/* ============================================================
   Cinderella Charity Ball — Main Stylesheet
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Custom Properties ── */
:root {
  --blue-deep:      #0c1d4e;
  --blue-primary:   #1E3A8A;
  --blue-medium:    #2563EB;
  --blue-light:     #dbeafe;
  --gold-light:     #f5e6c8;
  --gold-primary:   #D4AF76;
  --gold-accent:    #c9952a;
  --gold-bright:    #F59E0B;
  --gold-dark:      #8a6520;
  --purple:         #6B46C1;
  --white:          #ffffff;
  --off-white:      #faf8f5;
  --gray-100:       #f3f4f6;
  --gray-200:       #e5e7eb;
  --gray-400:       #9ca3af;
  --gray-500:       #6b7280;
  --gray-700:       #374151;
  --gray-900:       #111827;
  --text-dark:      #0f172a;
  --text-body:      #374151;

  --font-serif:     'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans:      'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-script:    'Dancing Script', cursive;

  --container-max:  1240px;
  --nav-height:     84px;

  --ease-out-expo:  cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-in-out:    cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

  --shadow-sm:   0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  --shadow-md:   0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  --shadow-lg:   0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.16);
  --shadow-gold: 0 8px 32px rgba(212,175,118,.35);
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--text-body);
  background: var(--white);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { border: none; background: none; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; }

/* ── Typography ── */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.8rem); font-weight: 700; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem); font-weight: 700; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.6rem); font-weight: 600; }
h4 { font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 600; }

p { line-height: 1.75; color: var(--text-body); }

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.eyebrow::before, .eyebrow::after {
  content: '';
  flex: 0 0 32px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  opacity: .6;
}

.script-accent {
  font-family: var(--font-script);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

/* ── Layout Utilities ── */
.container {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 28px;
}

.section-pad { padding: 100px 0; }
.section-pad-sm { padding: 70px 0; }

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-white { color: var(--white) !important; }

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  transition: all .25s var(--ease-in-out);
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gold-bright);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(245,158,11,.35);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--gold-accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(245,158,11,.45);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  color: var(--white);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-gold {
  background: transparent;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-primary);
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}
.btn-outline-gold:hover {
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-blue {
  background: var(--blue-primary);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(30,58,138,.3);
}
.btn-blue:hover {
  background: var(--blue-deep);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(30,58,138,.4);
}

/* ── Scroll Reveal ── */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity .7s var(--ease-out-expo), transform .7s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

.reveal-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-36px);
  transition: opacity .75s var(--ease-out-expo), transform .75s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.reveal-left.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

.reveal-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(36px);
  transition: opacity .75s var(--ease-out-expo), transform .75s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.reveal-right.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

/* ============================================================
   NAVIGATION
   ============================================================ */
.site-nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  height: var(--nav-height);
  transition: background .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease, height .35s ease;
}

.site-nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(12, 29, 78, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
  height: 68px;
}

.nav-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 28px;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
}

/* Logo */
.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-logo img {
  height: 52px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: height .35s ease;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.3));
}

.site-nav.scrolled .nav-logo img { height: 42px; }

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

/* Nav Links */
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.nav-links a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
  font-size: .875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: color .2s ease, background .2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}

.nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

/* Nav Right */
.nav-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

.nav-socials a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  font-size: 1rem;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: color .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}

.nav-socials a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}

.btn-donate-nav {
  background: var(--gold-bright);
  color: var(--white) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .82rem;
  padding: 9px 20px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: background .2s ease, transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}

.btn-donate-nav:hover {
  background: var(--gold-accent) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(245,158,11,.4);
}

/* Hamburger */
.nav-hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 1100;
}

.nav-hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all .3s ease;
}

.nav-hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px); }
.nav-hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.nav-hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px); }

/* Mobile Menu */
.mobile-menu {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -100%;
  width: min(340px, 90vw);
  height: 100vh;
  background: var(--blue-deep);
  z-index: 1050;
  transition: right .4s var(--ease-out-expo);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 100px 32px 48px;
  box-shadow: -8px 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}

.mobile-menu.open { right: 0; }

.mobile-menu a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  display: block;
  transition: color .2s ease, padding-left .2s ease;
}

.mobile-menu a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  padding-left: 8px;
}

.mobile-menu .btn-donate-mobile {
  margin-top: 28px;
  background: var(--gold-bright);
  color: var(--white) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-bottom: none;
}

.mobile-menu .mobile-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 32px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}

.mobile-menu .mobile-socials a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  padding: 0;
  border-bottom: none;
}

.menu-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.5);
  z-index: 1040;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .35s ease;
}

