@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Comfortaa:wght@300..700&display=swap');
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Ubuntu:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,700;1,300;1,400;1,500;1,700&display=swap');
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Jost:ital,wght@0,100..900;1,100..900&display=swap');

:root {
    --primary-color: #fff;
    --secondary-color: #000000;
    --accent: #ef622e;
    --text-color: #161616;
    --button-color: #284B7D;
    --light-blue: #3363a7;
    --yellow-color: #fdb913;
    --pink-color: #ec398b;
    --dark-blue: #052a5f;
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 30px;
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-family: "Comfortaa", sans-serif;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* generics start */
h1 {
    font-size: 70px;
    line-height: 86px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-family: "Ubuntu", sans-serif;
}

h2 {
    font-size: 32px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    /* font-weight: 800; */
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-family: "Jost", sans-serif;
}

h3 {
    font-size: 32px;
    line-height: 42px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

h5 {
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

h6 {
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 26px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.small-text {
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 32px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--button-color);
    display: block;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
}

.generic-btn a,
.generic-btn button {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 20px;
    padding: 30px 41px 30px 40px;
    display: inline-block;
    text-decoration: none;
    background: var(--button-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    transition: .3s ease-in-out;
}

.generic-btn a i {
    margin-left: 3px;
}

.generic-btn a:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    background: var(--light-blue);
}

.padding-top {
    padding-top: 70px;
}

.padding-bottom {
    padding-bottom: 70px;
}

.light-bg {
    background: #f9f9fb;
}

.grey-bg {
    background: #e9e7f0;
}

.generic-title2 span {
    letter-spacing: normal;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.generic-title2 h2 {
    font-size: 50px;
    line-height: 60px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: "Comfortaa", sans-serif;
}

.generic-title2 {
    margin-bottom: 88px;
}

/* generics end */
/* header style */
.container-fluid {
    /* padding: 0 5.3%; */
}

.navbar-expand-lg .navbar-nav .dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    padding: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 0;
    top: 12px;
}

.dropdown-toggle::after {
    margin-left: 0;
}

.header-con .navbar-light .navbar-nav .nav-item.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
    display: block;
}

.header-main-con .navbar-light .navbar-nav .nav-item.active,
.header-main-con .navbar-light .navbar-nav .active>.nav-link {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.navbar-expand-lg .navbar-nav .dropdown-menu .dropdown-item {
    padding: 8px 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 2px #fff;
}

.navbar-expand-lg .navbar-nav .dropdown-menu .dropdown-item:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    background: var(--yellow-color);
}

.index2-header .navbar-expand-lg .navbar-nav .dropdown-menu .dropdown-item:hover,
.header-main-con.index2-header .dropdown-item.active,
.header-main-con.index2-header .dropdown-item:active {
    background: var(--accent);
}

.index2-header .navbar-light .navbar-nav .nav-link.active,
.header-main-con.index2-header .navbar-light .navbar-nav .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.index3-header .navbar-expand-lg .navbar-nav .dropdown-menu .dropdown-item:hover,
.header-main-con.index3-header .dropdown-item.active,
.header-main-con.index3-header .dropdown-item:active {
    background: var(--pink-color);
}

.index3-header .navbar-light .navbar-nav .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--pink-color);
}

.header-main-con {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    z-index: 999;
    padding: 0;
    box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 1.95px 1.95px 2.6px;
    overflow: visible; /* allow mobile dropdown to extend below the header */
}


.header-main-con .navbar-light .navbar-nav .nav-link {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 24px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    /* color: var(--primary-color); */
    color: #000;
}

.glass-card {
    /* width: 240px removed — header uses w-100 */
    width: auto;
    /* height: 360px; */
    background: rgb(255 255 255 / 68%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    /* border-radius: 20px; */
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Two-class selector (specificity 0,2,0) beats either single-class rule above.
   header-main-con must NOT clip its dropdown menu. */
.header-main-con.glass-card {
    overflow: visible;
}

.glass-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
            transparent,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8),
            transparent);
}

.glass-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 1px;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8),
            transparent,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3));
}

.header-main-con .navbar-light .navbar-nav .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--yellow-color);
}

.header-main-con .dropdown-item.active,
.header-main-con .dropdown-item:active {
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    background-color: var(--yellow-color);
}

.navbar-light .navbar-nav .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--yellow-color);
}

.header-main-con .navbar-nav {
    gap: 32px;
    margin-right: 0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Logo in navbar-brand */
.nav-logo {
    height: 52px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 200px;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
}

/* Ensure nav has relative context for absolute-positioned toggler */
.header-main-con nav.navbar {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 64px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Enquire Now button in mobile nav */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .nav-logo {
        height: 44px;
    }
    .header-main-con nav.navbar {
        min-height: 56px;
        padding-right: 52px; /* prevent toggler overlapping logo */
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .nav-logo {
        height: 38px;
        max-width: 160px;
    }
}

.lets-talk-btn a,
.lets-talk-btn a i {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.lets-talk-btn a {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 14px 15px;
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-color);
    background: var(--primary-color);
}

.lets-talk-btn a i {
    margin-left: 2px;
}

.lets-talk-btn a:hover i {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.lets-talk-btn a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    background: transparent;
    box-shadow: 0 0 1px var(--primary-color);
}

.nav-btns {
    position: absolute;
    right: 149px;
    top: 50%;
    gap: 10px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.nav-btns a {
    padding: 12px 15px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-color);
}

.nav-btns a i {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 20px;
}

.nav-btns a:hover i {
    color: var(--button-color);
}

.nav-btns a:hover {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--button-color);
}

.shopping-cart {
    position: relative;
}

.nav-btns .shopping-cart::after {
    content: "02";
    font-size: 10px;
    background: var(--yellow-color);
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border-radius: 100%;
    position: absolute;
    right: -5px;
    top: -13px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

/* header styling end here */
/* banner styling start here */
.banner-main-section {
    background: url(../images/banner-bg.jpg) no-repeat center;
    background-size: cover;
    height: 1000px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.banner-outer-con {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

.banner-main-section::after {
    content: "";
    background: var(--button-color);
    opacity: .7;
    width: 100%;
    height: 1000px;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
}

.banner-inner-section {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    display: grid;
    gap: 0;
    grid-template-columns: 50% 50%;
}

.banner-inner-section h1 span {
    font-family: "Comfortaa", sans-serif;
}

.banner-inner-section h1 {
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.banner-left-section>span,
.banner-right-section span {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 30px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--yellow-color);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 42px;
}

.banner-left-section .generic-btn a {
    padding: 30px 37px;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    background: var(--primary-color);
    transition: .3s ease-in-out;
}

.banner-left-section .generic-btn a:hover {
    background: var(--button-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.banner-left-section .generic-btn {
    margin-bottom: 101px;
}

.banner-right-section span {
    text-align: end;
    margin: 0 125px 0 0;
}

.banner-left-images {
    gap: 30px;
}

.social-links a i {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.social-links a {
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: .3s ease-in-out;
}

.social-links a:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.social-links {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    bottom: -7px;
    gap: 15px;
}

.banner-right-section figure {
    margin: 20px 0 11px -13px;
}

.banner-main-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev span,
.banner-main-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next span {
    display: none;
}

.banner-main-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev,
.banner-main-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next {
    position: absolute;
    top: 45%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 100%;
    background: rgb(0, 0, 0, .2);
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: .3s ease-in-out;
}

.banner-main-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev:hover,
.banner-main-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next:hover {
    background: var(--button-color);
}

.banner-main-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev {
    left: -242px;
}

.banner-main-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next {
    right: -254px;
}

.banner-main-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button:focus,
.banner-main-section .owl-carousel .owl-dots button:focus {
    outline: none;
}

.banner-main-section .owl-carousel .owl-dots button {
    width: 17px;
    height: 17px;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-color);
    background: transparent;
    border-radius: 100%;
    margin: 0 6px;
}

.banner-main-section .owl-carousel .owl-dots button.active {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: inset 3px 3px 5px 0 rgba(53, 0, 252, 0.6);
}

.banner-main-section .owl-carousel .owl-dots {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    bottom: -120px;
}

/* banner styling end here */
/* about section styling start here */
.about-inner-con {
    display: grid;
    gap: 0;
    margin-bottom: 100px;
    grid-template-columns: 58% 42%;
}

.about-right-con,
.attendents,
.attendees {
    display: flex;
}

.numbers span,
.numbers small {
    display: block;
}

.investment,
.attendees {
    background: url(../images/dash-bg-img.png) no-repeat center;
    width: 272px;
    height: 130px;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.about-right-con {
    margin: 152px 0px 0 -72px;
}

.about-left-con p {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    /* padding-right: 180px; */
    font-weight: 500;
}

.generic-title .small-text {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.generic-title {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.investment span {
    font-size: 40px;
    line-height: 30px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--button-color);
    margin-left: -5px;
    margin-top: -4px;
}

.investment small {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 20px;
    margin-left: 15px;
    margin-top: -4px;
}

.co-image-box figure {
    width: 245px;
    height: 314px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.co-image-box {
    height: 364px;
}

.co-image-box,
.ceo-image-box {
    width: 285px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid #cccccc;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.ceo-image-box {
    height: 396px;
    margin-left: -30px;
}

.status {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 16px;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    background: var(--primary-color);
    padding: 12px 34px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    box-shadow: 5px 5px 30px 0 rgb(204, 204, 204, 30%);
    display: inline-block;
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 15px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: max-content;
}

.co-image-box,
.ceo-image-box {
    position: relative;
}

.status span {
    color: var(--button-color);
}

.attendents figure:first-child {
    margin-left: 0;
}

.attendents figure {
    margin-left: -15px;
}

.numbers span {
    color: var(--button-color);
}

.numbers {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 22px;
    margin-left: 10px;
}

.ceo-image-box figure {
    width: 245px;
    height: 346px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.attendents {
    margin-left: -38px;
}

.attendents,
.numbers {
    margin-top: -35px;
}

.about-left-con {
    position: relative;
}

/* counter section styling start here */
.counter-sec ul {
    display: grid;
    gap: 0;
    grid-template-columns: 25% 25% 25% 25%;
}

.counter-sec ul li .count,
.counter-sec ul li .plus {
    font-size: 70px;
    line-height: 70px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.client-status {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.counter-sec ul li {
    padding: 0 18px;
    border-left: 5px solid #cccccc;
}

.counter-sec ul li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: -5px;
    top: 0;
    width: 5px;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, #F05F8B, #6A64AD);
}

.zero0 {
    font-size: 60px;
    line-height: 60px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

/* counter section styling end here */
/* about section styling end here */
/* event section styling start here */
.event-inner-section {
    display: grid;
    gap: 60px;
    grid-template-columns: 54% 41%;
}

/* event timeline styling start here */
/* event tabs styling start here */
.event-right-con .nav-link span {
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-color);
}

.event-right-con .nav-link:hover span {
    color: var(--button-color);
}

.event-right-con .nav-link.active span {
    color: var(--button-color);
}

.event-right-con .nav-link small {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 16px;
    color: var(--text-color);
}

.event-right-con .nav-link,
.event-right-con .nav-tabs {
    border: none;
}

.event-right-con .nav-item {
    border-right: 1px solid #ccc;
}

.event-right-con .nav-item:last-child {
    border: none;
}

.event-right-con .nav-tabs {
    width: 445px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    padding: 20px 10px 17px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: var(--primary-color);
}

.event-right-con .nav-link {
    padding: 0 25px 0 25px;
    position: relative;
}

.event-right-con .nav-link.active::after {
    content: "";
    width: 63%;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--light-blue);
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -16px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.event-left-con p {
    margin-bottom: 44px;
    padding-right: 120px;
}

.event-left-con .generic-btn a {
    padding: 30px 61px;
}

.event-left-con {
    position: relative;
}

.event-left-con::before,
.conference-main-section .generic-title::after,
.blog-main-section .generic-title::before {
    content: "";
    background: url(../images/triangle-shape.png) no-repeat center;
    width: 80px;
    height: 81px;
    position: absolute;
    right: 0px;
    top: -74px;
}

.event-left-con::after {
    content: "";
    background: url(../images/shape2.png) no-repeat center;
    width: 320px;
    height: 298px;
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -60px;
    left: -260px;
}

/* event tabs styling end here */
.education {
    width: min(500px, 95vw);
}

.education__content {
    position: relative;
    padding: 16px 46px 16px 70px;
}

.education__content p {
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 30px;
    margin-block-start: 0.5rem;
    margin-block-end: 0;
}

.education__content p a {
    color: var(--button-color);
}

.education__content .year {
    position: absolute;
    content: var(--year);
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--button-color);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px var(--button-color);
    border: 1px solid var(--button-color);
    left: 0px;
    top: 16px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.education__content:not(:last-child):before {
    position: absolute;
    content: "";
    width: 2px;
    background-color: var(--light-blue);
    left: calc(1rem - -3px);
    top: 50px;
    bottom: -1rem;
    z-index: 1;
}

.education__content small {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 20px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    background: rgb(98, 46, 239, .2);
    color: var(--button-color);
    padding: 5px 15px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.education__content h6 {
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* event timeline styling end here */
/* event section styling end here */
/* speaker section styling start here */
.speakers-main-section {
    background: url(../images/speakers-bg-img.jpg) no-repeat center;
    background-size: cover;
    height: 100%;
}

.speaker-box figure {
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.speaker-box figure::before {
    content: "";
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(53, 0, 252, 0) 0%, rgba(53, 0, 252, 1) 100%);
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    display: none;
    transition: .4s ease-in-out;
}

.speaker-box:hover figure::before {
    display: block;
}

.speakers-main-section .generic-title span,
.speakers-main-section .generic-title h2,
.speakers-main-section .generic-title p {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.speakers-main-section .generic-title h2 {
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.speakers-main-section .generic-title {
    margin-bottom: 95px;
}

.speaker-status button {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.speaker-status button:focus {
    outline: none;
}

.speaker-status button:hover {
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--button-color);
}

.speaker-status {
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 13px 20px;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 290px;
}

.speaker-box a i {
    color: var(--button-color);
}

.speaker-box a {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    padding: 7px 13px;
    position: absolute;
    right: 20px;
    top: 20px;
    display: none;
    border-radius: 100%;
    text-decoration: none;
    background: var(--primary-color);
}

.speaker-box {
    display: inline-block;
    transition: .4s ease-in-out;
}

.speaker-box .staus-con {
    line-height: 19px;
    margin-top: 8px;
    display: none;
}

.speaker-status span {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 16px;
}

.speakers-main-section .container-fluid {
    padding: 0 10%;
}

.speakers-inner-sec {
    display: grid;
    gap: 40px;
    grid-template-columns: 23% 23% 23% 23%;
    max-width: 1523px;
    margin: 0 auto 100px;
}

.speaker-box:hover a {
    display: block;
    z-index: 2;
}

.speaker-box:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--primary-color), inset 0 0 0 var(--button-color);
    border-radius: 10px;
    scale: 1.01;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.speakers-main-section .generic-btn a {
    padding: 30px 71px;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    background: var(--primary-color);
}

.speakers-main-section .generic-btn a i {
    margin-left: 5px;
}

.speakers-main-section .generic-btn a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    background: var(--button-color);
}

/* speaker section styling end here */
/* ticket section styling start here */
.ticket-inner-section {
    display: grid;
    gap: 51px;
    position: relative;
    grid-template-columns: 60% 35%;
    align-items: center;
}

.ticket-main-section {
    background: #f9f9fb;
}

.ticket-details {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 45px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.ticket-details:hover {
    background: #a0beff;
}

.ticket-details .generic-btn a {
    padding: 20px 47px;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--button-color);
    border: 1px solid var(--button-color);
}

.ticket-details .generic-btn a:hover {
    background: var(--button-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.ticket-details p {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.ticket-details>span {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 18px;
}

.ticket-details .price {
    font-size: 60px;
    line-height: 60px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--button-color);
    padding-left: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ticket-details .price small {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 400;
    position: relative;
    top: -18px;
    left: -3px;
}

.ticket-details ul {
    margin-bottom: 34px;
}

.ticket-details ul li {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 20px;
    display: inline-block;
    padding-left: 27px;
}

.ticket-details ul li::before {
    content: "\f00c";
    font-family: "Comfortaa", sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 16px;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 3px;
    color: var(--button-color);
}

.ticket-details h3 {
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ticket-left-section .generic-title h2 {
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.ticket-left-section .generic-title p {
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.ticket-left-section .generic-btn a {
    padding: 30px 57px;
}

/* swiper section styling start here */
.mySwiper {
    width: 350px;
    height: 484px;
}

.swiper-cards .swiper-slide,
.swiper-3d .swiper-slide-shadow {
    background-color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 5px 0px 12px rgb(204 204 204 / 35%);
}

.swiper-button-next:after,
.swiper-button-prev:after {
    opacity: 0;
}

.swiper-button-prev {
    background: var(--button-color) url(../images/arrow-left.png) no-repeat center !important;
    width: 40px !important;
    height: 40px !important;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    left: -20px;
}

.swiper-button-next {
    background: var(--button-color) url(../images/arrow-right.png) no-repeat center !important;
    width: 40px !important;
    height: 40px !important;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    right: -20px;
}

/* swiper section styling end here */
/* ticket section styling end here */
/* conference section styling start here */
.conference-main-section .container-fluid {
    padding: 0 1%;
}

.conference-main-section .generic-title {
    margin-bottom: 88px;
    position: relative;
}

.conference-main-section .generic-title::after {
    right: 170px;
    top: unset;
    bottom: 16px;
}

.conference-box {
    width: fit-content;
    transition: .4s ease-in-out;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.conference-box:hover .conference-txt {
    bottom: 0;
}

.conference-box::after {
    content: "";
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(53, 0, 252, 0) 0%, rgba(53, 0, 252, 1) 150%);
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    display: none;
    transition: .4s ease-in-out;
}

.conference-box:hover::after {
    display: block;
}

.conference-txt {
    padding: 16px 30px 13px 29px;
    background: var(--button-color);
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: -100px;
    width: 100%;
    transition: .3s ease-in-out;
    z-index: 2;
}

.conference-txt small,
.conference-txt span {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.conference-txt small {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.conference-txt span {
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 30px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.conference-inner-con {
    display: grid;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 100px;
    grid-template-columns: auto auto auto auto;
    max-width: 1865px;
}

.conference-main-section .generic-btn a {
    padding: 30px 57px 30px 58px;
}

/* conference section styling end here */
/* testimonial section styling start here */
.testimonial-main-section {
    background: url(../images/testimonial-section-bg-img.jpg) no-repeat center;
    height: 880px;
    position: relative;
    background-size: cover;
}

.testimonial-main-section::after {
    content: "";
    background: var(--button-color);
    opacity: .7;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
}

.testimonial-inner-con {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: grid;
    gap: 148px;
    grid-template-columns: 40% 47%;
    align-items: center;
}

.testimonial-right-con .generic-title span,
.testimonial-right-con .generic-title h2,
.testimonial-right-con p,
.testimonial-right-con small,
.testimonial-right-con span {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.testimonial-right-con p {
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    line-height: 36px;
}

.testimonial-right-con .generic-title h2 {
    position: relative;
}

.testimonial-right-con .generic-title h2::after {
    content: "";
    background: var(--primary-color);
    width: 95px;
    height: 4px;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: -40px;
}

.reviewer-con {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.reviewer-con figure {
    border-radius: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-img-outer-con {
    width: 444px;
    height: 578px;
    border: 1px solid rgb(255, 255, 255, .7);
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: transparent;
}

.testimonial-img-outer-con figure {
    display: inline-block;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: -1;
    position: relative;
    top: 20px;
    left: 20px;
}

.testimonial-right-con .generic-title {
    margin-bottom: 79px;
}

.reviewer-details small {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 14px;
}

.reviewer-details span {
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.testimonial-main-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 40px;
}

.testimonial-main-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button {
    margin: 0 5px;
    height: 52px;
    width: 52px;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.testimonial-main-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button:focus {
    outline: none;
}

.testimonial-main-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev span,
.testimonial-main-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next span {
    display: none;
}

.testimonial-main-section .owl-dots {
    display: none;
}

.testimonial-main-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev i,
.testimonial-main-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next i {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.testimonial-main-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button:hover {
    background: var(--primary-color);
}

.testimonial-main-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button:hover i {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

/* testimonial section styling end here */
/* sponsers section styling start here */
.sponsers-main-section {
    background: url(../images/sponsers-logo-bg.jpg) no-repeat center;
    background-size: cover;
    height: 261px;
    padding: 100px 0;
}

.sponsers-companies ul {
    display: grid;
    gap: 30px;
    grid-template-columns: 18% 20% 20% 20% 11%;
}

.sponsers-companies ul li figure img {
    opacity: .6;
}

/* sponsers section styling end here */
/* blog section styling start here*/
.blog-img figure {
    width: 350px;
    height: 274px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.blog-img span {
    position: absolute;
    right: 10px;
    top: 10px;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 16px;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    background: var(--button-color);
}

.blog-img,
.blog-box {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 350px;
}

.blog-text {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: -82px;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    padding: 25px 20px 25px 29px;
    width: 92%;
    box-shadow: 5px 5px 30px rgb(204 204 204 / 30%);
}

.blog-text h6::before {
    content: "";
    background: var(--light-blue);
    height: 88%;
    width: 2px;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.blog-text h6 {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    padding-left: 22px;
}

.blog-text h6 a {
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.blog-text h6 a:hover {
    color: var(--button-color);
}

.index2-blog-section .blog-text h6 a:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.index3-blog-section .blog-text h6 a:hover {
    color: var(--pink-color);
}

.blog-main-section .generic-title {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 86px;
}

.blog-main-section .generic-title::before {
    left: -190px;
    top: -30px;
    right: unset;
}

.blog-text span {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.blogs-inner-con {
    display: grid;
    gap: 30px;
    grid-template-columns: 31.5% 31.5% 31.5%;
}

.blog-main-section {
    padding-bottom: 250px;
}

/* blog section styling end here*/
/* registration section styling start here */
.registration-main-section .registration-inner-con {
    background: url(../images/registration-bg.jpg) no-repeat center;
    background-size: cover;
    height: 532px;
    padding: 95px 170px 98px 93px;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 10px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.registration-main-section .registration-inner-con::after {
    content: "";
    background: var(--button-color);
    opacity: .7;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.registration-main-section .generic-title {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.registration-main-section .generic-title span,
.registration-main-section .generic-title h2 {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.registration-main-section .generic-title h2 {
    margin-bottom: 42px;
}

.registration-main-section .generic-title .generic-btn a {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    background: var(--primary-color);
    padding: 30px 37px;
}

.registration-main-section .generic-title .generic-btn a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    background: var(--button-color);
}

/* registration section styling end here */
/* footer section styling start here */
.footer-main-section {
    padding-top: 373px;
    padding-bottom: 77px;
    margin-top: -270px;
    background: var(--primary-color);
}

.footer-call-btn {
    gap: 22px;
}

a.footer-call-btn {
    text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-call-btn i {
    font-size: 30px;
    color: var(--light-blue);
}

.footer-call-btn small {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--light-blue);
}

.footer-call-btn span {
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

a.footer-call-btn:hover i,
a.footer-call-btn:hover p span,
a.footer-call-btn:hover p small {
    color: var(--button-color);
}

.footer-box>p {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 25px;
    padding-left: 7px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.footer-inner-con {
    display: grid;
    gap: 30px;
    grid-template-columns: 31.5% 23% 14.4% 20%;
}

.footer-box ul li small {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 14px;
    color: var(--light-blue);
}

.footer-box ul li span {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 13px;
}

.footer-box.footer-navigation ul li a {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 18px;
    color: var(--text-color);
}

.footer-box.footer-contact ul li p {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-box.footer-contact ul li span {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--light-blue);
}

.footer-box.footer-contact ul li a {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--text-color);
}

.footer-social-links ul li a {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    background: rgb(98, 46, 239, .1);
    border-radius: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: .3s ease-in-out;
}

.footer-social-links ul li a i {
    color: var(--button-color);
}

.footer-social-links ul li a:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    background: var(--button-color);
}

.footer-social-links ul li a:hover i {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.footer-social-links ul {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
}

.footer-box.footer-contact .footer-social-links ul li {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.footer-box>a {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer-box a figure {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.footer-box h6 {
    margin-bottom: 23px;
}

.footer-box ul li {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.footer-navigation ul li {
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.footer-navigation h6 {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-navigation ul li::before {
    content: "";
    background: var(--light-blue);
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
    border-radius: 100%;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.footer-contact ul li span {
    margin-bottom: 9px;
}

.footer-box.footer-contact ul li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-contact .mail-span {
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.footer-box.footer-contact ul li:nth-child(2) {
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.footer-schedule,
.footer-contact,
.footer-navigation {
    margin-top: -6px;
}

.footer-box ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--light-blue);
}

.copyright {
    background-image: url(https://events.eletsonline.com/nbfc100/15th-edition/images/content/about_bg.jpg);
}

.copyright p {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 18px;
}

.copyright-content {
    padding: 30px 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204);
}

/* footer section styling end here */
/* about page styling start here */
/* about page sub banner styling start here */
.sub-banner-main-section {
    background: url(../images/sub-banner-bg.jpg) no-repeat center;
    background-size: cover;
    height: 602px;
    position: relative;
    align-items: center;
    display: flex;
}

.sub-banner-main-section::after {
    content: "";
    background: var(--button-color);
    opacity: .6;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
}

.sub-banner-inner-con {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: 56px;
}

.breadcrumb {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid #cccccc;
    padding: 3px 32px 5px 33px;
    border-radius: 0;
}

.breadcrumb li a,
.breadcrumb-item.active {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 18px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.breadcrumb li a:hover,
.breadcrumb li a.active {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--yellow-color);
}

.breadcrumb-item+.breadcrumb-item::before {
    color: var(--yellow-color);
    content: "~";
    padding: 0 4px 0 0;
}

.breadcrumb-item.active {
    color: var(--yellow-color);
}

.sub-banner-inner-con p {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.sub-banner-inner-con h1 {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* faq section start here  */
.faq-main-section .generic-title h2 {
    font-size: 60px;
    line-height: 70px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.faq-main-section .generic-title .small-text {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 30px;
    letter-spacing: 0;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.faq-main-section .generic-title {
    margin-bottom: 83px;
}

.faq-inner-section .btn-link {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
    padding: 40px 25px 40px 39px;
    transition: .1s ease-in-out;
}

.faq-inner-section .card-header h5 .btn {
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.faq-inner-section .card-header h5 .btn:hover {
    text-decoration: none;
}

.faq-inner-section .card-header {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 0;
    border: none;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    padding: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 0 100px 0 rgb(0 0 0 / 5%);
}

