/* ============================
   CSS VARIABLES & RESET
   ============================ */
:root {
  --navy: #0a0f1e;
  --navy-mid: #111827;
  --navy-light: #1a2340;
  --gold: #c9a84c;
  --gold-light: #e8c97a;
  --gold-dim: #8a6f32;
  --off-white: #f5f0e8;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --gray: #8892a4;
  --gray-light: #b8c2d0;
  --glass-bg: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  --glass-border: rgba(201,168,76,0.18);
  --transition: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  --radius: 1.25rem;
  --shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
}
[data-theme="light"] {
  --navy: #f5f0e8;
  --navy-mid: #ebe4d8;
  --navy-light: #ddd5c6;
  --off-white: #1a1a2e;
  --white: #0a0f1e;
  --gray: #5a6070;
  --gray-light: #444c5e;
  --glass-bg: rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  --glass-border: rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  --shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--off-white);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; }
.serif { font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; }

/* ============================
   PAGE TRANSITION
   ============================ */
.page-fade {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background: var(--navy);
  z-index: 9999;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: fadeOut 0.6s ease forwards;
}
@keyframes fadeOut { from { opacity:1; } to { opacity:0; } }

/* ============================
   SCROLLBAR
   ============================ */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--navy); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--gold-dim); border-radius: 99px; }

/* ============================
   UTILITY
   ============================ */
.container { max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 1.5rem; }
.section-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.section-title {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--off-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.gold-text { color: var(--gold); }
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  color: var(--navy);
}
.btn-gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(201,168,76,0.5), 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
}
.glass-card {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

/* ============================
   ANIMATED GRADIENT BG
   ============================ */
.gradient-bg {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
  background: var(--navy);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.gradient-bg::before, .gradient-bg::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(120px);
  opacity: 0.12;
  animation: drift 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.gradient-bg::before {
  width: 60vw; height: 60vw;
  top: -20%; left: -10%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--gold) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.gradient-bg::after {
  width: 50vw; height: 50vw;
  bottom: -20%; right: -10%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #2a4a8a 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation-delay: -10s;
}
@keyframes drift {
  from { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  to   { transform: translate(5%, 5%) scale(1.1); }
}

/* ============================
   TOP BAR
   ============================ */
.topbar {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
  display: none;
}
@media(min-width:768px){ .topbar { display: block; } }
.topbar .container { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; }
.topbar a { color: var(--navy); opacity: 0.85; }
.topbar a:hover { opacity: 1; }

/* ============================
   NAVBAR
   ============================ */
.navbar {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(10,15,30,0.92);
  border-bottom-color: var(--glass-border);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  padding: 0.6rem 0;
}
[data-theme="light"] .navbar.scrolled { background: rgba(245,240,232,0.92); }
.nav-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
}
.logo {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--off-white);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.logo span { color: var(--gold); }
.nav-links {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.25rem;
}
@media(max-width:1023px){ .nav-links { display: none; } }
.nav-links a {
  padding: 0.5rem 0.875rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: var(--gray-light);
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active { color: var(--gold); }
.nav-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; }
.theme-toggle {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.theme-toggle:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }
.hamburger {
  display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer; padding: 6px;
}
@media(max-width:1023px){ .hamburger { display: flex; } }
.hamburger span {
  display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-radius: 99px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile menu */
.mobile-menu {
  position: fixed; top: 0; right: -100%; bottom: 0;
  width: min(320px, 85vw);
  background: var(--navy-mid);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  z-index: 200;
  padding: 5rem 2rem 2rem;
  transition: right var(--transition);
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.mobile-menu.open { right: 0; }
.mobile-overlay {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
  z-index: 150; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
}
.mobile-overlay.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }
.mobile-menu a {
  display: block; padding: 0.875rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-light);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.mobile-menu a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.mobile-close {
  position: absolute; top: 1.25rem; right: 1.25rem;
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  background: var(--glass-bg); border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 50%; cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--off-white); font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* ============================
   HERO
   ============================ */
.hero {
  min-height: 92vh;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  padding: 6rem 0 4rem;
}
.hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 700px; }
.hero-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  animation: slideDown 0.8s ease both;
}
.hero-tag::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse 2s ease infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse { 0%,100%{ opacity:1; transform:scale(1); } 50%{ opacity:0.5; transform:scale(1.4); } }
.hero h1 {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  animation: slideUp 0.8s 0.1s ease both;
}
.hero h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); }
.hero p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--gray-light);
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  animation: slideUp 0.8s 0.2s ease both;
}
.hero-btns {
  display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
  animation: slideUp 0.8s 0.3s ease both;
}
.hero-visual {
  position: absolute; right: -5%; top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 48%;
  opacity: 0.07;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: floatY 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@media(min-width:1024px){ .hero-visual { opacity: 0.12; } }
@keyframes floatY { from{ transform: translateY(-52%) rotate(0deg); } to{ transform: translateY(-48%) rotate(2deg); } }
@keyframes slideDown { from{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(-20px); } to{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); } }
@keyframes slideUp { from{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(30px); } to{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); } }