.menu-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: all;
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO
   ============================================================ */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-deep) 0%, #162a6b 55%, #1a2f7a 100%);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Decorative background elements */
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 70% 50%, rgba(100, 120, 220, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 40% at 20% 80%, rgba(212, 175, 118, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-grid-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Decorative circles */
.hero-decor-circle-1 {
  position: absolute;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,118,.1);
  top: -100px;
  right: 200px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-decor-circle-2 {
  position: absolute;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,118,.08);
  bottom: -60px;
  right: 280px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: calc(var(--nav-height) + 48px) 28px 80px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Hero Content */
.hero-content {
  max-width: 620px;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  animation: fadeInDown .8s var(--ease-out-expo) .1s both;
}

.hero-eyebrow .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-primary); }
.hero-eyebrow .eyebrow::before, .hero-eyebrow .eyebrow::after { background: var(--gold-primary); }

.hero-title {
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  animation: fadeInDown .8s var(--ease-out-expo) .2s both;
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.5vw, 4rem);
}

.hero-script {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.9rem);
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  display: block;
  animation: fadeInDown .8s var(--ease-out-expo) .3s both;
}

.hero-desc {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  max-width: 540px;
  animation: fadeInDown .8s var(--ease-out-expo) .4s both;
}

.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  animation: fadeInDown .8s var(--ease-out-expo) .5s both;
}

/* Countdown */
.countdown-wrap {
  animation: fadeInDown .8s var(--ease-out-expo) .6s both;
}

.countdown-label {
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.countdown {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 6px;
}

.countdown-unit {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.countdown-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius: 8px;
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  line-height: 1;
}

.countdown-sep {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  opacity: .7;
}

.countdown-txt {
  font-size: .65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
}

.countdown-event {
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
}

.countdown-event strong {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Hero Portrait */
.hero-portrait-wrap {
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: fadeInRight .9s var(--ease-out-expo) .3s both;
}

.hero-portrait-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 320px;
}

/* Gold decorative frame lines */
.hero-portrait-frame::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  left: -12px;
  right: 36px;
  bottom: 36px;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-primary);
  border-radius: 12px;
  opacity: .45;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-portrait-frame::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 36px;
  left: 36px;
  right: -12px;
  bottom: -12px;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-primary);
  border-radius: 12px;
  opacity: .25;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-portrait-img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold), 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}

/* Miss Cinderella badge */
.hero-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 3;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-accent), var(--gold-bright));
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(201,149,42,.5);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.hero-badge i { font-size: .9rem; }

/* Crown decorative icon above portrait */
.hero-crown {
  position: absolute;
  top: -44px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 3;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(212,175,118,.5));
  animation: floatY 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-name-plate {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.hero-name-plate .candidate-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
}

.hero-name-plate .candidate-school {
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  margin-top: 2px;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
}

/* ============================================================
   STATS BAR
   ============================================================ */
.stats-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue-deep), #1b2f82, var(--blue-deep));
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,175,118,.2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,175,118,.2);
  padding: 48px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stats-bar::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 120% at 50% 50%, rgba(212,175,118,.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
}

.stats-grid::before {
  display: none;
}

.stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  position: relative;
}

.stat-item + .stat-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 20%;
  height: 60%;
  width: 1px;
  background: rgba(212,175,118,.2);
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2px;
}

.stat-number .prefix {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: .65em;
  margin-right: 1px;
}

.stat-number .suffix {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: .65em;
  margin-left: 2px;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.stat-sub {
  font-size: .7rem;
  color: rgba(212,175,118,.5);
  margin-top: 3px;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
}

/* ============================================================
   WHAT'S NEW
   ============================================================ */
.whats-new { background: var(--off-white); }

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.section-header .eyebrow {
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.section-header h2 {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.section-header p {
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.news-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.news-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease-out-expo), box-shadow .3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.news-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.news-card-img {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.news-card-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

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

.news-card-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: var(--gold-bright);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: .68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

.news-card-body {
  padding: 24px 24px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.news-card-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.news-card-body p {
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.news-card-link {
  color: var(--blue-primary);
  font-size: .875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: gap .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}

.news-card-link:hover {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  gap: 10px;
}

/* ============================================================
   HOW IT WORKS
   ============================================================ */
.how-it-works { background: var(--white); }

.steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 60px;
}

/* Connecting line */
.steps-grid::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 36px;
  left: calc(12.5% + 4px);
  right: calc(12.5% + 4px);
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-primary), var(--gold-bright), var(--gold-primary));
  opacity: .35;
  z-index: 0;
}

.step-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.step-icon {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-deep), var(--blue-primary));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(30,58,138,.25);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}

.step-item:hover .step-icon {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(30,58,138,.35);
}

.step-number {
  position: absolute;
  top: -6px;
  right: -6px;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  background: var(--gold-bright);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: .65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.step-item h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.step-item p {
  font-size: .875rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ============================================================
   CANDIDATES SPOTLIGHT
   ============================================================ */
.candidates-section { background: var(--off-white); }

.candidates-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.candidates-grid.has-winner {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.candidate-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease-out-expo), box-shadow .35s ease;
}