.faq-inner-section .card-header:hover {
    background: var(--button-color);
}

.faq-inner-section .card-header:hover h5 .btn {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.faq-inner-section .card-header h5 .btn::after,
.faq-inner-section .card-header h5 .btn.collapsed::after {
    font-family: "Comfortaa", sans-serif;
    position: absolute;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 16px;
    right: 25px;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: transparent;
    border-radius: 100%;
    border: 1px solid var(--text-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--text-color);
}

.faq-inner-section .card-header h5 .btn.collapsed::after {
    content: "\f107";
}

.faq-inner-section .card-header h5 .btn::after {
    content: "\f105";
}

.faq-inner-section .card-header:hover h5 .btn::after,
.faq-inner-section .card-header:hover h5 .btn.collapsed::after {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.faq-inner-section .card-header h5 .btn:focus {
    text-decoration: none;
    background: var(--button-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.faq-inner-section .card-header h5 .btn:focus::after,
.faq-inner-section .card-header h5 .btn.collapsed:focus::after {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.faq-inner-section .card {
    border: none;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    background: none;
}

.faq-inner-section .card:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.faq-inner-section .card-body {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 30px;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 40px 40px 11px 41px;
}

/* faq section end here  */
/* about page styling start here */
/* contact page styling start here */
.contact-banner {
    background: url(../images/contact-banner-img.jpg) no-repeat center;
    background-size: cover;
    height: 602px;
}

.contact-box {
    width: 350px;
    padding: 58px 58px;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid #ccc;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.contact-box figure {
    background: #ccc;
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    border-radius: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.contact-box p {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.contact-box h6 {
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-family: "Comfortaa", sans-serif;
}

.contact-box>a {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-family: "Comfortaa", sans-serif;
}

.conatct-information-section .generic-title {
    margin-bottom: 76px;
}

.contact-info-inner-con {
    display: grid;
    gap: 30px;
    grid-template-columns: 31.5% 31.5% 31.5%;
}

.contact-box ul li a {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 30px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text-color);
}

.contact-box:hover figure {
    background: var(--button-color);
}

.contact-box:hover {
    border-color: var(--button-color);
}

.contact-box:hover h6,
.contact-box:hover>a {
    color: var(--button-color);
}

.contact-box ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--button-color);
}

.contact-box ul {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* contact form section styling start here */
.contact-form-section {
    padding-bottom: 425px;
}

.contact-form-section form ul {
    display: grid;
    gap: 30px;
    grid-template-columns: 40.1% 40.1%;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 21px;
}

.contact-form-section form ul li input,
.contact-form-section form ul li textarea {
    width: 100%;
    border: none;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 20px;
    padding: 30px 16px;
    caret-color: var(--text-color);
    background: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 5px 0 30px rgb(204 204 204 / 20%);
}

.contact-form-section form ul li textarea {
    padding: 20px 16px;
}

.contact-form-section form ul li input::placeholder,
.contact-form-section form ul li textarea::placeholder {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 20px;
}

.contact-form-section form ul li:last-child {
    grid-column: 1/-1;
}

.contact-form-section form .generic-btn button:focus {
    outline: none;
}

.contact-form-section form ul li input:focus,
.contact-form-section form ul li textarea:focus,
.contact-form-section form ul li input:focus-visible,
.contact-form-section form ul li textarea:focus-visible {
    outline-color: var(--yellow-color);
}

.contact-form-section form ul li textarea {
    min-height: 200px;
    resize: none;
}

.contact-form-section form ul li span.error {
    color: red;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 24px;
}

.contact-form-section form ul li input::placeholder {
    color: var(--text-color);
}

.contact-form-section form .submit-btn {
    text-align: center;
}

.contact-form-section form .generic-btn button {
    border: none;
    width: 349px;
    padding: 28px 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--button-color);
}

.contact-form-section form .generic-btn button:hover {
    cursor: pointer;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--button-color);
}

.contact-form-section .generic-title .small-text {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.contact-form-section .generic-title {
    margin-bottom: 61px;
}

.responsive-map iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 514px;
    border: 12px solid var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgb(0 0 0 / 10%);
    margin-top: -258px;
}

.responsive-map {
    padding-bottom: 45px;
}

/* contact form section styling end here */
/* contact footer section styling start here */
.contact-footer-section {
    padding-top: 100px;
    padding-bottom: 77px;
    margin-top: 0;
    background: var(--primary-color);
}

/* contact footer section styling end here */
/* contact page styling end here */
/* event page styling start here */
.event-banner-section {
    background: url(../images/event-banner-img.jpg) no-repeat center;
    background-size: cover;
    height: 602px;
}

/* event page styling end here */
/* 404 page styling start here */
.error-section {
    height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: url(../images/sub-banner-bg.jpg) no-repeat center;
    background-size: cover;
    position: relative;
}

.error-section::after {
    content: "";
    background: var(--button-color);
    opacity: .6;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
}

.error-con {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 0 100px;
}

.error-con h2 {
    font-size: 170px;
    line-height: 165px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.error-con p {
    font-size: 22px;
    line-height: 36px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.error-con .generic-btn a {
    padding: 30px 33px;
    color: var(--button-color);
    background: var(--primary-color);
}

/* 404 page styling end here */
/* coming soon page styling start here */
.coming-soon-con {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.coming-soon-con h2 {
    font-size: 100px;
    line-height: 100px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.coming-soon-social-links ul {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.coming-soon-social-links ul li a {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 100%;
    color: var(--button-color);
    background: var(--primary-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: .3s ease-in-out;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-color);
}

.coming-soon-social-links ul li a i {
    color: var(--button-color);
}

.coming-soon-social-links ul li a:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    background: transparent;
}

.coming-soon-social-links ul li a:hover i {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* coming soon page styling end here */
/* index2 page styling start here */
.index2-header .lets-talk-btn a {
    border-radius: 25px;
    padding: 15px 22px 13px 21px;
    background: var(--accent);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border-color: var(--accent);
}

.index2-header .lets-talk-btn a i {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.index2-header .lets-talk-btn a:hover {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--accent);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.index2-header .lets-talk-btn a:hover i {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.index2-header .nav-btns {
    right: 162px;
}

.index2-header .nav-btns a {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 100%;
    padding: 8px 12px 9px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.index2-header .nav-btns a:hover i {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.index2-header .nav-btns a i {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 14px;
    margin-top: 0;
}

.index2-header .nav-btns .shopping-cart::after {
    right: -4px;
    top: -4px;
    background: var(--accent);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.header-main-con.index2-header .navbar-light .navbar-nav .nav-link {
    font-weight: 400;
}

.index2-header .navbar {
    padding: 13px 10px 14px 40px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-color);
}

.index2-header .container-fluid {
    padding: 0 15%;
}

.header-main-con.index2-header .navbar-nav {
    gap: 46px;
    margin-right: 272px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* index2 banner section styling start here */
.index2-banner-section {
    background: url(../images/index2-banner-bg.jpg) no-repeat center;
    background-size: cover;
    height: 970px;
    padding: 140px 0 0;
}

.index2-banner-section .owl-carousel {
    padding-top: 60px;
}

.index2-banner-section h1 {
    font-size: 50px;
    line-height: 60px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: "Comfortaa", sans-serif;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    margin-bottom: 39px;
}

.two-girls-img {
    position: absolute;
    right: 10px;
    bottom: 0;
}

.green-triange-first-img {
    position: absolute;
    left: 47px;
    top: 0;
}

.index2-banner-outer-section {
    display: grid;
    gap: 0;
    grid-template-columns: 60% 40%;
    height: 770px;
}

.man-right-img {
    position: absolute;
    left: -55px;
    bottom: 0;
}

.index2-banner-right-con small {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    position: absolute;
    left: -28px;
    bottom: 407px;
    transform: rotate(90deg);
    z-index: 2;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.index2-banner-right-con span {
    font-size: 50px;
    line-height: 30px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    position: absolute;
    right: -30px;
    transform: rotate(-90deg);
    top: 138px;
}

.line-second-img {
    position: absolute;
    left: 156px;
    top: 38px;
    transform: rotate(270deg);
}

.green-triange-second-img {
    position: absolute;
    right: 15px;
    top: 41%;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.index2-banner-left-con .generic-btn a {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    background: var(--primary-color);
    padding: 20px 41px 20px 40px;
}

.index2-banner-left-con .generic-btn {
    padding-left: 6px;
}

.index2-banner-left-con .generic-btn a:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.line-shape-img {
    position: absolute;
    left: 80px;
    bottom: 102px;
}

.index2-banner-left-con {
    padding-top: 120px;
}

.index2-banner-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev,
.index2-banner-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next {
    position: absolute;
    top: 35%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 100%;
    background: rgb(0, 0, 0, .2);
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: .3s ease-in-out;
}

.index2-banner-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev {
    left: -242px;
}

.index2-banner-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next {
    right: -254px;
}

.index2-banner-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev:focus,
.index2-banner-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next:focus {
    outline: none;
}

.index2-banner-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev:hover,
.index2-banner-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
}

.index2-banner-section .owl-carousel .owl-dots {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    bottom: 40px;
}

.index2-banner-section .owl-carousel .owl-dots .owl-dot {
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgb(255 255 255 / 30%);
    margin: 0 5px;
}

.index2-banner-section .owl-carousel .owl-dots .owl-dot:focus {
    outline: none;
}

.index2-banner-section .owl-carousel .owl-dots .owl-dot.active {
    background: var(--primary-color);
}

/* index2 banner section styling end here */
/* index2 learning section styling start here */
.learning-conference-sec {
    background: url(../images/learning-conference-bg-img.jpg) no-repeat center;
    background-size: cover;
    height: 100%;
    padding-bottom: 190px;
}

.learning-conference-heading {
    display: grid;
    gap: 125px;
    grid-template-columns: 49% 39%;
    margin-bottom: 90px;
}

.learning-conference-heading h2 {
    font-size: 50px;
    line-height: 60px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: "Comfortaa", sans-serif;
}

.learning-conference-heading p {
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.video-inner-con .video-play-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

.learning-conference-video-box {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 0;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    border: 5px solid var(--primary-color);
    display: inline-flex;
}

.learning-conference-video-box>figure::after {
    content: "";
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    box-shadow: inset 0px 0px 0 250px rgb(0 0 0 / 25%);
}

#fade {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0%;
    left: 0%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: var(--secondary-color);
    z-index: 1001;
    -moz-opacity: 0.8;
    opacity: .80;
    filter: alpha(opacity=80);
}

#light {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 62%;
    left: 50%;
    max-width: 600px;
    max-height: 360px;
    z-index: 1002;
    overflow: visible;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

#boxclose {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 22px;
    line-height: 23px;
    border-radius: 100%;
    color: var(--button-color);
    background: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: bold;
    display: inline-block;
    position: absolute;
    right: -7px;
    top: -10px;
    z-index: 1002;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.boxclose:before {
    content: "×";
}

#fade:hover~#boxclose {
    display: none;
}

.learning-conference-sec .owl-nav {
    position: absolute;
    right: -20px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    display: grid;
    gap: 20px;
}

.learning-conference-sec .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev,
.learning-conference-sec .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 100%;
    background: var(--accent);
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: .3s ease-in-out;
}

.learning-conference-sec .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev:focus,
.learning-conference-sec .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next:focus {
    outline: none;
}

.learning-conference-sec .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev:hover,
.learning-conference-sec .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next:hover {
    background: var(--button-color);
}

.learning-conference-sec .owl-carousel .owl-dots {
    display: none;
}

.learning-conference-sec .owl-carousel {
    margin-bottom: 90px;
}

/* learning counter section styling start here */
.learning-counter-box ul li .count,
.learning-counter-box ul li .plus,
.learning-counter-box ul li .counter-box small {
    font-size: 50px;
    line-height: 70px;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: "Comfortaa", sans-serif;
}

.learning-counter-box ul li .count {
    margin-bottom: 7px;
}

.learning-counter-box ul li .plus {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 30px;
    line-height: 30px;
    position: relative;
}

.learning-counter-box ul li .plus span {
    display: inline-block;
    position: absolute;
    right: -17px;
    bottom: 12px;
}

.learning-counter-box ul {
    display: grid;
    gap: 0;
    grid-template-columns: 26% 26% 25% 9%;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* learning counter section styling end here */
/* index2 learning section styling end here */
/* conference registration section styling start here */
.conference-registration .generic-btn a {
    font-size: 16px;
    padding: 20px 25px;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    background: var(--primary-color);
}

.conference-registration .generic-btn a:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.conference-registration {
    display: grid;
    gap: 190px;
    padding: 55px;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--light-blue);
    grid-template-columns: 61% 20%;
    position: absolute;
    top: -305px;
    box-shadow: 50px 50px 100px 0 rgb(98 46 239 / 20%);
}

.conference-registration::before,
.conference-registration::after {
    content: "";
    background: var(--primary-color);
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    position: absolute;
}

.conference-registration::before {
    left: 10px;
    bottom: 10px;
    clip-path: polygon(0% 0%, 100% 100%, 0% 100%);
}

.conference-registration::after {
    right: 10px;
    top: 10px;
    clip-path: polygon(100% 0, 0 0, 100% 100%);
}

.conference-registration h3 {
    font-size: 30px;
    line-height: 40px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-family: "Comfortaa", sans-serif;
}

/* conference registration section styling end here */
/* planned events section styling start here */
.planned-events {
    padding-top: 200px;
}

.planned-events::before {
    content: "";
    background: url(../images/index2-blog-left-shape.png) no-repeat;
    background-size: contain;
    width: 611px;
    height: 834px;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 40%;
}

.planned-events .generic-title h2 {
    font-size: 50px;
    line-height: 60px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: "Comfortaa", sans-serif;
}

.planned-events .generic-title .small-text {
    color: var(--accent);
    letter-spacing: 0;
    margin-bottom: 23px;
}

.event-days {
    border: 2px solid #efe9fb;
    padding: 20px 28px;
    width: max-content;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.day-details h6 {
    line-height: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.day-details span {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 20px;
    display: block;
    color: #72678f;
}

.event-days.active .day-details span {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.organizer-profile h6 {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.organizer-profile figure {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: inline-block;
    border-radius: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.organizer-profile span {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 20px;
    color: var(--light-blue);
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
}

.organizer-profile span::after {
    content: "";
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--accent);
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: -20px;
}

.organizer-profile ul li {
    padding-left: 20px;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: #72678f;
}

.organizer-profile ul li::before {
    content: "\f105";
    font-family: "Comfortaa", sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    color: var(--light-blue);
}

.event-profiles-box {
    display: grid;
    gap: 95px;
    margin-top: 30px;
    float: left;
    width: 30%;
}

.planned-events-inner-section {
    display: grid;
    gap: 30px;
    grid-template-columns: 15% 82%;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.event-text-box ul li {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 30px;
    margin-right: 38px;
    display: inline-block;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #72678f;
}

.event-text-box ul li i {
    margin-right: 8px;
    color: var(--accent);
}

.event-text-box h3 {
    font-size: 30px;
    line-height: 36px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.event-text-box p {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    color: #72678f;
}

.event-text-box a {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 16px;
    color: #72678f;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.event-text-box a:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.event-text-box a i {
    margin-left: 3px;
}

.event-text-box .generic-btn a {
    padding: 21px 36px 21px 35px;
    border: 1px solid #72678f;
    position: relative;
    background: transparent;
}

.event-text-box .generic-btn a::after {
    content: "";
    background: #72678f;
    clip-path: polygon(100% 0, 0 0, 100% 100%);
    position: absolute;
    top: 5px;
    right: 5px;
    width: 11px;
    height: 11px;
}

.event-text-box .generic-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-right: 15px;
}

.event-text-box .generic-btn a:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
    border-color: var(--accent);
}

.event-text-box .generic-btn a:hover i {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.event-text-box .generic-btn a:hover::after {
    background: var(--accent);
}

.event-text-right-con {
    padding: 10px;
    background: #f7f4fe;
    width: 70%;
    float: left;
}

.event-text-box {
    padding: 27px 60px 37px 35px;
    border: 3px solid #efe9fd;
    background: var(--primary-color);
}

.planned-events .generic-title {
    margin-bottom: 100px;
}

.planned-events-inner-section .nav.nav-pills {
    position: relative;
}

.planned-events-inner-section .nav-pills .nav-link {
    border-radius: 0;
    position: relative;
    left: -75px;
    top: 120px;
    transform: rotate(-90deg);
    margin: 0px 0 180px;
}

.planned-events-inner-section .nav-pills .nav-link.active {
    background: var(--button-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border-color: var(--button-color);
}

.planned-events-inner-section .nav-pills .nav-link.active h6 {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.planned-events-inner-section .nav-pills .nav-link.active figure img {
    filter: brightness(0) saturate(100%) invert(100%) sepia(0%) saturate(7500%) hue-rotate(317deg) brightness(105%) contrast(103%);
}

.schedule-con {
    display: grid;
    gap: 333px;
    grid-template-columns: 42% 26%;
    padding: 50px 50px 40px;
    background: #72678f;
    box-shadow: 50px 50px 100px 0 rgb(98 46 239 / 20%);
}

.schedule-con h6 {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 30px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.schedule-con .generic-btn a {
    font-size: 16px;
    padding: 20px 25px 20px 24px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    background: var(--accent);
}

.schedule-con .generic-btn a:hover {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--accent);
}

/* planned events section styling end here */
/* ticket pricing section styling start here */
.ticket-pricing-section {
    background: url(../images/ticket-slider-bg.jpg) no-repeat center;
    background-size: cover;
}

.ticket-pricing-section .generic-title {
    margin-bottom: 90px;
}

.ticket-pricing-section .generic-title span {
    letter-spacing: normal;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.ticket-pricing-section .generic-title h2 {
    font-size: 50px;
    line-height: 60px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: "Comfortaa", sans-serif;
}

.ticket-pricing-slider .ticket-details h3 {
    font-size: 30px;
    line-height: 36px;
}

.ticket-pricing-slider .ticket-details .generic-btn a {
    font-size: 16px;
    padding: 19px 44px;
    background: transparent;
    color: #72678f;
    border: 1px solid #72678f;
}

.ticket-pricing-slider .ticket-details ul li {
    color: #72678f;
}

.ticket-pricing-slider .ticket-details ul li::before {
    color: var(--accent);
    left: 4px;
}

.ticket-pricing-slider .ticket-details {
    width: 320px;
    padding: 47px 40px 48px;
    z-index: 2;
    position: relative;
    margin: 0 auto;
    box-shadow: 5px 5px 30px rgb(204 204 204 / 20%);
}

.ticket-pricing-detail::before {
    content: "";
    background: var(--primary-color);
    width: 100%;
    height: 431px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    box-shadow: 5px 5px 30px rgb(204 204 204 / 20%);
}

.ticket-pricing-slider .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev,
.ticket-pricing-slider .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next {
    top: 50%;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    font-size: 16px;
    position: absolute;
    background: #ccc;
    align-items: center;
    border-radius: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.ticket-pricing-slider .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev {
    left: -70px;
}

.ticket-pricing-slider .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next {
    right: -70px;
}

.ticket-pricing-slider .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev:focus,
.ticket-pricing-slider .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next:focus {
    outline: none;
}

.ticket-pricing-slider .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev:hover,
.ticket-pricing-slider .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next:hover {
    background: var(--button-color);
}

.ticket-pricing-slider .owl-carousel .owl-dots {
    display: none;
}

.ticket-pricing-slider {
    margin-bottom: 96px;
}

.ticket-pricing-btn a {
    font-size: 16px;
    padding: 20px 46px;
    background: var(--accent);
}

.ticket-pricing-btn p {
    margin-bottom: 33px;
}

.ticket-pricing-slider .ticket-details .generic-btn a:hover {
    background: var(--button-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* ticket pricing section styling end here */
/* index2 speakers section styling start here */
.index2-speakers-section .generic-title span {
    letter-spacing: normal;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.index2-speakers-section .generic-title h2 {
    font-size: 50px;
    line-height: 60px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: "Comfortaa", sans-serif;
}

.index2-speakers-section .generic-title {
    margin-bottom: 86px;
}

.index2-speaker-detail ul li {
    margin: 0 5px;
}

.index2-speaker-detail ul li a:hover i {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.index2-speaker-detail ul li i {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #72678f;
}

.index2-speaker-detail ul {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 7px 27px 6px;
    display: inline-block;
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgb(0 0 0 / 10%);
}

.index2-speaker-detail {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: -55px;
    z-index: 3;
    position: relative;
}

.index2-speaker-box {
    display: inline-block;
}

.index2-speaker-box figure {
    position: relative;
}

.index2-speaker-box figure::before {
    content: "";
    background: #72678f;
    width: 255px;
    height: 250px;
    border-radius: 100%;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 2px;
}

.index2-speaker-box figure:hover::before {
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(239, 98, 46, 1) 0%, rgba(100, 46, 237, 1) 100%);
}

.index2-speaker-box figure img {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.index2-speaker-detail span {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #72678f;
}

.index2-speaker-detail h6 {
    margin-bottom: 1px;
}

.index2-best-speakers {
    display: grid;
    gap: 70px 30px;
    margin-bottom: 84px;
    grid-template-columns: 23% 23% 23% 23%;
}

.index2-best-speaker-btn .generic-btn a {
    font-size: 16px;
    padding: 20px 34px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    background: var(--accent);
}

.index2-best-speaker-btn p {
    margin-bottom: 53px;
    color: #72678f;
}

.index2-best-speaker-btn .generic-btn a:hover {
    background: var(--button-color);
}

.index2-speakers-section {
    background: url(../images/index2-speaker-bg.jpg) no-repeat center;
    background-size: cover;
}

/* index2 speakers section styling end here */
/* biggest conference section styling start here */
.biggest-conference-section {
    background: url(../img/profile2.webp) no-repeat center;
    background-size: cover;
    padding: 90px 0 300px 0;
}

.biggest-conference-con {
    display: grid;
    gap: 50px;
    grid-template-columns: 60% 40%;
    align-items: center;
}

.biggest-text-section h2,
.biggest-text-section p {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.biggest-text-section p {
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.biggest-text-section h2 {
    font-size: 50px;
    line-height: 60px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    font-family: "Comfortaa", sans-serif;
}

.biggest-text-section .generic-btn a {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    background: var(--primary-color);
    padding: 20px 29px;
}

.biggest-text-section .generic-btn a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    background: var(--accent);
}

/* biggest conference section styling end here */
/* experts images section styling start here */
.expert-images-con ul {
    display: grid;
    gap: 30px;
    grid-template-columns: auto auto auto;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.expert-images-con {
    margin-bottom: 76px;
}

.top-experts-btn p {
    color: #72678f;
    margin-bottom: 37px;
}

.top-experts-btn .generic-btn a {
    font-size: 16px;
    padding: 20px 47px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    background: var(--accent);
}

.top-experts-btn .generic-btn a:hover {
    background: var(--button-color);
}

/* Image gallery stlyling */

.container__img-holder {
    cursor: pointer;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.search-icon-con {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 100%;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    z-index: 2;
    display: none;
}

.search-icon-con i {
    color: var(--accent);
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

.container__img-holder:hover .search-icon-con {
    display: block;
}

.container__img-holder::after {
    content: "";
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(239, 98, 46, 1) 0%, rgba(98, 46, 239, 1) 100%);
    opacity: 0.7;
    display: none;
}

.container__img-holder:hover::after {
    display: block;
}

.container .container__img-holder:nth-child(3n+1) {
    margin-left: 0;
}

/* Popup Styling */
.img-popup {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    background: rgb(0 0 0 / 60%);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    display: none;
    z-index: 99999;
}

.img-popup img {
    width: auto;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-100px);
    -webkit-transform: translateY(-100px);
    -moz-transform: translateY(-100px);
    -ms-transform: translateY(-100px);
    -o-transform: translateY(-100px);
}

.close-btn {
    width: 35px;
    height: 30px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.close-btn .bar {
    height: 4px;
    background: #fff;
}

.close-btn .bar:nth-child(1) {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.close-btn .bar:nth-child(2) {
    transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(-45deg);
}

.opened {
    display: flex;
}

.opened img {
    animation: animatepopup 1s ease-in-out .8s;
    -webkit-animation: animatepopup .3s ease-in-out forwards;
}

@keyframes animatepopup {

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
        -webkit-transform: translateY(0);
        -moz-transform: translateY(0);
        -ms-transform: translateY(0);
        -o-transform: translateY(0);
    }

}

.taby-img {
    width: 400px;
    margin-right: 30px;
}

.taby .fa{
    color: #f59638;
}



/* experts images section styling end here */
/* index2 faqs section styling start here */

.index2-faqs .card {
    width: 100%;
    float: left;
    margin: 0 0 30px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 10px;
    position: relative;
}

.index2-faqs .card .card-body {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 26px;
    padding: 0px 30px 20px;
}

.index2-faqs .card .card-header {
    padding: 0;
}

.index2-faqs .card .card-header h6 button:hover,
.index2-faqs .card .card-header h6 button:focus {
    text-decoration: none;
}

.index2-faqs .card .card-header h6 button {
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 32px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
    padding: 22px 90px 21px 30px;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    border: none;
    position: relative;
}

.index2-faqs .btn:not(:disabled):not(.disabled) {
    border-radius: 10px 10px 0 0;
}

.index2-faqs .btn.collapsed {
    border-radius: 10px !important;
}

.index2-faqs .card .card-header {
    padding: 0;
    border: none;
}

.index2-faqs .card-header h6 .btn.collapsed::after,
.index2-faqs .card-header h6 .btn.btn-link::after {
    font-family: "Comfortaa", sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 16px;
    position: absolute;
    right: 13px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: #72678f;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.index2-faqs .card-header h6 .btn.collapsed::after {
    content: "\f105" !important;
}

.index2-faqs .card-header h6 .btn.btn-link::after {
    content: "\f106";
}

.index2-faqs .card-header h6 .btn.btn-link:hover::after {
    background: var(--accent);
}

.index2-faqs .card-header h6 .btn.btn-link:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.index2-faq-section {
    background: url(../images/faq-bg-img.jpg) no-repeat center;
    background-size: cover;
}

.index2-faqs .col-lg-6 .card:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* index2 faqs section styling end here */
/* index2 blog styling start here */
.index2-blog-section .blog-img span {
    background: var(--accent);
}

.index2-blog-section .blog-text h6::before {
    background: var(--accent);
}

.index2-blog-section .blog-text span {
    color: #222222;
}

.index2-blog-section::before,
.index2-blog-section::after {
    content: "";
    background-size: cover;
    width: 611px;
    height: 100%;
    position: absolute;

}

.index2-blog-section::before {
    background: url(../images/index2-blog-left-shape.png) no-repeat left;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
}