.hero-stats {
  display: flex; gap: 2.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 4rem;
  padding-top: 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  animation: slideUp 0.8s 0.4s ease both;
}
.hero-stat-num {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
}
.hero-stat-label { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--gray); margin-top: 0.25rem; }

/* ============================
   SECTION PADDING
   ============================ */
section { padding: 6rem 0; }

/* ============================
   EVENTS CAROUSEL
   ============================ */
.events-section { padding: 6rem 0; }
.carousel-wrap { position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius); }
.carousel-track {
  display: flex; gap: 1.25rem;
  transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}
.carousel-slide {
  flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 0.84rem);
  min-width: 280px;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  border-radius: 0.875rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
@media(max-width:767px){ .carousel-slide { flex: 0 0 calc(100% - 0); } }
@media(min-width:768px) and (max-width:1023px){ .carousel-slide { flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 0.625rem); } }
.carousel-slide img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.55s ease;
  filter: brightness(0.85);
}
.carousel-slide:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); filter: brightness(1); }
.carousel-slide-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10,15,30,0.8) 0%, transparent 55%);
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end; padding: 1.25rem;
}
.event-name { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); }
.carousel-controls {
  display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; margin-top: 2rem;
}
.carousel-btn {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  color: var(--gold);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.carousel-btn:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }
.carousel-dots { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; align-items: center; margin-left: 1rem; }
.carousel-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 99px;
  background: var(--gray);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.carousel-dot.active { background: var(--gold); width: 20px; }

/* ============================
   EXPERIENCE BANNER
   ============================ */
.exp-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dim) 0%, var(--gold) 50%, var(--gold-light) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 3rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2rem;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  margin: 0 0 4rem;
}
.exp-banner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; right: -5%; top: -30%;
  width: 300px; height: 300px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.exp-num {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 6rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.exp-text h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); }
.exp-text p { color: rgba(10,15,30,0.7); font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 0.25rem; }

/* ============================
   ABOUT SECTION
   ============================ */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: center;
}
@media(max-width:767px){ .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; } }
.about-services {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.service-tag {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.625rem;
  padding: 0.625rem 0.875rem;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--gray-light);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.service-tag:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--off-white); }
.service-tag::before {
  content: '';
  width: 4px; height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.about-visual {
  position: relative;
}
.about-img-main {
  width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-light), var(--navy-mid));
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.about-img-main svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.about-img-accent {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2rem; left: -2rem;
  width: 55%;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dim), var(--gold));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.about-img-accent .inner {
  text-align: center; color: var(--navy);
}
.about-img-accent .big-num {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 3.5rem; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1;
}
.about-img-accent p { font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.05em; }

/* ============================
   AWARDS BANNER
   ============================ */
.awards-banner {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(201,168,76,0.06) 50%, transparent);
}
.awards-banner .section-title { max-width: 650px; margin: 0 auto 2rem; }
.awards-banner p { color: var(--gray); max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto 2.5rem; }