.candidate-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.candidate-card.winner-card {
  grid-column: span 1;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold), var(--shadow-md);
}

.candidate-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.candidate-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.07); }

.candidate-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(12,29,78,.85) 0%, rgba(12,29,78,.1) 50%, transparent 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 20px;
}

.candidate-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.candidate-school {
  font-size: .75rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.winner-ribbon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-accent), var(--gold-bright));
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: .65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 14px 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 4px 0 0 4px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  box-shadow: -4px 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}

.candidates-cta {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 44px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.candidates-cta p {
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
}

/* ============================================================
   IMPACT BAND (Full-Width Photo Section)
   ============================================================ */
.impact-band {
  position: relative;
  padding: 100px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.impact-band-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('../image/imgi_6_CCB-Formal4-10-26-700x300.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 30%;
  background-attachment: fixed;
}

.impact-band-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(12, 29, 78, 0.93) 0%,
    rgba(26, 47, 120, 0.85) 50%,
    rgba(12, 29, 78, 0.92) 100%
  );
}

.impact-band-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 28px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

.impact-band-text .eyebrow {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.impact-band-text .eyebrow::before,
.impact-band-text .eyebrow::after { background: var(--gold-primary); }

.impact-band-text h2 {
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
}

.impact-band-text p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.impact-numbers {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}

.impact-num-item {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,118,.2);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.impact-num-item .num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
}

.impact-num-item .lbl {
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  margin-top: 6px;
  display: block;
}

/* ============================================================
   GALLERY STRIP
   ============================================================ */
.gallery-strip {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 48px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gallery-item {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background: var(--gray-200);
}

.gallery-item:first-child {
  grid-row: span 2;
}

.gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease-out-expo);
  min-height: 200px;
}

.gallery-item:first-child img { min-height: 420px; }

.gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }

/* ============================================================
   EVENTS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.events-section { background: var(--off-white); }

.events-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}

.events-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.event-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border-left: 4px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color .25s ease, transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}

.event-item:hover {
  border-left-color: var(--gold-primary);
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.event-date-block {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-deep), var(--blue-primary));
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 56px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.event-date-block .month {
  font-size: .65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.event-date-block .day {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.event-details h4 {
  font-size: .98rem;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.event-details p {
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.event-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.event-meta span {
  font-size: .74rem;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.events-cta-side {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-deep), var(--blue-primary));
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 44px 36px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.events-cta-side::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  right: -40px;
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
}

.events-cta-side::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -30px;
  left: -30px;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(212,175,118,.07);
}

.events-cta-side i {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: block;
}

.events-cta-side h3 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.events-cta-side p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  font-size: .9rem;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.events-cta-side .btn {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* ============================================================
   CTA BANNER
   ============================================================ */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-deep) 0%, #162666 50%, var(--blue-deep) 100%);
  padding: 80px 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 80% at 50% 50%, rgba(212,175,118,.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-banner h2 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cta-banner p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
}

.cta-banner-btns {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--blue-deep);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,175,118,.2);
}

.footer-top {
  padding: 72px 0 56px;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 48px;
}

.footer-brand img {
  height: 56px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  filter: brightness(1.1);
}

.footer-brand p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  font-size: .875rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-partner-logos {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-partner-logos img {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  opacity: .75;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  padding: 4px 8px;
  transition: opacity .2s ease;
}

.footer-partner-logos img:hover { opacity: 1; }

.footer-col h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer-col ul {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-col ul a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  font-size: .875rem;
  transition: color .2s ease, padding-left .2s ease;
  display: block;
}

.footer-col ul a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
  padding-left: 6px;
}

.footer-newsletter h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer-newsletter p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  font-size: .85rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}

.footer-newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-right: none;
  border-radius: 8px 0 0 8px;
  padding: 11px 16px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: .875rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  outline: none;
  transition: background .2s ease;
}

.footer-newsletter-form input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.35); }
.footer-newsletter-form input:focus { background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); }

.footer-newsletter-form button {
  background: var(--gold-bright);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .8rem;
  padding: 11px 16px;
  border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
  transition: background .2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.footer-newsletter-form button:hover { background: var(--gold-accent); }

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.footer-socials a {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  font-size: .9rem;
  transition: all .2s ease;
}

.footer-socials a:hover {
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* Footer Bottom Bar */
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  padding: 20px 0;
}

.footer-bottom-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-bottom p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  font-size: .78rem;
}

.footer-bottom a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  font-size: .78rem;
  transition: color .2s ease;
}

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

.footer-legal {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
}

/* ============================================================
   ANIMATIONS
   ============================================================ */
@keyframes fadeInDown {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-20px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes fadeInRight {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(36px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

@keyframes floatY {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
  50%       { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-8px); }
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50%       { opacity: .6; }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .hero-portrait-frame { width: 280px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px; }
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  /* Disable parallax on mobile — broken on iOS Safari */
  .impact-band-bg { background-attachment: scroll; }