.index2-blog-section::after {
    background: url(../images/index2-blog-right-shape.png) no-repeat right;
    right: 0;
    top: 0;
}

/* index2 blog styling end here */
/* index2 testimonial section styling start here */
.index2-testimonial-section {
    background: #f7f4fe;
}

.index2-client-img {
    display: inline-block;
}

.quote-icon figure {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    border: 5px solid var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(98, 46, 239, 1) 0%, rgba(239, 98, 46, 1) 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.index2-testimonial-section .quote-icon figure img {
    width: auto;
}

.quote-icon {
    position: absolute;
    right: -35px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.index2-testimonial-inner-sec {
    display: grid;
    gap: 103px;
    grid-template-columns: 23% 65%;
    align-items: center;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 40px 38px;
    background: var(--primary-color);
}

.index2-testimonial-text-con p {
    line-height: 35px;
    color: #72678f;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.index2-testimonial-text-con span {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 30px;
    color: #72678f;
}

.index2-testimonial-text-con h6 {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    color: var(--accent);
}

.index2-client-img figure img {
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.index2-testimonial-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev,
.index2-testimonial-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next {
    position: absolute;
    top: 45%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 100%;
    background: #72678f;
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: .3s ease-in-out;
}

.index2-testimonial-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev:focus,
.index2-testimonial-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next:focus {
    outline: none;
}

.index2-testimonial-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev {
    left: -70px;
}

.index2-testimonial-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next {
    right: -70px;
}

.index2-testimonial-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev:hover,
.index2-testimonial-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next:hover {
    background: var(--button-color);
}

.index2-testimonial-outer-sec .owl-dots {
    display: none;
}

.index2-testimonial-outer-sec {
    margin-bottom: 90px;
    box-shadow: 50px 50px 100px rgb(98 46 239 / 20%);
}

.index2-sponsers-companies {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

.index2-sponsers-companies.sponsers-companies ul {
    display: grid;
    gap: 30px;
    grid-template-columns: 18% 20% 20% 20% 11%;
    align-items: center;
}

/* index2 testimonial section styling end here */
/* index2 footer styling start here */
.index2-footer {
    padding-top: 110px;
    margin-top: 0;
}

.index2-footer .footer-call-btn small,
.index2-footer .footer-call-btn i,
.index2-footer .footer-box ul li small,
.index2-footer .footer-box.footer-contact ul li span {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.index2-footer .footer-navigation ul li::before {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    top: 54%;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    border: 2px solid var(--accent);
}

.index2-footer .footer-box>p,
.index2-footer .footer-box ul li span,
.index2-footer .footer-box.footer-navigation ul li a,
.index2-footer .footer-box.footer-contact ul li p,
.index2-footer .footer-box.footer-contact ul li a,
.index2-copyright .copyright-content p {
    color: #72678f;
}

.index2-copyright .copyright-content {
    padding: 30px 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid #e3e1e9;
}

.index2-footer .footer-social-links ul li a i {
    color: #72678f;
}

.index2-footer .footer-social-links ul li a {
    color: #f1f0f4;
}

.index2-footer .footer-social-links ul li a:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
    transform: unset;
}

.index2-footer .footer-social-links ul li a:hover i {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.index2-footer .footer-box ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
}

/* index2 footer styling end here */
/* index2 page styling end here */
/* index3 page styling start here */
/* index3 header styling start here */
.index3-header .nav-btns a {
    padding: 0;
    border: none;
}

.index3-header .nav-btns a:hover {
    background: none;
}

.index3-header .nav-btns a:hover i {
    color: var(--pink-color);
}

.index3-header .nav-btns .shopping-cart::after {
    display: none;
}

.index3-header .nav-btns {
    gap: 20px;
    right: 172px;
}

.index3-header .lets-talk-btn a {
    border-radius: 25px;
    padding: 14px 22px 14px 21px;
}

.index3-header .lets-talk-btn a:hover {
    border-color: var(--pink-color);
    background: var(--pink-color);
}

.index3-header .navbar-light .navbar-nav .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--pink-color);
}

.index3-header {
    top: 20px;
    padding: 13px 20px 16px;
    background: var(--dark-blue);
}

.index3-header .navbar-light .navbar-nav .nav-link {
    font-weight: 400;
}

.header-main-con.index3-header .navbar-nav {
    gap: 46px;
    margin-right: 269px;
}

.index3-header .navbar-light .navbar-brand {
    margin-left: -13px;
}

/* index3 header styling end here */
/* index3 banner styling start here */
.index3-banner-section .container-fluid,
.header-main-con.index3-header .container-fluid {
    padding: 0 15%;
}

.index3-banner-section {
    background: url(../images/index3-banner-bg.jpg) no-repeat center;
    background-size: cover;
    height: 970px;
    position: relative;
    padding: 198px 0 0;
}

.index3-banner-section::before {
    content: "";
    background: url(../images/index3-banner-left-shape.png) no-repeat center;
    width: 120px;
    height: 100%;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.index3-banner-inner-con {
    display: grid;
    gap: 0;
    grid-template-columns: auto;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 46px;
}

.index3-banner-text-con {
    padding: 88px 50px;
    background: var(--pink-color);
    position: absolute;
    right: 0px;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 500px;
    height: 540px;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.index3-banner-text-con span,
.index3-banner-text-con ul li,
.index3-banner-text-con ul li i {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.index3-banner-text-con .generic-btn a {
    font-size: 16px;
    padding: 20px 40px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    background: var(--primary-color);
}

.index3-banner-text-con ul {
    margin-bottom: 31px;
}

.index3-banner-text-con ul li {
    font-size: 18px;
}

.index3-banner-text-con ul li i {
    margin-right: 2px
}

.index3-banner-text-con h1 {
    font-size: 50px;
    line-height: 60px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-family: "Comfortaa", sans-serif;
}

.index3-banner-text-con span {
    padding-left: 35px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.index3-banner-text-con span::before {
    content: "";
    background: var(--primary-color);
    width: 26px;
    height: 4px;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.index3-banner-img-con figure {
    width: 1006px;
    height: 100%;
    border: 6px solid var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.index3-banner-img-con figure img {
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.index3-banner-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev,
.index3-banner-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next {
    position: absolute;
    top: 39%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 100%;
    background: rgb(0, 0, 0, .2);
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: .3s ease-in-out;
}

.index3-banner-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev {
    left: -240px;
}

.index3-banner-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next {
    right: -240px;
}

.index3-banner-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev:focus,
.index3-banner-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next:focus {
    outline: none;
}

.index3-banner-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev:hover,
.index3-banner-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next:hover {
    background: var(--pink-color);
}

.index3-banner-section .owl-carousel .owl-dots .owl-dot {
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgb(255 255 255 / 30%);
    margin: 0 5px;
}

.index3-banner-section .owl-carousel .owl-dots .owl-dot.active {
    background: var(--primary-color);
}

.index3-banner-section .owl-carousel .owl-dots {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    bottom: -60px;
}

.index3-banner-section .owl-carousel .owl-dots .owl-dot:focus {
    outline: none;
}

/* index3 banner styling end here */
/* journey section styling start here */
.journey-section .learning-conference-video-box>figure::after {
    box-shadow: none;
}

.journey-section .learning-conference-video-box {
    position: unset;
    transform: unset;
    border: 5px solid var(--primary-color);
    display: inline-block;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.journey-section .learning-conference-video-box>figure img {
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.journey-section .video-inner-con {
    display: inline-block;
}

.journey-inner-con {
    display: grid;
    gap: 123px;
    grid-template-columns: 40% 49%;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 100px;
}

.journey-text-con h2 {
    font-size: 50px;
    line-height: 60px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: "Comfortaa", sans-serif;
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.journey-text-con p {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 30px;
    color: #72678f;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    margin-left: 3px;
}

.journey-text-con .generic-btn a {
    font-size: 16px;
    padding: 20px 43px 20px 42px;
    background: var(--pink-color);
    border-radius: 30px;
}

.journey-section .learning-conference-video-box>figure::before {
    content: "";
    background: var(--primary-color);
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    position: absolute;
    right: 12px;
    top: 12px;
    clip-path: polygon(100% 0, 0 0, 100% 100%);
}

.journey-section #light {
    top: 28%;
}

/* journey section styling end here */
/* digital conference section styling start here */
.digital-conference-img-con figure img {
    border-radius: 20px 0 0 0;
}

.digital-conference-img-con figure::after {
    content: "";
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(35, 23, 105, 0) 0%, rgba(35, 23, 105, 0.44) 44%, rgba(235, 57, 138, 1) 100%);
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: .7;
}

.digital-conference-section {
    display: grid;
    gap: 0;
    grid-template-columns: 48.7% 51%;
}

.digital-counter-con {
    border-radius: 0 0 20px 0;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    border: 1px solid #dddddd;
    border-left: 0;
}

.digital-counter-con ul {
    display: grid;
    gap: 0;
    grid-template-columns: 50% 50%;
}

.digital-counter-con ul li {
    padding: 34px 30px 14px 58px;
    border: 1px solid #dddddd;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.digital-counter-con ul li .counter-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.digital-counter-con ul li .count,
.digital-counter-con ul li small {
    font-size: 50px;
    line-height: 70px;
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    font-weight: 800;
}

.digital-counter-con ul li .plus span {
    font-size: 30px;
    line-height: 30px;
    color: var(--pink-color);
    font-weight: 800;
    position: absolute;
    left: -11px;
    top: -3px;
}

.plus-details {
    position: relative;
}

.digital-counter-con .client-status {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 24px;
    color: #72678f;
    margin-top: -4px;
}

.digital-counter-con ul li:nth-child(3),
.digital-counter-con ul li:nth-child(4) {
    padding: 14px 30px 21px 58px;
}

.digital-text-con h3 {
    font-size: 30px;
    line-height: 40px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    color: var(--dark-blue);
}

.digital-text-con h3 span {
    color: var(--pink-color);
}

.digital-text-con .generic-btn a {
    font-size: 16px;
    padding: 18px 27px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    color: var(--pink-color);
    background: transparent;
    border: 2px solid var(--pink-color);
}

.digital-text-con .generic-btn a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    background: var(--pink-color);
}

.digital-text-con {
    padding: 31px 55px 31px 59px;
    border-radius: 0 0 20px 0;
}

/* digital conference section styling end here */
/* index3 event section styling start here */
.index3-event-section {
    background: url(../images/index3-event-bg-img.jpg) no-repeat center;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position-y: bottom;
}

.index3-event-section .generic-title .small-text {
    letter-spacing: 0;
    color: var(--pink-color);
}

.index3-event-section .generic-title h2 {
    font-size: 50px;
    line-height: 60px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.index3-event-section .generic-title {
    margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.index3-event-date-con,
.index3-event-organizer {
    display: flex;
    gap: 25px;
    align-items: center;
}

.index3-event-organizer {
    gap: 50px;
}

.index3-event-organizer figure {
    border-radius: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.index3-event-date {
    font-size: 50px;
    line-height: 50px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--pink-color);
}

.index3-event-detail {
    display: grid;
    gap: 50px;
    grid-template-columns: 26.7% 66%;
}

.index3-faqs h6 button {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 16px 90px 20px 38px;
    border: 0;
    position: relative;
}

.index3-faqs h6 button.btn.collapsed::after,
.index3-faqs h6 button.btn::after {
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: "Comfortaa", sans-serif;
    font-size: 20px;
    position: absolute;
    right: 36px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.index3-faqs h6 button.btn.collapsed::after {
    content: "\f107";
}

.index3-faqs h6 button.btn::after {
    content: "\f105";
}

.index3-faqs h6 button:hover {
    background: var(--pink-color);
}

.index3-faqs h6 button:hover .index3-event-date,
.index3-faqs h6 button:hover .index3-organizer-detail small span,
.index3-faqs h6 button:hover small {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.index3-faqs .card-header {
    border-radius: 0;
    padding: 0;
    background: #362a80;
    border: 0;
}

.index3-faqs .card {
    border-radius: 0;
    border: 0;
    margin-bottom: 44px;
}

.index3-event-tabs-con .nav-tabs .nav-link:focus,
.index3-event-tabs-con .nav-tabs .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--pink-color);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.index3-event-tabs-con .nav-tabs .nav-link:hover {
    cursor: pointer;
}

.index3-event-tabs-con .nav-tabs {
    border-bottom: 2px solid #4b408c;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
    padding-left: 30px;
}

.index3-event-tabs-con .nav-tabs .nav-link.active,
.index3-event-tabs-con .nav-tabs .nav-link {
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 26px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #4b408c;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 20px 40px 16px 40px;
}

.index3-event-tabs-con .nav-tabs .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--pink-color);
    border: 2px solid #4b408c;
    border-radius: 0;
    border-bottom: 0;
}

.index3-event-tabs-con .nav-tabs .nav-link:focus {
    outline: none;
}

.index3-event-month span {
    font-size: 30px;
    line-height: 32px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.index3-event-month small {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 16px;
    color: #bfbdd2;
}

.index3-faqs .btn-link:hover,
.index3-faqs .btn-link:focus {
    text-decoration: none;
}

.index3-organizer-detail>span {
    font-size: 30px;
    line-height: 32px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 13px;
}

.index3-organizer-detail small {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 18px;
    color: #bfbdd2;
}

.index3-organizer-detail small span {
    color: var(--pink-color);
}

.index3-organizer-detail {
    text-align: left;
}

.index3-faqs .card-body {
    background: #1c115c;
    padding: 34px 120px 35px 93px;
}

.index3-faqs .card-body p,
.index3-faqs .card-body span {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 30px;
}

.index3-faqs .card-body p {
    color: #bfbdd2;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.index3-faqs .card-body span {
    color: var(--pink-color);
}

.index3-faqs .card-body span i {
    margin-right: 3px;
}

.index3-faqs .card:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.index3-faqs {
    margin-bottom: 95px;
}

.index3-faq-btn-con p {
    color: #bfbdd2;
    margin-bottom: 34px;
}

.index3-faq-btn-con .generic-btn a {
    padding: 20px 45px 20px 44px;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    background: var(--pink-color);
    border-radius: 30px;
}

/* index3 event section styling end here */
/* index3 event info section styling start here */
.index3-event-info-zone {
    background: #e9e7f0;
}

.index3-event-info-zone .generic-title2 span {
    color: var(--pink-color);
}

.index3-event-info-inner-con {
    display: grid;
    gap: 30px;
    grid-template-columns: 31.5% 31.5% 31.5%;
}

.index3-event-zone {
    background: #362a80;
    padding: 50px 65px 42px 50px;
    border-radius: 20px 0 20px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.index3-event-zone h3 {
    font-size: 30px;
    line-height: 32px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 17px;
}

.index3-event-zone p {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 30px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.index3-event-zone figure {
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.index3-event-zone figure::before {
    content: "";
    background: var(--primary-color);
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    position: absolute;
    right: 15px;
    top: 15px;
    clip-path: polygon(100% 0, 0 0, 100% 100%);
    display: none;
    transition: .4s ease-in-out;
}

.index3-event-zone:hover {
    background: var(--pink-color);
    box-shadow: 20px 20px 100px rgb(236 57 139 / 40%);
}

.index3-event-zone:hover figure::before {
    display: block;
}

.index3-event-zone:hover figure img {
    filter: brightness(0) saturate(100%) invert(100%) sepia(100%) saturate(2%) hue-rotate(32deg) brightness(110%) contrast(101%);
}

/* index3 event info section styling end here */
/* index3 speakers section styling start here */
.index3-speakers-section {
    background: url(../images/index3-speakers-bg.jpg) no-repeat center;
    background-size: cover;
}

.index3-speakers-section .generic-title2 span {
    color: var(--pink-color);
}

.index3-speakers-section .generic-title2 h2 {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.index3-speaker-box {
    display: inline-block;
    height: 450px;
    padding: 30px 0 0;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    width: 100%;
}

.index3-speaker-detail-con {
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    padding: 25px 25px 27px;
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    bottom: -44px;
}

.index3-speaker-detail-con ul li {
    margin: 0 5px;
}

.index3-speaker-detail-con ul li a i {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 20px;
    color: var(--text-color);
}

.index3-speaker-detail-con:hover {
    background: var(--pink-color);
}

.index3-speaker-detail-con ul {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.index3-speaker-detail-con span {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 16px;
    color: var(--pink-color);
}

.index3-speaker-detail-con h5 {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.index3-speaker-detail-con:hover h5,
.index3-speaker-detail-con:hover span,
.index3-speaker-detail-con:hover ul li i {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.index3-speaker-box::before {
    content: "";
    background: #362a80;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 0px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    border-radius: 100%;
}

.index3-speaker-box figure {
    position: relative;
}

.index3-speaker-box figure img {
    width: 100%;
}

.index3-speakers-section .generic-title2 {
    margin-bottom: 150px;
}

.index3-speakers-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev,
.index3-speakers-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 100%;
    background: rgb(0, 0, 0, .2);
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: .3s ease-in-out;
}

.index3-speakers-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev:hover,
.index3-speakers-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next:hover {
    background: var(--pink-color);
}

.index3-speakers-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev {
    left: -70px;
}

.index3-speakers-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next {
    right: -70px;
}

.index3-speakers-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev:focus,
.index3-speakers-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next:focus {
    outline: none;
}

.index3-speakers-section .owl-carousel .owl-dots {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    bottom: -71px;
}

.index3-speakers-section .owl-carousel .owl-dots .owl-dot {
    width: 15px;
    height: 15px;
    border-radius: 100%;
    background: var(--pink-color);
    margin: 0 3px;
    opacity: .4;
}

.index3-speakers-section .owl-carousel .owl-dots .owl-dot:focus {
    outline: none;
}

.index3-speakers-section .owl-carousel .owl-dots .owl-dot.active {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* index3 speakers section styling end here */
/* index3 plans section styling start here */
.index3-pricing-plans-section {
    background: #e9e7f0;
}

.index3-pricing-plans-section .generic-title2 span {
    color: var(--pink-color);
}

.index3-plan-inner-con {
    display: grid;
    gap: 0;
    margin-bottom: 54px;
    grid-template-columns: 31.3% 37% 31.3%;
}

.index3-plan-inner-con .gold-ticket-details {
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    background: #231769;
}

.index3-plan-inner-con .ticket-details h3 {
    font-size: 30px;
    line-height: 32px;
    color: #231769;
}

.index3-plan-inner-con .ticket-details .price {
    color: var(--pink-color);
}

.index3-plan-inner-con .ticket-details ul li::before {
    content: "\f058";
    color: var(--pink-color);
    font-weight: 400;
}

.index3-plan-inner-con .ticket-details .generic-btn a {
    border-radius: 30px;
    color: var(--pink-color);
    border-color: var(--pink-color);
}

.recomended-box {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 24px;
    padding: 0px 10px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    background: var(--pink-color);
    border-radius: 12px;
    position: absolute;
    right: 20px;
    top: 20px;
}

.index3-plan-inner-con .gold-ticket-details h3,
.index3-plan-inner-con .gold-ticket-details p,
.index3-plan-inner-con .gold-ticket-details span,
.index3-plan-inner-con .gold-ticket-details .price,
.index3-plan-inner-con .gold-ticket-details ul li,
.index3-plan-inner-con .gold-ticket-details ul li::before,
.index3-plan-inner-con .gold-ticket-details .generic-btn a {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.index3-plan-inner-con .gold-ticket-details .generic-btn a {
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: #231769;
}

.index3-plan-inner-con .silver-ticket-details {
    border-radius: 10px 0 0 10px;
}

.index3-plan-inner-con .premium-ticket-details {
    border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
}

.index3-plan-inner-con .ticket-details {
    height: 481px;
    margin-top: 30px;
    padding: 50px 45px 45px;
}

.index3-plan-inner-con .ticket-details ul li {
    padding-left: 23px;
}

.index3-plan-inner-con .gold-ticket-details {
    height: 541px;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 79px 75px 71px;
}

.index3-plan-btn p {
    color: #72678f;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.index3-plan-btn .generic-btn a {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 18px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 19px 46px;
    background: var(--pink-color);
    border: 1px solid var(--pink-color);
}

.index3-plan-btn .generic-btn a:hover {
    color: var(--pink-color);
    border-color: var(--pink-color);
    background: var(--primary-color);
}

.index3-plan-inner-con .ticket-details .generic-btn a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    background: var(--pink-color);
    border-color: var(--pink-color);
}

/* index3 plans section styling end here */
/* index3 registration section styling start here */
.index3-registration-section {
    background: url(../images/index3-registration-bg-img.jpg) no-repeat center;
    background-size: cover;
    height: 594px;
}

.index3-registration-left-con h2 {
    font-size: 50px;
    line-height: 60px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: "Comfortaa", sans-serif;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.index3-registration-left-con p {
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.index3-registration-inner-con {
    display: grid;
    gap: 0;
    grid-template-columns: 60% 40%;
    align-items: center;
}

.index3-registration-right-con figure {
    margin-top: -63px;
}

.index3-registration-left-con .generic-btn a {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 18px;
    padding: 19px 56px;
    background: var(--pink-color);
    border-radius: 30px;
    border: 1px solid var(--pink-color);
}

.index3-registration-left-con .generic-btn a:hover {
    color: var(--pink-color);
    background: var(--primary-color);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* index3 registration section styling end here */
/* index3 top experts section styling start here */
.index3-top-experts-inner-section {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 48.8% 48.8%;
    gap: 30px;
    justify-content: center;
}

.index3-experts-left-con {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 48.2% 48.6%;
    gap: 30px;
}

.index3-experts-right-con {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 48.5% 49%;
    gap: 30px;
}

.index3-top-experts-section .container-fluid {
    padding: 0 15px;
}

.index3-expert-con1 {
    grid-column: 1/-1;
}

.index3-expert-right-bottom-con {
    display: grid;
    gap: 30px;
    grid-template-columns: 122% 78%;
}

.index3-top-experts-section .generic-title2 span {
    color: var(--pink-color);
}

.index3-top-experts-section {
    background: #e9e7f0;
}

.index3-top-experts-inner-section .container__img-holder::after {
    content: "";
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(35, 23, 105, 0) 0%, rgba(35, 23, 105, 0.46) 46%, rgba(235, 57, 138, 1) 100%);
    opacity: 0.7;
    display: none;
}

.index3-top-experts-inner-section .container__img-holder:hover::after {
    display: block;
}

.index3-top-experts-inner-section .container__img-holder {
    border-radius: 0;
}

.index3-top-experts-inner-section .search-icon-con i {
    color: var(--pink-color);
}

.index3-top-experts-inner-section .search-icon-con::before {
    content: "";
    background: transparent;
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    border-radius: 100%;
    border: 3px solid var(--primary-color);
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

/* index3 top experts section styling end here */
/* index3 testimonial section styling start here */
.index3-testimonial-section {
    background: url(../images/index3-testimonial-bg-img.jpg) no-repeat center;
    background-size: cover;
}

.index3-testimonial-section .generic-title2 span {
    color: var(--pink-color);
}

.index3-testimonial-section .generic-title2 h2 {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.index3-testimonial-box p {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #72678f;
    margin-top: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 29px;
}

.index3-testimonial-box small {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 13px;
    color: #72678f;
    display: block;
}

.index3-testimonial-box h6 {
    color: var(--pink-color);
    margin-bottom: 7px;
    line-height: 20px;
}

.index3-testimonial-inner-con .owl-carousel .owl-item img {
    width: auto;
}

.index3-testimonial-box {
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 30px 40px 38px;
    background: var(--primary-color);
}

.index3-testimonial-inner-con .owl-carousel.owl-drag .owl-item .item {
    padding: 40px 0 0;
}

.index3-quote-con {
    position: absolute;
    right: 25px;
    top: -26px;
}

.index3-testimonial-box>figure {
    display: inline-block;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 3px;
    border: 3px solid var(--pink-color);
    border-radius: 100%;
    margin-left: -10px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.index3-testimonial-inner-con .owl-carousel .owl-item .index3-testimonial-box>figure img {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
}

.index3-testimonial-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev,
.index3-testimonial-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next {
    position: absolute;
    top: 47%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 100%;
    background: #72678f;
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: .3s ease-in-out;
}

.index3-testimonial-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next {
    right: -70px;
}

.index3-testimonial-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev {
    left: -70px;
}

.index3-testimonial-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next:hover,
.index3-testimonial-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev:hover {
    background: var(--pink-color);
}

.index3-testimonial-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next:focus,
.index3-testimonial-section .owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev:focus {
    outline: none;
}

.index3-testimonial-section .owl-carousel .owl-dots .owl-dot {
    width: 15px;
    height: 15px;
    border-radius: 100%;
    background: #4a3f89;
    margin: 0 3px;
}

.index3-testimonial-section .owl-carousel .owl-dots .owl-dot.active {
    background: var(--pink-color);
}

.index3-testimonial-section .owl-carousel .owl-dots {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    bottom: -71px;
}

.index3-testimonial-section .owl-carousel .owl-dots .owl-dot:focus {
    outline: none;
}

/* index3 testimonial section styling end here */
/* index3 blog section styling start here */
.index3-blog-section {
    background: #e9e7f0;
}

.index3-blog-section .generic-title2 span {
    color: var(--pink-color);
}

.index3-blog-section .blog-img span {
    background: var(--pink-color);
}

.index3-blog-section .blog-text h6::before {
    background: var(--pink-color);
}

/* index3 blog section styling end here */
/* index3 sponsors section styling start here */
.index3-sponsers-main-section {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    height: 150px;
    padding: 45px 0;
    box-shadow: 50px 50px 100px rgb(35 23 105 / 10%);
    z-index: 1;
    position: relative;
}

/* index3 sponsors section styling end here */
/* index3 footer section styling start here */
.index3-footer-main-section {
    padding-top: 95px;
    padding-bottom: 77px;
    margin-top: 0;
}

.index3-footer-main-section .footer-social-links ul li a {
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgb(236 57 139 / 10%);
}

.index3-footer-main-section .footer-social-links ul li a:hover {
    background: var(--pink-color);
}

.index3-footer-main-section .footer-social-links ul li a:hover i {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.index3-footer-main-section .footer-call-btn i,
.index3-footer-main-section .footer-call-btn small,
.index3-footer-main-section .footer-box ul li small,
.index3-footer-main-section .footer-social-links ul li a i,
.index3-footer-main-section .footer-box.footer-contact ul li span {
    color: var(--pink-color);
}

.index3-footer-main-section .footer-navigation ul li::before {
    content: "";
    background: var(--pink-color);
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
    border-radius: 100%;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.index3-footer-main-section .footer-navigation ul li::before {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    top: 54%;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    border: 2px solid var(--pink-color);
}

.index3-footer-main-section .footer-box.footer-navigation ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--pink-color);
}