/* ============================
   STATS + WHY US
   ============================ */
.stats-section { padding: 6rem 0 0; }
.stats-header { text-align: center; max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto 4rem; }
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
}
@media(max-width:767px){ .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
.stat-card {
  padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.stat-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.05), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
}
.stat-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.stat-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.stat-num {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
}
.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ============================
   CLIENT MARQUEE
   ============================ */
.marquee-section {
  padding: 3rem 0 5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.marquee-label { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.marquee-track-wrap { overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.marquee-track-wrap::before, .marquee-track-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 2;
  width: 100px;
}
.marquee-track-wrap::before { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--navy), transparent); }
.marquee-track-wrap::after { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--navy), transparent); }
[data-theme="light"] .marquee-track-wrap::before { background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--navy), transparent); }
[data-theme="light"] .marquee-track-wrap::after { background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--navy), transparent); }
.marquee-track {
  display: flex; gap: 2rem; width: max-content;
  animation: marquee 25s linear infinite;
}
.marquee-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes marquee { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
.client-logo {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--gray);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.client-logo:hover { color: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); }

/* ============================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ============================ */
.testimonials-section { padding: 6rem 0; }
.testimonials-header { text-align: center; max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto 4rem; }
.test-carousel { position: relative; }
.test-track-wrap { overflow: hidden; }
.test-track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}
.test-slide {
  flex: 0 0 100%;
  padding: 0 1rem;
}
@media(min-width:768px){
  .test-slide { flex: 0 0 50%; }
}
@media(min-width:1024px){
  .test-slide { flex: 0 0 33.333%; }
}
.test-card {
  padding: 2.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}
.test-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.test-quote {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  opacity: 0.4;
  position: absolute; top: 1rem; right: 1.5rem;
}
.test-text {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--gray-light);
  line-height: 1.75;
  flex: 1;
}
.test-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.875rem; }
.test-avatar {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dim), var(--gold));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.test-name { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--off-white); }
.test-role { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--gray); }
.test-nav {
  display: flex; gap: 0.75rem;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

/* ============================
   PUBLICATIONS
   ============================ */
.publications { padding: 6rem 0; }
.pub-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 5rem; align-items: center;
}
@media(max-width:767px){ .pub-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.pub-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.625rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dim), var(--gold));
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.pub-visual {
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-light), var(--navy-mid));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-style: italic;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.pub-visual::before {
  content: 'FORBES';
  position: absolute;
  font-size: 6rem; font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(201,168,76,0.06);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  font-style: normal;
  font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
}

/* ============================
   BLOG SECTION
   ============================ */
.blog-section { padding: 6rem 0; }
.blog-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 3rem;
}
@media(max-width:767px){ .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
@media(min-width:768px) and (max-width:1023px){ .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
.blog-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.blog-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); }
.blog-thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-light), var(--navy-mid));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 3rem;
  overflow: hidden; position: relative;
}
.blog-thumb-inner {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.blog-body { padding: 1.5rem; }
.blog-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.625rem; margin-bottom: 0.875rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.blog-tag {
  font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.625rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  color: var(--gold);
}
.blog-read-time { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--gray); }
.blog-title { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--off-white); margin-bottom: 0.625rem; line-height: 1.4; }
.blog-excerpt { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ============================
   TEAM SECTION
   ============================ */
.team-section { padding: 6rem 0; }
.team-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
  gap: 2rem; margin-top: 3rem;
}
@media(max-width:767px){ .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
@media(min-width:768px) and (max-width:1023px){ .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
.team-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  text-align: center;
}
.team-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-5px); }
.team-photo {
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-light), var(--navy-mid));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 5rem;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.team-photo::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 50%, var(--glass-bg));
}
.team-info { padding: 1.5rem; }
.team-name { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--off-white); }
.team-role { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--gold); margin: 0.25rem 0 1rem; }
.team-linkedin {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 34px; height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.team-linkedin:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }

/* ============================
   CTA SECTION
   ============================ */
.cta-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
}
.cta-inner {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 5rem 3rem;
  text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-light) 0%, rgba(201,168,76,0.08) 50%, var(--navy-light) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-inner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: -50%; left: -25%;
  width: 50%; height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(201,168,76,0.06), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-15deg);
}
.cta-inner .section-title { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.cta-inner p { color: var(--gray); max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto 2.5rem; }