  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .nav-hamburger { display: flex; }

  .hero-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    padding-bottom: 100px;
  }

  .hero-eyebrow .eyebrow { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-ctas { justify-content: center; }
  .countdown { justify-content: center; }
  .countdown-label { text-align: center; }
  .countdown-event { text-align: center; }

  .hero-portrait-wrap {
    order: -1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .hero-portrait-frame { width: 230px; margin: 60px auto 0; }
  .hero-name-plate { margin-top: 44px; }

  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 0; }
  .stat-item:nth-child(3)::before { display: none; }
  .stat-item:nth-child(3) { border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,175,118,.2); }
  .stat-item:nth-child(4) { border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,175,118,.2); }

  .news-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 40px; }
  .steps-grid::before { display: none; }

  .candidates-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

  .impact-band-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }

  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto;
  }
  .gallery-item:first-child { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 1; }
  .gallery-item:first-child img { min-height: 260px; }

  .events-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .events-cta-side { max-width: 480px; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  :root { --nav-height: 68px; }

  .section-pad { padding: 70px 0; }
  .section-pad-sm { padding: 50px 0; }

  .hero-portrait-frame { width: 200px; }
  .countdown-num { width: 58px; height: 58px; font-size: 1.6rem; }

  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stat-item + .stat-item::before { display: none; }

  .candidates-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .gallery-item:first-child { grid-column: 1; }

  .impact-numbers { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .footer-bottom-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }

  .cta-banner-btns { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .cta-banner-btns .btn { width: 100%; max-width: 300px; justify-content: center; }
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .candidates-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .impact-numbers { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============================================================
   INNER PAGE — SHARED
   ============================================================ */

/* Breadcrumb */
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); transition: color .2s; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold-primary); }
.breadcrumb i { font-size: .65rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); }

/* Page Hero (inner pages) */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 340px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--blue-deep);
}

.page-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 35%;
}

.page-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(12,29,78,.55) 0%,
    rgba(12,29,78,.82) 60%,
    rgba(12,29,78,.96) 100%
  );
}

.page-hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: calc(var(--nav-height) + 56px) 28px 56px;
}

.page-hero-tag {
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.page-hero-tag::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 32px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  opacity: .6;
}

.page-hero h1 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.2rem);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.page-hero-desc {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 580px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Content layout: two-column prose + sidebar */
.content-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: start;
}

.content-main p + p { margin-top: 18px; }

.content-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 24px);
}

.sidebar-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--gold-primary);
}

.sidebar-card h4 {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.sidebar-card h4 i { color: var(--gold-accent); }

.sidebar-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.sidebar-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: .875rem;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.sidebar-list li i {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  font-size: .8rem;
  margin-top: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sidebar-stat {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 10px 0;
}
.sidebar-stat .s-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-primary);
  display: block;
}
.sidebar-stat .s-lbl {
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  letter-spacing: .05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.sidebar-stat + .sidebar-stat {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  margin-top: 10px;
  padding-top: 10px;
}

/* Pull quote */
.pull-quote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold-primary);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  margin: 32px 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
}
.pull-quote p {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--blue-primary);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.pull-quote cite {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ============================================================
   TIMELINE (About Page)
   ============================================================ */
.timeline-section { background: var(--off-white); }

.timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 60px auto 0;
}

.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--gold-primary) 8%, var(--gold-primary) 92%, transparent);
  opacity: .4;
}

.timeline-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 60px 1fr;
  gap: 0 24px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.timeline-item:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.timeline-content {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}

.timeline-content:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.timeline-item.right .timeline-content { grid-column: 3; }
.timeline-item.left  .timeline-content { grid-column: 1; }
.timeline-item.right .timeline-year    { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1; }
.timeline-item.left  .timeline-year    { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1; }

/* For right-side items the content needs re-ordering */
.timeline-item.right { }
.timeline-item.left  {
  direction: rtl;
}
.timeline-item.left > * { direction: ltr; }

.timeline-year {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-year-num {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.timeline-dot {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  border: 3px solid var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--gold-primary);
  display: block;
}

.year-label {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-primary);
}

.timeline-content h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.timeline-content p {
  font-size: .875rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Eligibility Grid */
.eligibility-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.eligibility-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--blue-primary);
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}

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

.eligibility-card .elig-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--blue-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--blue-primary);
}

.eligibility-card h4 { margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: .95rem; }
.eligibility-card p { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--gray-500); }

/* Auxiliary section */
.auxiliary-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-deep), #182f80);
  padding: 72px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.auxiliary-band::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px; right: -60px;
  width: 300px; height: 300px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
}

.auxiliary-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.auxiliary-text h2 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.auxiliary-text p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); margin-bottom: 24px; line-height: 1.75; }

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

.aux-fact {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,118,.2);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 18px;
  text-align: center;
}
.aux-fact .num { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold-primary); display: block; }
.aux-fact .lbl { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); margin-top: 4px; display: block; }