.index3-footer-main-section .footer-box.footer-contact ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--pink-color);
}

/* index3 footer section styling end here */
/* index3 page styling end here */
/* Preloader -------------------------------------------------------*/
/* Loader Styles start here */
.loader-mask {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-color: #fff;
    z-index: 99999;
}

.loader {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    font-size: 0;
    color: var(--accent);
    display: inline-block;
    margin: -25px 0 0 -25px;
    text-indent: -9999em;
    -webkit-transform: translateZ(0);
    -ms-transform: translateZ(0);
    transform: translateZ(0);
}

.lead {
    font-size: 13px;
}

.loader div {
    background-color: var(--button-color);
    display: inline-block;
    float: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    opacity: .5;
    border-radius: 50%;
    -webkit-animation: ballPulseDouble 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    animation: ballPulseDouble 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.loader div:last-child {
    -webkit-animation-delay: -1s;
    animation-delay: -1s;
}

@-webkit-keyframes ballPulseDouble {

    0%,
    100% {
        -webkit-transform: scale(0);
        transform: scale(0);
    }

    50% {
        -webkit-transform: scale(1);
        transform: scale(1);
    }
}

@keyframes ballPulseDouble {

    0%,
    100% {
        -webkit-transform: scale(0);
        transform: scale(0);
    }

    50% {
        -webkit-transform: scale(1);
        transform: scale(1);
    }
}

/* Preloader -------------------------------------------------------*/
/* bottom to top button */
#button.show {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

#button:hover {
    cursor: pointer;
}

#button {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: var(--button-color);
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 57px;
    right: 113px;
    transition: background-color .3s, opacity .5s, visibility .5s;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    z-index: 1000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    -webkit-animation: spineer 2s infinite;
    animation: spineer 2s infinite;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* #button::after {
    content: "\f062";
    font-family: "Comfortaa", sans-serif;
    font-size: 26px;
    line-height: 50px;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
} */

@-webkit-keyframes spineer {
    from {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgb(53, 0, 252, .99)
    }

    to {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 25px rgb(53, 0, 252, .01)
    }
}

@keyframes spineer {
    from {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgb(53, 0, 252, .99)
    }

    to {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 25px rgb(53, 0, 252, .01)
    }
}

.bg-blues {
    background-color: #101952;
}

.key {
    margin-top: 35px;
}

.key li {
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: 18px;
    list-style: inside;
}

.partner-div li {
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 17px;
    list-style: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #fff;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

.diss {
    margin-top: 60px;
}

.shad {
    /* box-shadow: rgb(233 185 233) 0px 30px 30px -12px inset, rgb(255 255 255 / 0%) 0px 18px 36px -18px inset; */
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 10px 10px 0 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, black, #252b6b)
}

.shad li {
    list-style: inside;
    list-style-type: circle;
    color: #fff;
}

.shad p {
    color: #fff;
}

.shad h3,
.shad h2 {
    color: #fff;
}

.diss p {
    /* text-align: center;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-top: 8px;
    box-shadow: rgba(17, 17, 26, 0.1) 0px 1px 0px, rgba(17, 17, 26, 0.1) 0px 8px 24px, rgba(17, 17, 26, 0.1) 0px 16px 48px;
    min-height: 70px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 10px; */
}

.sectorss {
    margin-top: 60px;
}

.sectorss p {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-top: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 10px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #052a5f;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

.diss img {
    border-radius: 5px;
}

.cont {
    border: 1px solid #000;
}

.cont h4 {
    background: black;
    color: white;
    padding: 5px;
}

.cont h5,
.cont p {
    padding-left: 10px;
}

#contact {
    padding: 40px 0;
    background-image: url(https://events.eletsonline.com/nbfc100/15th-edition/images/content/about_bg.jpg);
    background-size: cover;
}

#about {
    /* background-image: url(https://events.eletsonline.com/nbfc100/15th-edition/images/content/about_bg.jpg); */
    background-size: cover;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-image: url(../images/bg22.png);
}

.listem ul li a{
    list-style: none;
    color: gray;
}

.listem ul li a{
    color: #dfdfdf;
    line-height: 1.7;
    
}


.body1 {
    min-height: 70vh;
}

.body1 {
    --space: 2rem;
    display: grid;
    align-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    gap: var(--space);
    width: 100%;
    /* font-family: "Corben", system-ui, sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.5; */
}

.marquee {
    --duration: 60s;
    --gap: var(--space);

    display: flex;
    overflow: hidden;
    user-select: none;
    gap: var(--gap);
    /* transform: skewY(-3deg); */
}

.marquee__group {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-around;
    gap: var(--gap);
    min-width: 92%;
    animation: scroll var(--duration) linear infinite;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .marquee__group {
        animation-play-state: paused;
    }
}

.marquee__group img {
    max-width: clamp(14rem, 3rem + 28vmin, 20rem);
    /* aspect-ratio: 1; */
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: .2rem;
}

.marquee__group p {
    background-image: linear-gradient(75deg,
            hsl(240deg 70% 49%) 0%,
            hsl(253deg 70% 49%) 11%,
            hsl(267deg 70% 49%) 22%,
            hsl(280deg 71% 48%) 33%,
            hsl(293deg 71% 48%) 44%,
            hsl(307deg 71% 48%) 56%,
            hsl(320deg 71% 48%) 67%,
            hsl(333deg 72% 48%) 78%,
            hsl(347deg 72% 48%) 89%,
            hsl(0deg 73% 47%) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.marquee--borders {
    border-block: 3px solid dodgerblue;
    padding-block: 0.75rem;
}

.marquee--reverse .marquee__group {
    animation-direction: reverse;
    animation-delay: calc(var(--duration) / -2);
}

.divide_logo {
    height: 250px;
    padding: 0;
    border: 1px solid #ffff;
    width: 0;
    margin: 0 30px;
}

.ct-wrap {
    /* font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; */
    /* background: #ffffff; */
    padding: 5rem 3rem 4rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ct-bg-lines {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ct-bg-line {
    position: absolute;
    width: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04), transparent);
    animation: lineRise 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes lineRise {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 0.3;
        transform: scaleY(0.8);
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scaleY(1);
    }
}

.ct-eyebrow {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    /* letter-spacing: 0.2em; */
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    animation: fadeUp 0.7s ease both;
}

.ct-heading {
    /* font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; */
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: #0a0a0a;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    /* max-width: 480px; */
    animation: fadeUp 0.7s 0.1s ease both;
}

.ct-heading em {
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #c3c5ff;
}

.ct-grid {
    /* display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(270px, 1fr));
      gap: 1px; */
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}



.ct-item {
        background: #ffffff;
    padding: 20px;
    border: 3px solid #2a2c69;
    border-radius: 5px;
    position: relative;
    cursor: default;
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(12px);
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
    animation: fadeUp 0.5s ease forwards;
}

.ct-item:hover {
    background: #f9f9f7;
    z-index: 1;
}

.ct-item:hover .ct-fill {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.ct-item:hover .ct-num {
    color: #2A2C69;
}

.ct-item:hover .ct-label {
    color: #2A2C69;
}

.ct-fill {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8ccff 0%, #b98ddd 100%);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    z-index: 0;
}

.ct-item-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.ct-num {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: 28px;
    /* font-weight: 600; */
    /* letter-spacing: 0.15em; */
    color: rgb(185 141 221);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.ct-label {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #2a2a2a;
    line-height: 1.45;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.ct-dot {
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.ct-item:hover .ct-dot {
    background: #0a0a0a;
}

.ct-footer {
    margin-top: 3rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    animation: fadeUp 0.7s 0.8s ease both;
    opacity: 0;
}

.ct-footer-line {
    flex: 1;
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.ct-footer-text {
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

@keyframes fadeUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(14px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.aimy, .karnataka{
    background-image: url(https://events.eletsonline.com/nbfc100/15th-edition/images/content/about_bg.jpg);
    background-size: contain;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}


.vision_wrapper {
  /* background-image: url(https://asyonearc.liquid-themes.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Pattern.png); */
  padding: 60px 0 20px;
  background-color: #fff;
  background-image: url(https://events.eletsonline.com/nbfc100/15th-edition/images/content/about_bg.jpg);
    background-size: contain;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.vision_wrapper h2 {
  /* font-size: 44px; */
  /* font-weight: 600; */
  text-align: center;
  /* line-height: 1.4; */
  /* display: block; */
  /* letter-spacing: 0.0em; */
  color: #000;
  /* font-family: var(--font-heading); */
}

.vision_wrapper h4 {
  text-align: center;
}

.vision_wrapper p {
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
}

.process-box {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 320px;
  margin: 40px 0 0;
}

.process-middle {
  margin-top: 120px;
}

.process-middle .process-number {
  top: -30px;
  right: 0px;
}

.about-container {
  border-radius: 30px 30px 0 0;
  padding: 70px 30px 50px 30px;
  box-shadow: rgb(42 211 109) 0px 10px 30px -12px inset, rgb(42 211 109) 0px 18px 36px -18px inset;
}

.process_end {
  margin-top: 190px;
}

.process-number {
  position: absolute;
  top: -30px;
  right: 0px;
  font-size: 120px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px #e0e0e0;
  line-height: 1;
  z-index: 0;
}

.process-box h4 {
  position: relative;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #000;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: 23px 0 10px;
  text-align: left;
}

.process-box p {
  position: relative;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.7;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: left;
}

/* .process-box:hover .process-number{
  color: #185310;
} */

.process-number {
  position: absolute;
  top: -30px;
  right: 0px;
  font-size: 120px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px #b98ddd;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Liquid layer */
.process-number::after {
  content: attr(data-text);
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  color: #b778eb;
  background: linear-gradient(-45deg,
      #ab58ee 40%,
      #b98ddd 50%,
      #b268ee 60%);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;

  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: transform 0.6s ease-out;
}

/* Hover effect */
.process-box:hover .process-number::after {
  transform: translateY(0%);
  animation: liquidWave 1.2s linear infinite;
}

/* Wave motion */
@keyframes liquidWave {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }

  100% {
    background-position: 100% 50%;
  }
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .process-middle {
    margin-top: 0;
  }

  .process-box {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .process-number {
    font-size: 90px;
  }
}


  .header-label {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .header-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    line-height: 1.1;
  }
  .header-title span { color: #f0c040; }
  .grid-ani-sec{
    padding: 60px 0;
  }
  .grid-ani {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
    max-width: 1400px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  @media (max-width: 1100px) { .grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
  @media (max-width: 560px)  { .grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }


  .box-texty{
        font-size: 14px;
    color: rgb(0 0 0);
    line-height: 1.55;
    font-weight: 500;
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 6px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    text-align: center;
    min-height: 80px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

#ncs-page {
  /* min-height: 100vh; */
  /* background: #2a2c69; */
  background: url(../images/bgb2.webp);
  background-position: bottom;
  background-size: cover;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 90px 0 240px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  /* font-family: 'Instrument Sans', sans-serif; */
}
 
/* grain */
#ncs-page::after {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='g'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23g)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  opacity: 0.03;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
 
/* blobs */
#ncs-blob-a {
  position: absolute;
  width: 700px; height: 700px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99,71,255,0.15) 0%, transparent 68%);
  top: -260px; left: -160px;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: ncs-blob-a 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
#ncs-blob-b {
  position: absolute;
  width: 550px; height: 550px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,80,120,0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: -200px; right: -100px;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: ncs-blob-b 24s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
#ncs-blob-c {
  position: absolute;
  width: 440px; height: 440px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,200,180,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: 50%; left: 52%;
  transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: ncs-blob-c 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes ncs-blob-a {
  from { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  to   { transform: translate(70px,50px) scale(1.1); }
}
@keyframes ncs-blob-b {
  from { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  to   { transform: translate(-55px,-65px) scale(1.08); }
}
@keyframes ncs-blob-c {
  from { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1); }
  to   { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.14); }
}
 
/* ─────────────────────────────────────────
   HEADER
───────────────────────────────────────── */
#ncs-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 0 40px;
}
#ncs-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 10px;
  /* font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; */
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
#ncs-eyebrow::before,
#ncs-eyebrow::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 28px; height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}
#ncs-title {
  /* font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; */
  font-size: clamp(38px, 6vw, 70px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}
#ncs-title-ghost {
  display: block;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}
#ncs-subtitle {
  margin-top: 20px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.32);
  font-style: italic;
  letter-spacing: 0.015em;
}
 
/* ─────────────────────────────────────────
   SLIDER SHELL
───────────────────────────────────────── */
#ncs-shell {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  padding: 0 64px;
  z-index: 2;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
 
/* edge fade masks */
#ncs-shell::before,
#ncs-shell::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 80px;
  z-index: 10;
  pointer-events: none;
}
#ncs-shell::before {
  left: 64px;
  /* background: linear-gradient(to right, #2a2c69 0%, transparent 100%); */
}
#ncs-shell::after {
  right: 64px;
  /* background: linear-gradient(to left, #2a2c69 0%, transparent 100%); */
}
 
/* ─────────────────────────────────────────
   TRACK OVERFLOW
───────────────────────────────────────── */
#ncs-overflow {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
}
 
/* SVG edge canvas sits above overflow */
#ncs-canvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: visible;
  z-index: 5;
}
 
/* ─────────────────────────────────────────
   TRACK
───────────────────────────────────────── */
#ncs-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  transition: transform 0.72s cubic-bezier(0.76, 0, 0.18, 1);
  will-change: transform;
  padding: 20px 2px 32px;
}

.texu{
    padding: 10px;
    text-align: center;
}
 
/* ─────────────────────────────────────────
   CARD
───────────────────────────────────────── */
.ncs-card {
  /* 3 visible: (100% - 2*24px) / 3 */
  flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 16px);
  min-width: calc(33.333% - 16px);
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: default;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  transition:
    transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1),
    border-color 0.35s ease,
    box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.ncs-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 22px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at top left,
    rgba(var(--ncs-rgb), 0.12) 0%, transparent 65%);
}
.ncs-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.015);
  border-color: rgba(var(--ncs-rgb), 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 0 0 1px rgba(var(--ncs-rgb),0.15);
}
/* .ncs-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; } */
 
.ncs-card[data-id="0"] { --ncs-color: #6347ff; --ncs-rgb: 99,71,255; }
.ncs-card[data-id="1"] { --ncs-color: #00c8b4; --ncs-rgb: 0,200,180; }
.ncs-card[data-id="2"] { --ncs-color: #ff5078; --ncs-rgb: 255,80,120; }
.ncs-card[data-id="3"] { --ncs-color: #ffaa00; --ncs-rgb: 255,170,0; }
.ncs-card[data-id="4"] { --ncs-color: #38d9a9; --ncs-rgb: 56,217,169; }
.ncs-card[data-id="5"] { --ncs-color: #ff6b35; --ncs-rgb: 255,107,53; }
 
/* top bar */
.ncs-card-bar {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 22px 22px 0 0;
  background: var(--ncs-color);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.ncs-card:hover .ncs-card-bar { opacity: 1; }
 
/* watermark */
.ncs-card-wm {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 5px; right: 5px;
  /* font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; */
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.025);
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: color 0.4s ease;
}
.ncs-card:hover .ncs-card-wm {
  color: rgba(var(--ncs-rgb), 0.07);
}
 
/* counter badge */
.ncs-card-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px; right: 26px;
  /* font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; */
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.ncs-card:hover .ncs-card-num {
  color: rgba(var(--ncs-rgb), 0.5);
}
 
/* node dot */
.ncs-node-dot {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(var(--ncs-rgb), 0.35);
  background: rgba(var(--ncs-rgb), 0.08);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.ncs-card:hover .ncs-node-dot {
  background: rgba(var(--ncs-rgb), 0.18);
  border-color: var(--ncs-color);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(var(--ncs-rgb), 0.38);
}
.ncs-node-dot-inner {
  width: 11px; height: 11px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ncs-color);
  opacity: 0.55;
  transition: opacity 0.3s, transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
}
.ncs-card:hover .ncs-node-dot-inner {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.35);
}
 
/* ── MASTHEAD only ── */
.masthead{
  width:100%;max-width:1360px;
  display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;
  margin-bottom:18px;padding-bottom:16px;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
 
/* ── GRID SHELL only ── */
.collage{
  width:100%;max-width:1360px;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:2fr 1.1fr 1.4fr 1.1fr 1.7fr;
  grid-template-rows:1fr 1fr;
  height:calc(100vh - 130px);
  min-height:540px;max-height:780px;
  gap:10px;
}
/* grid placement only — no visual styling */
.t1{grid-column:1;  grid-row:1;}
.t2{grid-column:2/4;grid-row:1;}
.t3{grid-column:4;  grid-row:1;}
.t4{grid-column:5;  grid-row:1/span 2;}
.t5{grid-column:2;  grid-row:2;}
.t6{grid-column:3;  grid-row:2;}
.t7{grid-column:4;  grid-row:2;}
.t8{grid-column:1;  grid-row:2;}


.sec4{
    padding: 60px 0;
}

/* tag */
.ncs-card-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 9px;
  /* font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; */
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ncs-color);
  background: rgba(var(--ncs-rgb), 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--ncs-rgb), 0.2);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
 
/* title */
.ncs-card-title {
  /* font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; */
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: rgb(255, 255, 255);
  /* letter-spacing: -0.01em; */
  margin-bottom: 0;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.ncs-card:hover .ncs-card-title { color: #fff; }
 
/* text reveal */
.ncs-card-text {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.868);
  /* max-height: 0; */
  /* overflow: hidden; */
  /* opacity: 0; */
  margin-top: 0;
  transition:
    max-height 0.42s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1),
    opacity 0.36s ease,
    margin-top 0.3s ease;
}
/* .ncs-card:hover .ncs-card-text {
  max-height: 130px;
  opacity: 1;
  margin-top: 12px;
} */
 
/* footer */
.ncs-card-foot {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  font-size: 10px;
  /* font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; */
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(5px);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease 0.06s, transform 0.3s ease 0.06s, color 0.3s;
}
.ncs-card:hover .ncs-card-foot {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  color: rgba(var(--ncs-rgb), 0.65);
}
.ncs-foot-dot {
  width: 5px; height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ncs-color);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: 0.7;
}
 
/* ─────────────────────────────────────────
   NAV ARROWS
───────────────────────────────────────── */
#ncs-btn-prev,
#ncs-btn-next {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 20;
  transition: background 0.22s, border-color 0.22s, color 0.22s, transform 0.22s;
}
#ncs-btn-prev { left: 6px; }
#ncs-btn-next { right: 6px; }
#ncs-btn-prev:hover,
#ncs-btn-next:hover {
  background: rgba(99,71,255,0.25);
  border-color: rgba(99,71,255,0.5);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}
#ncs-btn-prev:disabled,
#ncs-btn-next:disabled {
  opacity: 0.6;
  cursor: default;
  pointer-events: none;
}
 
/* ─────────────────────────────────────────
   BOTTOM ROW
───────────────────────────────────────── */
#ncs-bottom {
  margin-top: 15px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  padding: 0 64px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  z-index: 2;
  position: relative;
}
 
/* progress bar */
#ncs-prog-track {
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
#ncs-prog-fill {
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6347ff, #ff5078);
  transition: width 0.72s cubic-bezier(0.76,0,0.18,1);
}
 
/* dots */
#ncs-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
}
.ncs-dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: background 0.3s, width 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1), border-radius 0.35s;
}
.ncs-dot.ncs-dot--on {
  width: 30px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: #6347ff;
}
 
/* counter */
#ncs-counter {
  font-size: 11px;
  /* font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; */
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
}
 
/* ─────────────────────────────────────────
   SVG EDGES
───────────────────────────────────────── */
.ncs-edge {
  fill: none;
  stroke: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  stroke-width: 1;
  stroke-dasharray: 5 9;
  animation: ncs-march 22s linear infinite;
  transition: stroke 0.3s, stroke-width 0.3s, opacity 0.3s;
}
@keyframes ncs-march { to { stroke-dashoffset: -200; } }
 
.ncs-edge-dot {
  fill: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  transition: fill 0.3s;
}
 
/* ─────────────────────────────────────────
   RESPONSIVE
───────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 800px) {
    .grid-ani{
        grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr);
    }
  .ncs-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 12px);
    min-width: calc(50% - 12px);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .ncs-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(100% - 4px);
    min-width: calc(100% - 4px);
  }
  #ncs-shell { padding: 0 48px; }
}



.topbar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .logo svg { width: 38px; height: 38px; }

  /* ── Grid layout ── */
  .grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1.1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto auto;
    gap: 1rem;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* Card base */
  .card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  }

  .card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  }

  /* ── Card 1: Pathways ── */
  .card-pathways {
    grid-column: 1;
    grid-row: 1;
    padding: 1.6rem 1.6rem 0;
  }

  .card-pathways h2 {
    /* font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif; */
    font-size: 20px;
    color: #111;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
  }

  .card-pathways p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #777;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }

  .card-pathways p strong { color: #111; font-weight: 600; }

  .pathways-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 170px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 7px;
    display: block;
  }

  .tags {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.9rem 0 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .tag {
    background: #f0f0f0;
    border-radius: 100px;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #333;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.2s;
  }

  .tag:hover { background: #e0e0e0; }

  .tag-arrow {
    background: #111;
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 100px;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    cursor: pointer;
  }

  /* ── Card 2: Teamwork ── */
  .card-teamwork {
    grid-column: 2;
    grid-row: 1;
    padding: 1.6rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .card-teamwork h2 {
    /* font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif; */
    font-size: 20px;
    color: #111;
    margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  }

  .card-teamwork p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #777;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  }

  .card-teamwork p strong { color: #111; font-weight: 600; }

  /* Network graph */
  .network {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    min-height: 175px;
    margin-top: -24PX;
  }

  .net-center {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%; left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 62px; height: 62px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 3px solid #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
    z-index: 5;
  }

  .net-center img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

  .net-node {
    position: absolute;
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 2.5px solid #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    z-index: 4;
  }

  .net-node img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

  .net-node:nth-child(2) { top: 8%;  left: 38%; }
  .net-node:nth-child(3) { top: 42%; left: 5%;  }
  .net-node:nth-child(4) { top: 42%; right: 5%; }
  /* .net-node:nth-child(5) { bottom: 5%; left: 25%; } */
  .net-node:nth-child(6) { bottom: 5%; right: 18%; }

  .network svg.lines {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  /* ── Card 3: App preview (tall, spans 2 rows) ── */
  .card-app {
    grid-column: 3;
    grid-row: 1 / 3;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
  }

  .app-header {
    padding: 1.1rem 1.4rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
  }

  .app-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #111;
  }

  .app-brand svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

  .app-menu { color: #bbb; font-size: 1.2rem; cursor: pointer; }

  .app-body {
    padding: 1.4rem;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    /* justify-content: space-between; */
  }

  .event-by{
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    border-radius: 5px;
    background: #fff;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

  .rebound-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    background: #f5f5f5;
    border-radius: 100px;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    width: fit-content;
  }

  .app-title {
    /* font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif; */
    font-size: 22px;
    color: #111;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  }

  .app-sub {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #888;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
  }

  .app-sub strong { color: #111; font-weight: 600; }

  .search-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: #f5f5f5;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  }

  .search-bar input {
    flex: 1;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #333;
    outline: none;
  }

  .search-bar input::placeholder { color: #bbb; }

  .search-btn {
    width: 30px; height: 30px;
    background: #4caf7d;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .search-btn svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }

  /* Wave bg for app bottom */
  .wave-bg {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 200px;
  }

  .wave-bg svg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
  }

  .brand-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-around;
    padding: 1rem 0.8rem 0.6rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }

  .brand-item {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }

  /* ── Card 4: New-packed education (wide, bottom left) ── */
  .card-edu {
        grid-column: 1 / 3;
    grid-row: 2;
    /* background: linear-gradient(135deg, #101247 0%, #1c1e50 30%, #393b89 70%, #46499d 100%); */
    background: #fff;
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 240px;
    flex-direction: row;
  }

  .edu-text { flex: 1; z-index: 2; position: relative; }

  .edu-text h2 {
    /* font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif; */
    font-size: 22px;
    color: #000000;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }

  .edu-text p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #888;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
    max-width: 260px;
  }

  .edu-text p strong { color: #fff; font-weight: 700; }

  .edu-btns { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; }

  .btn-courses {
    background: rgba(30,60,30,0.7);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    transition: background 0.2s;
  }

  .btn-courses:hover { background: rgba(30,60,30,0.9); }

  .btn-join {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
    color: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    transition: background 0.2s;
  }

  .btn-join:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }

  /* Floating cards inside edu */
  .edu-cards {
    position: relative;
    width: 245px;
    height: 200px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    z-index: 2;
  }

  .edu-card {
    position: absolute;
    background: #2e1b70;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: #333;
    line-height: 1.45;
  }

  .edu-card-main {
    width: 180px;
    top: 0; left: 10px;
    transform: rotate(-2deg);
    z-index: 3;
  }

  .edu-card-main h4 {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #111;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }

  .edu-card-mini {
    width: 120px; height: 120px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    bottom: 0; right: 0;
    padding: 0;
    z-index: 4;
  }

  .edu-card-mini img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

  /* ── Bottom credit ── */
  .credit {
    text-align: right;
    margin-top: 1.2rem;
    /* font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif; */
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #bbb;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* ── Responsive ── */
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    body { padding: 1.2rem; }
    .grid {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      grid-template-rows: auto;
    }
    .card-pathways { grid-column: 1; grid-row: auto; }
    .card-teamwork { grid-column: 2; grid-row: auto; }
    .card-app      { grid-column: 1 / 3; grid-row: auto; }
    .card-edu      { grid-column: 1 / 3; grid-row: auto; }
    .card-app { min-height: 420px; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    body { padding: 0.85rem; }

    .grid {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    .card-pathways,
    .card-teamwork,
    .card-app,
    .card-edu { grid-column: 1; grid-row: auto; }

    /* Pathways */
    .card-pathways { padding: 1.2rem 1.2rem 0; }
    .card-pathways h2 { font-size: 20px; }
    .pathways-img { height: 140px; }

    /* Teamwork */
    .card-teamwork { padding: 1.2rem; }
    .card-teamwork h2 { font-size: 20px; }
    .network { min-height: 180px; }
    .net-center { width: 52px; height: 52px; }
    .net-node   { width: 40px; height: 40px; }

    /* App card */
    .card-app { min-height: unset; }
    .app-title { font-size: 20px; }
    .wave-bg   { min-height: 150px; }
    .brand-row { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem; padding: 0.7rem; }
    .brand-item { font-size: 0.6rem; }