/* ============================
   CONTACT FORM
   ============================ */
.contact-section { padding: 6rem 0; }
.contact-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 4rem;
}
@media(max-width:767px){ .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.contact-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2rem; }
.contact-item { display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: flex-start; }
.contact-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold); font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-item h4 { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--gray); margin-bottom: 0.25rem; font-weight: 500; }
.contact-item p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--off-white); font-weight: 500; }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.form-group label { display: block; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gray); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.form-group input, .form-group textarea, .form-group select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.875rem 1.125rem;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--off-white);
  font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.form-group input:focus, .form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.04);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
}
.form-group input.error, .form-group textarea.error { border-color: #e55; }
.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; }
.form-success {
  display: none;
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(80,200,120,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(80,200,120,0.25);
  text-align: center;
  color: #6ddc9b;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ============================
   MAP PLACEHOLDER
   ============================ */
.map-placeholder {
  aspect-ratio: 16/7;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}
.map-placeholder .map-icon { font-size: 3rem; color: var(--gold); }

/* ============================
   FOOTER
   ============================ */
.footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  padding: 5rem 0 2rem;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}
@media(max-width:1023px){ .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media(max-width:640px){ .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.footer-brand p { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.75; margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem; }
.footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 0.625rem; }
.social-btn {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.social-btn:hover { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }
.footer-col h4 { font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--off-white); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: 0.625rem; }
.footer-col ul li a { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--gray); transition: color var(--transition); }
.footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.newsletter-form { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 0.625rem 0.875rem;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--off-white);
  font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  outline: none;
}
.newsletter-form input:focus { border-color: var(--gold); }
.newsletter-form button {
  padding: 0.625rem 1rem;
  background: var(--gold);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.newsletter-form button:hover { background: var(--gold-light); }
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem;
}
.footer-bottom p { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--gray); }

/* ============================
   SCROLL TO TOP
   ============================ */
.scroll-top {
  position: fixed; bottom: 2rem; right: 2rem;
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  z-index: 50;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
}
.scroll-top.visible { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; transform: translateY(0); }
.scroll-top:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(201,168,76,0.5); }

/* ============================
   NEWSLETTER POPUP
   ============================ */
.popup-overlay {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.75);
  z-index: 300;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 1rem;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
}
.popup-overlay.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }
.popup-box {
  max-width: 480px; width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  background: var(--navy-mid);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  position: relative;
  transform: scale(0.9);
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.popup-overlay.open .popup-box { transform: scale(1); }
.popup-close {
  position: absolute; top: 1rem; right: 1rem;
  width: 34px; height: 34px;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gray);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.popup-close:hover { color: var(--off-white); }
.popup-box h3 { font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 1.75rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.popup-box p { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--gray); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.popup-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; }
.popup-form input {
  padding: 0.875rem 1.125rem;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--off-white);
  font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  outline: none;
}
.popup-form input:focus { border-color: var(--gold); }

/* ============================
   CHAT WIDGET
   ============================ */
.chat-widget {
  position: fixed; bottom: 5.5rem; right: 2rem;
  z-index: 50;
}
.chat-btn {
  width: 54px; height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dim), var(--gold));
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.chat-btn:hover { transform: scale(1.08); box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(201,168,76,0.5); }
.chat-panel {
  position: absolute; bottom: 70px; right: 0;
  width: 300px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--navy-mid);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  overflow: hidden;
  transform: scale(0.9) translateY(10px);
  transform-origin: bottom right;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.chat-panel.open { transform: scale(1) translateY(0); opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }
.chat-header {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dim), var(--gold));
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
}
.chat-avatar {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.chat-header-info h4 { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); }
.chat-header-info p { font-size: 0.72rem; color: rgba(10,15,30,0.7); }
.chat-body { padding: 1rem; min-height: 140px; }
.chat-msg {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 0.75rem 0.75rem 0.75rem 0.25rem;
  padding: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gray-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  max-width: 85%;
}
.chat-footer {
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  display: flex; gap: 0.5rem;
}
.chat-footer input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--off-white);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
  outline: none;
}
.chat-footer button {
  padding: 0.5rem 0.875rem;
  background: var(--gold);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ============================
   REVEAL ANIMATION
   ============================ */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}
.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }

/* ============================
   AWARDEES
   ============================ */
.awardees-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6,1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 3rem;
}
@media(max-width:767px){ .awardees-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); } }
@media(max-width:480px){ .awardees-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
.awardee-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1.5rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  cursor: default;
}
.awardee-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.awardee-img {
  width: 70px; height: 70px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dim), var(--gold));
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  border: 3px solid var(--glass-border);
}
.awardee-card h5 { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--off-white); margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.awardee-card p { font-size: 0.68rem; color: var(--gray); }







