/*
Theme Name: BIZ Excellence Awards
Theme URI: https://bizawards.org/
Author: BWIO ORGANIZATION (PVT) LTD
Author URI: https://bizawards.org/
Description: A polished one-page awards landing page theme for BIZ Excellence Awards.
Version: 1.0.0
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 6.6
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPL-2.0-or-later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: biz-excellence-awards
*/

/* ========== CSS VARIABLES ========== */
        :root {
            --primary: #071A3D;
            --secondary: #0D2B63;
            --royal-blue: #174EA6;
            --gold: #C9A227;
            --light-gold: #E5C76B;
            --white: #FFFFFF;
            --off-white: #F7F8FA;
            --dark-text: #111827;
            --muted-text: #64748B;
            --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(7, 26, 61, 0.08);
            --shadow-md: 0 8px 32px rgba(7, 26, 61, 0.12);
            --shadow-lg: 0 16px 64px rgba(7, 26, 61, 0.18);
            --shadow-gold: 0 8px 32px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.25);
            --radius: 12px;
            --radius-lg: 20px;
            --transition: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
            --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
            --max-width: 1280px;
            --header-height: 80px;
            --header-height-scrolled: 64px;
        }

        /* ========== RESET & BASE ========== */
        *,
        *::before,
        *::after {
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
            box-sizing: border-box;
        }

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

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

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

        .container {
            max-width: var(--max-width);
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 24px;
        }

        /* ========== UTILITY ========== */
        .section-padding {
            padding: 80px 0;
        }
        .section-padding-sm {
            padding: 56px 0;
        }

        .section-label {
            display: inline-block;
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            letter-spacing: 0.15em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: var(--gold);
            background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.10);
            padding: 4px 16px;
            border-radius: 100px;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.20);
        }

        .section-title {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
            font-weight: 700;
            line-height: 1.15;
            color: var(--primary);
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }
        .section-title .gold {
            color: var(--gold);
        }

        .section-subtitle {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: var(--muted-text);
            max-width: 640px;
            line-height: 1.7;
        }
        .section-subtitle.centered {
            margin-left: auto;
            margin-right: auto;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .text-center {
            text-align: center;
        }

        /* Buttons */
        .btn {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            padding: 14px 36px;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            border-radius: 60px;
            transition: var(--transition);
            border: 2px solid transparent;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            letter-spacing: 0.01em;
        }
        .btn-primary {
            background: var(--gold);
            color: var(--white);
            border-color: var(--gold);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
        }
        .btn-primary:hover {
            background: #b8921f;
            border-color: #b8921f;
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.35);
        }
        .btn-primary i {
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }
        .btn-primary:hover i {
            transform: translateX(4px);
        }

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

        .btn-outline-white {
            background: transparent;
            color: var(--white);
            border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.40);
        }
        .btn-outline-white:hover {
            background: var(--white);
            color: var(--primary);
            border-color: var(--white);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        .btn-dark {
            background: var(--primary);
            color: var(--white);
            border-color: var(--primary);
        }
        .btn-dark:hover {
            background: var(--secondary);
            border-color: var(--secondary);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
        }

        .btn-sm {
            padding: 10px 24px;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
        }

        .btn-block {
            width: 100%;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        /* ========== REDUCED MOTION ========== */
        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
            *,
            *::before,
            *::after {
                animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
                transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
                scroll-behavior: auto !important;
            }
            [data-aos] {
                opacity: 1 !important;
                transform: none !important;
            }
        }

        /* ========== ANNOUNCEMENT BAR ========== */
        .announcement-bar {
            background: var(--primary);
            color: var(--light-gold);
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            text-align: center;
            padding: 8px 16px;
            letter-spacing: 0.04em;
            font-weight: 500;
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.15);
        }
        .announcement-bar .gold {
            color: var(--gold);
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        /* ========== HEADER / NAVIGATION ========== */
        .site-header {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            z-index: 1000;
            background: rgba(7, 26, 61, 0.92);
            backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
            transition: all var(--transition);
            height: var(--header-height);
        }
        .site-header.scrolled {
            height: var(--header-height-scrolled);
            background: rgba(7, 26, 61, 0.97);
            box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.30);
        }

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

        .logo {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 4px;
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--white);
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }
        .logo .biz {
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            letter-spacing: -0.02em;
        }
        .logo .excellence {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 400;
            opacity: 0.85;
            letter-spacing: 0.04em;
            margin-left: 2px;
        }
        .logo .awards {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 400;
            opacity: 0.85;
            letter-spacing: 0.04em;
        }
        .logo .gold-dot {
            color: var(--gold);
            font-size: 1.6rem;
            line-height: 1;
            margin-right: 2px;
        }
        .logo .gold-text {
            color: var(--gold);
        }

        .nav-desktop {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 28px;
        }
        .nav-desktop a {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            transition: var(--transition);
            position: relative;
            letter-spacing: 0.02em;
        }
        .nav-desktop a:hover,
        .nav-desktop a.active {
            color: var(--white);
        }
        .nav-desktop a::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -4px;
            left: 0;
            width: 0;
            height: 2px;
            background: var(--gold);
            transition: var(--transition);
        }
        .nav-desktop a:hover::after,
        .nav-desktop a.active::after {
            width: 100%;
        }