    /* Edu card */
    .card-edu {
      flex-direction: column;
      padding: 1.6rem 1.4rem;
      gap: 1.2rem;
      min-height: unset;
    }
    .edu-text h2 { font-size: 1.7rem; }
    .edu-cards {
      width: 100%;
      height: 160px;
    }
    .edu-card-main { width: 160px; }

    /* Tags */
    .tags { gap: 0.4rem; }
    .tag, .tag-arrow { font-size: 0.7rem; padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem; }

    /* Buttons */
    .edu-btns { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; }
    .btn-courses, .btn-join { font-size: 0.78rem; padding: 0.55rem 1rem; }

    /* Credit */
    .credit { text-align: center; font-size: 0.95rem; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 380px) {
    body { padding: 0.65rem; }
    .card-pathways h2,
    .card-teamwork h2,
    .app-title,
    .edu-text h2 { font-size: 20px; }
    .edu-cards { height: 130px; }
    .edu-card-main { width: 140px; }
  }

  .faq-sec{
    background: url(../images/wave-bg.png);
    background-size: cover;
    padding: 50px 0;
    background-position: center;
    background-color: #3e1e7f;
  }

  .sec4a{
    padding: 60px 0;
        background: url(../images/wave-bg.png);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
  }

  /* ===== Representation Across Every Domain — marquee redesign ===== */
  .rd-section{
    position: relative;
    background: #ffffff;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 90px 0 100px;
    isolation: isolate;
  }
  .rd-section .rd-bg-shapes{
    position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none; z-index:0;
  }
  .rd-section .rd-shape{
    position:absolute; border-radius:50%;
    filter: blur(80px); opacity:.55;
  }
  .rd-section .rd-shape-1{
    width:420px; height:420px; top:-160px; left:-120px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(133,0,243,.18), transparent 70%);
    animation: rdShapeFloat 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }
  .rd-section .rd-shape-2{
    width:480px; height:480px; bottom:-200px; right:-160px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,180,255,.16), transparent 70%);
    animation: rdShapeFloat 18s ease-in-out -6s infinite alternate;
  }
  .rd-section .rd-shape-3{
    width:300px; height:300px; top:40%; left:55%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,78,205,.10), transparent 70%);
    animation: rdShapeFloat 20s ease-in-out -10s infinite alternate;
  }
  @keyframes rdShapeFloat{
    0%{ transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
    100%{ transform: translate(40px,30px) scale(1.1); }
  }

  /* Intro */
  .rd-section .rd-intro{
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
    /* max-width: 760px; */
    margin: 0 auto 60px;
    padding: 0 24px;
    text-align: center;
    opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px);
    transition: opacity .9s ease, transform 1s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
  }
  .rd-section .rd-intro.rd-in{ opacity:1; transform: translateY(0); }
  .rd-section .rd-eyebrow{
    display:inline-block;
    font-family:'Courier New', monospace;
    font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;
    color:#8500f3;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border:1px solid rgba(133,0,243,.25);
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(133,0,243,.06);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  .rd-section .rd-title{
    font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px);
    font-weight: 700; line-height:1.15;
    color:#0a0420;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  }
  .rd-section .rd-grad{
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,#58369b,#8500f3,#ff4ecd,#58369b);
    background-size: 300% 100%;
    -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: transparent;
    animation: rdGrad 6s linear infinite;
  }
  @keyframes rdGrad{
    0%{ background-position: 0% 50%; }
    100%{ background-position: 300% 50%; }
  }
  .rd-section .rd-sub{
    font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;
    color: #4a4366;
    margin: 0;
  }

  /* Marquee rows */
  .rd-section .rd-marquee{
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 14px 0;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
            mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
    opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity .8s ease, transform .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
  }
  .rd-section .rd-marquee.rd-in{ opacity:1; transform: translateY(0); }

  .rd-section .rd-track{
    display: inline-flex; flex-wrap: nowrap;
    gap: 18px;
    padding: 4px 9px;
    will-change: transform;
  }
  .rd-section .rd-track-left{
    animation: rdScrollLeft 38s linear infinite;
  }
  .rd-section .rd-track-right{
    animation: rdScrollRight 42s linear infinite;
  }
  @keyframes rdScrollLeft{
    from{ transform: translateX(0); }
    to  { transform: translateX(-50%); }
  }
  @keyframes rdScrollRight{
    from{ transform: translateX(-50%); }
    to  { transform: translateX(0); }
  }
  .rd-section .rd-marquee:hover .rd-track{
    animation-play-state: paused;
  }

  /* Chip */
  .rd-section .rd-chip{
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
    padding: 10px 22px 10px 10px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(133,0,243,.18);
    border-radius: 999px;
    color: #2a1864;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600;
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px -10px rgba(88,54,155,.35);
    transition: transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease, border-color .35s ease, color .35s ease;
  }
  .rd-section .rd-chip-alt{
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff, #f6f0ff);
    border-color: rgba(0,180,255,.22);
  }
  .rd-section .rd-chip:hover{
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
    border-color: rgba(133,0,243,.55);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -10px rgba(133,0,243,.4);
    color: #5a1ec0;
  }
  .rd-section .rd-icon{
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,#58369b,#8500f3);
    padding: 2px;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    flex: 0 0 44px;
  }
  .rd-section .rd-icon img{
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    background: #fff;
    transition: transform .5s ease;
  }
  .rd-section .rd-chip:hover .rd-icon img{ transform: scale(1.1); }
  .rd-section .rd-label{ display:inline-block; }

  @media (max-width: 600px){
    .rd-section{ padding: 60px 0 70px; }
    .rd-section .rd-intro{ margin-bottom: 36px; }
    .rd-section .rd-chip{ font-size: 13px; padding: 8px 16px 8px 8px; gap: 10px; }
    .rd-section .rd-icon{ width: 36px; height: 36px; flex-basis: 36px; }
    .rd-section .rd-track-left{ animation-duration: 28s; }
    .rd-section .rd-track-right{ animation-duration: 32s; }
  }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .rd-section *{ animation: none !important; transition: none !important; }
    .rd-section .rd-intro,
    .rd-section .rd-marquee{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
  }

  /* hide legacy classes that were styled before but no longer in this section */
  .sec4a.rd-anim{
    position: relative;
    background: #ffffff;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 80px 0 90px;
    isolation: isolate;
  }
  /* animated wave background layer */
  .sec4a.rd-anim::before{
    content:""; position:absolute; inset:-8%;
    background: url(../images/wave-bg.png) center/cover no-repeat;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 1;
    animation: rdWaveFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    will-change: transform;
  }
  /* soft white veil so cards stay readable + adds depth */
  .sec4a.rd-anim::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 40%, rgba(255,255,255,.35) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.78) 60%, rgba(255,255,255,.92) 100%);
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  @keyframes rdWaveFloat{
    0%   { transform: scale(1.05) translate(0,0); }
    50%  { transform: scale(1.10) translate(-1.5%, -1%); }
    100% { transform: scale(1.06) translate(1.5%, 1%); }
  }

  /* drifting purple accents on top of the veil */
  .sec4a.rd-anim .rd-container::before,
  .sec4a.rd-anim .rd-container::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; pointer-events:none; z-index:-1;
    border-radius:50%; filter: blur(70px); opacity:.45;
  }
  .sec4a.rd-anim .rd-container{ position: relative; }
  .sec4a.rd-anim .rd-container::before{
    width:340px; height:340px; top:-120px; left:-100px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(133,0,243,.18), transparent 70%);
    animation: rdDrift 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }
  .sec4a.rd-anim .rd-container::after{
    width:380px; height:380px; bottom:-140px; right:-120px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(88,54,155,.18), transparent 70%);
    animation: rdDrift 16s ease-in-out -6s infinite alternate;
  }
  @keyframes rdDrift{
    0%{ transform: translate(0,0); }
    100%{ transform: translate(40px, 30px); }
  }
  .sec4a.rd-anim .rd-container{
    z-index: 1;
    background: transparent !important;
  }

  /* heading */
  .sec4a.rd-anim .rd-heading{
    position: relative; display: inline-block;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
    color: #0a0420 !important;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.35);
    opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px);
    transition: opacity .9s ease, transform 1s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
    width: 100%;
  }
  .sec4a.rd-anim .rd-heading.rd-in{
    opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0);
  }
  .sec4a.rd-anim .rd-underline{
    display:block; margin: 14px auto 0; height:3px; width:0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #58369b, #8500f3, #58369b, transparent);
    border-radius: 2px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(133,0,243,.25);
    transition: width 1.1s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) .25s;
  }
  .sec4a.rd-anim .rd-heading.rd-in .rd-underline{ width: 60%; max-width: 360px; }

  /* card entrance — staggered rise + scale */
  .sec4a.rd-anim .rd-card{
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(36px) scale(.96);
    transition:
      opacity .8s ease,
      transform .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
    transition-delay: calc(70ms * var(--i, 0));
    will-change: transform, opacity;
  }
  .sec4a.rd-anim .rd-card.rd-in{
    opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }

  /* image wrapper with hover zoom + shimmer */
  .sec4a.rd-anim .rd-img{
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 5px 5px 0 0;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 90%;
  }
  .sec4a.rd-anim .rd-img img{
    display:block; width:100%; max-width:100%;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), filter .5s ease;
  }
  .sec4a.rd-anim .rd-card:hover .rd-img img{
    transform: scale(1.08);
    filter: saturate(1.1) contrast(1.05);
  }
  .sec4a.rd-anim .rd-img::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; top:0; left:-75%;
    width:50%; height:100%;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.55) 50%, transparent 100%);
    transform: skewX(-20deg);
    pointer-events:none;
    transition: left .9s ease;
  }
  .sec4a.rd-anim .rd-card:hover .rd-img::after{ left: 130%; }

  /* lift card on hover, give caption a subtle glow */
  .sec4a.rd-anim .rd-card{ transition-property: opacity, transform, filter; }
  .sec4a.rd-anim .rd-card:hover{
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 14px 26px rgba(88,54,155,.25));
  }
  .sec4a.rd-anim .rd-card p{
    transition: transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease, filter .35s ease;
  }
  .sec4a.rd-anim .rd-card:hover p{
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px -6px rgba(133,0,243,.45);
    filter: brightness(1.05);
  }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .sec4a.rd-anim *,
    .sec4a.rd-anim::before,
    .sec4a.rd-anim::after{
      animation: none !important;
      transition: none !important;
    }
    .sec4a.rd-anim .rd-card,
    .sec4a.rd-anim .rd-heading{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
    .sec4a.rd-anim .rd-underline{ width:60%; }
  }

  .expol{
    text-align: center;
  }
  .expol img{
    max-width: 90%;
    border-radius: 5px 5px 0 0;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
  }

  .expol p{
    margin-top: -5px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem 16px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #58369b 35%, #58369b 65%, #8500f3);
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    min-height: 70px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }


   .sec4a2{
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

   .expol2{
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
  }
  .expol2 img{
    max-width: 100%;
    border-radius: 5px;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
  }

  .expol2 p{

  }

  /* ===== Futuristic "Explore the Future" section ===== */
  .sec4a2.futuristic{
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* background: radial-gradient(ellipse at top, #0a1530 0%, #050818 55%, #02030a 100%); */
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at top, #0d2767 0%, #1d0449 55%, #1c0867 100%);
    color: #e6f1ff;
    padding: 90px 0 100px;
    isolation: isolate;
  }
  .sec4a2.futuristic .fut-bg{
    position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; pointer-events:none; overflow:hidden;
  }
  .sec4a2.futuristic .fut-grid{
    position:absolute; inset:-2px;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(rgba(0,229,255,.10) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,229,255,.10) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 46px 46px;
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 35%, transparent 80%);
            mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 35%, transparent 80%);
    animation: futGridPan 22s linear infinite;
  }
  @keyframes futGridPan{
    from{background-position:0 0,0 0;}
    to{background-position:46px 46px,46px 46px;}
  }
  .sec4a2.futuristic .fut-orb{
    position:absolute; width:520px; height:520px; border-radius:50%;
    filter: blur(90px); opacity:.55; mix-blend-mode:screen;
    animation: futOrb 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }
  .sec4a2.futuristic .fut-orb-1{
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #00e5ff 0%, transparent 65%);
    top:-180px; left:-160px;
  }
  .sec4a2.futuristic .fut-orb-2{
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #b14bff 0%, transparent 65%);
    bottom:-200px; right:-180px;
    animation-delay:-7s;
  }
  @keyframes futOrb{
    0%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1);}
    100%{transform:translate(40px,30px) scale(1.15);}
  }
  .sec4a2.futuristic .fut-scanline{
    position:absolute; left:0; right:0; height:140px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(0,229,255,.08), transparent);
    animation: futScroll 8s linear infinite;
  }
  @keyframes futScroll{
    0%{top:-160px;} 100%{top:110%;}
  }
  .sec4a2.futuristic .container{ position:relative; z-index:2; }

  .sec4a2.futuristic .fut-heading{
    position:relative; z-index:2;
    font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.5px;
    margin-bottom:50px; color:#fff;
  }
  .sec4a2.futuristic .fut-heading-text{
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,#00e5ff,#7c5cff,#ff4ecd,#00e5ff);
    background-size: 300% 100%;
    -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color:transparent;
    animation: futGradientShift 6s linear infinite;
  }
  @keyframes futGradientShift{
    0%{background-position:0% 50%;}
    100%{background-position:300% 50%;}
  }
  .sec4a2.futuristic .fut-bracket{
    color:#00e5ff; font-weight:300;
    text-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(0,229,255,.7);
    margin:0 10px; display:inline-block;
    animation: futBlink 1.6s steps(2) infinite;
  }
  @keyframes futBlink{ 50%{opacity:.25;} }

  /* ---- One-viewport compact grid (no boxes) ---- */
  .sec4a2.futuristic{
    min-height: 90vh;
    /* height: 90vh; */
    padding: 60px 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .sec4a2.futuristic .fut-heading{
    margin: 0 0 clamp(16px, 3vh, 36px);
    /* font-size: clamp(20px, 2.6vw, 34px); */
  }
  .sec4a2.futuristic .fut-flow{
    position:relative; z-index:2;
    width:100%;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: 1fr;
    gap: clamp(14px, 2.2vw, 32px) clamp(16px, 2.4vw, 36px);
  }
  .sec4a2.futuristic .fut-line{ display:none; }

  .sec4a2.futuristic .fut-item{
    position:relative;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center;
    text-align:center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .sec4a2.futuristic .fut-item::before{ display:none; }

  .sec4a2.futuristic .fut-visual{
    position:relative;
    width:  clamp(86px, 11vw, 150px);
    height: clamp(86px, 11vw, 150px);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    opacity:0; transform: translateY(28px) scale(.9);
    transition: opacity .8s ease, transform .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
    transition-delay: calc(60ms * var(--i, 0));
  }
  .sec4a2.futuristic .fut-item:nth-child(1){ --i:1; }
  .sec4a2.futuristic .fut-item:nth-child(2){ --i:2; }
  .sec4a2.futuristic .fut-item:nth-child(3){ --i:3; }
  .sec4a2.futuristic .fut-item:nth-child(4){ --i:4; }
  .sec4a2.futuristic .fut-item:nth-child(5){ --i:5; }
  .sec4a2.futuristic .fut-item:nth-child(6){ --i:6; }
  .sec4a2.futuristic .fut-item:nth-child(7){ --i:7; }
  .sec4a2.futuristic .fut-item:nth-child(8){ --i:8; }

  .sec4a2.futuristic .fut-item.is-in .fut-visual{
    opacity:1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
  .sec4a2.futuristic .fut-visual img{
    width: 130%;
    height: 80%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 10px;
    filter: saturate(1.05) contrast(1.05);
    transition: transform .5s ease, filter .4s ease;
  }
  .sec4a2.futuristic .fut-item:hover .fut-visual img{
    transform: scale(1.06);
    filter: saturate(1.25) contrast(1.1) hue-rotate(6deg);
  }
  .sec4a2.futuristic .fut-ring{
    position:absolute; inset:0;
    border-radius:50%;
    border:1px dashed rgba(0,229,255,.5);
    animation: futSpin 18s linear infinite;
  }
  .sec4a2.futuristic .fut-ring::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; inset:8px;
    border-radius:50%;
    border:1px solid rgba(124,92,255,.4);
  }
  @keyframes futSpin{ to{ transform: rotate(360deg);} }
  .sec4a2.futuristic .fut-pulse{
    position:absolute; inset:4px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,229,255,.22), transparent 60%);
    animation: futPulse 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  @keyframes futPulse{
    0%,100%{ transform:scale(.95); opacity:.55; }
    50%{ transform:scale(1.05); opacity:.95; }
  }

  .sec4a2.futuristic .fut-text{
    max-width: 240px;
    opacity:0; transform: translateY(18px);
    transition: opacity .7s ease, transform .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
    transition-delay: calc(60ms * var(--i, 0) + 120ms);
  }
  .sec4a2.futuristic .fut-item.is-in .fut-text{
    opacity:1; transform: translateY(0);
  }
  .sec4a2.futuristic .fut-num{
    display:inline-block;
    font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
    font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    color:#00e5ff;
    margin-bottom:4px;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0,229,255,.6);
  }
  .sec4a2.futuristic .fut-num::before{ content:"// "; opacity:.6; }
  .sec4a2.futuristic .fut-text p{
    margin:0;
    font-size: clamp(11px, 1vw, 14px);
    line-height:1.4;
    color:#e6f1ff;
    font-weight:500;
    letter-spacing:.2px;
  }

  @media (max-width: 991px){
    .sec4a2.futuristic{ height:auto; min-height:100vh; padding: 60px 0; }
    .sec4a2.futuristic .fut-flow{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  }
  @media (max-width: 480px){
    .sec4a2.futuristic .fut-flow{ gap: 18px 14px; }
    .sec4a2.futuristic .fut-text p{ font-size:12px; }
  }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .sec4a2.futuristic *{
      animation: none !important;
      transition: none !important;
    }
    .sec4a2.futuristic .fut-visual,
    .sec4a2.futuristic .fut-text{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
  }

  .c2c-faq {
    /* max-width: 720px; */
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 48px 24px;
    /* font-family: 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif; */
    color: #1a1a1a;
    /* background: linear-gradient(to left, #ffffff4b, #ffffffa9, #ffffff4b); */
    
  }
 
  .c2c-faq__heading {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-family: 'Arial', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #7a6a52;
    margin: 0 0 36px 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
 
  .c2c-faq__list {
    /* border-top: 1.5px solid #d4c9b8; */
    background: #2001488a;
    padding: 20px;
  }
 
  .c2c-faq__item {
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid #d4c9b8;
  }
 
  .c2c-faq__trigger {
    /* reset */
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
    color: inherit;
    font: inherit;
    /* layout */
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 22px 0;
    outline: none;
  }
 
  .c2c-faq__trigger:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid #7a6a52;
    outline-offset: 2px;
    border-radius: 2px;
  }
 
  .c2c-faq__question {
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #fff;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
  }
 
  .c2c-faq__trigger:hover .c2c-faq__question,
  .c2c-faq__trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .c2c-faq__question {
    color: #ffffff;
  }
 
  /* Icon: two lines forming a + that rotates to × */
  .c2c-faq__icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
  }
 
  .c2c-faq__icon::before,
  .c2c-faq__icon::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    background: #7a6a52;
    border-radius: 1px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
  }
 
  /* horizontal bar */
  .c2c-faq__icon::before {
    width: 18px;
    height: 1.5px;
    top: 50%;
    left: 0;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
  }
 
  /* vertical bar */
  .c2c-faq__icon::after {
    width: 1.5px;
    height: 18px;
    left: 50%;
    top: 0;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
 
  /* when open: vertical bar fades/rotates away */
  .c2c-faq__trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .c2c-faq__icon::after {
    transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(90deg);
    opacity: 0;
  }
 
  /* Panel */
  .c2c-faq__panel {
    overflow: hidden;
    /* animate via max-height trick handled in JS */
  }
 
  .c2c-faq__panel[hidden] {
    display: none;
  }
 
  .c2c-faq__panel.c2c-faq__panel--animating {
    display: block;
  }
 
  .c2c-faq__answer {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: #bdbdbd;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0 0 24px 0;
    /* font-family: 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif; */
  }
 
  .c2c-faq__link {
    color: #bdbdbd;
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
  }
 
  .c2c-faq__link:hover {
    color: #1a1a1a;
  }

  button:focus{
    outline: 0 !important;
  }


  .sec3{
    /* background: #ededed; */
    /* font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; */
    /* min-height: 100vh; */
    background: url(../images/bgb1.webp);
    background-size: cover;
    padding: 90px 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
  }

  /* ===== Cross-Sector Industry Representation animations ===== */
  .sec3.cs-anim{ position:relative; overflow:hidden; }

  /* subtle drifting glow + grid backdrop layered over existing bg */
  .sec3.cs-anim::before,
  .sec3.cs-anim::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; pointer-events:none; z-index:0;
  }
  .sec3.cs-anim::before{
    inset:0;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.045) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.045) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 30%, transparent 80%);
            mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 30%, transparent 80%);
    animation: csGridDrift 30s linear infinite;
  }
  @keyframes csGridDrift{
    from{ background-position: 0 0, 0 0; }
    to{ background-position: 60px 60px, 60px 60px; }
  }
  .sec3.cs-anim::after{
    width:680px; height:680px; border-radius:50%;
    top:-220px; left:-200px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,180,255,.18), transparent 65%);
    filter: blur(30px);
    animation: csOrb 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    mix-blend-mode: screen;
  }
  @keyframes csOrb{
    0%{ transform: translate(0,0); }
    100%{ transform: translate(80px, 60px); }
  }

  .sec3.cs-anim > *{ position:relative; z-index:1; }

  /* Heading reveal + animated underline */
  .sec3.cs-anim .cs-heading{
    position:relative; display:inline-block;
    margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;
    opacity:0; transform: translateY(24px);
    transition: opacity .9s ease, transform 1s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
  }
  .sec3.cs-anim .cs-heading.cs-in{
    opacity:1; transform: translateY(0);
  }
  .sec3.cs-anim .cs-underline{
    display:block; height:2px; margin:14px auto 0;
    width:0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #00b4ff, #7c5cff, #00b4ff, transparent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(0,180,255,.55);
    transition: width 1.1s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) .25s;
    border-radius:2px;
  }
  .sec3.cs-anim .cs-heading.cs-in .cs-underline{ width: 70%; }

  /* Card entrance from different directions */
  .sec3.cs-anim [data-cs-card]{
    opacity:0;
    transition:
      opacity .9s ease,
      transform 1s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1),
      box-shadow .4s ease;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
  }
  .sec3.cs-anim [data-cs-card="left"]{  transform: translate3d(-60px, 20px, 0) scale(.97); transition-delay: .05s; }
  .sec3.cs-anim [data-cs-card="right"]{ transform: translate3d( 60px, 20px, 0) scale(.97); transition-delay: .15s; }
  .sec3.cs-anim [data-cs-card="up"]{    transform: translate3d(0, 60px, 0) scale(.97);    transition-delay: .25s; }
  .sec3.cs-anim [data-cs-card="down"]{  transform: translate3d(0,-40px, 0) scale(.97);    transition-delay: .35s; }
  .sec3.cs-anim [data-cs-card].cs-in{
    opacity:1; transform: translate3d(0,0,0) scale(1);
  }

  /* Card hover lift + glow border accent */
  .sec3.cs-anim .card{
    position: relative;
  }
  .sec3.cs-anim .card::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
    border-radius: inherit;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px transparent, 0 0 0 0 rgba(0,180,255,0);
    transition: box-shadow .4s ease;
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  .sec3.cs-anim .card:hover{
    transform: translateY(-4px);
  }
  .sec3.cs-anim .card:hover::after{
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(0,180,255,.35), 0 18px 50px -12px rgba(0,180,255,.35);
  }

  /* Image gentle float + zoom on card hover */
  .sec3.cs-anim .card img{
    transition: transform .6s ease, filter .5s ease;
  }
  .sec3.cs-anim .card:hover img{
    transform: scale(1.04);
    filter: saturate(1.1) contrast(1.05);
  }
  .sec3.cs-anim .card-pathways .pathways-img,
  .sec3.cs-anim .card-app .app-body img,
  .sec3.cs-anim .card-edu .edu-cards img,
  .sec3.cs-anim .card-teamwork img{
    animation: csFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  .sec3.cs-anim .card-teamwork img{ animation-delay: -1.5s; }
  .sec3.cs-anim .card-app .app-body img{ animation-delay: -3s; }
  .sec3.cs-anim .card-edu .edu-cards img{ animation-delay: -4.5s; }
  @keyframes csFloat{
    0%,100%{ transform: translateY(0); }
    50%{ transform: translateY(-6px); }
  }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .sec3.cs-anim *,
    .sec3.cs-anim::before,
    .sec3.cs-anim::after{
      animation: none !important;
      transition: none !important;
    }
    .sec3.cs-anim [data-cs-card],
    .sec3.cs-anim .cs-heading{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
    .sec3.cs-anim .cs-underline{ width:70%; }
  }

  .hero-section {
  position: relative;
  height: 100vh;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.fullscreen-video {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Animated gradient overlay */
@keyframes hero-gradient-shift {
  0%   { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50%  { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

@keyframes hero-gradient-pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.92; }
  50%       { opacity: 0.82; }
}

.hero-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    #2d1566f0 0%,
    #58369be8 20%,
    #8832cfe5 45%,
    #510292e8 65%,
    #3a1a80f0 82%,
    #6a20b8e8 100%
  );
  background-size: 400% 400%;
  animation:
    hero-gradient-shift 10s ease infinite,
    hero-gradient-pulse 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ── Hero inner container ── */
#hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  height: 100%;
  padding-top: 70px;      /* clear the fixed header */
  padding-bottom: 5px;   /* clear the panel-logos bar */
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;  /* pin row to the bottom of the hero */
}

/* Row stretches full width */
.hero-row {
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ── Left column: branding + countdown ── */
.hero-left-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding-left: 3vw;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
}

/* ── Right column: minister photos ── */
.hero-right-col {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;  /* image sits at bottom of column */
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 0;
}

/* ── Speaker / minister image (now in-grid, not absolute) ── */
.hero-speaker-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  display: block;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 4;
  animation: hero-img-rise 1.2s 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) both;
}

@keyframes hero-img-rise {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ── Panel logos bar ── */
.panel-logos {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 10;
  object-fit: contain;
  max-height: 80px;
  display: block;
  animation: hero-fade-in 1.5s 0.5s ease forwards;
  opacity: 0;
}

@keyframes hero-fade-in {
  to { opacity: 1; }
}

/* ── Hero logo image ── */
.hero-logo-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 380px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  animation: hero-fade-in-left 1s 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) forwards;
  opacity: 0;
}

