var(--white); }
    #timeline .section-title span { color: var(--gold-light); }
    #timeline .section-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); }
    .timeline-line {
      position: relative;
      max-width: 700px;
      margin: 4rem auto 0;
      padding: 0 1rem;
    }
    .timeline-line::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      left: 50%;
      top: 0; bottom: 0;
      width: 1px;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--gold), var(--gold), transparent);
      transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
    .tl-item {
      display: flex;
      gap: 2rem;
      align-items: flex-start;
      margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
      position: relative;
    }
    .tl-item:nth-child(odd) { flex-direction: row-reverse; }
    .tl-item:nth-child(odd) .tl-body { text-align: right; }
    .tl-item:nth-child(odd) .tl-phase { margin-left: auto; }
.tl-item:nth-child(even) .tl-body { text-align: left; }
    .tl-item:nth-child(even ) .tl-phase { margin-left: auto; }

    .tl-dot {
      flex-shrink: 0;
      width: 14px; height: 14px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--gold);
      border: 3px solid var(--ink);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--gold);
      position: absolute;
      left: 50%;
      top: .4rem;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
    .tl-body { width: calc(50% - 2rem); }
    .tl-phase {
      font-size: .62rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: .22em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
      background: rgba(201,168,76,.1);
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.25);
      padding: .2rem .7rem;
      border-radius: 50px;
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: .5rem;
    }
    .tl-title {
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: .3rem;
    }
    .tl-desc {
      font-size: .82rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
    }

    /* ============================================================
       TEAM
    ============================================================ */
    #team { background: var(--white); }
    .team-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
      gap: 2rem;
      margin-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .team-card {
      background: var(--cream);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      overflow: hidden;
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.15);
      transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
    }
    .team-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-8px);
      box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
    }
    .team-img-wrap {
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      aspect-ratio: 3/3.5;
    }
    .team-img-wrap img {
      width: 100%; height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform .6s ease;
    }
    .team-card:hover .team-img-wrap img { transform: scale(1.06); }
    .team-img-overlay {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(94,14,49,.85), transparent 50%);
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity var(--transition);
    }
    .team-card:hover .team-img-overlay { opacity: 1; }
    .team-info {
      padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem 1.5rem;
    }
    .team-name {
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--ink);
      margin-bottom: .2rem;
    }
    .team-role {
      font-size: .68rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: .14em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--rose);
      margin-bottom: .75rem;
    }
    .team-bio {
      font-size: .82rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--ink-soft);
      line-height: 1.65;
      display: -webkit-box;
      -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
      -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       GALLERY
    ============================================================ */
    #gallery { background: var(--ink); }
    #gallery .section-title { color: var(--white); }
    #gallery .section-label { color: var(--gold); }
    #gallery .section-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); }
    .gallery-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      grid-auto-rows: 220px;
      gap: .75rem;
      margin-top: 3rem;
    }
    .gallery-grid .g-item:nth-child(1), .gallery-grid .g-item:nth-child(8) { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 2; }
    .gallery-grid .g-item:nth-child(5) { grid-column: span 1; }
    .g-item {
      overflow: hidden;
      border-radius: 8px;
      position: relative;
      cursor: pointer;
    }
    .g-item img {
      width: 100%; height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform .6s ease;
    }
    .g-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.08); }
    .g-item::after {
      content: '✦';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(201,168,76,.35), rgba(139,26,74,.45));
      color: var(--white);
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity var(--transition);
    }
    .g-item:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