/* Additional CSS for new sections */
.what-we-offer { padding: 6rem 0; }
.offer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr)); gap: 2rem; margin-top: 3rem; }
.offer-card { background: var(--glass-bg); border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 2rem 1.5rem; text-align: center; transition: all var(--transition); cursor: pointer; }
.offer-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 20px 30px -10px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); }
.offer-icon { width: 70px; height: 70px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dim), var(--gold)); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin: 0 auto 1.25rem; font-size: 2rem; color: var(--navy); }
.offer-card h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; color: var(--off-white); }
.offer-card p { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--gray); }
.nomination-section { padding: 6rem 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(201,168,76,0.03) 50%, transparent); }
.nomination-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: start; }
@media(max-width: 767px) { .nomination-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; } }
.nomination-info { background: var(--glass-bg); border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 2rem; }
.nomination-badge { display: inline-block; background: rgba(201,168,76,0.15); color: var(--gold); padding: 0.25rem 1rem; border-radius: 99px; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.nomination-info h3 { font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 1.8rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.nomination-info p { color: var(--gray); font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.nomination-benefits { margin: 2rem 0; }
.benefit-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--gray-light); }
.benefit-item::before { content: '✓'; color: var(--gold); font-weight: bold; }
.form-group-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
@media(max-width: 640px) { .form-group-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
select { width: 100%; padding: 0.875rem 1.125rem; background: var(--glass-bg); border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); border-radius: 0.75rem; color: var(--off-white); font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem; outline: none; transition: all var(--transition); cursor: pointer; }
select:focus { border-color: var(--gold); }
select option { background: var(--navy-mid); }

/* Marquee Image Gallery Styles */
.marquee-gallery-section { padding: 4rem 0; overflow: hidden; }
.marquee-container { width: 100%; overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.marquee-container::before, .marquee-container::after { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 80px; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none; }
.marquee-container::before { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--navy), transparent); }
.marquee-container::after { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--navy), transparent); }
.marquee-track { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; width: max-content; animation: marqueeScroll 30s linear infinite; }
.marquee-reverse { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; width: max-content; animation: marqueeScrollReverse 30s linear infinite; }
@keyframes marqueeScroll { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
@keyframes marqueeScrollReverse { from { transform: translateX(-50%); } to { transform: translateX(0); } }
.marquee-item { position: relative; width: 280px; flex-shrink: 0; border-radius: 1rem; overflow: hidden; cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.3s ease; }
.marquee-item img { width: 100%; height: 180px; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.5s ease; }
.marquee-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.marquee-item .overlay { position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.8), transparent); padding: 1rem; color: white; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; transform: translateY(100%); transition: transform 0.3s ease; }
.marquee-item:hover .overlay { transform: translateY(0); }

/* TikTok Style Video Reels */
.video-reels-section { padding: 5rem 0; background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10,15,30,0.95), rgba(5,5,10,0.98)); }
.reels-container { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.reel-card { background: var(--glass-bg); border-radius: 1.25rem; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); transition: all 0.3s ease; cursor: pointer; }
.reel-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: var(--gold); }
.reel-video { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 9/16; overflow: hidden; }
.reel-video iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; pointer-events: none; }
.reel-info { position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.8), transparent); padding: 1rem; }
.reel-info h5 { font-size: 0.8rem; margin: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; color: white; }
.reel-info h5 i { color: var(--gold); }

/* Modal Styles */
.modal-video { display: none; position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.95); z-index: 1000; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.modal-content { position: relative; max-width: 400px; width: 90%; background: var(--navy-mid); border-radius: 1.5rem; border: 1px solid var(--gold); overflow: hidden; }
.close-modal { position: absolute; top: 10px; right: 20px; font-size: 2rem; color: var(--gold); cursor: pointer; z-index: 10; }
.close-modal:hover { color: white; }
#modalVideoContainer { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 9/16; }
#modalVideoContainer iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
#modalVideoTitle { padding: 1rem; text-align: center; color: var(--gold); font-size: 1rem; }

@media(max-width: 640px) {
    .marquee-item { width: 200px; }
    .marquee-item img { height: 140px; }
    .reels-container { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}