/* ── Hero tagline ── */
.hero-tagline {
  font-size: clamp(14px, 1.6vw, 22px);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffffff 0%, #e0c8ff 50%, #ffffff 100%);
  background-size: 200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  animation:
    hero-fade-in-left 1s 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) forwards,
    hero-text-shimmer 4s 1.5s linear infinite;
  opacity: 0;
}

@keyframes hero-text-shimmer {
  to { background-position: 200% center; }
}

@keyframes hero-fade-in-left {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-20px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

/* ────────────────────────────
   Responsive breakpoints
   ──────────────────────────── */

/* Large desktops */
@media (min-width: 1400px) {
  .hero-left-col  { padding-left: 4vw; }
  .hero-logo-img  { max-width: 440px; }
}

/* Standard desktop / laptop */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  .hero-logo-img  { max-width: 320px; }
}

/* Tablets landscape */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  #hero-inner { padding-bottom: 90px; }
  .hero-left-col  { padding-left: 2vw; }
  .hero-logo-img  { max-width: 280px; }
  .hero-tagline   { font-size: 14px; }
}

/* Tablets portrait / large phones — stack layout */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero-section {
    height: 100svh;
    min-height: 580px;
  }

  #hero-inner {
    padding-top: 80px;
    padding-bottom: 75px;
    align-items: flex-start;   /* reset to top so both cols stack naturally */
  }

  .hero-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
  }

  /* Left col: top portion */
  .hero-left-col {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    padding-left: 20px;
    padding-right: 20px;
    padding-bottom: 0;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

  .hero-logo-img {
    max-width: 220px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }

  .hero-tagline {
    font-size: 13px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  /* Right col: speaker image fills remaining space, bottom-aligned */
  .hero-right-col {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding-right: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .hero-speaker-img {
    max-width: 90%;
    margin-left: auto;
  }

  .panel-logos { max-height: 52px; }
}

/* Phones */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-section { min-height: 560px; }

  #hero-inner {
    padding-top: 72px;
    padding-bottom: 62px;
  }

  .hero-logo-img  { max-width: 180px; }
  .hero-tagline   { font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .hero-speaker-img { max-width: 100%; }
  .panel-logos    { max-height: 44px; }
}

.video-sec123::after{
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #361fa79f, #2709be9f);
    content: "";
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
}


  /* ── Background canvas ── */
  #cd-bg-canvas {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
 
  /* ── Main wrapper ── */
  #cd-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    text-align: center;
    /* padding: 30px 10px 10px; */
  }
 
  /* ── Shimmer overlay on wrapper ── */
  #cd-wrapper::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -2px;
    /* background: linear-gradient(135deg,
      transparent 0%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 40%,
      rgba(192,192,192,0.08) 50%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 60%,
      transparent 100%); */
    background-size: 200% 200%;
    animation: cd-shimmer-bg 8s ease-in-out infinite;
    border-radius: 4px;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
 
  @keyframes cd-shimmer-bg {
    0%   { background-position: 0% 0%; }
    50%  { background-position: 100% 100%; }
    100% { background-position: 0% 0%; }
  }
 
  /* ── Top label ── */
  #cd-eyebrow {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 100;
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(192,192,192,0.5);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    animation: cd-fade-down 1.2s ease forwards;
    opacity: 0;
  }
 
  /* ── Event title ── */
  #cd-title {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 68px);
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    animation: cd-fade-down 1.2s 0.15s ease forwards;
    opacity: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #c0c0c0 50%, #e8e8e8 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
  }
 
  /* ── Date line ── */
  #cd-date-line {
    font-weight: 200;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 5px;
    color: rgba(192,192,192,0.45);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    animation: cd-fade-down 1.2s 0.3s ease forwards;
    opacity: 0;
  }
 
  /* ── Horizontal rule ── */
  #cd-rule {
    width: 1px;
    height: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(192,192,192,0.4), transparent);
    margin: 0 auto 50px;
    animation: cd-grow-line 1.4s 0.5s ease forwards;
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transform-origin: top;
  }
 
  @keyframes cd-grow-line {
    to { transform: scaleY(1); }
  }
 
  /* ── Units row ── */
  #cd-units-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    /* justify-content: center; */
  }
 
  /* ── Single unit ── */
  .cd-unit {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    animation: cd-fade-up 1s ease forwards;
    opacity: 0;
  }
 
  .cd-unit:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.6s; }
  .cd-unit:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.75s; }
  .cd-unit:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.9s; }
  .cd-unit:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 1.05s; }
 
  /* ── Number card ── */
  .cd-card {
    position: relative;
    width: 60px;
    height: 50px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(192,192,192,0.12);
    background: linear-gradient(160deg,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 0%,
      rgba(100,100,100,0.04) 100%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    border-radius: 3px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
 
  /* subtle inner glow */
  .cd-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(220,220,220,0.07) 0%, transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
 
  /* shine sweep */
  .cd-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -120%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
      transparent,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.06),
      transparent);
    animation: cd-card-shine 5s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
 
  .cd-unit:nth-child(1) .cd-card::after { animation-delay: 0s; }
  .cd-unit:nth-child(2) .cd-card::after { animation-delay: 1.2s; }
  .cd-unit:nth-child(3) .cd-card::after { animation-delay: 2.4s; }
  .cd-unit:nth-child(4) .cd-card::after { animation-delay: 3.6s; }
 
  @keyframes cd-card-shine {
    0%   { left: -120%; }
    30%  { left: 160%; }
    100% { left: 160%; }
  }
 
  /* ── Number text ── */
  .cd-num {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: 42px;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    background: linear-gradient(175deg, #ffffff 0%, #b0b0b0 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
                opacity 0.2s ease;
    display: block;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
  }
 
  .cd-num.cd-flip {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(0.88);
    opacity: 0;
  }
 
  /* ── Label ── */
  .cd-label {
    font-weight: 200;
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgb(255, 255, 255);
  }
 
  /* ── Colon separator ── */
  .cd-colon {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 56px);
    font-weight: 300;
    color: rgba(192,192,192,0.25);
    padding-bottom: 30px;
    align-self: center;
    animation: cd-colon-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
 
  @keyframes cd-colon-pulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.25; transform: translateY(0); }
    50%       { opacity: 0.6;  transform: translateY(-2px); }
  }
 
  /* ── Bottom message ── */
  #cd-bottom {
    margin-top: 52px;
    animation: cd-fade-up 1s 1.2s ease forwards;
    opacity: 0;
  }
 
  #cd-bottom-rule {
    width: 40px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(192,192,192,0.35), transparent);
    margin: 0 auto 18px;
  }
 
  #cd-tagline {
    font-weight: 100;
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(192,192,192,0.35);
  }
 
  /* ── Expired message ── */
  #cd-expired {
    display: none;
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 52px);
    font-weight: 300;
    color: rgba(220,220,220,0.8);
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    animation: cd-fade-down 1.5s ease forwards;
    opacity: 0;
  }
 
  /* ── Keyframes ── */
  @keyframes cd-fade-down {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-14px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }
 
  @keyframes cd-fade-up {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }
 
  /* ── Responsive ── */
  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    #cd-units-row { gap: 8px; }
    .cd-colon { padding-bottom: 24px; font-size: 22px; }
  }


@media only screen and (max-width: 600px) {
    .ct-wrap{
        padding: 3.5rem 1rem;
    }
    .ko2-wrap{        
        padding: 3rem 1rem !important;
    }    
    .karnataka {
        padding: 60px 10px !important;
    }
    .video-content h3 {
        font-size: 20px;
    }

    #about {
        /* margin-top: 60px */
    }

    .divide_logo {
        height: 50px;
        padding: 0;
        border: 1px solid #ffff;
        width: 0;
        margin: 0px;
        margin-top: 50px !important;
    }
}


.ko2-wrap {
    /* font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; */
    /* background: #ffffff; */
    padding: 4rem 2.5rem;
    position: relative;
}

.ko2-top {
    /* display: grid; */
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    align-items: end;
}

.ko2-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    animation: ko2In 0.5s ease both;
}

.ko2-tag-line {
    width: 24px;
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.ko2-heading {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #0d0d0d;
    line-height: 1.1;
    animation: ko2In 0.5s 0.1s ease both;
}

.ko2-heading span {
    font-style: italic;
}

.ko2-desc {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38);
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-weight: 400;
    max-width: 240px;
    align-self: end;
    animation: ko2In 0.5s 0.15s ease both;
}

.ko2-divider {
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    background: #0d0d0d;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    animation: ko2Expand 0.7s 0.2s ease both;
    transform-origin: left;
}

@keyframes ko2Expand {
    from {
        transform: scaleX(0);
    }

    to {
        transform: scaleX(1);
    }
}

.ko2-rows {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.ko2-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 52px 1fr 36px;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(93 97 217 / 45%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: ko2In 0.45s ease forwards;
    cursor: default;
    gap: 1rem;
    background: #faf3ff;
}

.ko2-row-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: #2A2C69;
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transform-origin: bottom;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    z-index: 0;
}

.ko2-row:hover .ko2-row-bg {
    transform: scaleY(1);
}

.ko2-row:hover .ko2-n {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.ko2-row:hover .ko2-t {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.ko2-row:hover .ko2-ic {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.ko2-n {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.ko2-t {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    line-height: 1.45;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.ko2-ic {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    justify-self: end;
}

.ko2-bottom {
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: ko2In 0.5s 1s ease forwards;
}

.ko2-stat {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 6px;
}

.ko2-stat-n {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #0d0d0d;
    line-height: 1;
}

.ko2-stat-l {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.ko2-pills {
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    max-width: 260px;
}

.ko2-pill {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 5px 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-radius: 100px;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    opacity: 0;
    animation: ko2In 0.4s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes ko2In {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(10px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}


@keyframes scroll {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(calc(-100% - var(--gap)));
    }
}

#speakers,
#key-speakers {
    padding: 60px 0;
}

#speakers img {
    width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0px auto;
    filter: grayscale(.3);
    box-shadow: rgba(102, 102, 255, 0.25) 0px 30px 60px -12px inset, rgba(47, 54, 255, 0.3) 0px 18px 36px -18px inset;
}

#key-speakers img {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

#key-speakers .spi2 {
    text-align: center;
}

#key-speakers .bg-pink {
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #101952, transparent);
    border-radius: 5px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

#key-speakers .bg-pink2 {
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #b98ddd, transparent);
    border-radius: 5px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

#past-sp img {
    width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0px auto;
}

#speakers h4,
#key-speakers h4 {
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 800;
}

#past-sp h4 {
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    margin-top: 4px;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 900;
}

#past-sp p,
#speakers p,
#key-speakers p {
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.past-sp {
    text-align: center;
}

#speakers .spkr,
#key-speakers .spkr {
    margin-bottom: 0px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid #1d2fba6e;
}

#govt .spkr {
    margin-bottom: 0px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    min-height: 450px;
}

.spkr .spi {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0px;
    text-align: left;
    left: 0;
    /* transform: translateX(-50%); */
    width: 75%;
    padding: 60px 5px 10px 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.466), black);
    min-height: 130px;
}

.spkr .logoz {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0px;
    text-align: center;
    right: 0;
    /* transform: translateX(-50%); */
    width: 25%;
    padding: 60px 5px 10px 5px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.466), black);
    min-height: 130px;
}

.spkr .logoz img {
    filter: grayscale(0) !important;
    aspect-ratio: 3/2;
    object-fit: contain;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    padding: 1px 3px;
}

#speakers .col-sm-6,
#govt .col-sm-6 {
    padding: 2px;
    margin: 0;
}


.pasty,
#speakers,
#key-speakers {
    background: #090f1b;
}

#speakers .spkr:hover {
    background: #091E4D;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SPEAKER CARDS — Premium animated design
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Keyframes ── */
@keyframes spk-border-spin {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}
@keyframes spk-float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px);  }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}
@keyframes spk-glow-breathe {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 4px 22px rgba(109,40,217,.30), 0 0 0 1px rgba(168,85,247,.12); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 8px 44px rgba(109,40,217,.60), 0 0 0 1px rgba(168,85,247,.40); }
}
@keyframes spk-name-shine {
  0%   { background-position: -200% center; }
  100% { background-position:  200% center; }
}
@keyframes spk-line-flow {
  0%   { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 200% 50%; }
}
@keyframes spk-shimmer-sweep {
  0%        { left: -80%; }
  40%, 100% { left: 130%; }
}
@keyframes spk-badge-flow {
  0%, 100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50%       { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}
@keyframes spk-img-glow {
  0%, 100% { filter: brightness(.95) drop-shadow(0 0  6px rgba(168,85,247,.30)); }
  50%       { filter: brightness(1.0) drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(168,85,247,.65)); }
}

/* ── Card wrapper ── */
.spk {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 0;
  background: #0d0420;
  /* animation:
    spk-float        6s ease-in-out infinite,
    spk-glow-breathe 4s ease-in-out infinite; */
}

/* Float & glow stagger — spread cards across the cycle */
.col-md-4:nth-child(1) .spk, .col-md-3:nth-child(1)  .spk { animation-delay: 0s,      0s;     }
.col-md-4:nth-child(2) .spk, .col-md-3:nth-child(2)  .spk { animation-delay: -1.0s,  -0.7s;  }
.col-md-4:nth-child(3) .spk, .col-md-3:nth-child(3)  .spk { animation-delay: -2.0s,  -1.4s;  }
.col-md-4:nth-child(4) .spk, .col-md-3:nth-child(4)  .spk { animation-delay: -3.0s,  -2.1s;  }
.col-md-3:nth-child(5)  .spk { animation-delay: -4.0s,  -2.8s;  }
.col-md-3:nth-child(6)  .spk { animation-delay: -5.0s,  -3.5s;  }
.col-md-3:nth-child(7)  .spk { animation-delay: -1.5s,  -0.4s;  }
.col-md-3:nth-child(8)  .spk { animation-delay: -2.5s,  -1.2s;  }
.col-md-3:nth-child(9)  .spk { animation-delay: -3.5s,  -2.0s;  }
.col-md-3:nth-child(10) .spk { animation-delay: -4.5s,  -2.9s;  }
.col-md-3:nth-child(11) .spk { animation-delay: -0.7s,  -3.6s;  }

/* ── Spinning conic-gradient border ( ::before ) ── */
.spk::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -55%;       /* large so rotation doesn't show corners */
  background: conic-gradient(
    from 0deg,
    transparent   0deg,
    transparent 275deg,
    #6d28d9      292deg,
    #a855f7      310deg,
    #e879f9      325deg,
    #f0abfc      335deg,
    #a855f7      347deg,
    transparent 360deg
  );
  animation: spk-border-spin 5s linear infinite;
  z-index: -2;
}

/* Stagger border spin so nearby cards are out of phase */
.col-md-4:nth-child(2) .spk::before, .col-md-3:nth-child(2)  .spk::before { animation-delay: -1.25s; }
.col-md-4:nth-child(3) .spk::before, .col-md-3:nth-child(3)  .spk::before { animation-delay: -2.50s; }
.col-md-4:nth-child(4) .spk::before, .col-md-3:nth-child(4)  .spk::before { animation-delay: -0.60s; }
.col-md-3:nth-child(5)  .spk::before { animation-delay: -1.80s; }
.col-md-3:nth-child(6)  .spk::before { animation-delay: -3.10s; }
.col-md-3:nth-child(7)  .spk::before { animation-delay: -4.40s; }
.col-md-3:nth-child(8)  .spk::before { animation-delay: -0.90s; }
.col-md-3:nth-child(9)  .spk::before { animation-delay: -2.20s; }
.col-md-3:nth-child(10) .spk::before { animation-delay: -3.50s; }

/* ── Inner card fill ( ::after ) — covers gradient except the 2 px border ── */
.spk::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 2px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #180a38 0%, #0d0420 55%, #140830 100%);
  z-index: -1;
}

/* ── Hover ── */
.spk:hover {
  box-shadow:
    0 18px 55px rgba(109, 40, 217, .60),
    0  0  0 1.5px rgba(168, 85, 247, .60);
}
.spk:hover::before {
  animation-duration: 2s;   /* border spins faster on hover */
}
.spk:hover .img-fluid1 {
  filter: brightness(1.07) saturate(1.12)
          drop-shadow(0 0 18px rgba(168,85,247,.70));
}

/* ── Speaker photo ── */
.img-fluid1 {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 14px 14px 0 0;
  animation: spk-img-glow 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: filter .35s ease, transform .4s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}

/* Stagger glow so photos pulse independently */
.col-md-4:nth-child(2) .img-fluid1, .col-md-3:nth-child(2)  .img-fluid1 { animation-delay: -0.8s;  }
.col-md-4:nth-child(3) .img-fluid1, .col-md-3:nth-child(3)  .img-fluid1 { animation-delay: -1.6s;  }
.col-md-4:nth-child(4) .img-fluid1, .col-md-3:nth-child(4)  .img-fluid1 { animation-delay: -2.4s;  }
.col-md-3:nth-child(5)  .img-fluid1 { animation-delay: -3.2s;  }
.col-md-3:nth-child(6)  .img-fluid1 { animation-delay: -0.4s;  }
.col-md-3:nth-child(7)  .img-fluid1 { animation-delay: -1.2s;  }
.col-md-3:nth-child(8)  .img-fluid1 { animation-delay: -2.0s;  }

/* ── Info block ── */
.spk-info {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 156px;
}

/* Animated colour-sliding underline above text */
.spk-info::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  margin: 0 auto 11px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6d28d9, #a855f7, #e879f9, #a855f7, #6d28d9);
  background-size: 300% auto;
  animation: spk-line-flow 2s linear infinite;
}

/* Light-sweep shimmer across the info block */
.spk-info::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  left: -80%;
  width: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(255,255,255,.03),
    rgba(255,255,255,.07),
    transparent
  );
  animation: spk-shimmer-sweep 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── Name heading ── */
.spk h3 {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0 0 7px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: #fff;
  /* Running light-sweep on text */
  /* background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    #fff 0%, #dbb8ff 30%, #fff 50%, #dbb8ff 75%, #fff 100%
  ); */
  background-size: 250% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: spk-name-shine 4s linear infinite;
}

/* ── Designation ── */
.spk p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgb(226, 211, 250);
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ── Program-chair badge ── */
.prog {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  font-size: 10px !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 9px 16px;
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6d28d9, #a855f7, #e879f9, #a855f7, #6d28d9);
  background-size: 300% auto;
  animation: spk-badge-flow 2.5s linear infinite;
  margin: 0 !important;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .spk {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    /* Disable float on mobile — battery & performance */
    animation: spk-glow-breathe 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  .spk::after    { inset: 2px; border-radius: 12px; }
  .spk-info      { padding: 10px 10px 14px; }
  .spk-info::before { width: 28px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .spk h3        { font-size: 12px; }
  .spk p         { font-size: 10px; line-height: 1.5; }
  .img-fluid1    { animation: none; }
}

#speakers p,
#key-speakers p {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 15px;
}

.pla {
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 240px;
    background-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, #dd276109, #684828);
    border-bottom: 2px solid #F9AB7D;
}

.pla img {
    max-width: 160px;
}

/* .bg-pink {
    background: #9e1854;
  }
  
  .bg-blue {
    background: #0697cc;
  }
  
  .bg-blue2 {
    background: #091e4d;
  }
  
  .bg-yellow {
    background: #b98ddd;
  } */

.grid {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 3vmin;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.slider {
    height: 100vh;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.slider-items {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3vmin;
    padding-top: 3vmin;
    animation-name: scroll;
    animation-duration: 30s;
    animation-duration: calc(30s + var(--slow));
    animation-delay: var(--delay);
    animation-iteration-count: infinite;
    animation-timing-function: linear;
}

.item {
    position: relative;
    background: #020202;
    transition: all .3s ease-in-out;
}

.item a {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
}

.item:hover {
    transform: scale(0.9);
}

.sec-l {
    text-align: center;
}

.logo-l {
    width: 600px;
    margin-top: 150px;
}

.banner-l {
    width: 100%;
}

@keyframes scroll {
    100% {
        transform: translateY(-100%);
    }
}

@media (hover: hover) {
    .slider:hover .slider-items {
        animation-play-state: paused;
    }
}


/* .prog — defined in speaker card section above */

.texty {
    /* background-color: #eed8ff;
    border-radius: 5px;
    margin-top: -40px; */
}


@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .hidden-m {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* .banis{
    margin-top: 68px;
} */

.ppp {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 10px;
    box-shadow: rgba(17, 17, 26, 0.1) 0px 1px 0px, rgba(17, 17, 26, 0.1) 0px 8px 24px, rgba(17, 17, 26, 0.1) 0px 16px 48px;
    min-height: 102px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    display: flex;
    border-radius: 5px;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.ppp img {
    max-width: 200px;
    max-height: 80px;
}

.past-partners {
    padding: 60px 0;
}

.gallz {
    margin-top: 60px;
}


/*marquee key high*/
.stats-scroll123 {
    -webkit-touch-callout: none;
    position: relative;
    /* z-index: 9; */
    z-index: 3;
    overflow: hidden;
    -webkit-user-select: none;
    -moz-user-select: none;
    -ms-user-select: none;
    user-select: none;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-top: 0px;
    padding: 0px 0px 136px 0px;
    --marquee-width: 100vw;
    --offset: 20vw;
    --move-initial: calc(-25% + var(--offset));
    --move-final: calc(-50% + var(--offset));
    --item-font-size: 76px;
    font-family: 'Anton', sans-serif;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    counter-reset: menu;
}

.marquee123 {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: var(--marquee-width);
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    mix-blend-mode: color-burn;
}

.marquee-inner123 {
    animation-play-state: running;
    opacity: 1;
    transition-duration: 0.4s;
    width: fit-content;
    display: flex;
    position: relative;
    transform: translate3d(var(--move-initial), 0, 0);
    animation: marquee123 50s linear infinite;
    animation-play-state: paused;
    transition: opacity 0.1s;
}

.marquee123 .marquee-inner123 {
    animation-play-state: running;
    opacity: 1;
    transition-duration: 0.4s;
}


.marquee123 span {
    text-align: center;
    white-space: nowrap;
    font-size: var(--item-font-size);
    padding: 0 0vw 0 8vw;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.15;
}



@keyframes marquee123 {
    0% {
        transform: translate3d(var(--move-initial), 0, 0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translate3d(var(--move-final), 0, 0);
    }
}


b.hey123 {
    color: black;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke-width: 2px;
    font-weight: normal !important;
    font-size: 76px;
    -webkit-text-stroke-color: #F9A97D;
    padding-left: 9px;
}

/*marquee key end*/

.single-faq {
    padding: 15px 5px;
    background: #b98ddd;
    text-align: center;
    color: black;
    /* border: 1px solid #EC2680; */
    /* box-shadow: rgba(255, 95, 95, 0.5) 0px 2px 4px 0px, rgba(255, 65, 144, 0.623)0px 2px 16px 0px; */
    /* margin: 6px; */
    /* max-width: 422px; */
}

.single-faq:hover {
    background: -webkit-linear-gradient(right, #b98ddd, #e62864);
    /* border: 1px solid #fff; */
}

.single-faq h4 {
    color: black;
    font-size: 16px;
}

/* From Uiverse.io by gharsh11032000 */
.button-main {
    position: relative;
    width: 170px;
    height: 40px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    color: #000000;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    border: none;
    padding: 12px;
    gap: 12px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.button-main a {
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.button-main::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    left: -4px;
    top: -1px;
    margin: auto;
    width: 178px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(-45deg, #fbaa19 0%, #e2569d 100%);
    z-index: -10;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.button-main::after {
    content: "";
    z-index: -1;
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(-45deg, #fbaa19 0%, #e2569d 100%);
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(0.95);
    filter: blur(10px);
}

.button-main:hover::after {
    filter: blur(30px);
}

.button-main:hover::before {
    transform: rotate(-180deg);
}

.button-main:active::before {
    scale: 0.7;
}

.video-sec {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #1b0035c7, #140027d1, #1b0035c7);
}

.video-sec video {
    z-index: -1;
    position: relative;
}

.video-content {
    background: black;
    padding: 20px;
    z-index: 10;
}

.video-content h4 {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.video-content h3 {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.portal-btn {
    position: relative;
    width: 190px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: #7f59a4;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 17px;
    /* font-weight: 600; */
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(139, 92, 246, .8);
}

/* portal ring */
.portal-btn::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -60%;
    background:
        conic-gradient(from 0deg,
            transparent,
            #8b5cf6,
            #22d3ee,
            transparent);
    animation: spin 3s linear infinite;
}

/* glass overlay */
.portal-btn::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 3px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: #20003f;
}

/* text */
.portal-btn span {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* click collapse */
.portal-btn:active::before {
    animation-duration: .3s;
}

@keyframes spin {
    from {
        transform: rotate(0deg)
    }

    to {
        transform: rotate(360deg)
    }
}

.portal-btn {
    position: relative;
    width: 190px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: #7f59a4;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 17px;
    /* font-weight: 600; */
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(139, 92, 246, .8);
}

/* portal ring */
.portal-btn::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -60%;
    background:
        conic-gradient(from 0deg,
            transparent,
            #8b5cf6,
            #22d3ee,
            transparent);
    animation: spin 3s linear infinite;
}

/* glass overlay */
.portal-btn::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 3px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: #20003f;
}

/* text */
.portal-btn span {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* click collapse */
.portal-btn:active::before {
    animation-duration: .3s;
}

@keyframes spin {
    from {
        transform: rotate(0deg)
    }

    to {
        transform: rotate(360deg)
    }
}


@media (min-width:769px) {
    .lefty {
        border-right: 2px solid #3C2315;
    }

    .video-content {
        position: absolute;
        top: 47%;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
        background: none !important;
    }
}


@media only screen and (min-width:800px) {
    .single-faq {
        max-width: 422px !important;
        margin: 6px;
    }
}

#why{
    background-image: url(https://events.eletsonline.com/nbfc100/15th-edition/images/content/about_bg.jpg);
    background-size: cover;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

#why .nav-pills .nav-link {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: #000000;
    outline: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #000000;
    border-radius: 0;
    font-size: 19px;
}

#why .nav-pills .nav-link.active {
    border-bottom: 6px solid #2A2C69;
    font-weight: 600;
}

a:hover{
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.taby {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 10px 10px;
}

.taby div {
    max-width: 600px;
    text-align: left;
}

.taby p {
    color: #000000;
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.taby h3 {
    color: #2A2C69;
    font-size: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.taby button {
    border: 1px solid #b98ddd;
}

.hedd {
    color: #b98ddd !important;
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}


/* .websy{
    margin-top: 70px;
} */

.venue-div {
    position: relative;
}

.venue-div .venue-inner {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0px;
    right: 0;
    background: #000000a2;
    color: white;
    padding: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    height: 50%;
    width: 35%;
}