    /* ============================================================
       JUDGES
    ============================================================ */
    #judges { background: var(--cream); }
    .judges-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(230px, 1fr));
      gap: 2rem;
      margin-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .judge-card {
      text-align: center;
      position: relative;
    }
    .judge-img-ring {
      width: 180px; height: 180px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      overflow: hidden;
      margin: 0 auto 1.1rem;
      border: 3px solid transparent;
      background: linear-gradient(var(--cream), var(--cream)) padding-box,
                  linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--rose)) border-box;
      transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
    }
    .judge-card:hover .judge-img-ring {
      transform: scale(1.05);
      box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(201,168,76,.3);
    }
    .judge-img-ring img { width: 100%; height:100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center top;}
    .judge-name {
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--ink);
    }
    .judge-title {
      font-size: .68rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: .12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--rose);
      margin-top: .25rem;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       TESTIMONIALS
    ============================================================ */
    #testimonials { background: var(--rose-deep); }
    #testimonials .section-title { color: var(--white); }
    #testimonials .section-title span { color: var(--gold-light); }
    #testimonials .section-label { color: var(--gold); }
    #testimonials .section-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); }
    .testi-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
      gap: 1.75rem;
      margin-top: 3.5rem;
    }
    .testi-card {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.2);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 2rem;
      position: relative;
      transition: background var(--transition);
    }
    .testi-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
    .testi-quote-icon {
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
      font-size: 5rem;
      color: var(--gold);
      opacity: .25;
      position: absolute;
      top: .5rem; left: 1.2rem;
      line-height: 1;
    }
    .testi-text {
      font-size: .88rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
      font-style: italic;
      line-height: 1.7;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
    .testi-author {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: .9rem;
    }
    .testi-avatar {
      width: 44px; height: 44px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dim), var(--rose));
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .testi-name {
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: .85rem;
      color: var(--gold-light);
    }
    .testi-from {
      font-size: .72rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
    }
    .testi-stars {
      color: var(--gold);
      font-size: .8rem;
      letter-spacing: 2px;
      margin-bottom: .5rem;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       BRANDS
    ============================================================ */
    #brands { background: var(--ink); }
    #brands .section-title {color: var(--white);}
    #brands .section-title span {color: var(--gold-light);}
    .brands-track-wrapper {
      overflow: hidden;
      mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
      -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
      margin-top: 3rem;
    }
    .brands-track {
      display: flex;
      gap: 1rem;
      align-items: center;
      animation: marquee 50s linear infinite;
      width: max-content;
    }
    .brands-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
    @keyframes marquee { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
    .brand-logo {
      flex-shrink: 0;
      height: 200px;
      object-fit: cover;
      /* filter: grayscale(100%) opacity(.55); */
      transition: filter var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
    }
    .brand-logo:hover {
      /* filter: grayscale(0%) opacity(1); */
      transform: scale(1.1);
    }

    /* ============================================================
       FAQ
    ============================================================ */
    #faq { background: var(--cream); }
    .faq-list {
      max-width: 760px;
      margin: 3.5rem auto 0;
    }
    .faq-item {
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.2);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      margin-bottom: .8rem;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: border-color var(--transition);
    }
    .faq-item:hover { border-color: var(--gold); }
    .faq-question {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
      cursor: pointer;
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: .9rem;
      color: var(--ink);
      gap: 1rem;
      user-select: none;
      background: var(--white);
      text-align: left;
    }
    .faq-icon {
      flex-shrink: 0;
      width: 24px; height: 24px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--rose), var(--gold-dim));
      color: var(--white);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: .75rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      transition: transform var(--transition);
    }
    .faq-item.open .faq-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); }
    .faq-answer {
      max-height: 0;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: max-height .4s ease, padding .4s ease;
      background: var(--white);
      font-size: .85rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--ink-soft);
      line-height: 1.7;
    }
    .faq-item.open .faq-answer {
      max-height: 300px;
      padding: 0 1.5rem 1.3rem;
      text-align: left;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       CONTACT
    ============================================================ */
    #contact { background: var(--ink); }
    #contact .section-title { color: var(--white); }
    #contact .section-label { color: var(--gold); }
    #contact .section-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); }
    .contact-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 4rem;
      margin-top: 4rem;
      align-items: start;
    }
    .contact-info { }
    .contact-info-item {
      display: flex;
      gap: 1.1rem;
      align-items: flex-start;
      margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }
    .contact-icon {
      width: 46px; height: 46px;
      border-radius: 10px;
      background: rgba(201,168,76,.12);
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.25);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .contact-info-label {
      font-size: .65rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: .18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
      margin-bottom: .3rem;
    }
    .contact-info-val {
      font-size: .87rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
    }
    .contact-info-val a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); transition: color var(--transition); }
    .contact-info-val a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
    .social-links {
      display: flex;
      gap: .75rem;
      margin-top: 2rem;
    }
    .social-link {
      width: 40px; height: 40px;
      border-radius: 8px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: .8rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
      transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
      text-decoration: none;
    }
    .social-link:hover {
      background: var(--gold);
      color: var(--ink);
      border-color: var(--gold);
    }

    /* Contact Form */
    .contact-form { }
    .form-group { margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
    .form-label {
      display: block;
      font-size: .68rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: .14em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
      margin-bottom: .45rem;
    }
    .form-control {
      width: 100%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
      border-radius: 8px;
      padding: .75rem 1rem;
      font-family: 'Josefin Sans', sans-serif;
      font-size: .88rem;
      color: var(--white);
      outline: none;
      transition: border-color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
    }
    .form-control:focus {
      border-color: var(--gold);
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    }
    .form-control::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); }
    textarea.form-control { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }
    select.form-control option { background: var(--ink); }
    .form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
    .btn-submit {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
      color: var(--ink);
      padding: .85rem 2.5rem;
      border: none;
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-family: 'Josefin Sans', sans-serif;
      font-size: .8rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: .12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
      width: 100%;
      margin-top: .5rem;
    }
    .btn-submit:hover {
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(201,168,76,.4);
    }