        .nav-cta {
            margin-left: 8px;
        }
        .nav-cta .btn {
            padding: 10px 24px;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
        }

        /* Mobile hamburger */
        .hamburger {
            display: none;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 5px;
            padding: 8px 4px;
            cursor: pointer;
            background: none;
            border: none;
        }
        .hamburger span {
            display: block;
            width: 26px;
            height: 2px;
            background: var(--white);
            transition: var(--transition);
            border-radius: 2px;
            transform-origin: center;
        }
        .hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) {
            transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
        }
        .hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: scaleX(0);
        }
        .hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) {
            transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px);
        }

        /* Mobile menu overlay */
        .mobile-menu-overlay {
            position: fixed;
            top: var(--header-height);
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            background: rgba(7, 26, 61, 0.98);
            backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
            z-index: 999;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 24px;
            padding: 40px 24px;
            opacity: 0;
            pointer-events: none;
            transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
        }
        .mobile-menu-overlay.open {
            opacity: 1;
            pointer-events: auto;
        }
        .mobile-menu-overlay a {
            color: var(--white);
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            transition: var(--transition);
            padding: 8px 0;
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
            width: 100%;
            text-align: center;
        }
        .mobile-menu-overlay a:hover {
            color: var(--gold);
        }
        .mobile-menu-overlay .mobile-cta {
            margin-top: 16px;
        }

        /* ========== HERO ========== */
        #hero {
            position: relative;
            min-height: 100vh;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            background: var(--primary);
            overflow: hidden;
            padding-top: var(--header-height);
        }
        #hero::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background:
                radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 20% 80%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%),
                radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 80% 20%, rgba(23, 78, 166, 0.20) 0%, transparent 60%),
                radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 40% at 50% 50%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
            z-index: 0;
        }

        /* Subtle animated particles (CSS) */
        .hero-particles {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            z-index: 0;
            overflow: hidden;
            pointer-events: none;
        }
        .hero-particles span {
            position: absolute;
            width: 4px;
            height: 4px;
            background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.25);
            border-radius: 50%;
            animation: float-particle 20s infinite linear;
        }
        .hero-particles span:nth-child(1) {
            left: 10%;
            top: 20%;
            animation-duration: 22s;
            animation-delay: 0s;
            width: 6px;
            height: 6px;
        }
        .hero-particles span:nth-child(2) {
            left: 25%;
            top: 70%;
            animation-duration: 18s;
            animation-delay: 2s;
            width: 3px;
            height: 3px;
        }
        .hero-particles span:nth-child(3) {
            left: 50%;
            top: 15%;
            animation-duration: 25s;
            animation-delay: 4s;
            width: 5px;
            height: 5px;
        }
        .hero-particles span:nth-child(4) {
            left: 70%;
            top: 60%;
            animation-duration: 20s;
            animation-delay: 1s;
            width: 4px;
            height: 4px;
        }
        .hero-particles span:nth-child(5) {
            left: 85%;
            top: 30%;
            animation-duration: 23s;
            animation-delay: 3s;
            width: 7px;
            height: 7px;
        }
        .hero-particles span:nth-child(6) {
            left: 40%;
            top: 85%;
            animation-duration: 19s;
            animation-delay: 5s;
            width: 3px;
            height: 3px;
        }
        .hero-particles span:nth-child(7) {
            left: 92%;
            top: 80%;
            animation-duration: 21s;
            animation-delay: 2s;
            width: 5px;
            height: 5px;
        }
        .hero-particles span:nth-child(8) {
            left: 5%;
            top: 50%;
            animation-duration: 24s;
            animation-delay: 6s;
            width: 4px;
            height: 4px;
        }
        @keyframes float-particle {
            0% {
                transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
                opacity: 0.2;
            }
            25% {
                transform: translate(30px, -40px) scale(1.2);
                opacity: 0.6;
            }
            50% {
                transform: translate(-20px, -80px) scale(0.8);
                opacity: 0.3;
            }
            75% {
                transform: translate(40px, -30px) scale(1.1);
                opacity: 0.7;
            }
            100% {
                transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
                opacity: 0.2;
            }
        }

        /* Hero geometric lines */
        .hero-geo {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            z-index: 0;
            pointer-events: none;
            opacity: 0.06;
        }
        .hero-geo svg {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
        }

        .hero-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
            max-width: 820px;
            padding: 40px 0;
        }

        .hero-badge {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.12);
            border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.25);
            padding: 6px 20px 6px 16px;
            border-radius: 100px;
            color: var(--light-gold);
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            letter-spacing: 0.06em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            margin-bottom: 28px;
            backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
        }
        .hero-badge i {
            color: var(--gold);
            font-size: 0.7rem;
        }

        .hero-title {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 8vw, 6.5rem);
            font-weight: 700;
            line-height: 1.05;
            color: var(--white);
            margin-bottom: 16px;
            letter-spacing: -0.02em;
        }
        .hero-title .gold {
            color: var(--gold);
        }

        .hero-tagline {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
            font-weight: 400;
            color: var(--light-gold);
            margin-bottom: 24px;
            font-style: italic;
            letter-spacing: 0.02em;
        }

        .hero-desc {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
            max-width: 600px;
            line-height: 1.8;
            margin-bottom: 36px;
        }