.venue-map {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0px;
    right: 0;
    height: 50%;
    width: 35%;
}

.venue-div .venue-inner h2 {
    color: #b98ddd !important;
}

.aw-home {
    /* background-image: url(../img/home-award-banner.jpeg); */
    /* background-size: cover; */
    min-height: 600;
}

.season_tabs {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 277px;
    /* This part sucks */
    clear: both;
    margin: 25px 0;
}

.season_tab {
    float: left;
    clear: both;
    width: 30%;
}

.season_tab ul li {
    list-style-type: circle;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    margin-left: 20px;
    color: #fff;
}

.season_tab label {
    background: #b98ddd;
    padding: 10px;
    border: 1px solid #ccc;
    margin-left: -1px;
    font-size: 16px;
    vertical-align: middle;
    position: relative;
    left: 1px;
    width: 30%;
    /* height: 68px; */
    display: table-cell;
}

.season_tab [type=radio] {
    display: none;
}

.season_content {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 30%;
    background: white;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    padding: 20px;
    border: 1px solid #ccc;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.season_content span {
    animation: 0.5s ease-out 0s 1 slideInFromTop;
}

[type=radio]:checked~label {
    background: black;
    border-right: 2px solid #000;
    z-index: 2;
    color: #fff;
}

[type=radio]:checked~label~.season_content {
    z-index: 1;
}



.bgf1 {
    background-image: url(../img/bgf/bgf1.webp);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: bottom;
}

.bgf2 {
    background-image: url(../img/bgf/bgf2.webp);
    background-size: cover;
}

.bgf3 {
    background-image: url(../img/bgf/bgf3.webp);
    background-size: cover;
}

.bgf4 {
    background-image: url(../img/bgf/bgf4.webp);
    background-size: cover;
}

.bgf5 {
    background-image: url(../img/bgf/bgf5.webp);
    background-size: cover;
}

.bgf6 {
    background-image: url(../img/bgf/bgf6.webp);
    background-size: cover;
}

.vision_wrapper {
    /* background-image: url(https://asyonearc.liquid-themes.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Pattern.png); */
    padding: 60px 0 20px;
    background-color: #fff;
}

.vision_wrapper h2 {
    /* font-size: 44px; */
    /* font-weight: 600; */
    text-align: center;
    /* line-height: 1.4; */
    /* display: block; */
    /* letter-spacing: 0.0em; */
    color: #000;
    /* font-family: var(--font-heading); */
}

.whom{
    /* background: #20003f; */
}

.whom p{
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.6;
    padding: 5px;
    min-height: 60px;
    color: #332c6b;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: #ffffff;
    width: 90%;
    margin: -35px auto 30px;
    z-index: 2;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 5px;
}

.whom-div{
    border-radius: 5px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-top: 5px solid #a6a9ff;
}

.whom-div img{
    border-radius: 5px;
}

.vision_wrapper h4 {
    text-align: center;
}

.vision_wrapper p {
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0 0 20px;
}

.process-box {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 320px;
    margin: 40px 0 0;
}

.process-middle {
    margin-top: 120px;
}

.process-middle .process-number {
    top: -60px;
    right: 0px;
}

.about-container {
    border-radius: 30px 30px 0 0;
    padding: 70px 30px 50px 30px;
    box-shadow: rgb(42 211 109) 0px 10px 30px -12px inset, rgb(42 211 109) 0px 18px 36px -18px inset;
}

.process_end {
    margin-top: 190px;
}

.process-number {
    position: absolute;
    /* top: -30px; */
    left: 0px;
    font-size: 56px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1px #000000;
    z-index: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
}

.process-box h4 {
    position: relative;
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #000;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 23px 0 10px;
    text-align: left;
}

.process-box p {
    position: relative;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.7;
    z-index: 1;
    text-align: left;
}

/* .process-box:hover .process-number{
  color: #185310;
} */

.process-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: -60px;
    left: 0px;
    font-size: 80px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1px #2a2c69;
    z-index: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Liquid layer */
.process-number::after {
    content: attr(data-text);
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    color: #cb99f3;
  background: linear-gradient(-45deg, #2a2c69 40%, #ffffff 50%, #2a2c69 60%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;

    transform: translateY(100%);
    transition: transform 0.6s ease-out;
}

/* Hover effect */
.process-box:hover .process-number::after {
    transform: translateY(0%);
    animation: liquidWave 1.2s linear infinite;
}

/* Wave motion */
@keyframes liquidWave {
    0% {
        background-position: 0% 50%;
    }

    100% {
        background-position: 100% 50%;
    }
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .process-middle {
        margin-top: 0;
    }

    .process-box {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .process-number {
        font-size: 90px;
    }
}

.stats-section {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1100px;
    padding: 80px 40px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Animated background orbs */
.orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    opacity: 0.35;
    animation: drift 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.orb-1 {
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: #7c3aed;
    top: -150px;
    left: -100px;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.orb-2 {
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    background: #a855f7;
    bottom: -100px;
    right: -80px;
    animation-delay: -3s;
}

.orb-3 {
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    background: #c084fc;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    animation-delay: -5s;
}

@keyframes drift {
    from {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    }

    to {
        transform: translate(30px, 20px) scale(1.08);
    }
}

/* Grid noise texture overlay */
.stats-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 40px 40px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.label-row {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.section-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: 'DM Mono', monospace;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    color: #c084fc;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border: 1px solid rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.3);
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    animation: fadeUp 0.8s ease both;
}

.grid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
    .prog{
        font-size: 13px;
    }
    .spk p{
        font-size: 12px;
    }
    .spk h3{
        font-size: 12px;
        line-height: 1.6;
    }
    .img-fluid1{
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    .collage {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-auto-rows: auto;   /* important */
    
    height: auto;           /* remove vh restriction */
    min-height: unset;
    max-height: unset;

    gap: 16px;
    padding: 12px;
  }

  .collage > * {
    width: 100%;
    height: 240px;          /* adjust as needed */
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  
    .ct-heading{
        font-size: 24px;
    }
    .sec3{
        padding: .5rem;
    }
    .grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr);
    }
}

.stat-card {
    position: relative;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025);
    border: 1px solid rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.12);
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: default;
    animation: fadeUp 0.7s ease both;
    transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}

.stat-card:nth-child(1) {
    animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.stat-card:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.stat-card:nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.stat-card:nth-child(4) {
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

.stat-card:nth-child(5) {
    animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

.stat-card:nth-child(6) {
    animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

.stat-card:hover {
    background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.4);
}

/* Shimmer sweep on hover */
.stat-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05), transparent);
    transform: skewX(-15deg);
    transition: none;
}

.stat-card:hover::after {
    animation: shimmer 0.6s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes shimmer {
    to {
        left: 160%;
    }
}

/* Accent top bar */
.stat-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7c3aed, #c084fc, #7c3aed);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
    animation: gradMove 3s linear infinite;
}

.stat-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

@keyframes gradMove {
    from {
        background-position: 0% 0%;
    }

    to {
        background-position: 200% 0%;
    }
}

.stat-number {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(42px, 5vw, 64px);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e9d5ff 30%, #a855f7 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: block;
}

.stat-number .counter {
    display: inline;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.6);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.stat-icon {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 14px;
    right: 18px;
    font-size: 28px;
    opacity: 0.08;
    transition: opacity 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
    filter: grayscale(1) brightness(5);
}

.stat-card:hover .stat-icon {
    opacity: 0.18;
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-5deg);
}

@keyframes fadeUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(24px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}




.outto {
    background: #0a0010;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 100vh;
    font-family: 'DM Mono', monospace;
}

/* Floating particles */
.particle {
    position: absolute;
    width: 3px;
    height: 3px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #c084fc;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: floatUp var(--dur) ease-in infinite;
    animation-delay: var(--delay);
    left: var(--x);
    top: 100%;
    z-index: 0;
}

@keyframes floatUp {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    }

    10% {
        opacity: 0.6;
    }

    90% {
        opacity: 0.2;
    }

    100% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-700px) scale(0.4);
    }
}


.countdown_wrapper {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: #f7f7f8;
}

.mxd-stats-cards__item {
    height: 420px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 20px;
}

.mxd-stats-cards__item img {
    width: 330px;
}

.bg-accent {
    background-color: #9f8be7;
}

.card_stats_2 {
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 20px;
}

.card_image_2 {
    width: 420px;
    top: auto;
    bottom: -4rem;
    padding: 0;
    max-width: 400px;
    position: absolute;
}


/* HEADER */
.header-sky {
    text-align: center;
}

.header-sky h1 {
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.header-sky h1 span {
    color: #fdd835;
}

.building {
    padding: 60px 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.lighto {
    background-color: #ede1ff;
    border-radius: 5px;
}

.who {
    padding: 60px 0 0;
    text-align: center;
    background: #2A2C69;
}

.who ul li {
    list-style-type: none;
    border: 1px solid #ffffff;
    border-radius: 5px;
    padding: 7px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    background: #2A2C69;
    /* margin-top: -115px; */
}

.wlk {
    margin-top: 30px;
    border: 2px solid #ede1ff;
    padding: 16px 10px 0;
    border-radius: 5px;
    min-height: 143px;
    background-color: #ede1ff;

}

.wlk h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.kic-section {
    --kic-primary: #9B5DE5;
    --kic-vivid: #C77DFF;
    --kic-deep: #0C0A14;
    --kic-card: #1A1230;
    --kic-muted: #7B6B99;
    --kic-light: #EDE9F8;
    --kic-accent: #F72585;
    --kic-teal: #4CC9F0;

    box-sizing: border-box;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    /* padding: 80px 40px; */
    /* background: var(--kic-deep); */
    /* font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; */
    color: var(--kic-light);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.kic-section *,
.kic-section *::before,
.kic-section *::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* ambient glows */
.kic-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -200px;
    right: -200px;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(155, 93, 229, 0.17) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.kic-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -150px;
    left: -150px;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(247, 37, 133, 0.09) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.kic-grain {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='kicn'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23kicn)' opacity='0.03'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.kic-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ── Header ── */
.kic-header {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
    align-items: end;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 72px;
    position: relative;
}

.kic-header::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -24px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--kic-primary), var(--kic-accent), transparent);
}

.kic-eyebrow {
    /* font-family: 'DM Mono', monospace; */
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--kic-primary);
    margin: 0 0 16px 0;
}

.kic-title {
    /* font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; */
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--kic-light);
}

.kic-title-em {
    font-style: italic;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #eda379, #b98ddd);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.kic-badge-wrap {
    text-align: right;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.kic-badge-ring {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--kic-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(155, 93, 229, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 0 32px rgba(155, 93, 229, 0.2), inset 0 0 24px rgba(155, 93, 229, 0.06);
    animation: kic-spin 20s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes kic-spin {
    from {
        transform: rotate(0deg);
    }

    to {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
}

.kic-badge-inner {
    animation: kic-spin 20s linear infinite reverse;
    text-align: center;
}

.kic-badge-abbr {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--kic-vivid);
    display: block;
}

.kic-badge-sub {
    font-family: 'DM Mono', monospace;
    font-size: 8px;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--kic-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: block;
}

/* ── Intro paragraph ── */
.kic-intro {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(237, 233, 248, 0.65);
    margin: 0 0 56px 0;
    max-width: 780px;
}

/* ── Stats Grid ── */
.kic-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.kic-card {
    background: var(--kic-card);
    padding: 40px 36px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: default;
    transition: background 0.3s;
    animation: kic-fadeup 0.6s ease both;
}

.kic-card:hover {
    background: #1f1640;
}

.kic-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 3px;
    height: 0;
    background: var(--kic-primary);
    transition: height 0.4s ease;
}

.kic-card:hover::before {
    height: 100%;
}

.kic-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(155, 93, 229, 0.4), transparent);
}

.kic-card--pink::before {
    background: var(--kic-accent);
}

.kic-card--pink::after {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(247, 37, 133, 0.4), transparent);
}

.kic-card--vivid::before {
    background: var(--kic-vivid);
}

.kic-card--vivid::after {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.4), transparent);
}

.kic-card--teal::before {
    background: var(--kic-teal);
}

.kic-card--teal::after {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(76, 201, 240, 0.35), transparent);
}

.kic-card:nth-child(1) {
    animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.kic-card:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.kic-card:nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.kic-card:nth-child(4) {
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

@keyframes kic-fadeup {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.kic-card-deco {
    position: absolute;
    top: 18px;
    right: 22px;
    opacity: 0.055;
    font-size: 5.5rem;
    line-height: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.kic-card-icon {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    display: block;
    opacity: 0.55;
    color: var(--kic-primary);
}

.kic-card-label {
    /* font-family: 'DM Mono', monospace; */
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--kic-muted);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: block;
}

.kic-card-number {
    /* font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; */
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: block;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--kic-light) 50%, var(--kic-vivid));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.kic-card--pink .kic-card-number {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--kic-light) 50%, var(--kic-accent));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
}

.kic-card--teal .kic-card-number {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--kic-light) 50%, var(--kic-teal));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
}

.kic-card-title {
    /* font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; */
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--kic-light);
    margin: 0 0 8px 0;
}

.kic-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--kic-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

.kic-card-desc b {
    color: var(--kic-light);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ── LEAP closing line ── */
.kic-leap-line {
    margin-top: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(155, 93, 229, 0.08), rgba(247, 37, 133, 0.04));
    border: 1px solid rgba(155, 93, 229, 0.2);
    padding: 32px 40px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: rgba(237, 233, 248, 0.65);
}

.kic-leap-line b {
    color: var(--kic-light);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ── Beyond Bengaluru strip ── */
.kic-beyond {
    margin-top: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(155, 93, 229, 0.1), rgba(247, 37, 133, 0.05));
    border: 1px solid rgba(155, 93, 229, 0.22);
    padding: 48px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.kic-beyond::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -60px;
    right: -60px;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(155, 93, 229, 0.1), transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.kic-beyond-label {
    /* font-family: 'DM Mono', monospace; */
    font-size: 9px;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--kic-muted);
    margin: 0 0 8px 0;
    display: block;
}

.kic-beyond-heading {
    /* font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; */
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--kic-vivid), var(--kic-accent));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.kic-beyond-body {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: rgba(237, 233, 248, 0.65);
    margin: 0 0 20px 0;
}

.kic-beyond-body b {
    color: var(--kic-light);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.kic-clusters {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.kic-cluster-tag {
    /* font-family: 'DM Mono', monospace; */
    font-size: 9px;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 6px 13px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(155, 93, 229, 0.32);
    color: var(--kic-vivid);
    background: rgba(155, 93, 229, 0.06);
    transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
    cursor: default;
}

.kic-cluster-tag:hover {
    background: rgba(155, 93, 229, 0.14);
    border-color: rgba(155, 93, 229, 0.55);
}

/* ── CTA block ── */
.kic-cta {
        margin-top: 2px;
    background: #2a2c69;
    border: 1px solid rgba(155, 93, 229, 0.2);
    padding: 20px 0 0;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* border-radius: 10px; */
        background: url(../images/wave-bg.png);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-color: #3e1e7f;
}

.kic-cta::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 15% 50%, rgba(155, 93, 229, 0.13) 0%, transparent 55%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 85% 50%, rgba(247, 37, 133, 0.09) 0%, transparent 55%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.kic-cta::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--kic-primary), var(--kic-accent), transparent);
}

.kic-cta-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    /* max-width: 700px; */
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.kic-cta-inner h3{
    color: #fff;
}

.kic-cta-heading {
    /* font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; */
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.5vw, 2.9rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin: 0 0 28px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 35%, #b98ddd 65%, #b98ddd);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    font-family: "Jost";
}

.kic-cta-heading2{
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.5vw, 2.9rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin: 0 0 28px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #58369b 35%, #a36dcf 65%, #8c00ff);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    font-family: "Jost";
}

.kic-cta-line {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgb(255, 255, 255);
    margin: 0 0 18px 0;
}

.kic-cta-tagline {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgb(255, 255, 255);
    margin: 0;
    font-style: italic;
}

.kic-cta-rule {
    width: 56px;
    height: 2px;
    border: none;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--kic-primary), var(--kic-accent));
    margin: 36px auto;
}

#c2c-section {
    background: #0A0A1A;
    color: #F5EFE6;
    /* overflow-x: hidden; */
    position: relative;
}

#c2c-canvas {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

#c2c-grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: c2cGridShift 20s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes c2cGridShift {
    0% {
        transform: translate(0, 0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translate(60px, 60px);
    }
}

#c2c-orb-1 {
    position: absolute;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: -150px;
    right: -100px;
    animation: c2cOrb1 25s ease-in-out infinite;
}

#c2c-orb-2 {
    position: absolute;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 201, 177, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    bottom: -100px;
    left: -80px;
    animation: c2cOrb2 30s ease-in-out infinite;
}

#c2c-orb-3 {
    position: absolute;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(45, 58, 140, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: 40%;
    left: 40%;
    animation: c2cOrb3 20s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes c2cOrb1 {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    }

    33% {
        transform: translate(-60px, 80px) scale(1.1);
    }

    66% {
        transform: translate(40px, -50px) scale(0.9);
    }
}

@keyframes c2cOrb2 {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translate(80px, -60px) scale(1.2);
    }
}

@keyframes c2cOrb3 {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
        opacity: 0.6;
    }

    25% {
        transform: translate(-80px, 40px) scale(0.8);
        opacity: 1;
    }

    75% {
        transform: translate(60px, -30px) scale(1.2);
        opacity: 0.4;
    }
}

#c2c-scanline {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.4), transparent);
    z-index: 3;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: c2cScan 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes c2cScan {
    0% {
        top: 0%;
        opacity: 0;
    }

    5% {
        opacity: 1;
    }

    95% {
        opacity: 1;
    }

    100% {
        top: 100%;
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

#c2c-corner-tl,
#c2c-corner-tr,
#c2c-corner-bl,
#c2c-corner-br {
    position: absolute;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    z-index: 4;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.3;
}

#c2c-corner-tl {
    top: 24px;
    left: 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid #FF6B00;
    border-left: 1px solid #FF6B00;
}

#c2c-corner-tr {
    top: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid #FF6B00;
    border-right: 1px solid #FF6B00;
}

#c2c-corner-bl {
    bottom: 24px;
    left: 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #FF6B00;
    border-left: 1px solid #FF6B00;
}

#c2c-corner-br {
    bottom: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #FF6B00;
    border-right: 1px solid #FF6B00;
}

#c2c-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    min-height: 90vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 80px 40px;
}

#c2c-inner {
    max-width: 900px;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
}

#c2c-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.4);
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #FF6B00;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    animation: c2cFadeUp 0.8s ease both;
    background: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.06);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

#c2c-badge-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background: #FF6B00;
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: c2cPulse 2s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes c2cPulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 0.4;
        transform: scale(0.6);
    }
}

#c2c-headline {
    /* font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; */
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    animation: c2cFadeUp 0.8s ease 0.15s both;
}

#c2c-headline-accent {
    font-style: normal;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b98ddd 0%, #b98ddd 50%, #ffffff 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    background-size: 200%;
    animation: c2cShimmer 4s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes c2cShimmer {

    0%,
    100% {
        background-position: 0% 50%;
    }

    50% {
        background-position: 100% 50%;
    }
}

#c2c-body {
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.5vw, 1.15rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(245, 239, 230, 0.65);
    max-width: 620px;
    margin: 0 auto 56px;
    animation: c2cFadeUp 0.8s ease 0.3s both;
}

#c2c-pillars {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    animation: c2cFadeUp 0.8s ease 0.45s both;
}

/* ── SECTION SHELL ── */
.karnataka {
    /* font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; */
    /* background: #ffffff; */
    padding: 100px 40px 120px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* max-width: 1200px; */
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* decorative silk-wave background */
.karnataka::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 900px 400px at 80% 10%, rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.04) 0%, transparent 70%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 600px 500px at 10% 90%, rgba(232, 160, 32, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── EYEBROW ── */
.karnataka .eyebrow {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    animation: kn-fadeUp 0.7s ease forwards 0.1s;
}

.karnataka .eyebrow-line {
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #b98ddd;
}

.karnataka .eyebrow-text {
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #b98ddd;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ── HEADLINE ── */
.karnataka .headline {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(44px, 7vw, 80px);
    line-height: 1.05;
    color: #1A1208;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    animation: kn-fadeUp 0.8s ease forwards 0.25s;
}

.karnataka .headline em {
    font-style: normal;
    color: #b98ddd;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.karnataka .headline em::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 4px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: #b98ddd;
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    animation: kn-lineGrow 0.7s ease forwards 1s;
}

/* ── SUB ── */
.karnataka .subtext {
    max-width: 640px;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: #6B6355;
    margin-bottom: 72px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    animation: kn-fadeUp 0.8s ease forwards 0.45s;
}

.karnataka .subtext strong {
    color: #1A1208;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ── STATS GRID ── */
.karnataka .stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2px;
    background: rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.08);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .karnataka .stats {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
    .karnataka .stats {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.karnataka .stat-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 44px 32px 40px;
    position: relative;
    cursor: default;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(.22, .68, 0, 1.2), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
        background-image: url(https://events.eletsonline.com/nbfc100/15th-edition/images/content/about_bg.jpg);
    background-size: cover;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.karnataka .stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.10);
    z-index: 2;
}

.karnataka .stat-card.visible {
    animation: kn-cardIn 0.65s cubic-bezier(.22, .68, 0, 1.2) forwards;
}

.karnataka .stat-card:nth-child(1) {
    animation-delay: 0.55s;
}

.karnataka .stat-card:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 0.70s;
}

.karnataka .stat-card:nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: 0.85s;
}

.karnataka .stat-card:nth-child(4) {
    animation-delay: 1.00s;
}

/* top accent bar */
.karnataka .stat-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: #b98ddd;
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.karnataka .stat-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.karnataka .stat-icon {
    font-size: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.karnataka .stat-card:hover .stat-icon {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-5deg);
}

.karnataka .stat-label {
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #6B6355;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.karnataka .stat-value {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 46px);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #1A1208;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 4px;
}

.karnataka .stat-value .unit {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #4c51df;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* animated counter */
.karnataka .counter {
    display: inline-block;
}

.karnataka .stat-desc {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #252525;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ── BOTTOM BANNER ── */
.karnataka .bottom-band {
    margin-top: 64px;
    padding: 36px 48px;
    background: #1A1208;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    animation: kn-fadeUp 0.8s ease forwards 1.3s;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.karnataka .bottom-band::before {
    content: 'ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ';
    position: absolute;
    right: -10px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 80px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    white-space: nowrap;
    pointer-events: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.karnataka .band-dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #b98ddd;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    animation: kn-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.karnataka .band-text {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.karnataka .band-text strong {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.loc{
        text-align: center;
    margin: 20px 0;
    border: 2px solid #b98ddd;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 10px 10px;
    background-color: #fff;

}

.loc h3{
    font-size: 22px;
    color: #000;
}

.loc p{
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    word-wrap: break-word;
}

#about b{
    color: #2e30af;
    /* font-size: 22px; */
}

#about h2{
    font-size: 36px;
}

.btn-primary {
        color: #7752dd;
    border-color: #946eff;
    background: #fff;
 }

/* ── ANIMATIONS ── */
@keyframes kn-fadeUp {
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes kn-cardIn {
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes kn-lineGrow {
    to {
        transform: scaleX(1);
    }
}

@keyframes kn-pulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 0.5;
        transform: scale(1.4);
    }
}

@keyframes kn-countUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0.3;
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 580px) {
    #c2c-pillars {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

#c2c-p1,
#c2c-p2,
#c2c-p3,
#c2c-p4 {
    position: relative;
    padding: 28px 28px 28px 24px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border-radius: 2px;
    text-align: left;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color 0.4s, transform 0.4s, background 0.4s;
    cursor: default;
}

#c2c-p1::before,
#c2c-p2::before,
#c2c-p3::before,
#c2c-p4::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 3px;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #b98ddd, #ffffff);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s;
}

#c2c-p1::after,
#c2c-p2::after,
#c2c-p3::after,
#c2c-p4::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(185, 111, 255, 0.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s;
}

#c2c-p1:hover,
#c2c-p2:hover,
#c2c-p3:hover,
#c2c-p4:hover {
    border-color: #b98ddd;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    background: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.04);
}

#c2c-p1:hover::before,
#c2c-p2:hover::before,
#c2c-p3:hover::before,
#c2c-p4:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

#c2c-p1:hover::after,
#c2c-p2:hover::after,
#c2c-p3:hover::after,
#c2c-p4:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

#c2c-p1:hover #c2c-n1,
#c2c-p2:hover #c2c-n2,
#c2c-p3:hover #c2c-n3,
#c2c-p4:hover #c2c-n4 {
    color: #b98ddd;
}

#c2c-n1,
#c2c-n2,
#c2c-n3,
#c2c-n4 {
    /* font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; */
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: #b98ddd;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    transition: color 0.4s;
}

#c2c-t1,
#c2c-t2,
#c2c-t3,
#c2c-t4 {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #F5EFE6;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

#c2c-d1,
#c2c-d2,
#c2c-d3,
#c2c-d4 {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: rgba(245, 239, 230, 0.45);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

@keyframes c2cFadeUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(24px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}



.c2c-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 90vh;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; */
    background: #2a2c69;
}

.c2c-canvas {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 0;
}

.c2c-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0px auto;
    padding: 105px 30px 10px;
}

.c2c-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    /* font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; */
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #B07D2A;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: c2c-fadein 0.7s 0.1s ease forwards;
}

.c2c-eyebrow-line {
    width: 36px;
    height: 1px;
    background: #B07D2A;
}

.c2c-heading {
    /* font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; */
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.05;
    color: #0D1117;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: c2c-fadein 0.8s 0.25s ease forwards;
}

.c2c-heading span {
    color: #b98ddd;
    font-style: italic;
}

.c2c-subline {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: #5A6070;
    /* max-width: 540px; */
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: c2c-fadein 0.8s 0.4s ease forwards;
}

.c2c-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2px;
    background: rgba(13, 17, 23, 0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 17, 23, 0.07);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
    .c2c-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .c2c-inner {
        padding: 72px 24px;
    }
}

.c2c-card {
    background: rgb(255, 255, 255);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    padding: 8px;
    position: relative;
    transition: background 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(28px);
    animation: c2c-rise 0.75s ease forwards;
}

.c2c-card img {
    border-radius: 10px 10px 0 0;
}

.c2c-card:nth-child(1) {
    animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

.c2c-card:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 0.65s;
}

.c2c-card:nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: 0.8s;
}

.c2c-card:nth-child(4) {
    animation-delay: 0.95s;
}

.c2c-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 3px;
    height: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ad6de2, #b98ddd);
    transition: height 0.4s ease;
    border-radius: 0 0 3px 0;
}