    /* ============================================================
       REGISTRATION PAGE (register.html style inline section)
    ============================================================ */
    #register-section {
      background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--rose-deep) 0%, var(--ink) 60%);
      padding: 100px 0;
    }
    #register-section .section-title { color: var(--white); }
    #register-section .section-title span { color: var(--gold-light); }
    #register-section .section-label { color: var(--gold); }
    #register-section .section-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); }
    .reg-wrapper {
      max-width: 820px;
      margin: 3.5rem auto 0;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.2);
      border-radius: 20px;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .reg-header {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,.15), rgba(139,26,74,.2));
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.2);
      padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
      text-align: center;
    }
    .reg-header h3 {
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
      font-size: 1.6rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--gold-light);
      margin-bottom: .4rem;
    }
    .reg-header p {
      font-size: .8rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
    }
    .reg-fee-badge {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: .5rem;
      background: var(--gold);
      color: var(--ink);
      padding: .35rem 1rem;
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-size: .72rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: .1em;
      margin-top: .75rem;
    }
    .reg-body { padding: 2.5rem; }
    .reg-section-title {
      font-size: .65rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: .28em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.2);
      padding-bottom: .6rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    }
    .reg-group { margin-bottom: .9rem; }
    .reg-label {
      display: block;
      font-size: .68rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: .12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
      margin-bottom: .4rem;
    }
    .reg-label .req { color: var(--gold); margin-left: 2px; }
    .reg-input {
      width: 100%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
      border-radius: 8px;
      padding: .72rem 1rem;
      font-family: 'Josefin Sans', sans-serif;
      font-size: .88rem;
      color: var(--white);
      outline: none;
      transition: border-color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
      -webkit-appearance: none;
    }
    .reg-input:focus { border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(255,255,255,.11); }
    .reg-input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.25); }
    .reg-input.error { border-color: #e74c3c; }
    .field-error { font-size: .72rem; color: #e87676; margin-top: .3rem; display: none; }
    select.reg-input option { background: #1A1014; }
    .reg-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
    .marital-options {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: .6rem;
    }
    .marital-btn {
      padding: .5rem 1rem;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
      border-radius: 50px;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
      font-family: 'Josefin Sans', sans-serif;
      font-size: .78rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: .08em;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all var(--transition);
      user-select: none;
    }
    .marital-btn.selected {
      background: rgba(201,168,76,.2);
      border-color: var(--gold);
      color: var(--gold-light);
    }
    .upload-zone {
      border: 1.5px dashed rgba(201,168,76,.35);
      border-radius: 10px;
      padding: 1.5rem;
      text-align: center;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: border-color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
      position: relative;
    }
    .upload-zone:hover { border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(201,168,76,.05); }
    .upload-zone input[type="file"] {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      opacity: 0;
      cursor: pointer;
      width: 100%; height: 100%;
    }
    .upload-icon { font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: .4rem; }
    .upload-text {
      font-size: .78rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
    }
    .upload-label {
      font-size: .72rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--gold);
      margin-bottom: .5rem;
      display: block;
    }
    .reg-disclaimer {
      background: rgba(201,168,76,.07);
      border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
      border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
      padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
      font-size: .8rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
      margin: 1.5rem 0;
    }
    .reg-disclaimer strong { color: var(--gold-light); }
    .btn-submit-reg {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold-dim));
      color: var(--ink);
      padding: .95rem 2.5rem;
      border: none;
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-family: 'Josefin Sans', sans-serif;
      font-size: .82rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: .14em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      cursor: pointer;
      width: 100%;
      transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .btn-submit-reg:hover {
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(201,168,76,.5);
    }
    .btn-submit-reg::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.15), transparent);
    }
    #reg-success {
      display: none;
      text-align: center;
      padding: 3rem 2rem;
    }
    .success-icon { font-size: 3rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
    .success-title {
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
      font-size: 2rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--gold-light);
      margin-bottom: .5rem;
    }
    .success-sub {
      font-size: .88rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
    }

    /* ============================================================
       FOOTER
    ============================================================ */
    footer {
      background: #0F0A0D;
      padding: 60px 0 30px;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.15);
    }
    .footer-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 3rem;
      margin-bottom: 3rem;
    }
    .footer-brand img { height: 100px; margin-bottom: 1rem; filter: brightness(.9); }
    .footer-brand p {
      font-size: .82rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
      line-height: 1.7;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
    .footer-col h4 {
      font-size: .68rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: .2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    }
    .footer-col a {
      display: block;
      font-size: .83rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
      margin-bottom: .55rem;
      transition: color var(--transition);
    }
    .footer-col a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
    .footer-bottom {
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
      padding-top: 1.5rem;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 1rem;
    }
    .footer-copy {
      font-size: .75rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
    }
    .footer-copy a { color: var(--gold); transition: color var(--transition); }
    .footer-copy a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
    .footer-social { display: flex; gap: .6rem; }
    .footer-social a {
      width: 34px; height: 34px;
      border-radius: 6px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
      font-size: .75rem;
      transition: all var(--transition);
    }
    .footer-social a:hover {
      background: var(--gold);
      color: var(--ink);
      border-color: var(--gold);
    }