/* ============================================================
   BALL PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.ball-announcement {
  background: var(--off-white);
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.ball-announce-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.ball-portrait {
  position: relative;
  width: 300px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ball-portrait img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold), var(--shadow-lg);
}

.ball-portrait-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -14px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-accent), var(--gold-bright));
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 9px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(201,149,42,.45);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
}

.ball-announce-text .eyebrow {
  justify-content: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ball-announce-text h2 { margin-bottom: 8px; }

.ball-announce-text .subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ball-announce-text p { margin-bottom: 16px; }

.ball-announce-text .achievements {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin: 20px 0;
}

.achievement-tag {
  background: var(--blue-light);
  color: var(--blue-primary);
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

/* Scholarship section */
.scholarships-section { background: var(--white); }

.scholarship-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.scholarship-card {
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.scholarship-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }

.scholarship-card-header {
  padding: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.scholarship-card-header.gold-1 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b8860b, #d4a017); }
.scholarship-card-header.gold-2 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #808080, #a0a0a0); }
.scholarship-card-header.gold-3 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B5E3C, #a67c52); }
.scholarship-card-header.blue   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-deep), var(--blue-primary)); }
.scholarship-card-header.green  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #065f46, #059669); }

.scholarship-place {
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.scholarship-amount {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
}

.scholarship-card-body {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 18px 20px;
}

.scholarship-card-body h4 { font-size: .9rem; margin-bottom: 5px; }
.scholarship-card-body .sponsor { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--gray-500); }
.scholarship-card-body .recipient { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--gray-500); margin-top: 6px; font-style: italic; }

/* Ball event details bar */
.ball-details-bar {
  background: var(--blue-deep);
  padding: 28px 0;
}

.ball-details-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 48px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ball-detail-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  font-size: .875rem;
}

.ball-detail-item i { color: var(--gold-primary); font-size: 1rem; }
.ball-detail-item strong { color: var(--white); }

/* Audio player */
.audio-section {
  background: var(--off-white);
  padding: 60px 0;
}

.audio-player-card {
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  text-align: center;
}

.audio-player-card i.fa-microphone {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.audio-player-card h3 { margin-bottom: 6px; }
.audio-player-card p { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--gray-500); margin-bottom: 20px; }

.audio-player-card audio {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

/* Prior years teaser */
.prior-years {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.prior-years-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.prior-year-item {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 16px 12px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: background .2s, transform .2s;
  cursor: default;
}

.prior-year-item:hover {
  background: var(--blue-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.prior-year-item .year {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-primary);
}

.prior-year-item .name {
  font-size: .72rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  margin-top: 4px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ============================================================
   CANDIDATES PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.candidates-hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.candidates-hero-stats span {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  font-size: .875rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.candidates-hero-stats strong { color: var(--gold-primary); }

/* Filter bar */
.filter-bar {
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  padding: 20px 0;
  position: sticky;
  top: var(--nav-height);
  z-index: 100;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
}

.filter-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-label {
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.filter-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-btn {
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-200);
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  background: var(--white);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .2s ease;
}

.filter-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--blue-primary);
  color: var(--blue-primary);
}

.filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--blue-primary);
  border-color: var(--blue-primary);
  color: var(--white);
}

.filter-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 28px;
  background: var(--gray-200);
}

/* Full candidates grid */
.all-candidates-section {
  background: var(--off-white);
  padding: 60px 0 80px;
}

.all-candidates-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.cand-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease-out-expo), box-shadow .3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.cand-card.winner {
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold), var(--shadow-md);
}

.cand-card.hidden { display: none; }

.cand-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.cand-photo {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cand-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

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

.cand-winner-ribbon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px; right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-accent), var(--gold-bright));
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: .62rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 12px 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 3px 0 0 3px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.cand-info {
  padding: 16px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.cand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.cand-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 5px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.cand-tag {
  font-size: .68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

.tag-year   { background: var(--blue-light); color: var(--blue-primary); }
.tag-school { background: #f0fdf4; color: #166534; }

.cand-escort {
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.cand-escort i { font-size: .7rem; }

/* Count result */
.filter-result-count {
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.filter-result-count strong { color: var(--blue-primary); }

/* History teaser table */
.history-teaser {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.history-table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.history-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  background: var(--white);
  font-size: .875rem;
}

.history-table thead th {
  background: var(--blue-deep);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  text-align: left;
}

.history-table tbody tr {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  transition: background .15s ease;
}

.history-table tbody tr:hover { background: var(--off-white); }

.history-table tbody tr.winner-row {
  background: #fffbeb;
}

.history-table tbody td {
  padding: 13px 20px;
  color: var(--gray-700);
}

.history-table .year-col {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-primary);
  width: 80px;
}

.history-table .winner-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: .68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--gold-bright);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-left: 8px;
}