        .hero-actions {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 16px;
            align-items: center;
        }

        /* Hero trophy visual */
        .hero-trophy {
            position: absolute;
            right: 0;
            top: 50%;
            transform: translateY(-50%);
            z-index: 0;
            opacity: 0.08;
            font-size: 28rem;
            color: var(--gold);
            pointer-events: none;
            user-select: none;
            line-height: 1;
        }
        @media (max-width: 1024px) {
            .hero-trophy {
                font-size: 18rem;
                opacity: 0.05;
            }
        }
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .hero-trophy {
                display: none;
            }
        }

        /* ========== HERO STATS ========== */
        .hero-stats {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
            gap: 24px;
            max-width: 900px;
            margin: -40px auto 0;
            padding: 0 24px;
        }
        .hero-stats .stat-card {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
            backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            padding: 24px 20px;
            text-align: center;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }
        .hero-stats .stat-card:hover {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
            border-color: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.25);
            transform: translateY(-4px);
        }
        .hero-stats .stat-number {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: 2.4rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--gold);
            line-height: 1.2;
        }
        .hero-stats .stat-label {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.70);
            font-weight: 400;
            margin-top: 4px;
            letter-spacing: 0.04em;
        }

        /* ========== ABOUT ========== */
        #about {
            background: var(--off-white);
        }
        .about-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 60px;
            align-items: center;
        }
        .about-content p {
            color: var(--muted-text);
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            line-height: 1.8;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }
        .about-content p:last-child {
            margin-bottom: 0;
        }

        .about-values {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 16px;
        }
        .about-value {
            background: var(--white);
            padding: 20px 24px;
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
            border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
            transition: var(--transition);
        }
        .about-value:hover {
            transform: translateY(-4px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
        }
        .about-value .value-icon {
            color: var(--gold);
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            margin-bottom: 6px;
        }
        .about-value .value-title {
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: var(--primary);
        }
        .about-value .value-desc {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: var(--muted-text);
            margin-top: 2px;
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .about-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 40px;
            }
            .about-values {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            }
        }
        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .about-values {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
        }

        /* ========== WHY PARTICIPATE ========== */
        #why-participate {
            background: var(--white);
        }
        .benefits-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
            gap: 24px;
            margin-top: 40px;
        }
        .benefit-card {
            background: var(--off-white);
            padding: 32px 24px 28px;
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            text-align: center;
            transition: var(--transition);
            border: 1px solid transparent;
            position: relative;
        }
        .benefit-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            border-color: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.30);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
        }
        .benefit-card .icon {
            font-size: 2.4rem;
            color: var(--gold);
            margin-bottom: 16px;
            display: block;
        }
        .benefit-card h3 {
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--primary);
            margin-bottom: 8px;
        }
        .benefit-card p {
            font-size: 0.92rem;
            color: var(--muted-text);
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        /* ========== WHO CAN APPLY ========== */
        #eligibility {
            background: var(--off-white);
        }
        .eligibility-grid {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 12px;
            justify-content: center;
            margin: 32px 0 40px;
        }
        .eligibility-tag {
            background: var(--white);
            padding: 10px 22px;
            border-radius: 60px;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            color: var(--dark-text);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
            border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.10);
            transition: var(--transition);
        }
        .eligibility-tag:hover {
            border-color: var(--gold);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
        }

        .eligibility-rules {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
            gap: 24px;
            max-width: 900px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }
        .eligibility-rule {
            background: var(--white);
            padding: 28px 24px;
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
            border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
            transition: var(--transition);
        }
        .eligibility-rule:hover {
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
            transform: translateY(-4px);
        }
        .eligibility-rule h4 {
            font-size: 1rem;
            color: var(--primary);
            margin-bottom: 6px;
        }
        .eligibility-rule p {
            font-size: 0.92rem;
            color: var(--muted-text);
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        /* ========== SELECTION PROCESS ========== */
        #selection {
            background: var(--white);
        }
        .timeline {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
            gap: 24px;
            margin-top: 40px;
            position: relative;
        }
        .timeline::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 48px;
            left: 60px;
            right: 60px;
            height: 2px;
            background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--gold), rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.10));
            z-index: 0;
        }
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .timeline::before {
                display: none;
            }
        }

        .timeline-item {
            background: var(--off-white);
            padding: 24px 20px 20px;
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            text-align: center;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
            transition: var(--transition);
            border: 1px solid transparent;
        }
        .timeline-item:hover {
            border-color: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.25);
            transform: translateY(-4px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
        }
        .timeline-item .step {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--gold);
            margin-bottom: 4px;
            line-height: 1.2;
        }
        .timeline-item .step-label {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--gold);
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.06em;
            display: block;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
        }
        .timeline-item h4 {
            font-size: 1rem;
            color: var(--primary);
            margin-bottom: 6px;
        }
        .timeline-item p {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: var(--muted-text);
            line-height: 1.5;
        }

        .selection-note {
            margin-top: 32px;
            padding: 20px 28px;
            background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.06);
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.12);
            font-size: 0.92rem;
            color: var(--muted-text);
            text-align: center;
            max-width: 800px;
            margin-left: auto;
            margin-right: auto;
        }
        .selection-note strong {
            color: var(--primary);
        }