    /* ============================================================
       SCROLL REVEAL
    ============================================================ */
    .reveal {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(30px);
      transition: opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease;
    }
    .reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

    /* ============================================================
       RESPONSIVE
    ============================================================ */
    @media (max-width: 1024px) {
      .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
      .about-img-wrapper img { aspect-ratio: 16/9; }
      .about-badge-float { bottom: -1rem; right: .5rem; width: 100px; height: 100px; }
      .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
      .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .nav-links { display: none; }
      .hamburger { display: flex; }
      .mobile-nav { display: none; }
      .mobile-nav.open { display: flex; }
      .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); grid-auto-rows: 180px; }
      .gallery-grid .g-item:nth-child(1) { grid-column: span 2; }
      .gallery-grid .g-item:nth-child(5) { grid-column: span 1; }
      .reg-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      /* .hero-stats { position: relative; } */
      #home { min-height: calc(135vh - 80px); }
      .timeline-line::before { left: 20px; }
      .tl-item, .tl-item:nth-child(odd) { flex-direction: column; padding-left: 3rem; }
      .tl-dot { left: 20px; }
      .tl-body, .tl-item:nth-child(odd) .tl-body { width: 100%; text-align: left; }
      .tl-item:nth-child(odd) .tl-phase { margin-left: 0; }
      .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
      .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
      .criteria-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .reg-body { padding: 1.5rem; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .section { padding: 65px 0; }
      .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      /* .judges-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } */
      .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; grid-auto-rows: 140px; }
      .testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    }

    /* ============================================================
       UTILITY
    ============================================================ */
    .mt-2 { margin-top: 2rem; }
    .tag-line {
      display: inline-block;
      background: rgba(201,168,76,.12);
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.3);
      color: var(--gold);
      font-size: .68rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: .16em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: .3rem .9rem;
      border-radius: 50px;
      margin-bottom: .5rem;
    }




    /* Additional  */

    .experience {
      padding: 2rem;
      background: var(--ink);
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .exp-inner {
      max-width: 1300px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      display: flex;
      /* grid-template-columns: 1fr 1px 1fr 1px 1fr 1px 1fr; */
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0;
      justify-content: space-evenly;
      flex-wrap:wrap;
    }

    .exp-divider {
      width: 1px;
      height: 80px;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(201,168,76,0.3), transparent);
      align-self: center;
    }
@media (max-width: 480px){.exp-divider {display: none}} 

    .exp-item {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
      animation: fade-up 0.8s both;
    }

    .exp-item:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
    .exp-item:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
    .exp-item:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
    .exp-item:nth-child(7) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }

    .exp-num {
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
      font-size: 3.2rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--gold-light);
      line-height: 1;
    }

    .exp-num sup {
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      vertical-align: super;
    }

    .exp-label {
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.25em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }

/* ── Brand block above the title ── */
.hero-brand-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  animation: fadeUp .9s ease .1s both;
}
.hero-brand-name {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 3.2vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.hero-presents {
  font-family: 'Josefin Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(.7rem, 1.5vw, .9rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: .55em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
}

/* ── Queen sub-line ── */
.hero-queen {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Josefin Sans', sans-serif;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: clamp(.75rem, 1.6vw, 1rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: .22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-top: .5rem;
  opacity: .9;
}

/* Hero title overrides */
.hero-title { text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .04em; }
.hero-title em { font-style: normal; color: var(--white); }

/* ============================================================
   HERO — Brand block, Presents, Title & Queen line overrides
   (applied on top of existing rules)
============================================================ */
.hero-badge { display: none !important; }

.hero-brand-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  animation: fadeUp .9s ease .1s both;
}
.hero-brand-name {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3.2vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: capitalize;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.hero-presents {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.0rem, 1.4vw, 1.5rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: .55em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
}

/* Mrs. UP title — white caps */
.hero-title {
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: .05em !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
}
.hero-title em {
  font-style: normal !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
}

/* Queen of UP — small single line in gold */
.hero-queen {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2vw, 2.0rem) !important;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: .10em;
  text-transform: capitalize;
  color: var(--gold) !important;
  margin-top: .6rem;
  opacity: .92;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.crown{
    font-size:24px;
    line-height:1;
    color:#ffd700;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(255,215,0,0.5));
}

.field-error{
    display:none;
    color:#ff4d4d;
    font-size:13px;
    margin-top:6px;
}

.input-error{
    border:1px solid #ff4d4d !important;
}