/* Apply CTA (candidates page) */
.apply-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-deep), var(--blue-primary));
  padding: 72px 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.apply-cta h2 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.apply-cta p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto 32px; }

/* ============================================================
   INNER PAGE RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .all-candidates-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .prior-years-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .content-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .content-sidebar { position: static; }

  .timeline::before { left: 24px; transform: none; }
  .timeline-item {
    grid-template-columns: 60px 1fr;
    gap: 0 16px;
  }
  .timeline-item.left  { direction: ltr; }
  .timeline-item.left .timeline-content  { grid-column: 2; }
  .timeline-item.right .timeline-content { grid-column: 2; }
  .timeline-item .timeline-year { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1; }
  .timeline-item .timeline-content { grid-column: 2; }

  .eligibility-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .auxiliary-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .ball-announce-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ball-portrait { width: 220px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .ball-announce-text .eyebrow { justify-content: center; }
  .ball-announce-text { text-align: center; }
  .ball-announce-text .achievements { justify-content: center; }
  .scholarship-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .all-candidates-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .prior-years-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .page-hero { min-height: 280px; }
  .filter-bar-inner { gap: 12px; }
  .filter-divider { display: none; }
  .eligibility-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .scholarship-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .all-candidates-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
  .prior-years-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .ball-details-bar-inner { gap: 20px; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; padding: 0 28px; }
  .auxiliary-facts { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

/* ============================================================
   SUPPORT / DONATE PAGE
   ============================================================ */

/* Campaign Status Banner */
.campaign-status {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #065f46, #059669);
  padding: 24px 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.campaign-status-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.campaign-status i   { color: #a7f3d0; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.campaign-status p   { color: var(--white); font-size: .95rem; }
.campaign-status strong { color: #a7f3d0; }

/* Donation Pathways */
.pathways-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.pathway-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 36px 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--blue-primary);
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease-out-expo), box-shadow .3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.pathway-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.pathway-card.featured { border-top-color: var(--gold-bright); box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold), var(--shadow-md); }

.pathway-icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}
.pathway-icon.blue   { background: var(--blue-light); color: var(--blue-primary); }
.pathway-icon.gold   { background: #fffbeb; color: var(--gold-accent); }
.pathway-icon.green  { background: #f0fdf4; color: #16a34a; }

.pathway-card h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.pathway-card p  { font-size: .875rem; color: var(--gray-500); flex: 1; margin-bottom: 24px; line-height: 1.7; }

.pathway-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.badge-popular { background: var(--gold-bright); color: var(--white); }
.badge-impact  { background: var(--blue-primary); color: var(--white); }
.badge-classic { background: var(--gray-200); color: var(--gray-700); }

.address-block {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-align: left;
}
.address-block strong { display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; }

/* Email signup panel */
.signup-panel {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-deep), #1e3a8a);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 48px;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 660px;
  margin: 60px auto 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.signup-panel::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px; right: -40px;
  width: 200px; height: 200px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
}
.signup-panel h3  { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.signup-panel p   { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); margin-bottom: 24px; font-size: .95rem; }
.signup-form {
  display: flex; gap: 0;
  border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;
  max-width: 440px; margin: 0 auto;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}
.signup-form input {
  flex: 1;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  border-right: none;
  border-radius: 10px 0 0 10px;
  padding: 13px 18px;
  color: var(--white); font-size: .9rem; font-family: inherit;
  outline: none;
}
.signup-form input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.signup-form input:focus { background: rgba(255,255,255,.15); }
.signup-form button {
  background: var(--gold-bright);
  color: var(--white); font-weight: 700; font-size: .85rem;
  padding: 13px 22px; cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
  border: none; font-family: inherit;
  transition: background .2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.signup-form button:hover { background: var(--gold-accent); }

/* FAQ Accordion */
.faq-section { background: var(--off-white); }

.faq-list {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 48px auto 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}

.faq-q {
  width: 100%; text-align: left;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none; border: none;
  transition: color .2s;
}
.faq-q:hover { color: var(--blue-primary); }
.faq-q .faq-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0; width: 28px; height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-200);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: .7rem; color: var(--gray-400);
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-q { color: var(--blue-primary); }
.faq-item.open .faq-q .faq-icon {
  background: var(--blue-primary); border-color: var(--blue-primary);
  color: var(--white); transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-a {
  max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height .4s var(--ease-out-expo), padding .3s ease;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-a { max-height: 400px; padding: 0 24px 22px; }
.faq-a p { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--gray-700); line-height: 1.75; }
.faq-a a { color: var(--blue-primary); font-weight: 600; }
.faq-a a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

.faq-category-label {
  font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gray-400);
  padding: 10px 0 6px;
}

/* Sponsorship Tiers */
.sponsorship-section { background: var(--white); }

.tier-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.tier-card {
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.tier-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }

.tier-header {
  padding: 22px 18px;
  text-align: center;
}
.tier-header.presenting { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b8860b, #d4a017); }
.tier-header.gold       { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #92400e, #b45309); }
.tier-header.silver     { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #64748b, #94a3b8); }
.tier-header.bronze     { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c2d12, #9a3412); }