        /* ========== FEATURED CATEGORIES ========== */
        #featured-categories {
            background: var(--off-white);
        }
        .featured-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(210px, 1fr));
            gap: 20px;
            margin-top: 36px;
        }
        .featured-cat {
            background: var(--white);
            padding: 24px 20px;
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            text-align: center;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
            border: 1px solid transparent;
            transition: var(--transition);
            cursor: pointer;
        }
        .featured-cat:hover {
            border-color: var(--gold);
            transform: translateY(-6px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
        }
        .featured-cat .icon {
            font-size: 2rem;
            color: var(--gold);
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            display: block;
        }
        .featured-cat h4 {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--primary);
        }
        .featured-cat .arrow {
            display: inline-block;
            margin-top: 8px;
            color: var(--gold);
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }
        .featured-cat:hover .arrow {
            transform: translateX(4px);
        }

        /* ========== INDUSTRY CATEGORIES ========== */
        #industry-categories {
            background: var(--white);
        }
        .industry-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(160px, 1fr));
            gap: 16px;
            margin-top: 36px;
        }
        .industry-card {
            background: var(--off-white);
            padding: 20px 12px;
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            text-align: center;
            transition: var(--transition);
            border: 1px solid transparent;
            cursor: default;
        }
        .industry-card:hover {
            border-color: var(--gold);
            transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
        }
        .industry-card .icon {
            font-size: 1.6rem;
            color: var(--gold);
            margin-bottom: 8px;
            display: block;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }
        .industry-card:hover .icon {
            transform: scale(1.1);
        }
        .industry-card span {
            font-size: 0.82rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            color: var(--dark-text);
        }
        .industry-card .arrow-icon {
            display: inline-block;
            margin-top: 4px;
            color: var(--gold);
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            opacity: 0;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }
        .industry-card:hover .arrow-icon {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateX(4px);
        }

        /* ========== CATEGORY EXPLORER ========== */
        #categories-explorer {
            background: var(--off-white);
        }
        .explorer-tools {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 16px;
            align-items: center;
            margin: 32px 0 24px;
        }
        .explorer-tools .search-wrap {
            flex: 1;
            min-width: 200px;
            position: relative;
        }
        .explorer-tools .search-wrap input {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 14px 20px 14px 48px;
            border-radius: 60px;
            border: 2px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.15);
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            background: var(--white);
            transition: var(--transition);
            outline: none;
        }
        .explorer-tools .search-wrap input:focus {
            border-color: var(--gold);
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.10);
        }
        .explorer-tools .search-wrap .search-icon {
            position: absolute;
            left: 18px;
            top: 50%;
            transform: translateY(-50%);
            color: var(--muted-text);
        }
        .explorer-tools .filter-wrap {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 8px;
        }
        .explorer-tools .filter-btn {
            padding: 10px 20px;
            border-radius: 60px;
            font-size: 0.82rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            background: var(--white);
            border: 2px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.12);
            color: var(--muted-text);
            transition: var(--transition);
        }
        .explorer-tools .filter-btn:hover {
            border-color: var(--gold);
            color: var(--dark-text);
        }
        .explorer-tools .filter-btn.active {
            background: var(--gold);
            color: var(--white);
            border-color: var(--gold);
        }

        .category-count {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: var(--muted-text);
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }
        .category-count strong {
            color: var(--primary);
        }

        .category-accordion {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 12px;
        }
        .category-group {
            background: var(--white);
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
            overflow: hidden;
            border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.06);
            transition: var(--transition);
        }
        .category-group:hover {
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
        }
        .category-group-header {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            padding: 18px 24px;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: var(--transition);
            background: var(--white);
        }
        .category-group-header:hover {
            background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.03);
        }
        .category-group-header h3 {
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--primary);
        }
        .category-group-header .badge {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--gold);
            background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.10);
            padding: 2px 12px;
            border-radius: 100px;
        }
        .category-group-header .toggle-icon {
            color: var(--gold);
            font-size: 1rem;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }
        .category-group.open .category-group-header .toggle-icon {
            transform: rotate(180deg);
        }
        .category-group-body {
            max-height: 0;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: max-height 0.4s ease;
        }
        .category-group.open .category-group-body {
            max-height: 2000px;
        }
        .category-group-body .cat-list {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
            gap: 6px 16px;
            padding: 8px 24px 20px;
        }
        .category-group-body .cat-list li {
            padding: 6px 8px;
            font-size: 0.88rem;
            color: var(--dark-text);
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
        }
        .category-group-body .cat-list li::before {
            content: '◆';
            color: var(--gold);
            font-size: 0.5rem;
            opacity: 0.6;
        }
        .category-group-body .cat-list li.hidden-item {
            display: none;
        }

        .no-results {
            text-align: center;
            padding: 40px 20px;
            color: var(--muted-text);
            font-size: 1.1rem;
        }
        .no-results i {
            font-size: 2rem;
            color: var(--gold);
            display: block;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
            opacity: 0.5;
        }