.c2c-card:hover::before {
    height: 100%;
}

.c2c-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.c2c-card-num {
    /* font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; */
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #B07D2A;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.c2c-card-title {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgb(13, 17, 23);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    margin-top: 12px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.c2c-card-text {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: #4A5060;
    line-height: 1.85;
}

.c2c-card-icon {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 32px;
    right: 36px;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f7edd6, #fdf5e4);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    display: none;
}

.c2c-card:hover .c2c-card-icon {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(8deg);
}

/* Neural net node animation */
.c2c-node {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(176, 125, 42, 0.18);
    animation: c2c-pulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes c2c-pulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 0.18;
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.6);
        opacity: 0.06;
    }
}

@keyframes c2c-fadein {
    to {
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

@keyframes c2c-rise {
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes c2c-float {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0px);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-14px);
    }
}

.c2c-deco-circle {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(176, 125, 42, 0.12);
    animation: c2c-float ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 680px) {
    .ko2-row{
        display: block;
    }
    .ko2-n{
        display: none !important;
    }
    .kic-section {
        padding: 48px 20px;
    }

    .kic-header {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .kic-badge-wrap {
        display: none;
    }

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

    .kic-beyond {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
        padding: 36px 24px;
    }

    .kic-beyond-heading {
        white-space: normal;
    }

    .kic-cta {
        padding: 52px 24px;
    }

    .kic-leap-line {
        padding: 28px 24px;
    }
}

/* CARDS */
.dept-card {
    background: rgb(255, 255, 255);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 25px 5px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: 0.4s;
    position: relative;
    color: #000;
    z-index: 2;
    min-height: 122px;
}

.dept-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.6);
}

.icon {
    font-size: 38px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    animation: float 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes float {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0)
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-8px)
    }
}

/* CENTER NODE */
.center-node {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #fdd835, #ff9800);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 40px auto;
    font-size: 36px;
    color: #000;
    font-weight: bold;
    box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.8);
    animation: pulse 2s infinite alternate;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

@keyframes pulse {
    from {
        transform: scale(1)
    }

    to {
        transform: scale(1.15)
    }
}

/* SVG LINES */
#line-svg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.connect-line {
    stroke: #fdd835;
    stroke-width: 2;
    stroke-dasharray: 6;
    animation: dash 4s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes dash {
    to {
        stroke-dashoffset: -20
    }
}

/* SKYLINE */
.skyline {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    opacity: 0.12;
    animation: skylineMove 25s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes skylineMove {
    from {
        transform: translateX(0)
    }

    to {
        transform: translateX(-200px)
    }
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media(max-width:767px) {
    #line-svg {
        display: none;
    }
}

.footer-sky {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 40px;
}

.unite {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #290154, #622eab);
    color: #fff;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    padding: 60px 10px;
}



@media screen and (max-width: 880px) {

    .venue-div .venue-inner,
    .venue-map {
        position: relative !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        background-color: #000 !important;
    }

    .websy {
        margin-top: 45px;
    }

    .taby {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .taby p {
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .taby h3 {
        font-size: 20px;
    }

    .taby-img {
        width: 90%;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
        
    }

    .container .container__img-holder:nth-child(3n+1) {
        margin-left: 16px;
    }

}

.partner {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px 10px;
    min-height: 150px;
    margin-top: 30px;
    box-shadow: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 0px 1px 1px 0px inset, rgba(50, 50, 93, 0.25) 0px 50px 100px -20px, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) 0px 30px 60px -30px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background-color: #fff;
}

.partner p {
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ===== Hero v2 — split layout with vertical image streams ===== */
.hero-section.hero-v2{
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    height: auto;
    overflow: visible;
    z-index: 2;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 30%, #160E5B 0%, transparent 55%), radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 70%, #160E5B 0%, transparent 55%), linear-gradient(135deg, #2916d3 0%, #2a0f6b 50%, #14043a 100%);
    /* background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 30%, #4a1faa 0%, transparent 55%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 70%, #7c2dd6 0%, transparent 55%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, #1a0746 0%, #2a0f6b 50%, #14043a 100%); */
    color: #fff;
    padding: 110px 0 60px;
    isolation: isolate;
}
.hero-section.hero-v2 #hero-inner,
.hero-section.hero-v2 .fullscreen-video{ display: none !important; }
.hero-section.hero-v2::after{ display: none !important; }

/* Animated net pattern background (lines + diagonal cross-hatch) */
.hero-section.hero-v2::before{
    content:""; position:absolute; inset:-2px; z-index:1;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(180,140,255,.22) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(180,140,255,.22) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(255,255,255,.07) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(-45deg, rgba(255,255,255,.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 56px 56px, 56px 56px, 28px 28px, 28px 28px;
    animation: heroV2NetPan 18s linear infinite;
    pointer-events:none;
}
@keyframes heroV2NetPan{
    from{ background-position: 0 0, 0 0, 0 0, 0 0; }
    to  { background-position: 56px 56px, 56px 56px, 28px 28px, 28px 28px; }
}
@keyframes heroV2NetPulse{
    0%,100%{ opacity: .35; }
    50%   { opacity: 1; }
}

.hero-section.hero-v2 .hero-v2-bg{
    position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1; pointer-events:none; overflow:hidden;
}
/* glowing dots at net intersections */
.hero-section.hero-v2 .hero-v2-bg::before{
    content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(202,132,255,.9) 1.6px, transparent 2.2px);
    background-size: 56px 56px;
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 35% 50%, #000 0%, transparent 70%);
            mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 35% 50%, #000 0%, transparent 70%);
    animation: heroV2NetPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite, heroV2NetPan 18s linear infinite;
    pointer-events:none;
}
/* sweeping radial highlight that travels across the net */
.hero-section.hero-v2 .hero-v2-bg::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 0% 50%, rgba(255,78,205,.18), transparent 22%);
    animation: heroV2NetSweep 12s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events:none;
    mix-blend-mode: screen;
}
@keyframes heroV2NetSweep{
    0%   { background-position: -10% 50%; }
    50%  { background-position: 110% 50%; }
    100% { background-position: -10% 50%; }
}
.hero-section.hero-v2 .hero-v2-orb{
    position:absolute; border-radius:50%;
    filter: blur(100px); opacity:.55; mix-blend-mode: screen;
}
.hero-section.hero-v2 .hero-v2-orb-1{
    width:520px; height:520px; top:-200px; left:-160px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #7c3aed, transparent 65%);
    animation: heroV2Orb 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.hero-section.hero-v2 .hero-v2-orb-2{
    width:480px; height:480px; bottom:-180px; right:-140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #ff4ecd, transparent 65%);
    animation: heroV2Orb 18s ease-in-out -8s infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes heroV2Orb{
    0%{ transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
    100%{ transform: translate(40px,30px) scale(1.12); }
}
.hero-section.hero-v2 .hero-v2-grid{
    position:absolute; inset:0;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 56px 56px;
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 30%, transparent 80%);
            mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 30%, transparent 80%);
    opacity:.5;
}

.hero-section.hero-v2 .hero-v2-inner{
    position: relative; z-index: 3;
    max-width: 1320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 32px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.05fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* LEFT */
.hero-section.hero-v2 .hero-v2-left{
    max-width: 600px;
    animation: heroV2Rise .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) both;
}
@keyframes heroV2Rise{
    from{ opacity:0; transform: translateY(28px); }
    to{ opacity:1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.hero-section.hero-v2 .hero-v2-logo{
    height: 48px; width: auto; margin-bottom: 24px; display:block;
}
.hero-section.hero-v2 .hero-v2-eyebrow{
    display:inline-block;
    font-family:'Courier New', monospace;
    font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
    color:#d9c8ff;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border:1px solid rgba(217,200,255,.3);
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.hero-section.hero-v2 .hero-v2-title{
    font-size: clamp(34px, 4.6vw, 64px);
    font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    margin: 0 0 22px;
    color: #fff;
}
.hero-section.hero-v2 .hero-v2-grad{
    display:block;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,#c084fc,#f472b6,#60a5fa,#c084fc);
    background-size: 300% 100%;
    -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: transparent;
    animation: heroV2Grad 7s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes heroV2Grad{
    0%{ background-position: 0% 50%; }
    100%{ background-position: 300% 50%; }
}
.hero-section.hero-v2 .hero-v2-sub{
    font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.6;
    color: #d6cdee;
    margin: 0 0 32px;
    max-width: 540px;
}

.hero-section.hero-v2 .hero-v2-actions{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-section.hero-v2 .hero-v2-btn{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 26px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,#caff3a,#a3e635);
    color: #1b0846;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -10px rgba(202,255,58,.5);
    transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, filter .3s ease;
}
.hero-section.hero-v2 .hero-v2-btn:hover{
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 38px -10px rgba(202,255,58,.65);
    filter: brightness(1.05);
}
.hero-section.hero-v2 .hero-v2-btn svg{ transition: transform .3s ease; }
.hero-section.hero-v2 .hero-v2-btn:hover svg{ transform: translateX(4px); }
.hero-section.hero-v2 .hero-v2-btn-ghost{
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 14px 22px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
    transition: background .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
.hero-section.hero-v2 .hero-v2-btn-ghost:hover{
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
}

.hero-section.hero-v2 .hero-v2-cd{ margin-top: 0; }

/* RIGHT — vertical streams */
.hero-section.hero-v2 .hero-v2-right{
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    height: clamp(420px, 70vh, 640px);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, #000 12%, #000 88%, transparent);
            mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, #000 12%, #000 88%, transparent);
    animation: heroV2Rise 1s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) .1s both;
}
.hero-section.hero-v2 .hero-v2-col{
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 18px;
}
.hero-section.hero-v2 .hero-v2-col-3{ display: block; }

.hero-section.hero-v2 .hero-v2-stream{
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    will-change: transform;
}
.hero-section.hero-v2 .hero-v2-stream-up{
    animation: heroV2StreamUp 28s linear infinite;
}
.hero-section.hero-v2 .hero-v2-stream-down{
    animation: heroV2StreamDown 32s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes heroV2StreamUp{
    from{ transform: translateY(0); }
    to  { transform: translateY(-50%); }
}
@keyframes heroV2StreamDown{
    from{ transform: translateY(-50%); }
    to  { transform: translateY(0); }
}
.hero-section.hero-v2 .hero-v2-right:hover .hero-v2-stream{
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.hero-section.hero-v2 .hero-v2-tile{
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4/5;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -16px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
    transition: transform .4s ease;
}
.hero-section.hero-v2 .hero-v2-tile:hover{ transform: scale(1.02); }
.hero-section.hero-v2 .hero-v2-tile img{
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block;
    transition: transform .8s ease;
}
.hero-section.hero-v2 .hero-v2-tile:hover img{ transform: scale(1.06); }

.hero-section.hero-v2 .panel-logos{
    position: relative; z-index: 3;
    margin: 50px auto 0;
}

/* Ministers collage — sits below hero boundary, only a small peek inside hero */
.hero-section.hero-v2{
    /* Give content room above the image so the faces don't overlap copy */
    padding-bottom: clamp(220px, 26vw, 360px) !important;
}
.hero-section.hero-v2 .hero-v2-mnn{
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    bottom: 184px;
    width: min(960px, 78%);
    max-width: 960px;
    transform: translate(-50%, 70%);
    z-index: 4;
    pointer-events: none;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 30px 40px rgba(20,4,60,.5));
    opacity: 0;
    animation:
        heroMnnRise 1.4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) .3s forwards,
        heroMnnFloat 6s ease-in-out 1.7s infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes heroMnnRise{
    0%  { opacity: 0; transform: translate(-50%, 95%) scale(.94); }
    100%{ opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%, 70%) scale(1); }
}
@keyframes heroMnnFloat{
    0%  { transform: translate(-50%, 70%); }
    100%{ transform: translate(-50%, calc(70% - 10px)); }
}

/* The next section needs top padding so the hanging image doesn't cover its content */
.hero-section.hero-v2 + #about,
.hero-section.hero-v2 + section{
    padding-top: clamp(160px, 22vw, 240px) !important;
    padding-bottom: 30px;
}

/* Tablet */
@media (max-width: 1199px){
    .hero-section.hero-v2{
        padding-bottom: clamp(200px, 28vw, 320px) !important;
    }
    .hero-section.hero-v2 .hero-v2-mnn{
        width: min(720px, 82%);
    }
}
/* Phone */
@media (max-width: 767px){
    .hero-section.hero-v2{
        padding-bottom: 200px !important;
    }
    .hero-section.hero-v2 .hero-v2-mnn{
        width: 92%;
        transform: translate(-50%, 75%);
    }
    @keyframes heroMnnRise{
        0%  { opacity: 0; transform: translate(-50%, 100%) scale(.94); }
        100%{ opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%, 75%) scale(1); }
    }
    @keyframes heroMnnFloat{
        0%  { transform: translate(-50%, 75%); }
        100%{ transform: translate(-50%, calc(75% - 8px)); }
    }
    .hero-section.hero-v2 + #about,
    .hero-section.hero-v2 + section{
        padding-top: 160px !important;
    }
}
/* Very small */
@media (max-width: 480px){
    .hero-section.hero-v2{ padding-bottom: 160px !important; }
    .hero-section.hero-v2 + #about,
    .hero-section.hero-v2 + section{
        padding-top: 120px !important;
    }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .hero-section.hero-v2 .hero-v2-mnn{
        animation: none !important;
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px){
    .hero-section.hero-v2{ padding: 100px 0 50px; }
    .hero-section.hero-v2 .hero-v2-inner{
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    .hero-section.hero-v2 .hero-v2-right{
        height: clamp(360px, 50vh, 480px);
    }
}
@media (max-width: 600px){
    .hero-section.hero-v2 .hero-v2-inner{ padding: 0 20px; }
    .hero-section.hero-v2 .hero-v2-right{
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 12px;
    }
    .hero-section.hero-v2 .hero-v2-col-3{ display: none; }
    .hero-section.hero-v2 .hero-v2-stream{ gap: 12px; }
    .hero-section.hero-v2 .hero-v2-stream-up{ animation-duration: 22s; }
    .hero-section.hero-v2 .hero-v2-stream-down{ animation-duration: 26s; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .hero-section.hero-v2 *{
        animation: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
    }
}

/* ===== Speakers — new premium card design ===== */
.spk-row{ --spk-accent:#6d28d9; --spk-accent-2:#ff4ecd; margin-top: 10px; }
.spk-row .col-6,
.spk-row .col-md-3{ margin-bottom: 28px; }

.spk-row .spk{
    position: relative;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(109,40,217,.12);
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: left;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px -12px rgba(30,15,90,.18);
    transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), box-shadow .4s ease, border-color .4s ease;
    opacity: 0; transform: translateY(26px);
    animation: spkV2Rise .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) forwards;
    z-index: 1;
    min-height: unset;
}
/* neutralize all legacy pseudo-element chrome */
.spk-row .spk::before,
.spk-row .spk::after{ content: none !important; display: none !important; animation: none !important; background: none !important; }

/* staggered rise-in */
.spk-row .col-md-3:nth-child(1) .spk{ animation-delay:  .05s; }
.spk-row .col-md-3:nth-child(2) .spk{ animation-delay:  .12s; }
.spk-row .col-md-3:nth-child(3) .spk{ animation-delay:  .19s; }
.spk-row .col-md-3:nth-child(4) .spk{ animation-delay:  .26s; }
.spk-row .col-md-3:nth-child(5) .spk{ animation-delay:  .33s; }
.spk-row .col-md-3:nth-child(6) .spk{ animation-delay:  .40s; }
.spk-row .col-md-3:nth-child(7) .spk{ animation-delay:  .47s; }
.spk-row .col-md-3:nth-child(8) .spk{ animation-delay:  .54s; }
.spk-row .col-md-3:nth-child(9) .spk{ animation-delay:  .61s; }
.spk-row .col-md-3:nth-child(10) .spk{ animation-delay: .68s; }
.spk-row .col-md-3:nth-child(11) .spk{ animation-delay: .75s; }

@keyframes spkV2Rise{
    to{ opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* photo area */
.spk-row .spk .img-fluid1{
    display: block; width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    object-fit: cover; object-position: top center;
    border-radius: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgb(135 47 215), transparent);
    filter: none !important;
    animation: none !important;
    transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), filter .4s ease;
}
.spk-row .spk:hover{
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 46px -14px rgba(109,40,217,.35);
    border-color: rgba(109,40,217,.35);
}
.spk-row .spk:hover .img-fluid1{
    transform: scale(1.05);
    filter: saturate(1.08) contrast(1.04);
}

/* accent gradient bar between photo and text */
.spk-row .spk .img-fluid1 + .spk-info{
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 16px 16px 18px;
    background: #fff;
    /* min-height: unset; */
    overflow: visible;
}
.spk-row .spk .spk-info::before{
    content: "" !important; display: block !important;
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 4px; width: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--spk-accent), var(--spk-accent-2), var(--spk-accent));
    background-size: 200% auto;
    animation: spkV2Bar 4s linear infinite !important;
    margin: 0; border-radius: 0;
}
.spk-row .spk .spk-info::after{ content: none !important; display: none !important; }
@keyframes spkV2Bar{
    from{ background-position: 0% 50%; }
    to  { background-position: 200% 50%; }
}

/* name */
.spk-row .spk h3{
    -webkit-text-fill-color: initial; color: #1a0b40 !important;
    background: none !important; -webkit-background-clip: border-box; background-clip: border-box;
    animation: none !important;
    font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.35;
    margin: 0 0 6px;
    letter-spacing: .1px;
}
.spk-row .spk p{
    color: #5a4a7a;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0;
}

/* subtle corner glyph */
.spk-row .spk .spk-info .corner-dot{
    position:absolute; right: 14px; top: 14px;
    width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--spk-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(109,40,217,.15);
}

@media (max-width: 767px){
    .spk-row .spk{ border-radius: 14px; }
    .spk-row .spk h3{ font-size: 14px; }
    .spk-row .spk p{ font-size: 11.5px; }
    .spk-row .spk .spk-info{ padding: 14px 12px 16px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .spk-row .spk{ opacity: 1; transform: none; animation: none !important; }
    .spk-row .spk .spk-info::before{ animation: none !important; }
}

/* ===== August Stage — techy circular rings backdrop ===== */
.august-stage{
    position: relative;
    padding: 40px 0 40px;
    isolation: isolate;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.aug-inner{ position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.august-stage .aug-glow{
    position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 58%;
    width: 540px; height: 540px;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    background: radial-gradient(circle,
        rgba(133,0,243,.22) 0%,
        rgba(62,30,127,.12) 34%,
        transparent 68%);
    filter: blur(30px);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: augGlowPulse 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes augGlowPulse{
    0%  { opacity: .7; transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1); }
    100%{ opacity: 1;  transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.08); }
}

.august-stage .aug-ring{
    position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 58%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Outer ring — segmented glowing arc */
.august-stage .aug-ring-1{
    width: 760px; height: 760px;
    background: conic-gradient(
        from 0deg,
        transparent 0deg,
        rgba(133,0,243,.35) 12deg,
        rgba(255,78,205,.85) 30deg,
        rgba(133,0,243,.35) 48deg,
        transparent 62deg,
        transparent 178deg,
        rgba(124,58,237,.35) 190deg,
        rgba(124,58,237,.8) 210deg,
        rgba(124,58,237,.35) 230deg,
        transparent 244deg,
        transparent 360deg);
    -webkit-mask: radial-gradient(circle, transparent calc(50% - 1.5px), #000 calc(50% - 1.5px), #000 50%, transparent 50%);
            mask: radial-gradient(circle, transparent calc(50% - 1.5px), #000 calc(50% - 1.5px), #000 50%, transparent 50%);
    animation: augSpinCW 28s linear infinite;
    border: none;
}
.august-stage .aug-ring-1::before{
    content:""; position:absolute; width:14px; height:14px; border-radius:50%;
    top:-7px; left:50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
    background:#ff4ecd;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(255,78,205,.22), 0 0 22px rgba(255,78,205,.95);
}
.august-stage .aug-ring-1::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%;
    bottom:-3px; right:24%;
    background:#c084fc;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(192,132,252,.18), 0 0 14px rgba(192,132,252,.9);
}

/* Middle ring — dashed, dotted pulse markers on sides */
.august-stage .aug-ring-2{
    width: 600px; height: 600px;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(124,58,237,.32);
    animation: augSpinCCW 22s linear infinite;
}
.august-stage .aug-ring-2::before,
.august-stage .aug-ring-2::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; width:10px; height:10px; border-radius:50%;
    background:#ff4ecd;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255,78,205,.18), 0 0 16px rgba(255,78,205,.8);
}
.august-stage .aug-ring-2::before{ top:50%; left:-5px; transform: translateY(-50%); }
.august-stage .aug-ring-2::after { top:50%; right:-5px; transform: translateY(-50%); }

/* Inner ring — thin solid with a small travelling node */
.august-stage .aug-ring-3{
    width: 460px; height: 460px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(133,0,243,.25);
    animation: augSpinCW 16s linear infinite;
}
.august-stage .aug-ring-3::before{
    content:""; position:absolute; width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%;
    top:-4px; left:22%;
    background:#8500f3;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(133,0,243,.22), 0 0 12px rgba(133,0,243,.9);
}

/* Outer dotted orbit — border + two glowing nodes */
.august-stage .aug-dots{
    width: 880px; height: 880px;
    border: 1px dotted rgba(133,0,243,.18);
    animation: augSpinCCW 38s linear infinite;
}
.august-stage .aug-dots::before,
.august-stage .aug-dots::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%;
    background:#a855f7;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(168,85,247,.15), 0 0 10px rgba(168,85,247,.8);
}
.august-stage .aug-dots::before{ top:-3.5px; left:36%; }
.august-stage .aug-dots::after { bottom:-3.5px; right:36%; background:#ff4ecd; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255,78,205,.18), 0 0 12px rgba(255,78,205,.85); }

@keyframes augSpinCW{
    from{ transform: translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(0deg); }
    to  { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(360deg); }
}
@keyframes augSpinCCW{
    from{ transform: translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(360deg); }
    to  { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(0deg); }
}

@media (max-width: 1199px){
    .august-stage .aug-ring-1{ width: 660px; height: 660px; }
    .august-stage .aug-ring-2{ width: 520px; height: 520px; }
    .august-stage .aug-ring-3{ width: 400px; height: 400px; }
    .august-stage .aug-glow  { width: 460px; height: 460px; }
    .august-stage .aug-dots  { width: 760px; height: 760px; }
}
@media (max-width: 991px){
    .august-stage .aug-ring-1{ width: 540px; height: 540px; }
    .august-stage .aug-ring-2{ width: 420px; height: 420px; }
    .august-stage .aug-ring-3{ width: 320px; height: 320px; }
    .august-stage .aug-glow  { width: 380px; height: 380px; }
    .august-stage .aug-dots  { width: 620px; height: 620px; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px){
    .august-stage .aug-ring-1{ width: 360px; height: 360px; }
    .august-stage .aug-ring-2{ width: 280px; height: 280px; }
    .august-stage .aug-ring-3{ width: 220px; height: 220px; }
    .august-stage .aug-glow  { width: 300px; height: 300px; }
    .august-stage .aug-dots  { display: none; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .august-stage .aug-ring,
    .august-stage .aug-glow{ animation: none !important; }
}

/* ===== About — Read More / Less ===== */
.about-left-con .about-more{
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    margin: 0 !important;
    transition: max-height .5s ease, opacity .4s ease, margin .4s ease;
}
.about-left-con .about-more.is-open{
    max-height: 600px;
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 0 0 1rem !important;
}
.about-read-btn{
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3e1e7f, #8500f3);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .3px;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px -10px rgba(133,0,243,.45);
    transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, filter .3s ease;
}
.about-read-btn:hover{
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 30px -10px rgba(133,0,243,.55);
    filter: brightness(1.05);
}
.about-read-btn .about-read-icon{
    transition: transform .3s ease;
}
.about-read-btn.is-open .about-read-icon{
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* ===== Souvenir — Visioning Tomorrow ===== */
.souvenir-section{
    position: relative;
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 90px 0 100px;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
}
.souvenir-section::before{
    content:""; position:absolute; pointer-events:none; z-index:0;
    width: 480px; height: 480px; border-radius: 50%;
    top: -180px; left: -160px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(62,30,127,.08), transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(30px);
}
.souvenir-section::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; pointer-events:none; z-index:0;
    width: 520px; height: 520px; border-radius: 50%;
    bottom: -200px; right: -180px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(133,0,243,.08), transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(30px);
}
.souvenir-section > .container{ position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.souvenir-section .souv-body{
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-26px);
    transition: opacity .9s ease, transform 1s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
    padding-right: 20px;
}
.souvenir-section .souv-body.souv-in{ opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

.souvenir-section .souv-strip{
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    padding: 3px 20px 3px 18px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3e1e7f, #8500f3);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 999px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -10px rgba(133,0,243,.45);
}
.souvenir-section .souv-strip-dot{
    width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255,255,255,.25);
    animation: souvStripPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes souvStripPulse{
    0%,100%{ box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255,255,255,.20); }
    50%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(255,255,255,.05); }
}

.souvenir-section .souv-title{
    font-size: clamp(30px, 3.6vw, 52px);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    color: #1a0b48;
    margin: 0 0 18px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.souvenir-section .souv-pill{
        display: inline-block;
    /* background: #3e1e7f; */
    color: #8b8b8b;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    /* padding: 10px 22px; */
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    /* box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -10px rgba(62, 30, 127, .5); */
}
.souvenir-section .souv-body p{
    color: #33264a;
    font-size: 15.5px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
}
.souvenir-section .souv-body p b{
    color: #1a0b48;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.souvenir-section .souv-image-wrap{
    position: relative;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(30px) rotate(4deg);
    transition: opacity 1s ease .2s, transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) .2s;
}
.souvenir-section .souv-image-wrap.souv-in{
    opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0) rotate(4deg);
}
.souvenir-section .souv-image{
    /* width: 100%; */
    display: block;
    /* border-radius: 6px; */
    /* filter: drop-shadow(0 28px 50px rgba(30,15,90,.25)); */
    /* animation: souvFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate; */
}
@keyframes souvFloat{
    0%   { transform: translateY(0); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}

@media (max-width: 767px){
    .souvenir-section{ padding: 60px 0 70px; }
    .souvenir-section .souv-body{ padding-right: 0; margin-bottom: 30px; }
    .souvenir-section .souv-image-wrap,
    .souvenir-section .souv-image-wrap.souv-in{ transform: none; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .souvenir-section *{ animation: none !important; transition: none !important; }
    .souvenir-section .souv-body,
    .souvenir-section .souv-image-wrap{ opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}