.tier-name { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }
.tier-amount { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-top: 4px; }

.tier-body { background: var(--white); padding: 18px; }
.tier-body ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.tier-body li { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--gray-700); display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; line-height: 1.5; }
.tier-body li i { color: var(--gold-accent); font-size: .75rem; margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }

.tier-inkind {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.tier-inkind i   { font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--blue-primary); flex-shrink: 0; }
.tier-inkind h4  { margin-bottom: 4px; }
.tier-inkind p   { font-size: .875rem; color: var(--gray-500); }

/* Membership Section */
.membership-section { background: var(--off-white); padding: 80px 0; }
.membership-inner {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; align-items: center;
}
.membership-text h2  { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.membership-text p   { color: var(--gray-500); margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.75; }
.membership-perks    { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; margin: 24px 0; }
.perk-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--gray-700); }
.perk-item i { color: var(--gold-accent); font-size: 1rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.membership-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-deep), var(--blue-primary));
  border-radius: 16px; padding: 40px;
  text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.membership-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: -30px; right: -30px;
  width: 150px; height: 150px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(212,175,118,.08);
}
.membership-card i   { font-size: 2rem; color: var(--gold-primary); margin-bottom: 14px; display: block; }
.membership-card h3  { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.membership-card p   { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); font-size: .9rem; margin-bottom: 24px; line-height: 1.7; }

/* ============================================================
   BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.bgcgtc-intro { background: var(--white); }
.bgcgtc-intro-inner {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 400px; gap: 60px; align-items: center;
}
.bgcgtc-intro-text h2  { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.bgcgtc-intro-text p   { margin-bottom: 16px; color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.75; }
.bgcgtc-intro-text p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.bgcgtc-stats-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-deep), var(--blue-primary));
  border-radius: 16px; padding: 36px;
}
.bgcgtc-stats-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-primary); margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.bgcgtc-stat-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.bgcgtc-stat-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.bgcgtc-stat-row .icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(212,175,118,.15);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-primary); font-size: .9rem; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.bgcgtc-stat-row .num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white); line-height: 1;
}
.bgcgtc-stat-row .lbl {
  font-size: .75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  letter-spacing: .02em; margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Programs Grid */
.programs-section { background: var(--off-white); }
.programs-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 48px;
}
.program-card {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 32px 28px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--blue-primary);
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.program-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.program-card:nth-child(2) { border-left-color: var(--gold-primary); }
.program-card:nth-child(3) { border-left-color: var(--purple); }
.program-card:nth-child(4) { border-left-color: #16a34a; }

.program-card .prog-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 1.2rem;
}
.prog-icon.blue   { background: var(--blue-light); color: var(--blue-primary); }
.prog-icon.gold   { background: #fffbeb; color: var(--gold-accent); }
.prog-icon.purple { background: #f3e8ff; color: var(--purple); }
.prog-icon.green  { background: #f0fdf4; color: #16a34a; }

.program-card h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.program-card p  { font-size: .875rem; color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.7; }

/* Investments Timeline (list style) */
.investments-section { background: var(--white); }
.investments-list {
  max-width: 860px; margin: 48px auto 0;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0;
}
.invest-item {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 90px 1fr;
  gap: 0 24px;
  padding: 20px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  align-items: start;
}
.invest-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.invest-year {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-primary); padding-top: 2px;
}
.invest-content h4 { font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: 4px; color: var(--text-dark); }
.invest-content p  { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.6; }

.bgcgtc-cta-bar {
  background: var(--off-white); border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 32px 36px; display: flex;
  align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 48px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.bgcgtc-cta-bar p { color: var(--gray-700); font-size: .95rem; }
.bgcgtc-cta-bar p strong { color: var(--text-dark); }

/* ============================================================
   NEWS PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.news-featured { background: var(--off-white); padding: 80px 0; }
.featured-post-card {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  background: var(--white);
}
.featured-post-img {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; min-height: 380px;
}
.featured-post-img img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .6s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.featured-post-card:hover .featured-post-img img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.featured-tag {
  position: absolute; top: 16px; left: 16px;
  background: var(--gold-bright); color: var(--white);
  font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase; padding: 5px 13px; border-radius: 50px;
}
.featured-post-body {
  padding: 44px 40px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
}
.featured-post-body .post-date {
  font-size: .78rem; color: var(--gray-400);
  margin-bottom: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
}
.featured-post-body h2 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.9rem); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.featured-post-body p  { color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 24px; }