        /* ========== SPONSORSHIP ========== */
        #sponsorship {
            background: var(--white);
        }
        .sponsor-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
            gap: 30px;
            margin-top: 40px;
        }
        .sponsor-card {
            background: var(--off-white);
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            padding: 36px 28px 32px;
            text-align: center;
            transition: var(--transition);
            border: 2px solid transparent;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        .sponsor-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        }
        .sponsor-card.diamond {
            border-color: var(--gold);
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--off-white), rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.04));
        }
        .sponsor-card.diamond .sponsor-badge {
            background: var(--gold);
            color: var(--white);
        }
        .sponsor-card .sponsor-badge {
            display: inline-block;
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.1em;
            padding: 4px 16px;
            border-radius: 100px;
            background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.12);
            color: var(--gold);
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }
        .sponsor-card h3 {
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--primary);
            margin-bottom: 4px;
        }
        .sponsor-card .price {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: 2rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--gold);
            margin: 8px 0 16px;
        }
        .sponsor-card .price small {
            font-size: 1rem;
            font-weight: 400;
            color: var(--muted-text);
        }
        .sponsor-card ul {
            text-align: left;
            margin: 16px 0 24px;
            padding: 0;
        }
        .sponsor-card ul li {
            padding: 6px 0;
            font-size: 0.88rem;
            color: var(--muted-text);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
        }
        .sponsor-card ul li:last-child {
            border-bottom: none;
        }
        .sponsor-card ul li i {
            color: var(--gold);
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            width: 18px;
            text-align: center;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        /* ========== SPONSOR CTA ========== */
        #sponsor-cta {
            background: var(--primary);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        #sponsor-cta::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 50% at 30% 50%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
            pointer-events: none;
        }
        #sponsor-cta .container {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
            text-align: center;
        }
        #sponsor-cta h2 {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
            color: var(--white);
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }
        #sponsor-cta p {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.70);
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            max-width: 600px;
            margin: 0 auto 32px;
        }
        #sponsor-cta .actions {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 16px;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        /* ========== NOMINATION CTA ========== */
        #nomination-cta {
            background: var(--primary);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.10);
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.10);
        }
        #nomination-cta::before {
            content: '★';
            position: absolute;
            right: -60px;
            top: -60px;
            font-size: 20rem;
            color: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.04);
            pointer-events: none;
        }
        #nomination-cta .container {
            text-align: center;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }
        #nomination-cta h2 {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
            color: var(--white);
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }
        #nomination-cta p {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.70);
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            max-width: 560px;
            margin: 0 auto 28px;
        }

        /* ========== NOMINATION FORM ========== */
        #nomination-form {
            background: var(--off-white);
        }
        .form-card {
            max-width: 720px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            background: var(--white);
            padding: 48px 40px;
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
            border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.08);
        }
        .form-group {
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }
        .form-group label {
            display: block;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: var(--dark-text);
            margin-bottom: 6px;
        }
        .form-group label .required {
            color: var(--gold);
        }
        .form-group input,
        .form-group select,
        .form-group textarea {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 14px 18px;
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            border: 2px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            transition: var(--transition);
            background: var(--off-white);
            outline: none;
            color: var(--dark-text);
        }
        .form-group input:focus,
        .form-group select:focus,
        .form-group textarea:focus {
            border-color: var(--gold);
            background: var(--white);
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.08);
        }
        .form-group textarea {
            resize: vertical;
            min-height: 120px;
        }
        .form-group .error-msg {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            color: #dc2626;
            margin-top: 4px;
            display: none;
        }
        .form-group.error input,
        .form-group.error select,
        .form-group.error textarea {
            border-color: #dc2626;
        }
        .form-group.error .error-msg {
            display: block;
        }

        .form-success {
            display: none;
            text-align: center;
            padding: 40px 20px;
        }
        .form-success.show {
            display: block;
        }
        .form-success .icon {
            font-size: 3rem;
            color: var(--gold);
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }
        .form-success h3 {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: 1.6rem;
            color: var(--primary);
            margin-bottom: 8px;
        }
        .form-success p {
            color: var(--muted-text);
        }

        .form-card .form-content {
            display: block;
        }
        .form-card .form-content.hidden {
            display: none;
        }

        /* ========== CONTACT ========== */
        #contact {
            background: var(--white);
        }
        .contact-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 48px;
            align-items: start;
        }
        .contact-info h3 {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: 1.6rem;
            color: var(--primary);
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }
        .contact-info .org {
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--gold);
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            margin-bottom: 4px;
        }
        .contact-info .address {
            color: var(--muted-text);
            line-height: 1.7;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }
        .contact-info .contact-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
            padding: 8px 0;
            color: var(--muted-text);
            font-size: 0.95rem;
        }
        .contact-info .contact-item i {
            color: var(--gold);
            width: 20px;
            text-align: center;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }
        .contact-info .contact-item a {
            color: var(--muted-text);
            transition: var(--transition);
        }
        .contact-info .contact-item a:hover {
            color: var(--gold);
        }

        .contact-map {
            background: var(--off-white);
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            padding: 40px 32px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.08);
        }
        .contact-map h4 {
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--primary);
            margin-bottom: 8px;
        }
        .contact-map .map-placeholder {
            background: var(--primary);
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            padding: 40px 20px;
            text-align: center;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.60);
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            margin-top: 12px;
            min-height: 160px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 8px;
        }
        .contact-map .map-placeholder i {
            font-size: 2.4rem;
            color: var(--gold);
            opacity: 0.6;
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .contact-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 32px;
            }
        }

        /* ========== FOOTER ========== */
        .site-footer {
            background: var(--primary);
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.70);
            padding: 48px 0 24px;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.10);
        }
        .footer-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 40px;
            margin-bottom: 32px;
        }
        .footer-brand .logo-text {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: 1.6rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--white);
        }
        .footer-brand .logo-text .gold {
            color: var(--gold);
        }
        .footer-brand .tagline {
            font-style: italic;
            color: var(--light-gold);
            margin: 4px 0 12px;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
        }
        .footer-brand p {
            font-size: 0.88rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
            max-width: 320px;
        }

        .footer-links h4 {
            color: var(--white);
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 1rem;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }
        .footer-links a {
            display: block;
            padding: 4px 0;
            font-size: 0.88rem;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }
        .footer-links a:hover {
            color: var(--gold);
            padding-left: 4px;
        }

        .footer-bottom {
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
            padding-top: 20px;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 12px;
            font-size: 0.82rem;
        }
        .footer-bottom a {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.60);
            transition: var(--transition);
        }
        .footer-bottom a:hover {
            color: var(--gold);
        }
        .footer-bottom .legal-links {
            display: flex;
            gap: 20px;
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .footer-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
                gap: 32px;
            }
        }
        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .footer-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 24px;
            }
            .footer-bottom {
                flex-direction: column;
                text-align: center;
            }
        }

        /* ========== BACK TO TOP ========== */
        .back-to-top {
            position: fixed;
            bottom: 30px;
            right: 30px;
            width: 48px;
            height: 48px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: var(--gold);
            color: var(--white);
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
            z-index: 900;
            opacity: 0;
            visibility: hidden;
            transform: translateY(20px);
            transition: var(--transition);
            border: none;
            cursor: pointer;
        }
        .back-to-top.visible {
            opacity: 1;
            visibility: visible;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }
        .back-to-top:hover {
            transform: translateY(-4px);
            box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.40);
        }

        /* ========== PRIVACY MODAL ========== */
        .modal-overlay {
            position: fixed;
            inset: 0;
            z-index: 2000;
            background: rgba(7, 26, 61, 0.85);
            backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            padding: 40px 20px;
            opacity: 0;
            pointer-events: none;
            transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
        }
        .modal-overlay.open {
            opacity: 1;
            pointer-events: auto;
        }
        .modal-content {
            background: var(--white);
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            max-width: 820px;
            width: 100%;
            max-height: 80vh;
            overflow-y: auto;
            padding: 40px 48px;
            position: relative;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
            transform: scale(0.95) translateY(20px);
            transition: transform 0.4s ease;
        }
        .modal-overlay.open .modal-content {
            transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
        }
        .modal-content .close-btn {
            position: sticky;
            top: 0;
            float: right;
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            color: var(--muted-text);
            background: none;
            border: none;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: var(--transition);
            padding: 4px 8px;
            line-height: 1;
            z-index: 1;
        }
        .modal-content .close-btn:hover {
            color: var(--primary);
            transform: rotate(90deg);
        }
        .modal-content h2 {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: 2rem;
            color: var(--primary);
            margin-bottom: 16px;
            padding-right: 40px;
        }
        .modal-content h3 {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: var(--primary);
            margin: 20px 0 8px;
        }
        .modal-content p,
        .modal-content li {
            font-size: 0.92rem;
            color: var(--muted-text);
            line-height: 1.7;
        }
        .modal-content ul {
            padding-left: 20px;
            list-style: disc;
        }
        .modal-content ul li {
            margin-bottom: 4px;
        }

        /* ========== COOKIE CONSENT ========== */
        .cookie-banner {
            position: fixed;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            z-index: 1500;
            background: var(--primary);
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
            padding: 16px 24px;
            box-shadow: 0 -8px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.30);
            transform: translateY(100%);
            transition: transform 0.5s ease;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.15);
        }
        .cookie-banner.visible {
            transform: translateY(0);
        }
        .cookie-banner .cookie-inner {
            max-width: var(--max-width);
            margin: 0 auto;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 16px;
        }
        .cookie-banner .cookie-text {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            flex: 1;
            min-width: 200px;
        }
        .cookie-banner .cookie-text a {
            color: var(--gold);
            text-decoration: underline;
        }
        .cookie-banner .cookie-actions {
            display: flex;
            gap: 12px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }
        .cookie-banner .cookie-actions .btn {
            padding: 10px 24px;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
        }
        .cookie-banner .cookie-actions .btn-outline-white {
            border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
        }
        .cookie-banner .cookie-actions .btn-outline-white:hover {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
            border-color: var(--white);
            color: var(--white);
        }