/* Posts Grid */
.posts-section { background: var(--white); padding: 80px 0; }
.posts-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 48px;
}
.post-card {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease-out-expo), box-shadow .3s ease;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}
.post-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.post-card-img {
  position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16/9; overflow: hidden;
}
.post-card-img img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.post-card:hover .post-card-img img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.post-card-tag {
  position: absolute; top: 12px; left: 12px;
  background: var(--blue-primary); color: var(--white);
  font-size: .65rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 50px;
}
.post-card-body { padding: 22px; }
.post-meta { font-size: .75rem; color: var(--gray-400); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.post-card-body h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.3; }
.post-card-body p  { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.read-more {
  font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--blue-primary);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  transition: gap .2s, color .2s;
}
.read-more:hover { color: var(--gold-accent); gap: 9px; }

/* Press Coverage */
.press-section { background: var(--off-white); padding: 80px 0; }
.press-list { margin-top: 40px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.press-item {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 22px 26px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 20px;
  transition: box-shadow .2s, transform .2s;
}
.press-item:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateX(4px); }
.press-outlet {
  background: var(--blue-light); color: var(--blue-primary);
  font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase; padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 6px; flex-shrink: 0; white-space: nowrap; min-width: 110px;
  text-align: center; height: fit-content; margin-top: 2px;
}
.press-content h4  { font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: 4px; color: var(--text-dark); }
.press-content p   { font-size: .83rem; color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.press-meta { font-size: .75rem; color: var(--gray-400); display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.press-meta a { color: var(--blue-primary); font-weight: 600; }
.press-meta a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* Social Follow */
.social-follow { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-deep), var(--blue-primary)); padding: 72px 0; }
.social-follow-inner { text-align: center; }
.social-follow h2 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.social-follow p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); max-width: 500px; margin: 0 auto 36px; }
.social-follow-btns { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.btn-facebook  { background: #1877f2; color: var(--white); }
.btn-facebook:hover  { background: #1565c0; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-instagram { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f09433, #e6683c, #dc2743, #cc2366, #bc1888); color: var(--white); }
.btn-instagram:hover { filter: brightness(1.1); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.contact-section { background: var(--off-white); padding: 80px 0; }
.contact-layout  {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 360px; gap: 48px; align-items: start;
}

/* Form */
.contact-form-wrap {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 40px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.contact-form-wrap h2 { margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 1.5rem; }
.contact-form-wrap > p { color: var(--gray-500); margin-bottom: 32px; }

.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.form-label {
  display: block; font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-700); margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.form-label .req { color: #ef4444; margin-left: 2px; }

.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-size: .9rem; font-family: inherit;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
  outline: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}
.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--blue-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(30,58,138,.1);
  background: var(--white);
}
.form-input::placeholder,
.form-textarea::placeholder { color: var(--gray-400); }

.form-select {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%236b7280' stroke-width='1.5' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 14px center;
  padding-right: 40px; cursor: pointer;
}

.form-textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; line-height: 1.6; }

.form-honeypot { display: none !important; }

.form-submit {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--blue-primary); color: var(--white);
  font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 700; font-family: inherit;
  padding: 15px; border-radius: 10px; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 9px;
  transition: background .2s, transform .2s, box-shadow .2s;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(30,58,138,.3);
}
.form-submit:hover {
  background: var(--blue-deep); transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(30,58,138,.4);
}

.form-notice {
  font-size: .78rem; color: var(--gray-400);
  text-align: center; margin-top: 12px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 5px;
}

.alert {
  border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px 18px;
  margin-bottom: 24px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px;
  font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.6;
}
.alert-success { background: #f0fdf4; border: 1px solid #bbf7d0; color: #166534; }
.alert-error   { background: #fef2f2; border: 1px solid #fecaca; color: #991b1b; }
.alert i { flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }

/* Contact Info sidebar */
.contact-info-wrap { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 24px); }

.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 28px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  margin-bottom: 16px; border-top: 4px solid var(--gold-primary);
}
.contact-info-card h4 {
  font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-accent); margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.contact-info-item {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px;
  padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}
.contact-info-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }
.contact-info-item .ci-icon {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--blue-light); color: var(--blue-primary);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: .85rem; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-info-item .ci-lbl { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gray-400); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; }
.contact-info-item .ci-val { font-size: .875rem; color: var(--text-dark); line-height: 1.5; }
.contact-info-item a.ci-val { color: var(--blue-primary); }
.contact-info-item a.ci-val:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* ============================================================
   NEW PAGE RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .tier-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .bgcgtc-intro-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .bgcgtc-stats-card { max-width: 480px; }
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .pathways-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 520px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .programs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .featured-post-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .featured-post-img  { min-height: 240px; }
  .posts-grid  { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .contact-layout  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-info-wrap { position: static; }
  .membership-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .tier-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .posts-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .signup-form { flex-direction: column; border-radius: 10px; }
  .signup-form input  { border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18); border-bottom: none; border-radius: 10px 10px 0 0; }
  .signup-form button { border-radius: 0 0 10px 10px; padding: 13px; }
  .social-follow-btns { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .contact-form-wrap  { padding: 28px 20px; }
}