        /* Cookie preferences modal */
        .cookie-prefs .pref-group {
            margin: 16px 0;
            padding: 16px 20px;
            background: var(--off-white);
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 16px;
        }
        .cookie-prefs .pref-group .info {
            flex: 1;
        }
        .cookie-prefs .pref-group .info h4 {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: var(--primary);
        }
        .cookie-prefs .pref-group .info p {
            font-size: 0.82rem;
            color: var(--muted-text);
            margin: 0;
        }
        .cookie-prefs .toggle-switch {
            position: relative;
            width: 48px;
            height: 26px;
            flex-shrink: 0;
            background: #d1d5db;
            border-radius: 100px;
            transition: var(--transition);
            cursor: pointer;
        }
        .cookie-prefs .toggle-switch.active {
            background: var(--gold);
        }
        .cookie-prefs .toggle-switch .knob {
            position: absolute;
            top: 2px;
            left: 2px;
            width: 22px;
            height: 22px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: var(--white);
            transition: var(--transition);
            box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
        }
        .cookie-prefs .toggle-switch.active .knob {
            left: 24px;
        }
        .cookie-prefs .pref-actions {
            display: flex;
            gap: 12px;
            margin-top: 16px;
            justify-content: flex-end;
        }

        /* ========== RESPONSIVE ========== */
        @media (max-width: 1024px) {
            .nav-desktop {
                display: none;
            }
            .hamburger {
                display: flex;
            }
            .hero-content {
                padding: 20px 0;
            }
            .hero-stats {
                margin-top: -20px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .section-padding {
                padding: 56px 0;
            }
            .section-padding-sm {
                padding: 40px 0;
            }
            .hero-title {
                font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 10vw, 3.4rem);
            }
            .hero-tagline {
                font-size: 1rem;
            }
            .hero-desc {
                font-size: 0.95rem;
            }
            .hero-actions {
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: stretch;
            }
            .hero-actions .btn {
                justify-content: center;
            }
            .hero-stats {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
                gap: 12px;
            }
            .hero-stats .stat-number {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
            }
            .form-card {
                padding: 32px 20px;
            }
            .modal-content {
                padding: 28px 20px;
            }
            .sponsor-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                max-width: 420px;
                margin-left: auto;
                margin-right: auto;
            }
            .explorer-tools {
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: stretch;
            }
            .explorer-tools .filter-wrap {
                justify-content: center;
            }
            .category-group-body .cat-list {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                padding: 4px 16px 16px;
            }
            .timeline {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 16px;
            }
            .timeline-item {
                display: flex;
                align-items: center;
                gap: 16px;
                text-align: left;
                padding: 16px 20px;
            }
            .timeline-item .step {
                font-size: 1.4rem;
                margin-bottom: 0;
                min-width: 48px;
            }
            .timeline-item .step-label {
                display: none;
            }
            .timeline-item h4 {
                margin-bottom: 0;
            }
            .timeline-item p {
                font-size: 0.8rem;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .container {
                padding: 0 16px;
            }
            .hero-stats {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
                gap: 10px;
            }
            .hero-stats .stat-card {
                padding: 16px 12px;
            }
            .hero-stats .stat-number {
                font-size: 1.5rem;
            }
            .hero-stats .stat-label {
                font-size: 0.75rem;
            }
            .featured-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
                gap: 12px;
            }
            .featured-cat {
                padding: 16px 12px;
            }
            .featured-cat h4 {
                font-size: 0.82rem;
            }
            .industry-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
                gap: 10px;
            }
            .industry-card {
                padding: 14px 8px;
            }
            .industry-card span {
                font-size: 0.75rem;
            }
            .eligibility-grid {
                gap: 8px;
            }
            .eligibility-tag {
                font-size: 0.78rem;
                padding: 6px 14px;
            }
            .btn {
                padding: 12px 24px;
                font-size: 0.85rem;
            }
            .cookie-banner .cookie-inner {
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: stretch;
                text-align: center;
            }
            .cookie-banner .cookie-actions {
                justify-content: center;
            }
        }

        /* ========== FOCUS VISIBLE ========== */
        :focus-visible {
            outline: 3px solid var(--gold);
            outline-offset: 2px;
        }

        /* ========== SCROLLBAR ========== */
        ::-webkit-scrollbar {
            width: 8px;
        }
        ::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
            background: var(--off-white);
        }
        ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
            background: var(--gold);
            border-radius: 100px;
        }
        ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
            background: #b8921f;
        }
    
/* ============================================================
   UX/UI ENHANCEMENT LAYER
   Premium awards-site interaction + accessibility improvements
   ============================================================ */

:root {
    --container-wide: 1380px;
    --ease-premium: cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}

/* Skip navigation */
.skip-link {
    position: fixed;
    top: 10px;
    left: 12px;
    z-index: 5000;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 800;
    transform: translateY(-160%);
    transition: transform .25s var(--ease-premium);
}
.skip-link:focus { transform: translateY(0); }

/* Reading progress */
.scroll-progress {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 3px;
    z-index: 5001;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--light-gold));
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(201,162,39,.45);
    transition: width .08s linear;
}

/* Refined announcement/header hierarchy */
.announcement-bar {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1100;
    min-height: 34px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.site-header {
    top: 34px;
}
.site-header.scrolled {
    top: 0;
}
#hero {
    padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 34px);
}

/* Header micro-interactions */
.logo { transition: transform .3s var(--ease-premium); }
.logo:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }
.nav-desktop a { padding: 7px 0; }
.nav-cta .btn { white-space: nowrap; }

/* Hero: stronger visual hierarchy */
.hero-content {
    max-width: 900px;
    padding-top: 64px;
    padding-bottom: 72px;
}
.hero-badge {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(201,162,39,.08);
}
.hero-title {
    text-wrap: balance;
    text-shadow: 0 10px 45px rgba(0,0,0,.22);
}
.hero-desc {
    max-width: 680px;
}
.hero-actions .btn {
    min-height: 50px;
}
.hero-actions .btn-primary {
    box-shadow: 0 12px 38px rgba(201,162,39,.22);
}

/* Give stats a deliberate "floating dashboard" feel */
.hero-stats {
    max-width: 1080px;
    margin: -34px auto 0;
}
.hero-stats .stat-card {
    min-height: 112px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(7,26,61,.08);
}

/* Better section rhythm */
.section-padding {
    padding-top: 96px;
    padding-bottom: 96px;
}
.section-title {
    text-wrap: balance;
}
.section-subtitle {
    text-wrap: pretty;
}

/* Card hover polish without excessive movement */
.benefit-card,
.featured-cat,
.industry-card,
.about-value,
.eligibility-rule,
.timeline-item,
.sponsor-card,
.category-group {
    will-change: transform;
}
.benefit-card:hover,
.featured-cat:hover,
.about-value:hover,
.eligibility-rule:hover,
.timeline-item:hover,
.sponsor-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
}

/* Categories: clearer controls */
.explorer-tools {
    position: sticky;
    top: 74px;
    z-index: 20;
    padding: 12px;
    margin-left: -12px;
    margin-right: -12px;
    background: rgba(247,248,250,.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,.08);
    border-radius: 18px;
}
.explorer-tools .filter-btn {
    min-height: 42px;
}
.category-group-header {
    min-height: 64px;
}
.category-group-header[aria-expanded="true"] {
    background: rgba(201,162,39,.045);
}
.category-group-body .cat-list li {
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: background .2s ease, padding-left .2s ease;
}
.category-group-body .cat-list li:hover {
    background: rgba(201,162,39,.05);
    padding-left: 12px;
}

/* Sponsorship cards: make recommended option visually obvious */
.sponsor-card.diamond {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 55px rgba(7,26,61,.13), 0 8px 28px rgba(201,162,39,.10);
}
.sponsor-card.diamond:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px);
}
.sponsor-card.diamond::before {
    content: "RECOMMENDED";
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    right: -34px;
    padding: 5px 40px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: .62rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .1em;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* Form UX */
.form-card {
    position: relative;
}
.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
    min-height: 52px;
}
.form-group textarea { min-height: 140px; }
.form-group label { line-height: 1.35; }
.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder {
    color: #94a3b8;
}
.form-card .btn-primary {
    min-height: 52px;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Contact affordances */
.contact-info .contact-item a {
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-decoration-color: rgba(201,162,39,.35);
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Floating mobile conversion CTA */
.mobile-sticky-cta {
    display: none;
}

/* Back-to-top tooltip */
.back-to-top::after {
    content: "Back to top";
    position: absolute;
    right: 58px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding: 7px 10px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translateX(5px);
    transition: .2s ease;
}
.back-to-top:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Accessibility: prevent sticky controls covering anchors */
[id] { scroll-margin-top: 92px; }

/* Touch targets */
button,
.nav-desktop a,
.mobile-menu-overlay a,
.filter-btn,
.category-group-header {
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

/* Reduced motion remains respected */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .hero-particles,
    .hero-geo { display: none; }
}

/* Tablet */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .site-header { top: 34px; }
    .hero-content {
        padding-top: 44px;
        padding-bottom: 54px;
    }
    .explorer-tools { top: 66px; }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .announcement-bar {
        font-size: .68rem;
        padding: 7px 12px;
        min-height: 32px;
    }
    .site-header {
        top: 32px;
        height: 68px;
    }
    .site-header.scrolled { top: 0; }
    #hero {
        min-height: auto;
        padding-top: 100px;
    }
    .hero-content {
        padding: 42px 0 64px;
    }
    .hero-badge {
        font-size: .68rem;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    .hero-title {
        letter-spacing: -.03em;
    }
    .hero-actions .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }
    .hero-stats {
        margin-top: -22px;
        padding: 0 16px;
    }
    .hero-stats .stat-card {
        min-height: 94px;
    }
    .section-padding {
        padding-top: 68px;
        padding-bottom: 68px;
    }
    .explorer-tools {
        position: static;
        margin: 24px 0 20px;
        padding: 10px;
    }
    .sponsor-card.diamond {
        transform: none;
    }
    .sponsor-card.diamond:hover {
        transform: translateY(-6px);
    }
    .mobile-sticky-cta {
        display: flex;
        position: fixed;
        left: 12px;
        right: 12px;
        bottom: 12px;
        z-index: 1500;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 10px;
        min-height: 54px;
        padding: 10px 18px;
        border-radius: 999px;
        background: rgba(7,26,61,.94);
        color: #fff;
        border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,.45);
        box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.24);
        backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
        font-weight: 800;
    }
    .mobile-sticky-cta i { color: var(--gold); }
    body { padding-bottom: 78px; }
    .back-to-top { bottom: 78px; right: 18px; width: 44px; height: 44px; }
    .back-to-top::after { display: none; }
}

/* Small phones */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-content { padding-top: 30px; }
    .hero-stats .stat-card { min-height: 88px; }
    .hero-stats .stat-label { line-height: 1.35; }
}